Allen & Heath and Amptown have gone to great lengths to devise the ideal case for the ML5000. Among the features created to meet the needs of the touring industry is a specially designed cable compartment with a hinged lid that can be easily slotted in and out to allow full access for patching. The console is protected by rubber shock absorbing, enabling the ML5000 to safely travel upright on six heavy-duty castors. Up to 20 handles are provided, and the inside of the case is fully foam lined and strengthened latterly to improve rigidity. Martin Daley, UK Sales Manager at Allen & Heath, commented: "As well as taking the hassle out of getting cases and accessories together for a new desk, the Pro Touring Package makes it easy to arrange finance for the whole deal rather than individual elements. With a lot of help from John O'Neill and the Amptown team, I think we've come up with a really robust, practical solution, that can make life that bit easier on the road."
The ML5000 pro touring package is only available in the UK and can be purchased for 32-, 40- and 48-channel consoles. Allen & Heath's 24-channel sidecar expanders for ML5000 can now also be supplied in matching Amptown cases, allowing the creation of a touring system boasting up to 96 channels.
