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The Allen & Heath Avantis mixing console RTA engine receives an upgrade in firmware V1.2.

Allen & Heath Announces New Avantis Firmware V1.2

Offers new features that include a next-generation RTA engine, Sennheiser wireless integration and a trio of additions to the dPack bundle of DEEP processors.

Allen & Heath has announced the release of version 1.2 firmware for its Avantis mixing console platform, which offers new features that include a next-generation RTA engine, Sennheiser wireless integration and a trio of additions to the dPack bundle of DEEP processors.

The new RTA engine is built around a 61-band bar or line display that can be displayed behind the parametric EQ (PEQ) curve to help foster quicker and more accurate EQ decisions. In addition, a sonogram view is designed to make it easier to identify room resonances or mix imbalances. All RTA views are also visible on iPad and Director.

The dPack bundle has been expanded to include three new DEEP processors from the flagship dLive system: Bus is modeled on a hardware compressor noted for its ability to “glue together” mixes; Source Expander is designed to offer quicker and easier control of threshold and depth for “set-and-forget” operation; and Dual Threshold Expander is intended for more challenging environments where added control is required. 

Further, the existing OptTronik compressor has been updated to include “Model B” for a new flavor of classic 2A-style optical compression. Existing dPack owners receive all new dPack updates and models for free.

Avantis’ wireless integration has been extended to include Sennheiser’s 300/500, 2000 and 2050 wireless microphones, which can be monitored from both the mixer and Director. Wireless information that includes mutes, signal level and battery bars is visible from the Bank view, with detailed information and control accessible via the Preamp page.

“Following very positive feedback on the recent dLive integration, we’re excited to see this expand to the stunning Avantis console” says Simon Beesley, manager, strategic alliances at Sennheiser. “Engineers and technicians will be able to remotely monitor and control our most successful wireless microphone series – the evolution wireless G3/G4 300 and 500 as well as 2000.”

The new release also includes multiple workflow improvements such as extended functionality for the iOS apps, enhanced DCA spill functionality and new SoftKey options.

“V1.2 delivers a powerful suite of tools which minimises the need for extra devices running measurement software, external processing and wireless monitoring,” notes Jack Kenyon, Avantis product specialist at Allen & Heath. “This gives Avantis users a quicker and smarter workflow in all live sound applications.”

Avantis V1.2 is available here.

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