ALLEN & HEATH ME-500 16 Channel Personal Monitor System

ME-500

16 Channel Personal Monitor System

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.

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