Allen & Heath ME-500
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Allen & Heath
ME-500
Product Info
Article Number:
424851
Brand:
Allen & Heath
Model:
ME-500
Category:
Wired In-Ear Components
Price:
$555.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ME-500 is a seriously useful tool for performers who want individual control over their IEM mix. It's particularly brilliant if you’re already in the Allen & Heath family – the plug-and-play compatibility with dLive and other mixers is a real workflow booster. Ideal for bands, theatre performers, and anyone needing a personal, portable mixer solution.
Product Description
- Allen & Heath ME-500
- 16-Channel personal mixer
- Suitable for Digico
- Yamaha
- Avid and other mixers via ME-U
- Plug & Play compatible with dLive
- Qu and Aviom A net 16
- Mix and match of ME-500 and ME-1 possible
- Power supply via PoE or external power supply
- Headphone output (stereo) to 3.5 mm and 6.3 mm jack
- USB port
- Line Out: 1/4" Mono jack (balanced) for connection to a stage monitor or IEM transmitter
- With tripod threaded insert (3/8")
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 225 x 150 x 55 mm
- Weight: 900 g
- Colour: Black
- Includes power supply
PROS
- • Rock-solid build quality; feels like a tank despite its size.
- • Seamless integration with Allen & Heath’s dLive ecosystem is a huge time-saver.
- • Flexible power options (PoE or external) offer deployment versatility.
- • Line Out provides a convenient feed for stage monitors or IEM transmitters.
CONS
- • The weight (900g) can be fatiguing for extended handheld use.
- • Limited to wired IEMs; no wireless transmission capabilities.
- • The small headphone outputs might require adapters for some professional headphones.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Personal Mixer
Channels
16
Outputs
Stereo Headphone, Line Out (Mono)
Connections
3.5mm, 6.3mm, USB, 1/4in Mono Jack
Power
PoE or External Power Supply
Weight
900g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ME-U acts as a bridge, converting the mixer's digital audio to a format the ME-500 can understand, although this may introduce a slight latency.
Yes, as long as the connector matches the 3.5mm or 6.3mm jack on the ME-500, it should be compatible – just be sure they’re robust enough for stage use.
Primarily for firmware updates and potentially for basic playback, but recording the personal mix isn't its intended function.
