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Allen & Heath System 8 - 16-8-2

19-Mar-2024

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Allen & Heath System 8 - 16-8-2



Category:  Products / mixing desks / analog mixers

Added: 10-Jan-03  |  Author: admin

New price: discontinued  |   S/H price: 300-500 quid


Allen & Heath System 8 - 16-8-2

Allen & Heath System 8 mixers can be found reasonably easily in the free-ad's and I think they are one of the finest choices for a cheap affordable s/h mixer despite their age. Back in the day, just before the super-budget breakthru of the narrow format tape machines arrived from Fostex etc, 3 mixers ruled the earth for budget price studio's. The Studiomasters, the Soundcrafts and the Allen & Heaths. These 3 companies must have accounted for a good 80% of all budget studio mixers which were in use at that time, and today these mixers still rock for a super-sweet sound!.

Of all the system 8's released, the ones I used were almost all MKI models with the browny-green colour (although I did work for a while with a later grey Mk3.


[later grey style mkII/mkII style]

The System 8 mixers were a very popular desk as they were quite price-breaking at the time of release (82/83 for the first series), and quickly found a home in many studio's and pa systems offering quality facilities in a non-modular format, built in meter-bridge and more.

Don't think cos they are old they are not as 'good' as a modern mixer, the eq on these mixers is SO sweet, really really warm and fat, and tracks mixed on this desk seem to have really good definition...


System 8's are not small! - so you need a bit of space... but then that to me is half their charm, you get a big working area, with plenty of space between channels and nice chunky pots... all is laid out clearly and working with one is a breeze, they are VERY easy to understand for the newbies too because you don't have any cryptic routing & switching modes like found on so many compact modern mini-mixers!

Ok, so that's my experience of this mixer series, and i would not hesitate to use one again as a front-end for a PC digital system nowadays if I had the space. They might be a tad noisier (on paper) that a modern 'mini/compact' mixer, but the sound!!... the sound is so so sweet! - These would be perfect also for anyone seeking to setup a budget/midrange classic analog style studio to accompany a 16 track. (or it'd be cracking to use with a couple of sync'd ADAT's too!

Another cool thing is the extention module which like the earlier Studiomaster mixers from this period allowed you to bolt-on an additional 8 channels. The add-on module is rare tho, but you might be lucky to find one included with the original desk! - Also these mixers could be cascaded together to link two! - quite an inovative mixer at the time and when it came out as i say it was a real blockbuster seller offering superb sound and pro facilities at a cost-concious price. You might have seen these in budget 16 track studio's with mebbe an old Soundcraft Saturn or Brennel mini-8 or Tascam 8 track tape deck or whatever.


On the left you can see a System 8 channel strip.

System 8's have Balanced XLR's with phantom & inserts on all channels, and input pad (20db) for mic signals - 3 Aux sends, one pre-fade, one post-fade & one switchable pre/post. Pfl & Mute switch, peak led indicator and a long-throw 100mmm fader with a +10dB overtravel for getting extra input gain.

Output Routing is simple with the L/R & sub-group buttons down the bottom by the pan/fader. The mute switch makes it ideal for dub's and live dance mixing and there's no nasty popping or clicks when you use it.

The top Eq has selectable shelving 8/12k switch and the bass Eq had an 60/120hz shelving switch, top that with a nice sweep mid from 400hz-6khz and british design & quality components and the sound of these mixers really hums!

I used one in a reggea studio for a year or two I worked in and the tracks which resulted from various sessions in that time were really nice and warm and fat. The switchable top & bottom Eq shalving allows you to really tweak up the sound... Switch to 60hz for real ball-busting warm defined bass tweaking, or 120hz to work a bit higher up the range for gorgeous low-mid sweetness.. same with the tops, this eq is just so sweet and imo pisses on some of the supposedly 'British eq' clone mixers on the market today.
The Buss section has inserts on all outs & group/tape switching and you've got 2 aux sends on each buss. The buss channels can also function of course as basic returns for extra Aux return use or adding extra inputs (with no eq) which gives you a potential extra 8 channels on mix.

Master section has all the gumph, aux's & aux returns, pfl, monitoring, 1k slate tone, talkback, streo foldback etc etc, plus there's a headphone socket and a mic socket onboard to add a foldback mic. System 8 is a proper desk offering full functionality for all studio & live pa tasks with dedicated controls for everything.


