Allen & Heath dLive S Class Connectivity

There are 3 sizes of dLive Surface available. All feature the same I/O and differ only in the number of faders and touchscreens.

S3000 – 20 faders, 6 layers = 120 strips, single screen

S5000 – 28 faders, 6 layers = 168 strips, twin screen

S7000 – 36 faders, 6 layers = 216 strips, twin screen

• Fully assignable layout

• Harmony UI – integrated screen and ‘wrap-around’ controls

• Single or twin 12” capacitive touchscreen

• Gesture control – pinch, swipe, drag ‘n drop

• Configurable widget areas for Scenes, meters, FX and more

• 3 pages of assignable rotaries per screen

• 26 assignable SoftKeys

• Engineer’s Wedge and IEM fader strips

• Comprehensive multipoint metering

• Daylight visibility

• USB stereo recording and playback

• Dual redundant, hot swappable power supply

IP1 is a simple yet powerful programmable wallplate, giving the non-technical user convenient, easy control. It interfaces with an AHM matrix processor, dLive mixing system or Avantis mixer via standard TCP/IP Network connections and can be networked with other controllers, computers and third party devices using a standard Ethernet infrastructure. The IP controls and functions are configured using AHM System Manager or dLive Director software (PC or Mac), or via an Avantis mixer or dLive Surface.

• Music source selection, level control, or preset recall

• Dual function rotary encoder

• LCD Display

• Two form variants: US (Decora compatible) and EU/UK (MK Elements compatible)

• TCP/IP & POE compliant

• Face plate not included

IP8 is a next generation remote controller for AHM matrix processors or dLive and Avantis mixing systems, ideal for many install and live sound applications. It interfaces with the Avantis or dLive mixing system via standard TCP/IP Network connections and can be networked with other controllers, computers and third party devices using a standard Ethernet infrastructure. The IP-8’s controls and functions are configured using AHM System Manager or dLive Director software (PC or Mac), or via an Avantis mixer or dLive Surface.

Surfaceless Mixing: Teamed up with a dLive MixRack and a laptop running Director software, IP8 is ideal for adding hands-on control to an ultra-compact dLive setup, such as a monitor rig for fly-in dates.

Surface Extender: The sound engineer can make use of all fader strips on a dLive Surface or Avantis mixer to control Input channels, and set up a ‘sidecar’ IP8 to control master levels.

Installation: The installer or system integrator can configure the IP8 to provide the degree of control needed by the day to day operator, for example the levels of microphones and music sources in a room.

• 8 Motorised faders

• 6x Layers

• PoE+ or external 12V PSU (supplied)

• Use freestanding or mount in a plinth, podium or furniture

• Optional wall mount bracket (IP8-MOUNT)

Designed to help integrate dLive and Avantis into a wide range of live, install and broadcast scenarios, the Dante 64×64 audio networking card offers low latency, high channel count connectivity to Dante networks and devices using standard networking cabling and hardware. With 64 channels of bidirectional audio at 96kHz, the Dante 64×64 card is suitable for high channel digital splits between systems, for instance FOH and MON, whilst offering simultaneous multitrack recording via Dante Virtual Soundcard (available separately), with no compromise in audio quality.

The front panel Primary and Secondary ports allow simultaneous connection to multiple Dante devices, or dual-cable redundancy with compatible hardware. A dedicated Control Network port is provided for configuration using Dante Controller software. Support for the AES67 standard allows interoperability with other AoIP protocols found in broadcast, install and live sound scenarios and simplifies audio transport between different systems. Compatibility with Dante Domain Manager (DDM) enables integration with large networks and transparent routing across subnets as well as robust security and authentication options.

• 64 bidirectional channels of Dante I/O at 96kHz or 48kHz

• Primary and Secondary audio ports for redundancy or switched operation

• Dedicated Control Network port for configuration

• Internal Network Bridge switch to bridge the dLive/Avantis Control Network and the Dante Control Network

• Multitrack recording via Dante Virtual Soundcard (available separately)

• 64 channels at 48kHz

• 32 channels at 96kHz

• AES67 compatible

• Dante Domain Manager (DDM) ready

• Up to 5x superDANTE w/ dLive S Class / Up to 2x superDANTE w/ dLive C Class

• Plug and play operation

• Use off the shelf network hardware

The gigaACE audio networking card (M-DL-GACE) is one of several audio networking options that can be fitted to any Allen & Heath dLive or Avantis I/O Port. It provides a 128x128ch 96kHz gigaACE point-to-point link to another dLive or Avantis mixing system. It also enables connection from a dLive system to the DX Hub or GX4816 expander. gigaACE is Allen & Heath’s proprietary protocol for transporting Audio and Control over Ethernet, using standard CAT cables. It allows very low latency and cable redundancy without any audio dropout. gigaACE can also tunnel the dLive/Avantis TCP/IP control network over the same connection, for example to enable control of either of the two systems by a single laptop.

The gigaACE card offers a cost-effective and simple solution for digital split applications, replacing the copper multicore / analogue splitters of the past. In a typical FoH / Monitor configuration, the inputs of a dLive or Avantis system are sent to a second system where independent trim, processing and mixing is applied. gigaACE is a truly plug ‘n play protocol: no computer is required for the setup of gigaACE connections. Simply plug the cable between any two dLive/Avantis systems and set the patch and clock settings directly on the mixer.

• 128 in, 128 out

• 96kHz sample rate

• Ultra-low transport latency – 5 samples (52 us)

• Dual redundancy

• Switchable Control Network Bridge

The Waves V3 Audio Networking Card (M-DL-WAVES3) is one of several audio networking options that can be fitted to an Allen & Heath dLive or Avantis I/O Port. It provides a 128x128ch 48/96kHz interface to the Waves SoundGrid networking platform, for several applications including Waves plugin processing, audio distribution, and digital mic splitting. It also offers a super convenient way of recording 128 tracks of 96kHz audio, into a Windows or Mac computer, over a single CAT cable. SoundGrid is an Audio-over-Ethernet protocol developed by Waves for real-time professional audio applications. It provides a very low latency environment using standard Gigabit Ethernet networks. Plugin processing can be performed natively on a computer or on dedicated Waves servers.

• 128 in, 128 out

• Switchable 48/96kHz sample rate

• Waves SoundGrid audio networking

• Multitrack recording and playback

• Integrated 3-port Ethernet switch for connection of multiple devices

• Input sharing with Waves V2 and V3 cards

AES3 I/O cards provide a convenient solution for digital patching from a dLive system to system PA, monitor amps and speaker controllers, or for console combining. Four different cards are offered to fit a wide variety of I/O requirements: 2 in / 8 out, 4 in / 6 out, 6 in / 4 out, and 10 out. The cards’ output sample rate is switchable between 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz and 44.1kHz, while the inputs provide sample rate conversion from 32kHz to 192kHz. All AES3 cards can be fitted to any I/O Port in an Allen & Heath dLive or Avantis.

• Choice of AES3 cards

  • 4in 6out (M-DL-AES4I6O-A)

  • 10out (M-DL-AES10O-A)

  • 6in 4out (M-DL-AES6I4O-A)

  • 2in 8out (M-DL-AES2I8O-A)

• Switchable sample rate (96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz and 44.1kHz)

• Input SRC 32kHz to 192kHz

• Option to sync from first AES input