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Allen & Heath Avantis
allen-heath.com
The third mixer based on Allen & Heath’s 96 kHz XCVI FPGA engine, Avantis puts TEC Award-winning technology in a 64-channel/
42 configurable bus console, with dual full HD touchscreens, a flexible workflow with Continuity UI, extensive I/O options, and a rugged full metal chassis. Avantis dPack adds internal dLive processing without burning FX slots, third-party gear hassles, or issues with latency or phase coherency.
Continuity UI allows engineers to see and instantly interact with more of what matters, enabling a seamless connection between the physical controls and the displays. The faders react on touch to immediately highlight the active channels for instant visual feedback. Inspired by the tubular exoskeletons of the latest generation of superbikes, those sleek curves are all metal – super tough, but light in weight.
Technology Focus: In addition to DEEP emulations, Avantis dPack also delivers Dyn8, a powerful processor offering four bands of dynamic EQ and four bands of multiband compression. Handy for adding “sonic glue” to a mix, dPack enables 16 Dyn8 engines for inserting on input and mix channels.
Of Note: The SLink connection on Avantis allows extreme flexibility by connecting to the entire range of Allen & Heath audio expander hardware (including AB/AR 48 kHz stage boxes with sample rate conversion). Add a Dante card for even more networked system options with dedicated Dante expanders like the DT168 and DT164-W.
Key Specifications
Faders: 24 faders, 6 layers (144 fader strips)
Mix Inputs: 88 (64 plus 12 stereo FX returns) with full 96 kHz processing
Aux/Group: 42 mix outputs with full processing
Matrix: User configurable 42 bus architecture
FX: 12 Stereo (dPack option adds DEEP/Dyn processing) | DCA: 16
Mains: LR, LR + Mono Sum, LR + M, LCR
Also: 2 x 128 x 128 96 kHz option slots, 64 channels of Automatic Mic Mixing (AMM)
Screen: 2 x 15.6-inch full HD capacitive touch screens with gesture control
Local I/O: 12 XLR inputs, 12 XLR outputs, 1 stereo AES in, 2 stereo AES out
Stage Boxes: GX4816, DX012, DX32, DX168, DT168 Dante, DX164-W, DT164-W Dante, DX Hub, AR2412, AB168, AR84. Also fully compatible with all dLive I/O cards (including 96 kHz Dante 128 x 128, Waves, etc.), IP controllers, and ME personal monitoring.
Physical: 36.1 x 24.7 x 10.6 inches, 57.4 pounds
Standard Listings
Waves eMotion LV1
waves.com
Faders: N/A
Mix Inputs: up to 64
Aux/Group: up to 24/8
Matrix: 8
FX: 8
DCA: 16
Screens: Compatible with up to four touch screens
App: MyMon personal monitor mixing app
Local I/O: Connect to any SoundGrid-compatible I/O or server
Stage Boxes: Patch up to 16 hardware and software SoundGrid I/Os; also share I/Os – stage boxes, DAWs, computers – between multiple LV1 systems
Physical: Depends on configuration
Additional Models In Series: eMotion LV1 32-channel and 16-channel
Stage Tec AURUS Platinum
stagetec.com
Faders: Up to 96
Mix Inputs: 300
Aux/Group: 128
Matrix: 32 x 32
DCA: 24
GEQ: 32
Screens: Five 19-inch metering and one 10-inch
touch screen
Stage Boxes: NEXUS Base Device modular frames
Also: RAVENNA networking technology, 32-bit TrueMatch A/D mic preamp conversion
Physical: 54 x 42 x 41 inches, 90 pounds
Additional Models: AURUS, CRESCENDO, CRESCENDO Platinum, AURATUS
Yamaha TF5
yamahaproaudio.com
Faders: 32 + 1
Mix Inputs: 48 | Aux/Group: 20 | Matrix: N/A
FX: 8 | DCA: 8 | GEQ: 10
Apps: TF StageMix, MonitorMix
Screens: 1 touch screen, also facilitates “Touch & Turn” capability
Local I/O: 32 mic/line (XLR/TRS combo) + 2 stereo line (RCA pin) inputs, 16 (XLR) outputs, 1 expansion slot
Stage Boxes: Tio1608-D Dante-equipped I/O rack
Options: NY64-D Dante expansion card