Master section has all the gumph, aux's & aux returns, pfl, monitoring, 1k slate tone, talkback, stereo foldback etc etc, plus there's a headphone socket and a mic socket onboard to add a foldback mic. System 8 is a proper desk offering full functionality for all studio & live pa tasks with dedicated controls for everything.






Here is a System 8 (mk1 16-8-16) with the add-on 8 channel extention - sweet eh!




Here's some info from Allen & Heath's website.

The System 8 range was designed for multitrack recording or sound reinforcement. There were three different series of System 8 mixers: Marks I, II and III, each with its different models of input and output formats and each with different circuitry. The Mark I and II desks were a brown colour overall, and the Mark III was grey. The Mark I and Mark II models can be differentiated by the fact that the Mark II had faders with 100mm of travel plus an EQ Cut switch on each channel. The Mark I had faders with 90mm travel and no EQ Cut switches.

Production dates
MKI: Dec 1982 to Mar 1983
(serial numbers 0801 to 1657)
MKII: Mar 1983 to May 1986
(serial numbers 2001 to 3040)
MKIII: May 1986 to Aug 1993
(serial numbers 4001 to 4543)

Retail Prices
(Prices from August 1988 price list.
Prices exclude tax and are given for reference only. We are not able to advise on prices for used consoles).
System 8 1616 - £1900
System 8 2416 - £2395



System 8 MKI spec sheet








Open a big image of the 12-8-2!

D/load zipped original brochure images.


So there ya go - a classic 80's mixer worth seeking out in the free ad's - Thought I'd add it in to the old DT listings... Anyone use this still or has some fond memories?... Feel free to leave some user comments below!...













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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Graeme Aldous
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www.teeafit.co.uk
Activity: Professional
Date: 01-Mar-04

Glad to read the rave reviews of 'my' mixer!

My venerable Series 8 Mk 2 16-8-2 (Ser No: 1127) is now surplus to requirements, as all my mixing is now done on either the audio or video non-linear editors. It had become just a routeing centre - and a jolly big one at that! It's now been removed from my studio (on the edge of the North York Moors, UK), and is waiting for a new owner.

It's a good condition (although the faders would benefit from a bit of cleaning), and comes c/w user guide, schematics and full manual. It's been modified to PPMs on the main output meters, and a headphone socket on the front rail. Unfortunately it's missing one of the fader knobs - I thought it would turn up when I dismantled and re-jigged all my technical kit, but no luck. I've emailed Allen & Heath to see if a replacement is available.

THIS PIECE OF KIT IS TOO GOOD TO GO IN A SKIP! Does anyone know anyone who might be interested in buying it? Needs to be someone within easy reach of Yorkshire, of course - our postman isn't going to be interested in carrying it!

Email me at teeafit@teeafit.co.uk.

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Graeme Aldous
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www.teeafit.co.uk
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Date: 02-Mar-04

Further to my posting of 1/3/04, I'm advised by Allen & Heath that they can no longer supply the fader knobs. Does anyone have a spare one? Charcoal grey, with a white line.

The 'gap' quite spoils the look of it!

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Graeme Aldous
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www.teeafit.co.uk
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Date: 05-Jun-04

You can now read more details of this particular mixer, and see some pics, by visiting www.teeafit.co.uk/ahb

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Graeme Aldous
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www.teeafit.co.uk
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Date: 09-Jul-04

This mixer has now found a new home (thanks to these pages), back in the East Midlands where I originally got it from.

A Happy Ending!

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Nair
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Date: 03-Aug-04

I would Like The Service Manual & Owners Manual

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: dlorah
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Date: 27-Dec-04

I own a System 8 Mklll (grey) 24x16x2 mixing console and need to replace the monitor - volume level control pot ( 10k dual pot - omeg ..made in uk )...Not Headphones monitor, which is right above it ) How can I order that part ?

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Kevin Francis
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Date: 01-Nov-05

I own a System 8 Mk2 24-16-2, lovely beast of a thing.

I can't agree more with everything that has been said about this monster, I've enjoyed many trouble free years of use. The faders are still crystal and apart from a blown bulb on the bridge all is fine. It's cozy and boxed and looking for a new home.

I am based in the north west, and suffering from lack of space. I still have the original box for this and it needs a new home. Drop me an email to kick off any negotiations.

