ALLEN & HEATH GLD CHROME EDITION User manual

DIGITAL MIXING SYSTEM
User Guide
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IMPORTANT -Read these instructions before starting:
Safety instructions
Before starting, read the Important Safety Instructions printed on the sheets supplied with the
equipment. For your own safety and that of the operator, technical crew and performers, follow
all instructions and heed all warnings printed on the sheet and on the equipment panels.
System operating firmware
The function of GLD Chrome Edition is determined by the firmware (operating software) that runs
it. This guide relates to Version 1.5 firmware.
The latest firmware can be downloaded from the Allen & Heath web site, transferred to USB key
and then loaded into the mixer using the Firmware Update utility. If the AudioRack firmware is
different to that running on the mixer it is automatically updated by the mixer when the mixer
powers up.
Check the Allen & Heath web site for the latest version of GLD Chrome Edition
firmware.
Software licence agreement
By using this Allen & Heath product and the software within it you agree to be bound by the terms
of the relevant End User Licence Agreement (EULA), a copy of which can be found at:
www.allen-heath.com/legal.
Further information
For further information about GLD Chrome Edition please refer to the user guides associated with
each system component. A single sheet Quick Start Mixing Guide is provided at the end of this
user guide. Also refer to the GLD Touch Screen Reference Guide available online, and the on-
screen Help Manual available on the mixer. Refer to the Allen & Heath website for additional
downloads, resources, knowledgebase and technical support.
General precautions
To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics, avoid placing heavy objects on the
control surface, obstructing movement of the motorised faders, scratching the surface or
touch screen with sharp objects, or rough handling and vibration.
Protect the equipment from damage through liquid or dust contamination. Avoid dust or
small objects getting into the fader slots. Cover the mixer when it is not being used for a
long period.
Computer and touch screen technology can be affected by extreme cold. If the
equipment has been stored in sub-zero temperatures allow time for it to reach normal
operating temperature before use at the venue. Recommended operating temperature
for GLD Chrome Edition is 5 to 35 degrees Celsius.
Avoid using the equipment in extreme heat and direct sunlight. Make sure the mixer and
rack ventilation slots are not obstructed and that there is adequate air movement around
the equipment.
Transport the mixer using a touring grade, purpose designed flightcase with adequate
foam lining and internal support for protection.
Clean the control surface with a soft brush and dry lint-free cloth. Avoid the use of
chemicals, abrasives or solvents.
It is recommended that servicing is carried out only by an authorised Allen & Heath agent.
Contact details for your local distributor can be found on the Allen & Heath web site.
Allen & Heath do not accept liability for damage caused by maintenance, repair or
modification by unauthorised personnel.

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Packed contents, registration and accessories
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Table of Contents
Read before starting.................................................................................................. 3
Packed contents, registration and accessories ...................................................... 4
Introduction................................................................................................................ 5
GLD Systems and socket numbering........................................................................7
System block diagram................................................................................................9
GLD Chrome Mixer controls ................................................................................... 10
GLD Chrome Mixer rear connectors........................................................................11
Connect and power up............................................................................................ 12
GLD Editor, iPad apps and wireless router.............................................................13
Recall a Template Show as a starting point............................................................15
Template Show Settings ..........................................................................................16
A few things to know before starting ......................................................................19
Working with Scenes................................................................................................23
User Profiles .............................................................................................................24
USB Playback and Recording..................................................................................25
How to update GLD system Firmware.....................................................................26
Specification .............................................................................................................28
Dimensions and weights..........................................................................................29
Quick start sheet.......................................................................................................30
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Introduction
Combining supreme ease of use with a wealth of advanced functionality, GLD Chrome Edition is a digital
mixing system fast to learn for the new recruit and with the sophistication to satisfy the most demanding
veteran engineer. GLD Chrome Edition takes the acclaimed GLD concept to the next level with sleek new
styling reflecting an array of powerful new features.
GLD Chrome Edition components
There are two GLD Chrome Edition mixers available, the GLD-80 with 20 faders, and the larger GLD-112
with 28 faders. The DSP is located in the mixer and can process 48 channels x 30 buses x 20 mix outputs
plus 8 ‘RackFX’ internal effects devices with dedicated return channels bringing the total number of
sources able to feed the mix to 56. The rear panel provides connections for 8 inputs and 10 outputs plus a
slot to fit one of several audio networking cards available from Allen & Heath.
The mixers differ only in size, number of faders and SoftKeys. They both provide the same channel count
and rear panel I/O.
Adding one or a combination of the available AudioRacks lets you configure systems with up to 48 remote
mic inputs in addition to the mixer rear connections. This gives you a distributed audio system with
convenient Cat5 digital snake based on the proprietary Allen & Heath dSNAKE protocol.
AR2412 24 Mic/Line in, 12 Line out - Rack mount
AR84 8 Mic/Line in, 4 Line out - Rack mount
AB168 16 Mic/Line in, 8 Line out - Floor, shelf or rack mount
GLD accessories
Refer to the Allen & Heath website for information on recommended cable types.
The following accessories are available from Allen & Heath:
AH9650 –100m drum of EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors
AH9981 –50m drum of EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors
AH9651 –20m EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors
LEDLampX –Variable brightness 18” gooseneck lamp with right angled 4-pin XLR connector
AP8806 –black, water repellent polyester soft cover for GLD-80
AP9263 –black, water repellent polyester soft cover for GLD-112
EXPANDER –To connect to
an AR84 or AB168 for
expansion.
MONITOR –To connect to the
Allen & Heath ME personal
mixing system or Aviom®A-Net
16 systems.
dSNAKE –To connect to the
GLD mixer using a Cat5 digital
snake.
EXPANDER –To connect to
the Expander port of the
AR2412 / AB168, or connect
directly to the GLD mixer.
EXPANDER –To connect to a
second AB168 or AR84 for
expansion. Also compatible with
the Allen & Heath ME personal
mixing system.
dSNAKE –To connect to the
GLD mixer using a Cat5 digital
snake.

