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<\/p>\nAllen & Heath has revealed its new 96kHz digital mixer, Avantis, the third to be based on the company’s XCVI FPGA engine. Avantis puts Allen & Heath’s next-generation technology in a 64 channel \/ 42 configurable bus console, with twin Full HD touchscreens, extensive I\/O options and processing from the company’s flagship dLive mixing system.<\/p>\n
“Joining dLive and SQ, Avantis completes our trilogy of next-gen 96kHz consoles,” says Rob Clark, Allen & Heath’s Managing Director. “Avantis takes many of the features that have made SQ and dLive so popular, putting them in a standalone 64-channel mixer that offers a new UI experience, connectivity with our Everything I\/O ecosystem, and the dPack option which gives you access to our advanced dLive processing options if and when you need them.<\/p>\n
“On top of that,” adds Rob, “we’ve taken a new approach with the industrial design, coming up with a full metal chassis that\u2019s super-strong, lightweight and looks fantastic.”<\/p>\n
Encased in its alloy shell and tubular frame, the Avantis control surface is centered on the two Full HD touchscreens and their corresponding rotary controls.<\/p>\n
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“Having two touchscreens isn’t a new concept, but we realised we could use it to unlock exciting new possibilities, which led us to develop Continuity UI,” says Andy Bell, Allen & Heath’s R&D Director.<\/p>\n
“Within seconds of getting hands-on with Avantis, engineers are going to appreciate the seamless flow between the physical controls and the on-screen software. You can work gains and pans on the rotaries, then at the touch of a soft key switch to EQ or dynamics across the whole strip. The console also provides a highly configurable FastGrab tab on the right-hand side of each screen, offering another way to quickly and easily access control of aux sends, EQ, compressor and FX on the currently selected channel or spot channel.<\/p>\n
“Ultimately, with Continuity UI, the engineer decides how they’d like to work, not the mixer.”<\/p>\n
While many users will choose to pair Avantis with the 48 in \/ 16 out GX4816 audio expander, Avantis is part of Allen & Heath\u2019s Everything I\/O ecosystem, which means whether you\u2019re an owner\/operator looking to build a compact system, or a rental company with existing Allen & Heath stock, Avantis allows true flexibility by connecting to a huge range of audio expander hardware. Avantis is also compatible with Allen & Heath’s range of ME Personal Mixers and IP hardware remote controllers.<\/p>\n
For local I\/O, Avantis is well equipped with 12 XLR analogue inputs, 12 XLR analogue outputs, plus AES (Stereo In, 2x Stereo Out). Two additional I\/O Ports allow Avantis to benefit from the full range of current dLive option cards, including Dante (64×64 and 128×128), Waves, gigaACE, MADI and more, expanding the scope for system integration, FoH \/ monitor splits and multitrack recording.<\/p>\n
Right out of the box, Avantis is loaded with processing tools designed to meet the demands of most users and applications, including compressors, EQs and Allen & Heath’s acclaimed RackExtra FX units (12 slots). Upgrading to dPack expands Avantis further with additional dLive processing including the Dyn8 dynamics engine (up to 16 instances), DEEP Compressors, and the Dual-Stage Valve preamp. dPack purchasers will automatically receive all future DEEP and FX updates free of charge, future-proofing their investment.<\/p>\n
“In the gap between SQ and dLive, the mixer market is littered with 48kHz DSP-based ‘old-school’ consoles,\u201d says Nic Beretta, Allen & Heath\u2019s Head of Product. \u201cAvantis brings next-generation performance across the board. Customers in venues, houses of worship, touring and the rental market are going to be seriously impressed by how well this ticks the boxes. It’s a really exciting mixer at a compelling price.”<\/p>\n
Full details and spec at allen-heath.com\/avantis<\/p>\n
Avantis pricing as follows:<\/p>\n
Mixer only: USD $9,999 MSRP \/ EUR \u20ac9,699 MSRP
\ndPack add-on: USD $1,499 MSRP \/ EUR \u20ac1,499 MSRP
\nGX4816 Remote Expander: USD $3,999 MSRP \/ EUR \u20ac3,499 MSRP<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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