Cheers

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Ira Henderson
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Date: 09-Nov-06

I don't know if anyone will come across this, but I recently acquired a used mkIII version of this board. I love it, but I don't have the manual for it, and if there is anyone out there who has one, I would be willing to pay you something for it plus shipping. You can email me or call me at 512-762-2140. Thank you.

Ira Henderson

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: ira henderson
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Date: 09-Nov-06

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that it is a 24-16-2... and grey... the most recent of the bunch. Thanks.

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: admin
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http://www.allen-heath.com/veterans/manuals.htm
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Date: 10-Nov-06

allen & heath sell the 3 manuals & service manuals for 15 quid each - see the link added with this reply & call Fiona on the number listed

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: ira henderson
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Date: 21-Nov-06

thanks for the reply. I will try and get ahold of one.

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Alex Howie
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Date: 27-Nov-06

Re: manuals for the allen+heath system8..just check allen+heath veterens website
and you can download the manual for free! good luck.
Anyone out there getting rid of such a desk at a bargain price? Cos I'm interested.
Ta
Al

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Alex Howie
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Date: 09-Jan-07

Just to say that I no I am no longer looking for one of these
desks as I have purchased a Soundcraft Spirit Studio, so do not wish to waste anyone's time. I have a Soundtracs Midi PC Series 24 for sale + a SECK 12-8-2, if anyone is interested.

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: mange
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Date: 12-Jan-07

Looking for System 8 16-8-16 or 24-8-16 with the meterbridge.
Contact me at fetbas@hotmail.com

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: mange
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Date: 12-Jan-07

Looking for System 8 24-16-2 or 16-16-2 in good condition.
Please contact me at fetbas@hotmail.com

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: shelltat
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Date: 03-Mar-07

THEY ARE VERY GOOD,BUT MY OWN NEEDS REPLACING DUE TO COWBOY WORKERS. WANTED ALSO 3 TRACKS FOR MY BRENELL MINI 8 RECORDER. REASONABLE

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: shelltat
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Date: 03-Mar-07

THEY ARE VERY GOOD,BUT MY OWN SYSTEM 8-16-16-2- MARK 3 NEEDS REPLACING DUE TO COWBOY WORKERS. WANTED ALSO 3 TRACKS FOR MY BRENELL MINI 8 RECORDER. REASONABLE

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Sean Hur
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Date: 04-Apr-07

Hi guys, just picked up a system 8 16-8-2 mk III in North Jersey from a guy who had the board shipped out from LA. he had a buddy wire together some old RCA transformers and got it to run the console. however, it does not turn on the phantom power, which i definitely need to get running. anyone got a spare power supply or a way to get phantom power with my power supply? i can email you the picture of it. thanks,

e-mail me at yellodoggmusic@yahoo.com

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Nathan
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www.nathanclarkgeorge.com
Activity: part-timer
Date: 01-May-07

Hi folks - thanks for the great site! I was recently offered a 2616 Mark2 and have no idea what a fair price would be. Could anyone enlighten me?

Thanks so much!
nathan

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: steve
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Activity: Hobby-ist
Date: 09-Jun-07

hey there peeps.
im in south yorkshire area, and really need to get my hands on a 16 or 24 channel vintage console. system 8 style, or similar.
get in touch if your selling one, or no of somone who is.

tar.

steve

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Enrico
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Date: 29-Aug-07

Just passin' by to confirm the review
It's a beautiful beast, really
I own a mk3 16/16 and could never be happier :)

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Jonathan Morning
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Activity: Professional
Date: 01-Sep-07

Purchased it a week ago from guitar center. Everyone was jealous when we were hauling the big daddy out of there!!!
got it home to discover there was a short. nothing worked! sent it back and just got it back fully reconditioned!!!!! NICE. A brand new vintage board!!!
This is thing is warm and totally flexy!!!

It looks bad ass in my studio and I'm fully integrating it to run reason and logic mix-downs.

Welcome to electronic music mixed in analogue domain!!!
sick sick sick!!!
I fricking love it!!!


much love


-*-

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Andrew
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Date: 10-Jul-08

Kindly email me the pdf file for system 8 16 or 24 channels.I own one 24-16-2

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Charlie
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Date: 29-Aug-08

Anyone know where to get a power supply for the
Allen Heath System 8 Mk 1 16 8 2 to work in the U.K

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: George Ovens
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Date: 25-Mar-09

I have a System 8 for sale.

Same as the one at the top of the page.