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ME Personal Mixing System
GLD Chrome Edition can interface directly with the Allen & Heath ME Personal Mixing System to allow
musicians, performers and presenters to control their own monitor mix without using up GLD mix buses.
ME-1 –40 channel personal mixer ME-U –10 ports PoE hub for parallel connection
Refer to the Allen & Heath website for more information.
Compatibility with GLD, iLive and Qu
Shows and Libraries created with older GLD systems can be loaded on a GLD Chrome system. Shows
created with GLD Chrome can be loaded on older GLD systems with upcoming firmware version V1.5.
GLD and GLD Chrome Edition are not compatible with iLive components, firmware, Libraries or Show files.
However, they are compatible with the range of audio networking cards letting you interface easily
between GLD and iLive or other systems via ACE, MADI, EtherSound, Waves SoundGrid or Dante.
GLD and GLD Chrome Edition are not compatible with Qu firmware, Libraries or Show files.
GLD Chrome Edition Key features
Plug and play components for systems from 4 to 48 mics
Easy to use, quick access, analogue style interface with 8.4” colour touch screen
Remote I/O using dSNAKE Cat5 digital snake - up to 120m (400’) length
High grade 1dB/step recallable mic/line preamps
48 channels into 30 buses into 20 mix outputs –assignable mono/stereo Group, Aux, FX, Main, Matrix
8 stereo RackFX engines with dedicated return channels –total 56 sources to the mix
Automatic Mic Mixer with up to 44 mic contributions and two modes of operation
64 channel I/O audio networking option cards for FoH/Monitor split, recording, link to iLive and more
Full processing on all inputs –Preamp, trim, polarity, HPF, insert, Gate, PEQ, Compressor, Delay
Full processing on all outputs –Ext input, Insert, PEQ, GEQ, Compressor, Delay
Dedicated keys for quick Copy/Paste/Reset of mixes and processing parameters
Input, insert and output soft patchbays
Virtual write-on strip –8 colour backlight LCD strip display for naming and colour coding
User assignable SoftKeys
16 DCA / Mute groups
Compatible with the Allen & Heath ME personal mixing system and Aviom®A-Net 16
USB stereo recording and playback
Built-in Talkback, RTA display, Signal Generator
Monitor mode features –Input override output PAFL, engineer’s Wedge and IEM strips
GLD Remote and OneMix iPad apps for wireless mixing and parameter control
MIDI In/Out and Network ports
Libraries, Scenes and Show memories
Scene Filters, Safes, crossfade and embedded Scene function
10 User Profiles for restricted operator access
Get started quickly with Template Shows for classic FOH or Monitor configuration

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GLD Systems and socket numbering
The dSNAKE port on the GLD-80 or GLD-112 mixer can be connected to a main AR2412 or AB168
AudioRack. The main AudioRack can be expanded by cascading to a second AudioRack (AB168 or
AR84). The EXPANDER port on the GLD mixer can only be connected to an AR84.
The diagram below shows the interconnection and socket numbering of the system. Each socket is
identified by the device and socket number. Any input socket or source can be patched to any of the 48
channels. Any mix or signal can be patched to any of the output sockets.
System examples
GLD + AR2412
Standard AR system
32 in, 22 out
24 remote mic inputs
GLD + AR84
Compact AR system
16 in, 14 out
8 remote mic inputs

