Allen & Heath Avantis Ultra
96-channel, 56-bus digital console with two screens and built-in RackUltra FX
Manufacturer’s list price 16,999 USD as of 2026
Description
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Manufacturer’s list price 16,999 USD as of 2026
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Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 96 |
|---|---|
| Mic inputs | 12 |
| Inputs / outputs | 12 analogue inputs and 12 analogue outputs, 1 AES stereo input, 2 AES stereo outputs |
Processing
| Mix buses | 56 |
|---|---|
| DCA/VCA groups | 16 |
| Max sample rate | 96 kHz |
| Channels | 96 input channels, 56 configurable buses |
| Effects and plug-ins | Factory-fitted RackUltra FX card (8 RackUltra FX racks) + 12 RackExtra FX, dPack included (24 Dyn8, DEEP compressors, NEQ12) |
| Processing engine | XCVI FPGA core at 96 kHz, 0.7 ms latency (engine derived from dLive) |
| Dca Amm | 16 DCAs, AMM automatic mixing up to 64 channels, 61-band RTA |
Surface
| Physical faders | 24 |
|---|---|
| Motorized faders | Yes |
| Fader layers | 6 |
| Screens | 2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Control surface | 24 motorized faders, 24 SoftKeys, 2 Full HD 15.6-inch touchscreens |
Recording
| Onboard recording | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recording type | Internal storage (stereo) |
Networking
| Networking & protocols | AES/EBU / Dante / MADI / SoundGrid / Network |
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Other
| Filiation | Original 64-channel Avantis taken to Ultra spec with the V2.0 update (April 2026) |
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| Extensions | 2 I/O ports, each 128x128 at 96 kHz, for Dante, MADI, gigaACE or Waves cards |
| Autres Ports | SLink, word clock, USB (internal stereo recording), network |
| Hf | Shure and Sennheiser RF receiver integration |
Software
- Avantis DirectorComputer editor: offline show preparation and full control of the console over the network.Download
- Avantis4YouPersonal monitor mixing: each musician adjusts their own mix from a phone or tablet.Download
- Custom ControlBuild custom control screens (faders, buttons, meters) to drive the console remotely.Download
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History & design
The Avantis Ultra is the flagship version of the Allen & Heath Avantis platform, unveiled in April 2026 alongside the V2.0 update. It keeps the surface of the original Avantis (24 motorized faders, 24 SoftKeys, two Full HD 15.6-inch touchscreens) but raises capacity to 96 input channels and 56 configurable buses, where the base model works at 64 channels and 42 buses.
The engine is still the 96 kHz XCVI FPGA core inherited from dLive, with 0.7 ms latency. The Ultra version ships with the RackUltra FX card fitted at the factory (8 premium effects racks on top of the 12 RackExtra FX) and dPack included: 24 Dyn8 processors, DEEP compressors and the NEQ12 equalizer. Local I/O offers 12 analogue inputs and 12 analogue outputs, one AES stereo input and two AES stereo outputs, plus two 128x128 option ports for Dante, MADI, gigaACE or Waves cards. You also get 16 DCAs, AMM automatic mixing on up to 64 channels, a 61-band RTA and Shure and Sennheiser RF receiver integration.
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