Allen and Heath ME-500 | 16-Channel Personal Mixer

Allen & Heath ME500  (Allen & Heath ME-500 16-Channel Personal Mixer)

The Allen & Heath ME-500 is a standalone digital personal mixer that receives up to 16 mono or stereo sources over a single Cat5 cable and offers a flexible and easy-to-operate solution for individual musicians, performers, and presenters who wish to control their own monitor sound whether on stage, in houses of worship, rehearsal rooms, studios, conferences, or live events.

ME is a 48 kHz system compatible with most Allen & Heath mixers including the dLive, GLD, and Qu systems, as well as Aviom A-Net 16. Additionally, the unit will work with other devices with MADI, Dante, and EtherSound connectors via the optional ME-U hub. Mute or solo individual channels, adjust the tone using the on-board 2-band EQ, and set the limiter to prevent loud peaks. Once a mix has been created, simply save the set for recall at a later date. A USB port on the rear of the interface provides transfer settings and firmware updates via USB key. The Allen & Heath ME-500 ships with a power supply.

General Features
16-channel personal mixer
Plug-and-play compatible with dLive, GLD, Qu and Aviom A-Net 16
Compatible with Digico, Yamaha, Avid and other mixers via ME-U hub
Connect any number of ME devices to a system
Mix and match ME-500 and ME-1 devices
Can be powered via PoE or external PSU (included)
Stereo headphone outputs on 1/8" and 1/4" jacks
1/4” TRS mono balanced line out for connection to stage monitor or IEM transmitter

Application Specific Design
Compact and smart on stage
Easy to read display screen
Backlit keys for viewing in the dark
Surface, plinth, or mic stand mounting
Built-in top of stand mount
Optional side of stand bracket
Optional headphones hook
Easy Operation
Press a Select key
Turn the rotary to adjust Level
Press and turn to adjust Pan
Hold shift and turn to trim all levels
Mute individual channels or master
Solo individual channels
Adjust tone using the master EQ
Use the Limiter to prevent loud peaks
Store and recall presets of your mix
Protect while away using Standby mode
User Configurable
Patch outputs at the source console
Link outputs for single key stereo select
Use the label strip to identify keys
Transfer settings via USB key
Update firmware via USB key
Convenient Connection
Connect using Cat5 cable up to 328'
Locking etherCON connectors
Daisy chain any number of ME mixers
Parallel connect using Ethernet switches
Direct connection to A&H mixers
Direct connection to Aviom A-Net 16
Connect to other networks via ME-U hub: 48 kHz Dante, MADI, EtherSound
Use the power unit or PoE via Cat5 cable
Optional touring-grade 10-port ME-U PoE hub available

SPECIFICATIONS:

Stereo Output
Connector: Stereo 1/4" / 6.35 mm and 1/8" / 3.5 mm
Headphones: >16 Ohms, power 300 + 300 mW into 100 Ohms load, or line out max +21 dBu
Mono Output
Connector: 1/4" / 6.35 mm balanced TRS
Nominal: 0 dBu
Maximum: +18 dBu
Residual Output Noise
-95 dBu (level min)
Frequency Response
10 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/-1 dB)
AD/DA Conversion
24-bit Delta/Sigma, 48 kHz
Presets
8 user presets
Compatibility
Direct Connection: dLive, GLD, and Qu systems
ME-U Hub: MADI, Dante, and EtherSound
Aviom A-Net 16
Data Port
USB: Individual presets or config transfer, firmware update
CAT5
Audio and PoE: Link In and Link Out, locking etherCON connectors
Power
Mains: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz In, 12 VDC 1.25 A Out
Power over CAT5 Cable (PoE): 10 W (Requires 15 W from PoE switch; optional PoE switch available separately)
Dimensions
9.1 x 6.3 x 2.8" / 230.0 x 160.0 x 70.0 mm
Weight
2.4 lb / 1.1 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.35 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13 x 11.3 x 6.3"