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GLD + AR2412 + AR84
Expanded AR system
40 in, 26 out
32 remote mic inputs
GLD + AR2412 + 2x AR84
Expanded AR system
48 in, 30 out
40 remote mic inputs
GLD + AB168
Rugged digital stage box
24 in, 18 out
16 remote mic inputs
GLD + 2x AB168
Two digital stage boxes
40 in, 26 out
32 remote mic inputs
GLD + AR2412 + AB168 +
AR84
Fully expanded AR system
48 in, 30 out
48 remote mic inputs

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System block diagram
The block diagram here shows the audio signal flow and processing through the GLD mixer.
The AudioRacks provide inputs as shown in the ‘Remote Inputs’ box, and outputs as shown in the ‘Remote
Outputs’ box. These signals connect to the GLD via the dSNAKE or EXPANDER ports.
Note the options available for AUX sends, FX sends and global Direct Out. Configuration possibilities are
shown for the MIX masters.

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GLD Chrome Mixer controls
Copy/Paste/Reset Hold down Copy and press any
Sel or Mix key to put its related mix or processing
parameters on to the clipboard. Then hold down
Paste and press a strip Sel or Mix key to paste its
contents to that channel. Hold Reset and press a key
to reset the related parameters to factory default.
Hold Reset and push a fader to set it to ‘0’ or off.
Channel Processing Strip Analogue style processing
control section presenting the main controls for the
Preamp, HPF, Gate, PEQ and Compressor. Press the strip
Sel key to access the processing for the input or master
assigned to it. Further parameter control is available using
the touch screen Processing screen.
Touch Screen For status display, system
setup and memory management. To see
details and a graphical view of the
processing for the channel or master
currently selected make sure it is in
Processing mode. The keys select the
screen mode. Use the rotary control to
adjust the value of a highlighted parameter.
Routing select key to display the
assignments and sends for the
Selected strip in the touch screen
while in Processing mode.
Main / PAFL meters
Fader Banks 2 / 3 groups of
motorised faders with 4 layers each (80
control strips on GLD-80, 112 on GLD-
112). Provides control of the Input
channel, FX return, Mix master, DCA,
engineer’s Wedge or IEM monitor, or
MIDI assigned using the Setup /
Control screen.
Mute mutes the channel assigned to
the strip. It affects pre and post-fade
sends. The DCA indicator lights when
the channel is muted by a DCA master
assigned to it.
Sel opens the channel processing for
the selected strip.
Mix presents the sends for the selected
strip on faders and shows the related
assignments and pre/post settings in
the strip LCD displays.
PAFL selects either PFL (pre-fade
listen) or AFL (after fade listen)
according to preferences set in the
Setup / Audio screen. Input overrides
output (mix) PAFL.
Strip LCD display to
show channel status
information and user
defined Name and
Colour.
Press to Talk
Talkback source and
destination is
assigned using the
Setup / Audio screen.
USB ports For
transferring Show
files, Libraries and
event logs, stereo
playback and
recording to USB,
and for updating
system firmware.
Assign and Pre/Post access keys for the
selected mix.
While a Mix is active:
Hold down Assign and press strip Mix keys to
toggle the assignments on or off.
Hold down Pre/Post and press strip Sel keys to
toggle sends pre or post fade.
Toggle all on/off or pre/post while a master is
selected by pressing the master strip Mix or Sel
key instead of the channel keys.
The touch screen lower toolbar displays the
currently selected mix. You can return to the
Main mix by turning the selected Mix off, or by
turning on then off any other Mix key.
Alt View Hold down to view the channel or
socket numbers in place of the name in the LCD
displays. Set this preference in the Setup /
Control screen.
Strip rotary controls
Their function is selected
using these keys –Gain,
Pan, Custom 1 and 2
(assignable using the
Setup / Control screen).
Strip meters The top
red indicator lights when
a peak is detected at
any point in the channel
signal path. These
meters also display RTA
activity while in GEQ on
Faders mode.
SoftKeys User
assignable functions
using the Setup /
Control screen.
Headphones Level
control and ¼” and
3.5mm sockets.
Safes Make one or more channels
safe from Scene recall by holding
down the Safes key and then
pressing channel Mix keys. A
Safes Map is also available to
make selected parameters safe.
Freeze in Layers Hold down then
press strip Mix keys to temporarily
keep a channel visible across all
layers. To assign channels to
strips use the Setup / Control
screen.
GEQ on Faders Presents the
GEQ for a Selected mix on the
faders. Press to toggle between
high and low frequencies.
Frequency values are shown on the
strip LCD displays. The mix master
fader is presented on the right hand
strip while in this mode.
Help Touch the ?
button to open the
built-in Help Manual