Also: 34-track recording/ playback, 2-track playback via USB/SSD, Nuendo Live recording software
Physical: 34.1 x 23.6 x 8.9 inches, 44.1 pounds
Additional Models In Series: TF3, TF1
PreSonus StudioLive 64S
presonus.com
Faders: 33
Total Mix Paths (Inputs/Aux/Group/Matrix): 64+8 inputs/32 flex mixes
FX: 8 FX FLEX buses, 8 FX FLEX returns
DCA: 24 | GEQ: 16 | Screens: LCD display screen
App: UC Surface for Mac, Windows, iPad and Android
Local I/O: NA
Stage Boxes: StudioLive NSB-series boxes, also integrates with EarMix 16M monitor mixers
Card Options: NA
Also: Dual A/B Fat Channel on all inputs and outputs, 64 x 64 USB audio interface
Physical: 32.4 x 23 x 6.5 inches, 37.2 pounds
Additional Models In Series: Multiple 32-channel versions
Allen & Heath SQ-7
allen-heath.com
Faders: 33
Mix Inputs: 56 (48 plus 8 stereo FX returns) with full 96 kHz processing
Aux/Group: 12 stereo mix (aux or group) + main
Matrix: 3 | FX: 8
DCA: 8 | Mains: LR
App: SQ MixPad for macOS/PC/iOS/Android. SQ4You for iOS and Android
Screen: 7-inch capacitive touch screen
Local I/O: 32 XLR inputs, 2 stereo TRS inputs, 16 XLR outputs, 2 TRS out, stereo AES out
Stage Boxes: GX4816, DX012, DX32, DX168, DT168 Dante, DX164-W, DT164-W Dante, DX Hub, AR2412, AB168, AR84
Physical: 31.7 x 20.3 x 7.8 inches, 39.3 pounds
Soundcraft Vi1000
soundcraft.com
Faders: 20
Mix Inputs: 96
Aux/Group: 24 stereo/mono
Matrix: 16 stereo/mono
FX: 4 Lexicon stereo
DCA: 16
GEQ: 24
Screens: Two 12-inch Vistonics screens
App: ViSi (iPad)
Local I/O: 16 inputs and 16 outputs, 2 stereo AES/EBU
Stage Boxes: Vi Stagebox, Compact Stagebox, Mini Stagebox
Options: Dante, MADI, EtherSound, CobraNet, ADAT, Aviom, Blu Link
Also: Dante connectivity standard, vMIX automatic mic mixing, UA real-time plugins
Physical: 33.2 x 31.6 x 13.8 inches, 55 pounds
Additional Models In Series: Vi2000, Vi3000, Vi5000, Vi7000
Midas PRO X
midasconsoles.com
Faders: 12 + 10 + 4
Mix Inputs: 144
Aux/Group: 72
Matrix: 24
FX: Up to 48 | DCA: 10 | GEQ: 36
Screens: Two 15-inch
App: MixTender 2 (iPad), PalmMix (iOS)
Local I/O: 8 + 8 analog XLR, 4 + 4 AES/EBU
Stage Boxes: DL151 through 155, DL251&252, DL351, DL451
Options: DN9650 & DN9652 MADI/Dante/CobraNet/
ES bridges
Also: 3-way KVM switch
Physical: 54 x 37 x 17 inches, 213 pounds
Additional Models In Series: PRO3, PRO6, PRO9
CADAC CDC seven-s
cadac-sound.com
Faders: 36
Mix Inputs: 128
Aux/Group/Matrix: 56
Matrix: Up to 67 x 48
FX: 16 stereo | DCA: 16 | GEQ: 56
Screens: Two 24-inch and one 6-inch touch screen
App: Cadac Remote (iPad)
Local I/O: 8 XLR I/O, 4 AES/EBU I/O, 2 x Cadac MegaCOMMS
Stage Boxes: CDC I/O 6448, CDC I/O 4016, CDC I/O 3216,
CDC MC AES3
Options: MC MADI bridge, MC Dante bridge
Also: Dugan Automixer post fade Insert for Waves, SAM theatrical automation software
Physical: 61 x 30 x 10 inches, 132 pounds
Additional Models In Series: CDC five, CDC six
Studer Vista 5SR
studer.ch
Faders: 30 + 2
Mix Inputs: 80 mono/20 stereo
Group: 8 stereo (FOH configuration)
Aux: 10 mono/10 stereo (FOH)
Matrix: 5 mono/5 stereo (FOH)
FX: 12 stereo (w/3 optional Vista FX units) | DCA: 16
Screens: Three Vistonics touch screens
App: Virtual Vista (PC)
Local I/O: 16 + 48 analog XLR, 16 + 16 AES/EBU
Stage Boxes: Compact Stagebox, D21m, D23m
Options: EtherSound, CobraNet, Dante, MADI, ADAT, Aviom
Physical: 59 x 30 x 15 inches, 149 pounds
Additional Model In Series: Vista 1
Roland Pro AV M-5000
proav.roland.com
Faders: 28
Total Mix Paths (Inputs/Aux/Group/Matrix): 128
FX: 8 stereo
DCA: 24
GEQ: 32
Screen: 12-inch touch screen
App: M-5000 Remote (iPad)
Local I/O: 16 + 16 analog XLR, 2 + 2 AES/EBU
Stage Boxes: S-4000-3208, S-2416, S-1608, S-0808
Card Options: REAC, Dante, MADI, Waves
Also: iPad dock, M-48 personal mixers
Physical: 37 x 29 x 14 inches, 79 pounds
Additional Models In Series: M-5000C
