Allen & Heath ML4000-32A

The Allen & Heath ML4000-32A is a 32 channel, 23 buss live sound VCA console, for both front of house and monitor applications. Features include VCAs, 12 aux, 8 groups, 8 mute groups, 11x4 matrix, 4-band EQ, MIDI show control interface, enhanced LCR panning and IEM facilities. Additional features include intelligent P/AFL system, intercom, oscillator, pink noise generator and assignable talkback.

Features

• Dual Functionality: Dual Functionality = FullFunctionality @ FOH or Stage Monitor position. GRP/Aux Mode switches reversethe group fader and aux rotary master sections to allow you to choose anycombination of up to 12 Aux sends and up to 8 subgroups on fader masters withinserts and full metering. A Centre Mode switch converts 100mm C fader toengineer's listen wedge control with insert
• 8 Audio Groups: Paired routing buttons from channel.Pre [led] and post [VU] metering. Groups are routed to LCRplus via a singlebutton
• 8 VCA Groups: High quality VCA devices - easy to editwith channel assignment leds, PAFL, Mute, and ‘snapshot’ automation plus RS232/ MIDI interface. VCA groups of input channels can be P/AFL'd with singlebutton
• 12 Auxiliary Sends: 9-12 with fader masters and canbe configured as Stereo pre/post fade pairs for in-ear monitoring. Auxes 1- 8have rotary masters in Group Mode and fader masters with inserts in Aux Mode.Auxes have balanced XLR outputs
• LCRplus Panning: Available from channels and groups.Uses blend and pan controls to allow any signal positioning across the C andLR busses
• 8 Mute Groups: Easy to edit, single key press mutegroup created from any combination of channel, fader master and LCR mutes
• 4 Band EQ plus HPF: ‘Responsive’ feel with separatecontrols for sweep & cut/boost, switched Q on mid bands. Swept 20-400HzHPF
• 2 Dual Stereo Channels: Additional to the channelcount. Mixable A [TRS] & B [XLR] inputs with gain, 4 band EQ and monosumming
• Balanced XLR & Inserts: Gold plated XLRconnectors. Separate send and return inserts [TRS] on channels, fader masters,auxes 9-12 & LCR
• Intercom: ‘ClearCom’ compatible - uses engineer'sphones and TB mic. Indicator lamp on bridge. Listen and talk controls
• Intelligent PAFL system: Momentary or latching actionbuttons with auto cancel and add mode, clear all button, PFL or stereoAFL-in-place on input channels (which override output AFL). Mono or stereo AFLon all outputs (which cancels input PAFL selected) - ideal for checking stereoin-ear monitors!
• 128 Snapshot memories: Show automation of VCAassignment / mute ‘scenes’ via midi/RS232 and ‘Archiver’ software. Channelsafe and edit safe facilities
• Talkback: Talk to any of the 19 outputs via TB enableswitches with led in each section. +48V and trim control for mic
• Engineer’s Toolbox: Phones, wedge and local monitorcontrols, - 20dB ‘dim’ when TB active. PFL trim control. Pink noise andoscillator, balanced direct outs on channels, 2TRK, LR & C monitorselection with mono check. Peak and VU metering
• Lamps: 3 XLR lamp sockets are provided
• PSU: High-performance, lightweight switched mode 2Upower supply with built in combiner for backup.
• Configuration options: Internal jumpers to configureAux1 to direct out, pre/post direct out, pre/post EQ / pre-insert for thepre-fader source. Isolate pre-fade from channel mute
• 11 x 4 Matrix: Fed from the groups and the LR & C busses. Included inauto mute system. TB and VU meter access

Inputs

• Mic/Line: XLR
• Stereo A: TRS 1/4"
• Stereo B: XLR
• 2-Track: TRS 1/4"
• Matrix Ext in: TRS 1/4"

Inserts

• Input Send: TRS 1/4", ground comp, tip +
• Input Return: TRS 1/4", balanced, tip +
• Output Send: TRS 1/4", ground comp, tip +
• Output Return: TRS 1/4", balanced, tip +

Outputs

• L, R, C: XLR
• Grp 1-8: XLR
• Aux 1-12: XLR
• Matrix 1-4: XLR
• Direct Out: TRS 1/4"
• 2-Track: TRS 1/4"
• Local Monitor: TRS 1/4"
• Headphones: TRS 1/4", tip left, ring right for stereo headphones >30ohms