The GR3 from Allen & Heath is a single rackmount or desktop audio mixer that provides comprehensive control of paging and background music in restaurants, bars, stores, and other retail/leisure environments. The mixer features two mic inputs on the rear panel via Phoenix connectors with an option to select Mic 1 from an XLR input on the front panel. Additionally, there are two pairs of stereo RCA connectors for audio playback devices. The two zone outputs are offered in stereo on Phoenix connectors, but may be changed to mono via internal jumpers. The optional PL-14 remote control provides a rotary volume control with four selectable source switches and connects via standard Cat5e cabling. The GR3 ships with a power cord, blanking bung covers, a set of rack ears, four countersunk Pozi screws, and 10 Phoenix connectors.
Connectivity
- Mic Inputs: Two mic inputs on rear mount Phoenix connectors with MIC1 selectable to an optional front mounted XLR
- Line Inputs: Two stereo inputs on rear mount phono connectors
- Zone Outputs: Two stereo (mono selectable via internal jumper) zones on rear mount Phoenix connectors
- Control: Paging and Alarm contact inputs on rear mounted Phoenix connectors allow integration with 3rd party paging stations and fire alarm systems
- Optional Remote: Remote control can be achieved via the optional PL-14 Remote connected to the rear mounted RJ45 or custom/3rd party analogue remotes connected to the rear mounted Phoenix connectors
Features
- Mixing: Individual mix and selectable control of all inputs to Z1 & Z2
- Dynamics: Gain and 2 band EQ available on all mic inputs with an additional 2 band EQ available on Z1 & Z2 outputs
- Primary Mic Mode: When audio sensed on MIC1 channel and/or PAGE contact closure is sensed then music is faded to pre-set level and MICSs 2-4 muted for the duration of the announcement. MIC1 zone select LEDs flash slowly when in priority mic mode
Installer Selectable Modes
- Primary and Secondary Mic Modes: Perfect for controlling hierarchical microphone feeds such as simple paging announcements
- Emergency Mic Mode: For use with 3rd party systems in emergency situations. Mutes all inputs except MIC1 on alarm contact closure
- Juke Box Mode: Provides a priority line input to the system for pre-recorded announcements or programed material such as Sports channels
Advanced Features
- Entering programming mode allows the following parameters to be adjusted
- Ducker attenuation
- Ducker hold time
- Ducker release time
- Music crossfade time
- Jukebox hold time
- Jukebox release time