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GLD Chrome Mixer rear connectors
MIDI In/Out
Network Ethernet
port for wireless
router, GLD Editor or
TCP/IP control.
Cooling fan. Do
not block this
opening.
Surface audio inputs 8 analogue inputs:
4 mic/line XLR (skt 41-44)
2 stereo RCA pairs (skt 45-48)
Any socket can be patched to any channel.
The default is one-to-one mapping of sockets
to channels.
dSNAKE link
This is the mixer link to the main
AR2412 or AB168 AudioRack.
It carries audio inputs and
outputs including the sends to
the ME-1 personal monitoring
system.
Connect using a touring grade
Cat5 cable up to 120m (396’)
long.
The Lnk/Err indicator flashes at
a steady rate when the link is
established.
4-pin XLR Lamp socket.
We recommend the use
of the Allen & Heath
LEDlamp with built-in
dimmer.
Mains power IEC
input socket and
On/Off switch.
Surface audio outputs 6 analogue and 4
digital outputs
4 XLR line out (skt 21-24)
1 stereo RCA pair (skt 25/26)
1 SPDIF 2 channel digital out (skt 27/28)
1 AES 2 channel digital out (skt 29/30)
Any GLD signal can be patched to any socket.
Power On indicator
Ready indicator –
Lights yellow when
the output sockets
are ready to pass
audio after power up.
EXPANDER link
You can plug an AR84 expander
in here.
The AR84 can be located near
the mixer to provide more local
I/O, on stage or at a remote
location.
Connect using a touring grade
Cat5 cable up to 120m (396’)
long.
The Lnk/Err indicator flashes at
a steady rate when the link is
established.
I/O Port See below
The LOCK
indicator lights
when the audio is
sync locked
I/O Port options for system linking, expansion, recording and audio networking using one of the option
cards available from Allen & Heath. 64 channel bi-directional 48kHz audio.
Dante
ACETM
MADI
EtherSound
Waves
MMO
GLD sockets can be patched using the I/O
screen.
ADAT
iDR out
AviomTM
Hearback

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Connect and power up
Connect the main AudioRack Plug a Cat5 cable into the dSNAKE port at the rack and mixer.
Connect the dSNAKE Expander Plug a Cat5 cable into the EXPANDER port of the main
AudioRack and the AR84 or AB168.
Connect the Mixer Expander Plug a Cat5 cable into the EXPANDER port at the AR84 rack and
mixer.
Plug in the mains power leads supplied with the mixer and racks. Secure the leads by hooking
them into the plastic clips. If required the leads can be locked into these clips. Use a T20 Torx (starhead)
screwdriver to remove the fixing screw.
To turn on the system Turn on power
using the rear panel On/Off switches.
GLD Chrome takes around 40 seconds to boot
up. Its screen lights white for a few seconds,
then turns black displaying its boot sequence. A
while later the Home screen is displayed. At this
point the yellow Lnk/Err indicators of connected
dSNAKE and EXPANDER ports start to flash
steadily showing that the link between the mixer
and racks is established. The mixer Audio Sync
LOCK indicator lights. Finally, the AudioRack
Ready indicators light and you will hear a click as
the output socket protection relays switch over.
If the firmware in a connected AudioRack is
not the same version as that in the GLD mixer
then the mixer will automatically update the rack
firmware during power up. This takes a few
seconds. During this time the Lnk/Err indicators
on the AudioRack flash at a fast rate. Once
updated normal flash rate is restored.
To turn off the system The system must
be powered down correctly. Return to the Home
screen. To do this turn off any active Sel key
whilst in the Processing view.
Touch the Power Down button. A popup
appears. Confirm the action then turn the mixer
and racks off using their power switches.
If the system is not powered down correctly
there is a possibility recent changes may be lost.
If the system was not powered down as
described above then a ‘Not shut down
correctly’ screen appears the next time the
system is turned on.
Lnk/Err flashes
steadily
LOCK lights
Fast flash on firmware auto update

