Allen & Heath Avantis Ultra 96-Channel Mixer with dPack and RackUltra FX

Two 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreens, 24 faders and the full Avantis processing package in one console: the Avantis Ultra is the dual-screen Avantis supplied with the dPack software upgrade and RackUltra FX module included. The result is a stand-alone 96 channel / 56 configurable bus mixer running the 96kHz XCVI FPGA engine with class-leading 0.7ms latency.

dPack expands the mix engine from 64 to 96 input channels and from 42 to 56 buses and unlocks DEEP processing from the flagship dLive system, including boutique preamp, compressor and expander models, the NEQ12 parametric EQ and 24 Dyn8 engines combining four bands of dynamic EQ with four bands of multiband compression. The included RackUltra FX module contributes 8 dedicated FX engines with stereo sends and returns, running reverb designers, vocal tuner, shifter and gridder, harmonisers, rhythm delay, saturator and amp-and-cab distortion without using any buses, channels or the 12 RackExtra FX slots.

Continuity UI ties the screens to 144 fader strips (24 faders over 6 layers), user-configurable rotaries and 24 assignable SoftKeys, so the layout can be arranged around the engineer rather than the other way round. Twelve XLR inputs, 12 XLR outputs, one stereo AES input and two stereo AES outputs are provided locally, and an SLink port plus two 128x128 I/O ports connect to Everything I/O expanders and option cards such as Dante, MADI, Waves and gigaACE. A rugged full-metal chassis suits touring, rental, house of worship and venue installation.

Features

• 96 input channels and 56 configurable mix buses on the 96kHz XCVI FPGA core
• dPack software included: DEEP processing suite, NEQ12 and 24 Dyn8 engines
• RackUltra FX module included: 8 FX engines with dedicated stereo sends and returns
• Dual 15.6-inch Full HD capacitive touchscreens with Continuity UI
• 24 faders across 6 layers (144 fader strips) and 24 assignable SoftKeys
• 12 XLR inputs, 12 XLR outputs, 1 stereo AES input and 2 stereo AES outputs
• SLink port plus two 128x128 I/O ports for Dante, MADI, Waves or gigaACE cards
• 12 RackExtra FX slots and up to 64 channels of Automatic Mic Mixing
• Rugged full-metal chassis

Technical Specifications

• Mix engine: XCVI 96kHz FPGA core, ultra-low 0.7ms latency
• Input channels: 96 mono input processing channels (dPack included)
• Mix buses: 56, fully configurable bus architecture
• FX: 12 RackExtra FX slots with dedicated stereo returns
• RackUltra FX: 8 engines with dedicated stereo sends and returns (module included)
• DEEP processing (dPack): DEEP preamp, compressor and expander models, NEQ12, 24 Dyn8 engines
• Groups: 16 DCA groups, 8 mute groups
• Automatic Mic Mixer: up to 64 channels across 1, 2 or 4 zones
• Displays: two 15.6-inch Full HD capacitive touchscreens with gesture control
• Faders: 24 faders, 6 layers (144 fader strips), optional dedicated master section
• SoftKeys: 24 assignable; user-configurable rotary controls
• Local inputs: 12 analog XLR, 1 stereo AES input
• Local outputs: 12 analog XLR, 2 stereo AES outputs
• Expansion: SLink port; 2 I/O ports, each 128x128 at 96kHz
• Other: BNC word clock, USB stereo playback, internal storage for stereo playback and recording
• Power: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 150W max
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 917 x 627 x 269 mm (36.1 x 24.7 x 10.6 in)
• Weight: 26.3 kg (58 lb)
• Packed weight: 34.3 kg (75.6 lb)
• Manufacturer Part Number: AH-AVANTIS-ULTRA
• UPC: 5056756902971

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