Allen & Heath GLD-AR2412 Expansion Rack

Allen & Heath GLD-AR2412 Expansion Rack
Product no: TM-AH-GLD-AR2412 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

With the arrival of the GLD series, digital pro audio technology became much more affordable. The GLD series allows you to use expansion rack with built-in, remotely controlled preamps, so that incoming signals are digitised and jointly transmitted to the GLD-80 mixer via the Cat5 cable.

The GLD-AR2412 Expansion Rack

This expansion rack has 24 inputs and 12 outputs, making it the ideal on-stage companion. In essence, it behaves as a breakout box, but features artificial intelligence, built-in preamps and even Cat5 connectors. The AR2412 is the primary expansion rack of the GLD series and is the most logical choice when expansion is required, as the GLD-80 mixer only features a few inputs and outputs. Via the dSNAKE protocol, signals are transmitted via Cat5 cables of up to 120 metres, so that the mixer can be positioned further away from the stage. It's also possible to expand upon the AR2412 with an additional expansion rack that can easily be connected via the extra output. Furthermore, the GLD-AR2412 has an Aviom-compatible monitor output, for assigning personal monitoring systems like in-ear headphones or floor monitors.

Applications of the AR-2412

The GLD-AR2412 is versatile and can be used in various locations, it's perfect to install in a fixed rack. The accessory mixer can be locked away in a mobile rack, saving you having to haul it everywhere. Enjoy the benefits of a versatile setup by installing the GLD-AR2412 in a fixed location, for instance, and keep a separate unit in a mobile case for events on varying locations.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Number of analogue input channels	17 - 24
Number of analogue output channels	9 - 16
19-inch rack size	3U

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	5,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	60,5 x 35,5 x 27,0 cm

Product specifications

high-quality digital breakout box
easy to install in a 19-inch rack
24 analogue inputs
12 analogue outputs
balanced XLR connectors
built-in preamps for the inputs
preamps can be remotely controlled
uses the digital dSNAKE protocol
connection with GLD-80 digital mixer via dSNAKE protocol
additional expansion rack (AR-84) can be connected directly
Aviom-supported monitor output
settings for microphone preamps can be recalled based on stored scenes
fit for fixed as well as mobile setups
dSNAKE protocol supports Cat5 cable length of up to 120 metres
dimensions: 483 x 220 x 48 mm
weight: 5 kg

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Daan November 26, 2025

Wrote the following about Allen & Heath GLD-AR2412 Expansion Rack

In de winkel een test gedaan of ik veel verschil tussen dx168 en deze ar2413 kon horen.
(Eigenlijk een vergelijking gedaan tussen ar2412 en local inputs op sq6
Volgens documentatie van A&H blijven local inputs op 96kHz terwijl de ar2412 48kHz werkt…
SM87 op Ar2412 vergeleken met SM87 op local input.
Op een mooie koptelefoon kritisch geluisterd en geen grote verschillen kunnen waarnemen.
Daarom vanwege meer inen uitgangen en de lagere prijs (zelfs incl. 3u flightcase) gekozen voor dit apparaat.
Inmiddels eerste optreden van de band waar ik het geluid voor doe gedaan.
Hij werkte perfect en klonk goed.

Hugo O. January 10, 2021

Wrote the following about Allen & Heath GLD-AR2412 Expansion Rack

Ce stagebox ou boitier de scène de chez Allen & Heath fait ce qu'on lui demande et le fait bien !
Je l'utilise avec une SQ5 et j'en suis ravi.
Attention cependant les preamps n'ont pas la même couleur que les préamps onboard (ceux de la console), le son de l'AR2412 est beaucoup plus chaleureux, très "British" en somme mais ce n'est pas pour me déplaire :)
Le rack en lui même mesure 3U de haut mais avec les patins compter 5mm de plus, pour les enlever il suffit d'ôter la petite attache plastique au centre de ceux-ci et vous aurez 3U de haut.
Mon seul regret est qu'il n'affiche pas si le 48v est actif (contrairement a un DX168).
En espérant rapidement le tester en condition réel