With plug 'n' play setup and self-sufficient musicians, ME-500 is also a massive time-saver for the audio engineer. ME-500 is ideal for keeping onstage sound levels under control and speeding up sound checks in a wide variety of live environments, from touring bands to orchestral performances and houses of worship. The ME-500 is also a smart, cost-effective choice for foldback mixing in the studio. Simple & Powerful ME-500 is designed to give musicians powerful, detailed control over their monitor sound, without the distraction of complex menus and clutter. The rotary control beneath the display navigates and controls most functions and, together with the dimmable, backlit keys “ including dedicated Solo and Mute controls “ and display, makes it easy to find your way around ME-500, even in the dark.  Each ME-500 can store and recall 8 user presets, so mixes can be saved for different songs, musicians or shows. Presets and whole configurations can be saved to USB for archiving or swapping between ME-500s. Plug 'n' Play Setup With ME-500 there s no time-consuming configuration of individual units. The first 16 mono / stereo channels and / or mixes assigned from the mixer will be automatically mapped to ME-500's 16 select keys, so it's fast and simple to deploy personal mixers in pressured situations such as festivals. Sound Pedigree We know that the quality of their monitors has a profound effect on a musician s performance and on their enjoyment of the show. ME-500 continues Allen & Heath's long-standing tradition of exceptional audio quality, delivering 16 channels of clean, uncoloured sound. The headphone amp design delivers plenty of power, complemented by ME-500 s built-in limiter to protect performers' ears from unexpected spikes in levels. Features: 16 Channel personal mixer Plug 'n' play compatible with dLive, GLD, Qu and Aviom A-Net 16 Compatible with Digico, Yamaha, Avid and other mixers via ME-U hub Connect any number of ME devices to a system Mix and match ME-500 and ME-1 devices Can be powered via PoE or external PSU (included) Stereo headphone outputs on 3.5mm and ¼" jacks ¼" TRS mono balanced line out for connection to stage monitor or IEM transmitter Get your Allen & Heath ME-500 16 Channel Personal Mixer today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.