Allen & Heath strengthens its dLive system with new features and applications

The company has developed two new tools for iPad, MixPad and OneMix, that optimize the management and monitoring of this console. In addition, has released a firmware update to improve the functionality and processing capabilities of the system, and has incorporated a series of extensions for the S Class series.

Allen & Heath has launched two iPad applications to improve the digital mixing experience with the dLive system: DLive MixPad, offering complete remote control of the live mix, and dLive OneMix, which focuses on personal monitoring.

“MixPad gives dLive users the freedom to control on the go, The levels, the mixture, equalization, Dynamics and delays, while touring the venue of an event or installation. It also has a wireless control for a series of operations such as configuring the mix of stage monitors, AP settings, checking sound and fixed rack installations", comments Rob Clark, Director of Research and Development at Allen & Heath.

The first application features extensive control over channel processing, including filters, doors, Graphic and parametric equalization, Compressors and input and output delays. At the same time, Offers instant access to all faders and mutes available at the table, including faders and DCA mutes, Scenarios, Auxiliary shipments and assignments, as well as control of microphone preamplifiers and signal level indicators.

Other features that the application incorporates for system configuration are: A real-time scanner (Rta) for easy equalization on monitors and APs, The ease of naming and coloring the different channels, custom layers with channel drag and drop configuration and PFL channel control for monitoring.

DLive OneMix is a version of the dLive MixPad application that ensures control to a single auxiliary mix of monitors, to give the musician an individualized mastery of his personal monitor without affecting the others or the main FOH mix. A user can configure multiple iPads so that each of the artists can have a custom set of controls.

It is also possible to connect multiple MixPads to work in conjunction with a dLive control surface or the Director software and provide simultaneous control, including independent PAFL buses. This feature allows one engineer to use the control surface for mixing the FOH and another an iPad to mix the stage monitors..

Firmware 1.4 and improvements for S Class

On the other hand, and coinciding with the presentation of the new series of digital tables dLive C Class, Allen & Heath, whose products it distributes Audio-Technica Iberia, has released a firmware update for all dLive mixers, Improving system functionality and processing capabilities, plus a number of service enhancements and enhancements for dLive S Class Series customers.

The new features of the version 1.4 include advanced dynamic processing with the Dyn8 plug-in, that provides 4 dynamic equalization bands and 4 multiband compression; fast access to DCA channels thanks to the DCA spills function; Quick mode Virtual Soundcheck and the Dimension Chorus Rack FX effects unit.

New additions have also been added to the matrix of integrated DEEP plugins, comprising the Peak Compressor/Limiter plug-in 76, An emulation a classic compressor, plus Multi-Stage Ducking processor. Another novelty in the version 1.4 is the option to display a third independent window on an external monitor.

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