Allen & Heath with dLive promises a before and after in digital mixing

Allen & Heath Introduces dLive, Your next-generation digital mixing system, based on an ultra-flexible architecture, a powerful FPGA processing core and extensive expansion options, Control and networking, plus the intuitive Harmony user interface, with gesture control. dLive is the powerful and flexible solution for today's high-end tours and installations.

dLive features an architecture where the mixing rack (MixRack) and the control surface are separated. The dLive system processing is hosted in the MixRack, Available in three formats (DM32, DM48 and DM64) and three control surfaces. All MixRacks and surfaces are supported (they work together as soon as they connect them), with common configuration and support for show files. The MixRacks contain the processing engine developed by Allen's R+D team & Heath, with state-of-the-art FPGA technology.

A unique architecture

The 96k/96bit XCVI Core is capable of 128 inputs with full processing and 16 Stereo Processing Returns, with a total of 160 inputs for mixing and a 64 Fully user-configurable mix busses. dLive incorporates the complete DEEP processing package, including graphical EQs, Compressors, Multiband compressors and dynamic EQ, together with the 16 Virtual processing racks, including Allen's superb effects emulations & Heath.

Allen's R+D Director & Heath, Rob Clark. "We have focused on the requests of our customers and the best sound engineers when developing Allen's new technologies & Heath for live mixing. The XCVI engine has been designed from the ground up to seamlessly execute DEEP processing algorithms, from the FPGA engine. This unique architecture allows users to determine the processing structure they want to use on each input and mix channel, without wasting valuable effects racks or adding latency.".

Remote I/O expansion can be carried out from the MixRacks or the surface itself using the dual redundant DX Cat5 ports. This allows the connection of up to three DX32 modular expansion units. Other expansion and networking options are available between systems, through five input/output ports for 128 canals, including Dante, Waves SG, ACE and MADI; There is also a fiber optic option in development.

There are three dLive surfaces; S3000, S5000 and S7000. The mapping and configuration of each of them is fully customizable; Each input or mix bus can be assigned to any fader or bench, and can also be labeled and customized with a color. The engineer also has 26 Freely assignable SoftKeys. One of the key points of the new Harmony user interface, Integrating screen and adjacent controls.

Regarding the touch screen (single or double, according to surface model), It is a 12" capacitive screen, with gesture control, and configurable widget areas for scenes, Meters and effects. Advanced lighting control is also incorporated for optimal visibility, both in broad daylight and in low visibility conditions. The surfaces also include encoders with RGB color and an LED strip in the upper area.

Mix control options are available via the MixPad and OneMix apps, as well as an on/offline editing software, TCP/IP control for integration of third-party devices, as well as faders and remote IP rotary controls.

At last, dLive features a new tour-proof chassis, High rigidity and low weight. All units feature dual slots for power supplies, and all sources can be exchanged between surfaces, MixRacks and expansion units. There is also double audio redundancy between all the elements that make up the system.

Nicola Beretta, Senior Product Manager, acknowledges that "it really is the ultimate mixing system, with all the processing tools and power that the most demanding engineers expect, as well as network capabilities, for any application. This adds up to a highly intuitive user interface, and that we believe makes the fastest workflow in the industry possible. dLive is an optimal product for both touring and permanent installations, theatre or auditoriums".

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