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Design for Live
Design for Live
There is something inherently thrilling about live sound. The
immediacy of the direct interaction between the performers and
the audience, the potential for anything to happen, the need to
get it right first time – this is what makes live mixing so addictive.
As the demands for more and more I/O and increasingly
complex systems grow, there’s a danger of concentrating on the
technology rather than the performance. Our design goal for
dLive
dLive was to create the ultimate mixing system, with plenty of
processing and flexibility to handle the most demanding live
scenarios, while at the same time giving the engineer intuitive
tools to comfortably keep all that power at their fingertips, freeing
them to focus on the live mixing experience.
S3000
& DM32
XCVI Core
The power of dLive emanates from the XCVI Core – pioneered by the Allen & Heath R&D team using next
generation FPGA technology, with 36 parallel virtual processing cores generating enough power for
160x64 channels of processing at 96kHz sampling rate. Six parallel mixing engines within the Core
calculate over 10,000 cross points per sample, while the FPGA router has capacity for 3,000 x 3,000
audio paths. The massive power of XCVI (25 billion operations per second) allows dLive to deliver 128 full
processing inputs and 16 stereo FX returns, a configurable 64 bus architecture, variable bit depth for
ultimate
ultimate precision and noise performance, a virtually infinite mix headroom thanks to a 96bit accumulator,
and class leading latency at an ultra-low 0.58ms.
S7000
& DM64
DEEP Processing
Our DEEP processing philosophy combines the pristine quality and wide choice of boutique plug-ins
with the convenience, phase coherency and low latency of onboard processing. It’s no secret that we
have a passion bordering on obsession for crafting painstakingly faithful digital emulations of the most
revered analogue outboard equipment. The portfolio of embedded plug-ins and proven algorithms
developed for our iLive and GLD Chrome systems spans FX, Graphic EQs, Compressors, Multiband
Compressors, Dynamic EQs and more. By popular demand, all have been translated across to dLive.
Thanks
Thanks to the power of the XCVI Core we have been able to take this further, creating hugely potent
DSP kernels within the FPGA and allowing us to integrate DEEP processing into every input and mix
processing channel. This gives access to an array of compressor and EQ models that can be inserted
on the fly without burning FX slots and without the setup, latency and licence hassles associated with
external plug-ins – they’re right there, where you need them, whenever you need them.
S5000
& DM48
dLive Ecosystem
dLive is so much more than a mixer. It is a fully developed ecosystem with over 800 system inputs and
800 outputs. The MixRack houses the XCVI core and is the brain of any dLive system. This brain is
supported by surfaces, apps, software, TCP/IP control and IP remotes, all of which provide different
means of controlling the mixer. Up to five 128ch I/O ports for a range of audio networking cards including
all major digital protocols, the DX32 modular I/O expanders, plus full compatibility with our ME personal
mixing system all extend the reach of the system. With so many control and expansion possibilities,
dLive’s inherently flexible architecture enables it to conquer practically any mixing challenge.
dLive’s inherently flexible architecture enables it to conquer practically any mixing challenge.
Harmony User Interface
Where many digital systems try to recreate the experience of using an
analogue mixer, dLive is a true digital native, drawing on our familiarity with the
ubiquitous smartphones and tablets that we all use without thinking. The
single or twin 12” capacitive touchscreens on the dLive surfaces feel instantly
familiar, responding to every pinch, swipe, drag and drop exactly how you’d
expect them to. Bespoke ‘widget’ areas can also be set up on the screens to
keep track of scenes, meters, FX and other custom controls. The screen is
framed
framed by a set of one knob / one function rotary controls, allowing the
creativity and immediacy of tactile control over key processing functions,
working in harmony with the visual feedback displayed on the screen. The
rotary knobs have been prototyped 20+ times to achieve optimal grip and
precision control, and feature RGB illumination, with colours mapped to
functions for instant visual orientation.
Features
System
Distributed system with separate MixRack and Surface
DX32 modular expansion racks for flexible I/O
DEEP processing – powerful embedded plugins
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 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
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
New preamp design for extra transparency
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
Configurable widget areas for Scenes, meters, FX and more
3 pages of 6 assignable rotaries per screen
26 assignable SoftKeys
Comprehensive multipoint metering
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,
Comprehensive Scene management with Cue List, multiple Scene Update,
Crossfades, Recall Filters, Embedded Recalls, Auto Store, Recall Undo
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