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GLD Editor, iPad apps and wireless router
GLD Editor
GLD Editor is an offline / online tool for setting up and controlling a GLD system from a PC or Mac. It is
available free of charge and gives complete wired or wireless control of the mixer. GLD Editor offers the
ability to configure the system offline before the show, and control the mix live using a laptop with standard
network connection or wi-fi. Different tasks can be performed on Editor and the GLD mixer at the same
time.
There are two operating modes:
Offline –Prepare your channel plot and surface layout, edit guest
engineer Show files before transferring them to USB key to load into a
GLD at the venue.
Online –Editor adds a second ‘virtual’ control surface to the GLD
system providing simultaneous control. Editor can connect as either a
master (uploads settings to the mixer) or a slave (downloads mixer
settings).
iOS apps
GLD Remote and GLD OneMix allow wireless control of mixing and processing using one or more iPads.
GLD Remote allows simultaneous control of different functions by more than one engineer, for example
one engineer controlling the FOH mix at the GLD surface and another controlling monitors on stage using
an iPad. GLD OneMix allows personal monitor control for the musicians.
Get the apps Download the app from the Apple Store. You can
open it in Demo mode without a GLD connected to get a feel for how it
operates and to read the Help Manual within the app.
Make sure the Apps and GLD firmware versions are compatible.
Check the Allen & Heath website for the latest firmware.
Choose a router (wireless access point) GLD Chrome apps are
professional mixing tools that justify network equipment of suitably high
performance, quality and reliability.
For best performance we recommend you choose a dual band wireless
router with auto channel selection. Use the more recent 5GHz band in
places where there is intense WiFi activity or interference in the more
crowded 2.4GHz band. A wireless router with auto channel selection
automatically sets itself to an available or least congested channel when
you power it up.
Refer to the Allen & Heath website for more information on choosing
wireless routers for use with GLD Chrome.
Set up the router You will need to connect it to a PC using a
wired LAN connection. Follow the instructions provided by the wireless
router manufacturer to access its setup menus.
Set the router IP address - This must be compatible with the GLD
console which has a default static IP address = 192.168.1.50 and
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0. Go to the Setup / Config / Network
screen to check the current GLD settings.
To work with the GLD you must give your wireless router a unique but
compatible IP address. Some routers may have a default address that
is not compatible and must be changed, for example 192.168.2.1. Some
may already be compatible, for example 192.168.1.254.
Set the router DHCP settings - Make sure the router is set for DHCP
so that it automatically allocates a compatible IP address to your iPad.
To avoid conflict with the GLD static address we recommend you set a
router DHCP address allocation range of 192.168.1.100 to 200.
Note You do not need to change the GLD setting to DHCP. The
console will work fine with a static IP address as long as it is not within
the router DHCP address range.
Good wireless range
Dual band (2.4 and 5GHz)
Auto channel select
Adjustable antennas
Good security
The router:
GLD (default)
Static IP = 192.168.1.50
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
Router
Router IP = 192.168.1.254
Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
DHCP 192.168.1.100 to 200
Security = WPA
Recommended settings:

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Set the router security -To prevent other people accessing your Wi-Fi
we recommend you enable WPA/WPA2 encryption during router setup.
A wireless key (password) will need to be set up.
Make a note of the router SSID. This is the name that the router
broadcasts to help identify it in the network list you will see in the iPad
Settings Wi-Fi page. If you want you can change the SSID to help you
identify it alongside other wireless networks in the area.
After setup, the wireless router can be connected to the Network socket
on the rear of the GLD console using a CAT5 cable. Plug this into one
of the LAN (not Internet) ports on the rear of the router.
Position the router Make sure it is within the specified range and
in line of sight of the iPad where possible. It can help to place it high up
to avoid obstacles such as people and equipment. Avoid locating it
behind pillars or walls, near metal beams or on top of loudspeakers.

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Recall a ‘Template Show’ as a starting point
GLD Chrome has a fully configurable audio architecture, control layout and socket patching letting you
customise the way you work. It would be a daunting task for the new user if we gave them a ‘blank canvas’
to start from scratch. Instead we have provided a set of ‘Template’ Show memories which give you a
choice of classic console format to load in as a quick starting point. These present the familiar architecture
and logical layout of well-equipped analogue consoles.
Once you are comfortable working with GLD you can make changes to your set up and save these as your
own ‘User’ Shows. These let you archive and recall the complete configuration and setup. Use Scenes for
instant store and recall of band sound checks, theatre cues and different event settings. Scenes are stored
within the Show.
A Show memory stores the complete GLD setup. This includes:
Current settings
Mix configuration
User preferences
All Scene memories
All Libraries
A default show is already loaded when the GLD is shipped from the factory. This is Template1 LR.You
can load a different Template as your starting point if you wish:
To load a Template Show Go to the
Setup / Memory / Show Manager screen.
Available Shows are listed. These include
Template and User Shows.
Touch the Template Show you want to load.
Touch Recall. A popup appears for you to
confirm the action.
Recalling a Show overwrites all the system
settings including the DSP mix architecture,
Surface configuration, current parameters, all the
Scene and Library memories. If you want to keep
the current settings to be used again in the future
then first Store them as a User Show.
Touch a Show
name to highlight
and select it.
Template Shows
Shown with a red
icon. These
cannot be deleted.
User Shows
Shown with a
green icon.
Recall the
selected Show.
Overwrite, Delete or
Rename an existing
User Show.
Info shows details on
file size and when the
highlighted Show was
last modified.
USB Shows
Shown with a blue
icon.
Copy Shows from
the USB key to the
GLD, or from the
GLD to USB.
These controls
become available
when a USB key
is plugged in and
is recognised.
Store a new User Show. This opens the keypad.
Type in and Apply a name for the Show.
The Show Manager screen

