Tools of Trade: Allen & Heath dLive Digital Mixing System

Allen & Heath, the World-class professional audio mixing consoles designer and manufacturer of mixing decks based in Penryn, Cornwall, United Kingdom which was acquired by Electra Partners in 2013 has released "dLive Digital Mixing System" series. dLive is an innovative digital mixing system targeting the processing and flexibility in the most demanding live performance scenario between performers and audiences.

Price range: $22,500 - $35,000 (for small to large venue); roughly around 990K - 1.54M PHP

Available date: September 2015 in most countries

Key Features: XCVI Core, DEEP Processing, dLive Ecosystem, Harmony UI, Transparent Workflow, Built to Endure

System

Distributed system with separate MixRack and Surface – mix and match any combination
DX32 modular expansion racks for flexible I/O
DEEP processing – powerful embedded plugins including GEQ and compressor modelling
Pro-touring grade construction
Redundant hot swappable power supply common across the range
Redundant connections throughout
Up to 814 system inputs and 824 outputs
Up to 5 audio networking option cards including Dante, Waves SG, ACE, MADI
Compatible with ME personal mixing system

dLive MixRacks

Choice of 3 sizes (32, 48 or 64 mic inputs)
XCVI 160x64 FPGA core: 96kHz sample rate, variable bit-depth for ultimate precision and noise performance, virtually infinite mix headroom thanks to 96bit accumulator, Class leading (ultra-low latency < 0.6ms)
128 Input Channels with full processing
64 Mix Outputs with full processing
Configurable 64 bus architecture (group, FX, aux, matrix, mains)
LR, LCR and up to 5.1 mains mode
16 RackFX with dedicated stereo returns
Multiple PFLs
24 DCAs
Built-in signal generator, RTA and spectrogram
New preamp design for extra transparency
Unique Active PAD circuit for consistent performance with any source
Connection hub: Dual redundant GigaACE gigabit link to Surface, 2x redundant DX links for I/O expansion, 3x I/O Ports – 128 ch 96 kHz each, Dedicated ME-1 48kHz port, 2x Network ports, Wordclock BNC I/O
Dual redundant, hot swappable power supply
Flush front panel with ultra quiet fan
Reversible rack ears design

dLive Surfaces

Choice of 3 sizes (20, 28 or 36 faders)
Fully assignable layout – up to 216 fader strips
Harmony UI integrates screen and wrap-around controls: Single or twin 12” capacitive touchscreen, Gesture (control – pinch, swipe, drag ‘n drop), Dedicated multi-mode EQ view, Configurable widget areas for Scenes, meters, FX and more, 3 pages of 6 assignable rotaries per screen
26 assignable SoftKeys
Engineer’s Wedge and IEM fader strips
Comprehensive multipoint metering
Daylight visibility
USB stereo recording and playback
8 XLR mic/line in, 8 XLR line out
2 digital st AES3 in, 3 digital st AES3 out
Connection hub: Dual redundant GigaACE gigabit link to MixRack, 1x redundant DX link for I/O expansion, 2x I/O Ports – 128 ch 96 kHz each, 2x Network ports, Wordclock BNC I/O, Video output, Dual redundant, hot swappable power supply

Control

Networked wired or wireless control
Editor software for online or offline PC/Mac editing
dLive MixPad and OneMix apps
IP range of PoE remote controllers
TCP/IP protocol for third party integration
Extensive User Permissions and Profiles
Comprehensive Scene management with Cue List, multiple Scene Update, Crossfades, Recall
Filters, Embedded Recalls, Auto Store, Recall Undo

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