£300

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: geert de wolf
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Date: 17-Apr-09

I'm selling my mixing console. It's an Allen & Heath System 8-2416 grey colour. Serial no 4041. It's an MK III, I guess and in good condition.
I live in Belgium, Ghent.
Who offers me a fair price?
Thanks.

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: drezz
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Date: 26-Oct-09

i am selling a system 8 24 channel 8 into 2 mk. 2. very good condition. lovely desk, and loved by me, but now surplus to requirements as i have just aquired a soundcraft 1600 producer console.
will trade for ribbon mic or art pro vla compressor or tf pro p5 or £500 or near offer.
cheers

drezz>>

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: AL
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Date: 13-Jan-10

Hello guys, longshot but I really want to get hold of an 8 channel expansion unit for a system 8, I love this desk so much but struggling so hard to work with only 16 channels now and don't want to have to buy something else, arghhhh!

Guess I'll just have to keep doing Joe Meek style bounces two or three times every time I need to do a mix!

REALLY NEED AN EXPANSION UNIT!

AL - +44 7811 942 726

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Iain
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Date: 02-Feb-10

[quote] drezz wrote: i am selling a system 8 24 channel 8 into 2 mk. 2. very good condition. lovely desk, and loved by me, but now surplus to requirements as i have just aquired a soundcraft 1600 producer console.will trade for ribbon mic or art pro vla compressor or tf pro p5 or £500 or near offer.cheersdrezz>> [/quote]
Have you still got the desk for sale?

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: masterfil
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Date: 10-Feb-10

Analogue is excellent as we hear in analogue! i have the 16 8 2 and this is far superior than anything digital!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!word to the wise find an old analogue board and good convertor, there is no digital competition.Oh recently there has been a digital contender cost 1,000,000

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: john
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Date: 01-Mar-10

Hey,

Again what a wicked site! i know this thread is old, but does anyone know where to get hold of a UK power supply for the Mk1? a replacement or compatible one would do.

Kind regards
john

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: mr. gellybean
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Date: 25-Mar-10

i love this board... i have one 24 mk2 AHB system 8 and im still looking for another one for my studio
outside UK... let me know if you have one for sale... price? condition? location? issues? and etc...

Thanks a lot... another thing... Thanks to this forum... we should make a proper one just for the AHB
system 8 so that we can share stuff...

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: mr. gellybean
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Date: 25-Mar-10

[quote] masterfil wrote: Analogue is excellent as we hear in analogue! i have the 16 8 2 and this
is far superior than anything digital!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!word to the wise find an old analogue board and good
convertor, there is no digital competition.Oh recently there has been a digital contender cost 1,000,000
[/quote] totally agree mate... awesome board.. faders cracking smooth... wont sell but will BUY...

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: martin kroeze
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www.nocompromiserecords.nl
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Date: 21-Apr-10

really love it , but i've got one of the very first, it's getting old, would be interested to buy a 24/16 version
near netherlands..

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Ritchie
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ritchieonkeys.com
Activity: Professional
Date: 18-Jun-10

I have the Allen & Heath System 8 16-8-2 that I used on many projects since I bought it in 1984. IMHO a well-though-out, warm, well-built mixer. I've replaced all the bridge lights but they're out again. I'm getting a 60hz hum probably from a bad power supply. I've retrofitted it with toggle switches on each of the 8 busses to select hi/lo attenuation (I forget the specs). I also added custom LED VU on the L/R busses. I've gone digital since early 2000's and no longer use the board. I would consider selling for a song or if someone can help me fix the power supply. Place a bid. I live near San Diego CA. Email me.

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Jack Graham
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Date: 12-Nov-10

Hey,

wondering if anyone has ANY of the system 8's for sale? willing to pay, name your price, can collect around greater london area, looking to buy asap!

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Jack Graham
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Date: 12-Nov-10

forgot to mention, willing to pay for postage to if required!

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Adam
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Date: 28-Nov-10

Hi

We use a system 8 mixer in our home studio and it is nice piece of kit that has worked well for years. We recently moved house however and there is now a crackle that enters the output sound whenever the input level (on any track) gets above a certain point. 100% sure it is the desk rather than anything else in the chain and it is not that we are using too much gain or a silly input level. Understand that I have provided very little detail here but does this sound familiar to anybody? Is this a characteristic of old age for these desks or has something maybe gone wrong in the move?

Would be very interested to hear any ideas people may have.