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Template Show settings
There are three Template Shows available as a starting point for classic FOH and monitor mixing
applications.
Template1 LR Stereo main mix. Use for FOH or mixing monitors from FOH.
Template2 LRM 3-way main mix with separate Mono bus for centre or fill speaker
Template3 Mon Dedicated monitor mixer with 6 wedge and 6 stereo IEM mixes
These have the following common settings:
SoftKey assignments are Scene Safe
SoftKeys 1-8 = DCA mute 1-8
SoftKey 9 = PAFL Clear All
SoftKey 10 = FX4 tap tempo (FOH only)
SoftKey 11-12 = Unassigned • Scene Confirmation = On
Global Direct Out = post-delay, pre-fade, post-mute (ready for ME-1 personal mixer sends)
Monitor Port = ME-1 mode
I/O Port out = input socket 1-48
PEQ = 20-20kHz, Curve Fill = On
Talkback = Momentary, Dim off
Template1 and 2 FOH - Auxes are post-PEQ, pre-fade
Template3 Mon - Auxes are post-fade
FX are post-fade (effects)
USB playback assigned to CH47/48
USB recording from LR via stereo Matrix1
Scene 1 and 499 (backup) = 'Reset GLD-80' (Template default)
Scene 2 and 500 (backup) = 'Reset GLD-112' (Template default)
Scene 498 = ‘Reset MIDI Strips’ (restores default MIDI Strip message settings)
The Template Show ‘Board Reset’ Scene Each Template Show provides two 'Reset' scenes
in position 1 and 2. These reset the GLD-80 or GLD-112 mixer settings to the starting point default for the
loaded Template Show. These Board Reset Scenes are duplicated in positions 499 and 500 at the end of
the list.
Use this Scene to instantly reset parameters without affecting the mix configuration, user preferences or
the other Scenes. You can edit its Recall Filter to protect parameters you do not wish to reset. For
example, you could set the filter to protect the patchbay and master strip assignments in a festival
situation.
You can also set Scene Safes to protect selected parameters for all Scenes, for example the patchbay,
or SoftKeys.
When creating your own User Show from a Template Show you can choose to overwrite the Scene 1 and
2 contents with your preferred settings, rename them, write in a description, set their Recall Filters to reset
selected parameters only, or simply delete them. You can still access the default reset using Scene 499 or
500 if needed.

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Template1 LR
This Template configures a traditional architecture and layout with stereo LR main mix for mixing
FOH and Monitors from FOH. This is the factory default Show loaded.
LR stereo main mix The Front-of-House main mix using a single master fader.
4 Groups (2 stereo) For example, use these to EQ or compress groups of inputs
such as drums, backing vocal or radio mics, or to send to a
Matrix to create a different balance in fill speakers, or to group
several inputs to record to mono or stereo tracks.
8 Auxes (6 mono, 1 stereo) Typically used for monitor sends such as wedge speakers and
stereo in-ear systems.
8 FX (4 assigned to strips) 3 reverb and a delay effect are assigned to the faders. 4 more
effects send and returns can be assigned or inserted into
channels or mixes.
6 Matrix (2 mono, 2 stereo) Ready for use as additional speaker sends such as delay fills
and remote zones, or for separately controlled recording,
broadcast and video feeds.
Recording from stereo Matrix 1 Set up ready to feed a stereo recording sourced from the main
LR mix. Its send and master are turned up. Its output is patched
to analogue and Spdif connections on the rear panel. It is also
patched as the source to the USB stereo recorder.
16 DCA / Mute groups Use these for muting and controlling the levels of groups of
signals such as drums, vocals and effects. 6 DCA masters are
assigned to the faders. You can assign more as required.
Talkback using mic socket 44 Rear panel mic input 44 is patched as the Talkback source. For
this reason CH44 is not assigned to the LR mix. You can assign
it to LR if you are not using talkback.
USB playback to CH47/48 Playback from the USB key is patched to a stereo channel.
1
9
17
L
A1
A5
R
A2
A6
A3
A1
A4
A1
2
10
18
3
11
19
4
12
20
5
13
21
6
14
22
7
15
23
8
16
24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
G1 G1L R G2 G2
M1 M1 M2 M2
41 42 43
Talkback
L R M2 LR
45/6
M1 M1
s s
L Rs s
L Rs s L Rs s
L
s s
LR
R
GLD-80
AR84
AR84
AR2412
dSNAKE EXPANDER I/O Port
In = not patched
Out = IP Skt 1-48
2 3 4 9 10 11 12
14 15 16 21 22 23 24
5 6 7 8
17 18 19 20
1 2 3 4 5 6 LR
1234 561
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
M2
S
DCA
Aux
FX return FX send
LR 1 2 1 2
Grp Mtx
S S
1
13
26 27 28 33 34 35 3629 30 31 3225
38 39 40 45/6USB41 42 4337
Alt View
Fader Bank 1 Fader Bank 2
Custom Rotary 2
Custom Rotary 1not assigned
not assigned
Channel number
1
2
3
4
5
PAFL Clear
Tap tempo
DCA mute
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
all Pre-fade
4= Delay
for digital mic split
Direct Out = Post-Delay, Pre-fade, Post-Mute
Talkback from Input 44 and assigned to all Aux sends
M1
M1
L Rs s
LR
1 2
6
7
8
USB Playback assigned to Channel 47/48
USB Recording from LR via stereo Mtx 1
DIGITAL
USB
Playback Record
M1
s
Rec
Rec
S S
Default = Pan
Monitor Out = ME-1 mode
PEQ = 20-20kHz, Curve Fill = On
Scene Edit Confirmation = On
SoftKeys are Scene Safe

