Allen & Heath ME-500
Best personal monitor mixer for musicians needing precise stage control.
This personal mixer hands performers total control over their monitor mix without the complexity of a full console. It sacrifices the deep, granular routing of a professional desk for a streamlined, plug-and-play experience that keeps musicians focused on the performance rather than the signal chain.
$481.00
at
Thomann
Who it's for
- Performers needing fast, tactile adjustments during live sets
- Musicians using high-impedance in-ear monitors
- Engineers already invested in the Allen & Heath ecosystem
Who should skip it
- Bands requiring complex, large-scale monitor mixes
- Users wanting independent channel processing at the monitor position
- Technicians working in venues lacking PoE infrastructure
Performance breakdown
System Integration
Seamless plug-and-play connectivity with Allen & Heath's professional digital console ecosystem.
Ease of Use
Intuitive layout allows musicians to dial in monitor mixes without technical friction.
Build Durability
Rugged construction designed to withstand the rigors of daily live touring.
Power Flexibility
Dual power options via PoE or external supply ensure reliable stage performance.
Output Versatility
Dual headphone jacks and balanced line outs accommodate diverse monitoring setups.
Safety Features
Integrated limiter provides essential protection for both ears and stage monitors.
Key Specs
16-Channel personal mixer
Dimensions (W x D x H)
225 x 150 x 55 mm
Weight
900 g
Power supply via PoE or external adapter
Output
Headphone (3.5 mm & 6.3 mm), Line Out (1/4" balanced)
Input compatibility via ME-U for various mixers
Features integrated Limiter
Includes USB port
Number of channels
16
Number of outputs
3
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