| Too much to ask? A&H GL4800 [message #312103] |
Sun, 13 April 2008 16:12  |
 Scott Sutherland
Messages: 5
Registered: March 2008
Location: Pittsburgh |
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I have been pondering for about 4 months whether to purchase an A&H GL4800 mixer. I had a few questions that the tech staff was able to answer... sort of. The next request was to the local distributor for A&H products: "Where could I go to look at a GL4800 before I purchase one? I would be willing to travel up to 100 miles to see one." His response was "No, I can't think of any right now."
Is it too much to ask to see an $8000+ mixer before you buy one?
When I expressed an interest in a Yamaha LS9-32, the local dealer called me back 8 times to try to persuade me to purchase one. He probably would have dropped one off at my door for me to demo, but I explained to him I really wanted an analog board with automation.
Should I give up on A&H?
Scott (stuck on analog)
Scott1
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| Re: Too much to ask? A&H GL4800 [message #312463 is a reply to message #312296 ] |
Mon, 14 April 2008 19:39  |
Scott Sutherland
Messages: 5
Registered: March 2008
Location: Pittsburgh |
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Jordan,
I consider it automation (128 mute scenes and 8 mute groups). No flying faders.
How do you like the GL4000? Has it met your expectations?
Thanks,
Scott
Scott1
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| Re: Too much to ask? A&H GL4800 [message #312603 is a reply to message #312463 ] |
Tue, 15 April 2008 00:39 |
Jordan Wolf
Messages: 470
Registered: November 2006
Location: Huntington, IN (College) ... |
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I enjoy using it. The board is a permanent install at my university in a 697-seat auditorium.
I wish there was a switchable shelving/bell filter on the highs/lows. The switchable wide/narrow bell on the peaking filter is handy for pinpointing those pesky freqs. that like to creep up on ya. I would prefer a swept Q control, but I guess that's why there are more expensive consoles...
Some people don't like the feel of the faders on A&H boards - too flimsy; I enjoy their smooth and easy operation, but it is important not to bump a fader as it will move more easily than those on some other brands.
The MIDI is great if you set it up with Mute Scene automation to work with outboard FX, etc. (change the FX with the scene, good for theater/repeated song sets).
I've never worked on a Midas or a large-format Yamaha, so I can't compare features, feel, or intuitive design, but from my experience, it's a good board that anyone can work on so long as they know the basics.
<aside>I have been hankering to try an APB Dynasonics' Spectra series board. They don't have mute scenes, but they have gotten rave reviews and many on the SR forums will be glad to share their experience(s). PM Chuck Augustowski for more details or search the forum.</aside>
Wolf
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A lack of preparation on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.
"With that much comb filtering you could probably part your hair just by walking through the room." - Dick Rees
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| Re: Too much to ask? A&H GL4800 [message #320355 is a reply to message #313933 ] |
Wed, 07 May 2008 05:50 |
Scott Sutherland
Messages: 5
Registered: March 2008
Location: Pittsburgh |
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Mike,
Thanks for your help in expediting the delivery of my new console.
It's everything I expected and more.
Thanks again,
Scott Sutherland
Scott1
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| Re: Too much to ask? A&H GL4800 [message #328226 is a reply to message #312103 ] |
Tue, 03 June 2008 06:57 |
Davide Bonetti
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Registered: August 2004
Location: ITALY, North-East |
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hey Scott, I am sorry I see your post only now. I own a GL4000, and absolutely love it... unluckily it is starting to show its age, and I would change it only for a GL4800.
for what I understand, the boards are identical, except for new designed electronics inside and the possibility of dual power supply (without external combiner) on the GL4800.
I think no other board in that price range offers the same routing possibilities and all the features in general.
We also own a Midas Verona, but I never feel at home when working with it... how come that I have to talkback on ALL aux busses at once? 
bye,
davide
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