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Template3 Mon
This Template configures the GLD as a
dedicated monitor console with 18
mixes:
6 mono mixes (wedges, fills)
6 stereo mixes (IEM)
Auto switching engineer’s Wedge/IEM
8 FX (2 assigned to strips)
Talkback using mic socket 44
USB playback to CH47/48
Recording from stereo Matrix 1
The engineer’s IEM/Wedge monitor is
configured so that pressing a mono Aux
(wedge) mix PAFL key will
automatically mute the engineer’s
stereo IEM monitor. Pressing a stereo
Aux (IEM) mix PAFL key will mute the
engineer’s Wedge monitor.
1
9
17
A1
A5
A2
A6
A3
A1
A4
A1
2
10
18
3
11
19
4
12
20
5
13
21
6
14
22
7
15
23
8
16
24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 A6 A6
41 42 43
Talkback
IEM
45/6
L Rs s
L Rs s
LR
GLD-80
AR84
AR84
AR2412
dSNAKE EXPANDER I/O Port
In = not patched
Out = IP Skt 1-48
2 3 4 9 10 11 12
14 15 16 21 22 23 24
5 6 7 8
17 18 19 20
1 2 3 4 5 6 IEM W
1 2 3 4 5 6
DCA
mono Aux
1 2
FX ret
1
13
26 27 28 33 34 35 3629 30 31 3225
38 39 40 45/6USB41 42 4337
Fader Bank 1 Fader Bank 2
Custom Rotary 2
Custom Rotary 1FX1 send
FX2 send
1
2
3
4
5
PAFL Clear
DCA mute
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
all Post-fade, pre-Comp
for digital mic split
Talkback from IP44 and assigned to all Aux sends
IEM W
IEM W1 2
FX snd
1 2 3 4 5 6
stereo Aux
IEM W
not assigned
all Post-fade, post-Comp
A3 A3L Rs sA2 A2L Rs s
A5 A5L Rs sA4 A4L Rs s
L R
IEM
L R
Wdg
6
7
8
USB Playback assigned to Channel 47/48
USB Recording from stereo Mtx 1
1S
Mtx
M1
L
s
R
M1sM1s
DIGITAL
USB
Playback Record
M1
s
Alt View
Channel number
Direct Out = Post-Delay, Pre-fade, Post-Mute Default = Pan
Monitor Out = ME-1 mode
PEQ = 20-20kHz, Curve Fill = On
Scene Edit Confirmation = On
SoftKeys are Scene Safe
1
9
17
L
A1
A5
R
A2
A6
M
A3
A1
A4
A1
2
10
18
3
11
19
4
12
20
5
13
21
6
14
22
7
15
23
8
16
24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
M1 M2
M1 M1 M2 M2
41 42 43
Talkback
L R M M1 LR
45/6
M1
L Rs s
L Rs s L Rs s
L
s
LR
R
GLD-80
AR84
AR84
AR2412
dSNAKE EXPANDER I/O Port
In = not patched
Out = IP Skt 1-48
2 3 4 9 10 11 12
14 15 16 21 22 23 24
5 6 7 8
17 18 19 20
1 2 3 4 5 6 LR M
1 2 3 4 5 6 1
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
M1
S
DCA
Aux
FX return FX send
LR M 1 2 1 2
Mtx
S S
1
13
26 27 28 33 34 35 3629 30 31 3225
38 39 40 45/6USB41 42 4337
Fader Bank 1 Fader Bank 2 1
2
3
4
5
6
PAFL Clear
Tap tempo
DCA mute
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
all Pre-fade
4= Delay
for digital mic split
Talkback from Input 44 and assigned to all Aux sends
1
Grp
G1 G1L Rs s
7
8
USB Playback assigned to Channel 47/48
DIGITAL
S
Rec
M1
s
USB
Playback Record
M1
s
Rec
Alt View
Custom Rotary 2
Custom Rotary 1not assigned
not assigned
Channel number
Direct Out = Post-Delay, Pre-fade, Post-Mute Default = Pan
Monitor Out = ME-1 mode
PEQ = 20-20kHz, Curve Fill = On
Scene Edit Confirmation = On
SoftKeys are Scene Safe
USB Recording from LR via stereo Mtx 1
Template2 LRM (also use for LCR)
This Template configures stereo LR
plus Mono bus for working with a 3-way
FOH mix.
You can change the type of 3-way Main
mix from LR+M (switched bus) to LR+M
(mono sum of LR) or LCR using the
Setup / Config / Mixer Config screen.
LR + Mono (switched bus) main mix
2 Groups (1 stereo)
8 Auxes (6 mono, 1 stereo)
8 FX (4 assigned to strips)
6 Matrix (2 mono, 2 stereo)
16 DCA / Mute groups
Talkback using mic socket 44
USB playback to CH47/48
Recording from stereo Matrix 1

