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Allen & Heath dLive CTi1500
allen-heath.com
dLive is Allen & Heath’s flagship mixing system. The power of dLive emanates from the XCVI core, pioneered by the Allen & Heath R&D team using next generation FPGA technology, with 36 parallel virtual processing cores generating enough power for 160 x 64 channels of processing at 96 kHz. From the lightweight 25.4-pound rack-mountable CTi1500 up to the largest S7000, all dLive surfaces are fully compatible with dLive C Class and S Class MixRacks.
Seven control surfaces and seven MixRacks, support for leading audio networking protocols like Dante, MADI, and Waves, plug and play ME personal monitor mixers, an array of compact TCP/IP network remotes, I/O expanders, iPad and Android apps, and Mac and PC online/offline editor software all combine to rethink and redefine the ultimate in scalable and versatile audio mixing systems.
Technology Focus: All dLive systems utilize the XCVI FPGA core to calculate over 10,000 cross points per sample, while the FPGA router has capacity for 3,000 x 3,000 audio paths. XCVI (25 billion operations per second) allows dLive to deliver 128 processing inputs and 16 stereo FX returns, a configurable 64-bus architecture, variable bit depth for exceptional precision and noise performance and more.
Of Note: The DEEP processing architecture within dLive embeds compressors and processing emulations directly within input and mix channels. An array of algorithms, including graphic EQs, compressors and a 64-channel Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) can be inserted on the fly without burning FX slots.
Key Specifications:
Faders: 12 faders, 6 layers (72 fader strips)
Mix Inputs: 160 (128 plus 16 stereo FX returns) with 96 kHz processing
Aux/Group: 64 mix outputs with full processing
Matrix: User configurable 64 bus architecture
FX: 16 stereo | DCA: 24
Mains: LR, LCR, LR+Msum, LR+M and 5.1 Mains mode
App: dLive Director for macOS and PC; MixPad iOS; OneMix iOS; custom control for macOS/PC/iOS/Android
Screen: 12-inch capacitive touch screen with gesture control
Local I/O: (control surface) 6 XLR mic/line inputs, 6 XLR line outputs, stereo AES input and stereo AES output, 2-track USB
Stage Boxes: GX4816, DX012, DX32, DX168, DT168 Dante, DX164-W, DT164-W Dante, DX Hub
Physical: 25.4 x 17.4 x 13.3 inches, 25.4 pounds
Additional Models: C1500, C2500, C3500, S3000, S5000, S7000
Standard Listings
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
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
Midas Heritage D HD96-24-CC-IP
midasconsoles.com
Faders: 28 motorized 100 mm faders
Mix Inputs: 144
Aux/Group: 96 (Proprietary Flexi-Aux system)
Matrix: 24
FX: Up to 24 | DCA: 24 | GEQ: (Shares with FX)
Screens: 1 x 21-inch
App: Offline Editor
Local I/O: 8 XLR in, 8 XLR out, 2 x Hypermac,
2 x AES3
Stage Boxes: Various
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
DiGiCo Quantum 338
digico.biz
Faders: 38
Mix Inputs: 128
Aux/Group: 64
Matrix: 24 x 24
FX: 24
DCA: 24
GEQ: 24
Screens: Three 17-inch touch screens
App: Quantum App (iPad)
Local I/O: 8 + 8 analog, 4 stereo AES/EBU, 6 sets of MADI ports, 2 DMI card slots
Stage Boxes: SD Rack, SD-MiNi, SD-NANO, D2-Rack, D-Rack
Options: DMI Card options for ADC, AES, AMM, DAC, Dante, Dante64@96, Hydra 2, Klang, MADI B, MADI C, ME, Mic, Waves
Also: HTL (Hidden Til Lit) Technology, overview monitor output
Physical: 62.8 x 31.7 x 19 inches, 154.3 pounds
Additional Models In Series: Quantum 7, 7B and 7T
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
