Allen&Heath AR2412 - Manual

The GLD-AR2412 is the main audio interface rack for the Allen & Heath GLD digital mixing system.
It provides 24 remote controlled mic/line preamps and 12 XLR line outputs. It connects to the GLD-
80 mixer over a single Cat5 cable using the Allen & Heath dSNAKE protocol. A GLD-AR84
AudioRack can be connected to the AR2412 to expand the number of inputs to 32 and number of
outputs to 16.
The AR2412 is simply an audio interface. It cannot be used by itself. It must connect to the GLD-
80 mixer which is where the audio is processed. The diagram below shows the fully expanded
GLD system.
 The AR2412 is not compatible with Allen & Heath iLive Series components or ACE connection.
Refer to the GLD-80 User Guide AP8561 for instructions on connecting and using the AR2412 with
the GLD system. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for more information on GLD and suitable
Cat5 cable.
GLD-AR2412
Main AudioRack
Recommended Cat5
cable part AH8721
120m (396’) Klotz
RAMCAT5-flex with
EtherCon connectors
GLD-AR2412 AudioRack In 1-24 Out 1-12
GLD-AR84 AudioRack In 25-32 Out 13-16
GLD-AR84 AudioRack In 33-40 Out 17-20
dSNAKE
EXPANDER
EXPANDER
In 41-48 Out 21-30 GLD-80 Mixer
EXPANDER
MONITOR
Personal monitoring system
Aviom compatible
M sends 1-16
Cat5 up to 120m (396')
Cat5 up to 120m (396')
Digital snake to/from stage
Allen & Heath GLD-AR2412 Publication AP8596 issue 1