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A few things to know before starting
Before working with GLD Chrome familiarise yourself with its control layout and operating principles.
The Touch Screen
The Home Screen
This screen displays after power up. You can return here by turning off any active strip Sel key while in
the screen Processing view. You can also do this by turning on, then off any strip Sel key.
Returns to this
screen
Access the User
login screen
Opens the Quick
Start Mixing Guide
To safely shut down the GLD computer
before turning the system off.
Always shut down using this button.
Real time clock.
Set the date and
time using the
Setup / Utility /
Date/Time screen.
To lock the surface
controls. Can be
password protected.
Displays system
connection status
Shows which Mix is currently selected.
Look here to check that you are on the correct mix. For example,
remember to turn off an Aux Mix key to return to the Main (LR) mix
after adjusting a monitor level.
Tabs to open one of
the 4 custom meter
pages or the RTA
(real time analyser)
display. The RTA
follows the PAFL
signal. Custom
meters are assigned
using the Meters
screen.
Displays system
information
Touch ?to open the
Help page for the
current screen. You
can also access the
main Help menu
from here.
Screen select keys:
Press a key to select
that view. Press the
key again to return to
Processing view.
Screen rotary control:
Touch a parameter on
the screen to highlight
it, then turn the rotary
to adjust its value.
Screen graph view for
PEQ and dynamics:
Touch a pick-up box and
drag the curve. Values are
displayed in the parameter
buttons.
You can adjust parameters
using the graph, touch
buttons or processing
section rotary controls to
the left of the screen.
Processing
Meters
FX
I/O
Scenes
Ganging
Setup
Pull-up tab opens additional controls
and options for the current screen
Tabs to select the pages available for
the current screen
Name and Colour
button
The last Scene recalled and the Scene highlighted in
the Scene list ready to be recalled are displayed here.
Shows USB playback and recording status.
Touch to open the USB Audio screen.

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The strip LCD display
The LCD strip above the faders displays information about the channels assigned to the faders. Channels
can each be named and have one of 8 backlight colours applied. You can edit these names and colours
to easily identify different channel and mix types, or highlight certain instruments and sources.
Aux PRE
NAME
IP
St
DCA
GAIN
Strip type
Turns on when the channel has been
made Safe from Scene recall.
Turns on when the channel is
assigned to one or more DCA
groups
The lower section of the LCD
displays the channel assignment
to the currently selected Mix.
User-defined backlight Colour
Strip Rotary setting
Assignment
Mix type
Pre/Post-fader setting
User-defined channel Name
Touch the top left Name box in
the Processing screen to open
the Name and Colour edit page.
Select the function of the strip Rotary controls using
these keys. The Custom keys are assigned using the
Setup / Control / Surface Prefs screen.
Check that you have selected the correct function
when working with the rotary controls.
Press and hold the Alt View key to see
the Channel Number, Socket Number or
fader dB value in place of the Name in
the LCD display.
Choose the Alt View function using the
Setup / Control / Surface Prefs screen.
Gain
Pan
Custom 1
Custom 2
Send level, Direct Out level,
HPF frequency, Compressor
threshold, Unassigned
Stereo