Detail 01
16 mic/line inputs plus four stereo inputs
Provides separate source inputs for building monitor mixes.
Product detailSKU #1500000269617
Allen & HeathME-500 Personal Monitor Mixer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hands-on control for personal monitoring in live and studio setups. The ME-500 accepts 16 mic/line sources plus four stereo sources, then assigns them across six independent mixes through its routing matrix. Each input and mix has EQ, compression, limiting, and reverb available, with touchscreen and encoder control for quick adjustments. Presets can be recalled for repeatable setups, while headphone, line, and ME-1 expansion feeds support different monitoring paths. Its steel chassis, rack or mic-stand mounting options, and rechargeable battery suit portable production work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Performers who need to adjust their own monitor balance during live performances.
- Recording engineers building repeatable headphone-monitoring setups with saved mix presets.
- Audio technicians routing multiple monitoring feeds in expandable Ethernet-connected systems.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
Six independent mixes
Lets the routing matrix distribute signals across six distinct mixes.
Detail 03
Built-in battery: up to eight hours
Allows operation away from AC power for the stated duration.
Detail 04
24-bit Delta/Sigma, 48kHz conversion
Defines the unit's listed digital conversion format.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ethernet connects multiple ME-500 units in an expandable system.
- 02PoE operation requires an 802.3af source rated 15.4W or an 802.3at source rated 25.5W.
- 03The unit can be rack-mounted or mounted on a mic stand.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many monitor mixes can the ME-500 create?
It provides six independent mixes, assigned through a customizable routing matrix.
02Can I save a monitor setup?
Yes. Mix presets can be saved and recalled.
03What processing is available?
Every input and mix includes 4-band parametric EQ, compressor, limiter, and reverb.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 10Hz to 20kHz (+0/-1dB)
1 detailsConnections & power
- Residual Output Noise
- -95dBu
4 detailsOther
- Ad Da Conversion
- 24-bit Delta/Sigma, 48kHz
- Headphone Out
- 300mW + 300mW into 100Ω load
- Ext Psu
- IN: 100-240V AC , 50/60Hz / OUT: 12V DC , 1.25A
- Poe Requirements
- 802.3af (15.4W at source) or 802.at (25.5W at source)