Many thanks,

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: geert de wolf
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Date: 07-Jun-11

[quote] mr. gellybean wrote: i love this board... i have one 24 mk2 AHB system 8 and im still
looking for another one for my studio outside UK... let me know if you have one for sale... price?
condition? location? issues? and etc... Thanks a lot... another thing... Thanks to this forum... we
should make a proper one just for the AHB system 8 so that we can share stuff... [/quote]

I have a mixing desk A&H Mk III system 24-8-16 in good condition, serial nr. 4041.
For 500 € it's yours. I'm living in Ghent, Belgium.
XXX

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: sicks
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Date: 18-Jul-11

[quote] john wrote: Hey,Again what a wicked site! i
know this thread is old, but does anyone know where to get hold of a
UK power supply for the Mk1? a replacement or compatible one would do.
Kind regardsjohn [/quote]

Hi John,

Did you ever find a source for replacing power supply?
Mine got lost in our studio move and I feel like a dear friend.

Thanks,

Dan.

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: david
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Date: 02-Aug-11

[quote] geert de wolf wrote: [quote] mr. gellybean wrote: i love this board... i have one 24 mk2
AHB system 8 and im still looking for another one for my studio outside UK... let me know if you have
one for sale... price? condition? location? issues? and etc... Thanks a lot... another thing... Thanks to
this forum... we should make a proper one just for the AHB system 8 so that we can share stuff...
[/quote]I have a mixing desk A&H Mk III system 24-8-16 in good condition, serial nr.
4041.For 500 € its yours. Im living in Ghent, Belgium.XXX [/quote] Hello i am looking to buy a
system 8 1616. Can anyone help point me in the right direction, please!

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Big Matt
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Activity: Hobby-ist
Date: 03-Aug-11

Hi,

Just picked up an A-H Sys 8 1616 mixer today. I have no idea how to
operate it. Does anyone have a manual for this thing? Thanks

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Neil
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Date: 25-Apr-12

[quote] Big Matt wrote: Hi,Just picked up an A-H Sys 8 1616 mixer today. I have no idea how to operate it. Does anyone have a manual for this thing? Thanks [/quote]

You can download the manuals from AHB's website. Look in the Old Products section for the System 8 page.

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: admion
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Date: 26-Apr-12

the manual is right on this page.

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Christian Blochinger
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Date: 13-Nov-12

I have recently picked up the A& H Series 8 Mark III sound board from a friend who had received it from her father and has been in storage.

Unfortunately, i do not have a power supply to turn it on and test it to see what condiiton it is in.

Does anyone have one or know where i can get one
thank you

-Christian
303-748-7078 (colorado, usa)

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Len Kagan
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Date: 07-Feb-14

Awesome rare board!

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
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allen heat forever

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: James Blackwell
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Date: 17-Jun-19

I own a MK1 and now also own a MK 3 16 channels

I love the sound of these desks, they stack really well, they have the biggest
bottom you'll ever hear - they sound natural and quite rocky -
Great for giving your DAW productions some reality !

I have a BIG DOG Psu + one of the originals: Note the BD sounds great on the
MK1 but not so on the MK3. And Visa Versa, the BD sounds better plugged
into the MK1.. Who knows, were talking tiny difference.

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: Remy Green
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Date: 29-Apr-20

[quote] Kevin Francis wrote: I own a System 8 Mk2 24-16-2, lovely
beast of a thing.I cant agree more with everything that has been said
about this monster, Ive enjoyed many trouble free years of use. The faders are
still crystal and apart from a blown bulb on the bridge all is fine. Its cozy and
boxed and looking for a new home.I am based in the north west, and
suffering from lack of space. I still have the original box for this and it needs a
new home. Drop me an email to kick off any negotiations. Cheers
[/quote]

Do you still have this system? I would like to purchase one

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: norbert
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Date: 28-Jan-21

bonjour, je recherche le manuel Allen & Heath System 8 - 1616
merci de votre réponse
musicalement
Norbert

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Product:  Allen & Heath - System 8 - 16-8-2
Name: ALEX TENNANT
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Date: 20-Feb-23

I believe Mike it is a MK I or II it is that lovely Brown / Grey color. I purchased
mine second hand in 1989. I am considering letting this go. I have a Tascam
38 to boot for that lovely full analog experience. It is a legit piece of gear and is
the reason I have always been a fanboy of A&H.

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