Allen & Heath has made key additions to its flagship dLive digital mixing system, with the launch of the IP6 and IP8 network/controller options, and Waves V3 and gigaAce audio networking cards.
The IP6 and IP8 are next-generation remote controllers for dLive, widening the system’s flexibility in installations and live sound. They interface with the dLive mixing system via standard TCP/IP connections and can be networked with other controllers, computers and third-party devices using a standard Ethernet infrastructure. The IP6 provides six push-and-turn rotary encoders and colour LCDs, 19 programmable softkeys, and mic stand mounting options. The IP8 provides eight motorised faders and colour LCDs, and 23 programmable softkeys. Both can be configured with up to six layers for access to a large number of channels. They support PoE/PoE+ respectively, which gives installers and users the convenience of a single Cat5 cable for control and power.
‘The IP controllers bring even more diverse control options to the dLive family, and are suited to personal monitoring and installations requiring limited control for day-to-day operators,’ says Allen & Heath product manager, Nicola Beretta. ‘These flexible little units can operate as a standalone controller in conjunction with a dLive MixRack, and work well alongside the dLive Director software.’
The Waves V3 audio networking card takes advantage of the dLive I/O Port architecture, providing a 128x128 channel, 48/96kHz interface to the Waves SoundGrid platform. Alongside plug-in processing and audio distribution, it offers a convenient way of recording 128 tracks of 96kHz audio to a Windows or Mac computer, over a single cable.
The gigaAce card provides a 128x128 channel 96kHz point-to-point redundant link to another dLive mixing system. With no PC required, it is a plug-and-play option for ultra-low latency digital split applications.
‘With the introduction of these new networkable control options, I believe dLive is positioned firmly on the cutting edge of digital mixing technology,’ says Allen & Heath R&D Director, Rob Clark. ‘The team put great effort into supporting our rapidly growing community of dLive users.’
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