Description
The Avantis brings the dLive 96 kHz XCVI core into a standalone, transportable console. Two 15.6" Full HD screens, 24 faders, 0.7 ms latency and two option ports that connect it to Dante, MADI, gigaACE or Waves. The dPack option unlocks dLive-class processing. It is the logical middle step between the SQ range and the big dLive systems, and a favourite in rental fleets and on tour.
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Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 64 |
|---|---|
| Mic inputs | 12 |
| Inputs / outputs | 12 XLR in / 12 XLR out, 1 stereo AES in / 2 stereo AES out · 2 I/O ports, each 128x128 at 96 kHz, for Dante, MADI, gigaACE or Waves cards |
Processing
| Mix buses | 42 |
|---|---|
| DCA/VCA groups | 16 |
| Max sample rate | 96 kHz |
| Processing resolution | 96 bits |
| Channels | 64 input channels, 42 configurable buses (expandable to 96 channels / 56 buses) |
| Processing engine | 96 kHz XCVI FPGA core, 0.7 ms latency (same engine as dLive) |
| Effects and plug-ins | 12 RackExtra FX slots, 16 DCAs |
| Architecture | dPack option: dLive-class processing (16 Dyn8, DEEP compressors, Dual-Stage Valve preamp) |
| Routing and patching | 400 soft-patchable system inputs/outputs |
Surface
| Physical faders | 24 |
|---|---|
| Motorized faders | Yes |
| Screens | 2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Faders | 24 motorized faders, 6 layers (144 strips), 24 assignable SoftKeys |
| Screens (details) | Dual 15.6" Full HD capacitive touchscreens |
Recording
| Onboard recording | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recording type | Internal storage (stereo) |
Networking
| Networking & protocols | Dante / MADI / AES/EBU / SoundGrid / Network |
|---|---|
| Redundant PSU | No |
| Redundant networking | No |
Physical
| Width | 917 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth | 627 mm |
| Height | 269 mm |
| Weight | 26 kg |
Power
| Power draw | 150 W |
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Strip & details
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Software
Avantis Director v1.33Computer editor/remote: offline show prep and full network control of the Avantis.Download
Custom Control v1.5.3App for building custom control screens (faders, buttons, meters) to drive the console remotely.Download- Avantis Director (en ligne) v1.33Download
Avantis MixPad v2.0.0Download
Avantis OneMix v2.00Download
Avantis4You v2.00Download
Other screenshots
Accessories
Stagebox / rack
- DX32
Modular 96 kHz stagebox, 128x128 channels, with interchangeable I/O modules (DX).
- DX168
96 kHz stagebox, 16 mic in / 8 out, connected via a gigaACE/DX option port.
License
- dPack
License unlocking dLive-class processing on the Avantis (Dyn8, DEEP, Dual-Stage Valve).
Documents
Editorial & artists
Our take
History & design
The Allen & Heath Avantis is a standalone digital mixing console launched in 2020, built around the 96 kHz XCVI FPGA core from the dLive range, with 0.7 ms latency. It processes 64 input channels into 42 configurable buses (expandable to 96 channels and 56 buses), with 400 soft-patchable system inputs/outputs.
The surface has 24 motorized faders across 6 layers (144 strips), 24 assignable SoftKeys and, notably, two 15.6-inch Full HD capacitive touchscreens. Local I/O provides 12 XLR inputs and 12 XLR outputs, one stereo AES input and two stereo AES outputs, and two option ports each carrying 128x128 channels at 96 kHz (Dante, MADI, gigaACE, Waves cards). Processing includes 12 RackExtra FX slots and 16 DCAs; the dPack option adds dLive-class processing (16 Dyn8 engines, zero-latency DEEP compressors, an emulated Dual-Stage Valve preamp). The platform also comes as the Avantis Solo (single screen, 12 faders) and in 96-channel 2.0 / Ultra versions.
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