dLive for Installation
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dLive brings together the best aspects of audio management systems and live mixing consoles to create a complete audio solution for today’s multi-purpose facilities. From background music and presentations through to large scale live performances, the dLive system handles every aspect of audio life for schools and colleges, houses of worship, arts centres and more. The comprehensive dLive range provides the installer with the toolkit to create scalable, distributed, integrated systems, plus the control options to suit everyone from the casual user to the experienced audio engineer.
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Resources
Application Examples
Large theatre
| Product | Qty | Description | Technical Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| dLive S7000 | 2 | 36 faders, twin screen control surface | Download |
| dLive DM32 | 1 | 32 in, 16 out MixRack with 128x64 processing matrix | Download |
| DX168 | 4 | 16 in, 8 out portable Expander | Download |
| IP8 | 1 | Networkable remote controller with 8 motorised faders | Download |
| dLive MixPad | 1 | iPad app for dLive control | |
| ME-1 | 1 | 40ch personal mixer with customisable layout | Download |
| ME-500 | 1 | 16 mono/st channel personal mixer | Download |
| Dante | 3 | Dante 64ch digital audio networking card | |
| gigaACE | 1 | 128ch 96kHz audio networking card |
University / media college
| Product | Qty | Description | Technical Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| dLive C2500 | 1 | 20 faders, single screen control surface | Download |
| DM32 | 1 | 32 in, 16 out MixRack with 128x64 processing matrix | Download |
| SQ-5 | 2 | 48ch digital mixer, 24 preamps, 25 faders | Download |
| DX168 | 1 | 16 in, 8 out portable Expander | Download |
| ME-1 | 3 | 40ch personal mixer with customisable layout | Download |
| gigaACE | 2 | 128ch 96kHz audio networking card | |
| Dante | 1 | Dante 64ch digital audio networking card |
Conference centre
| Product | Qty | Description | Technical Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| dLive C3500 | 1 | 24 faders, twin screen control surface | Download |
| dLive C1500 | 1 | 12 faders, single screen control surface, rackmountable | Download |
| DM0 | 1 | Compact 4U MixRack with 128x64 processing matrix | Download |
| DX168 | 1 | 16 XLR Input / 8 XLR Output Portable DX Expander | Download |
| DX164-W | 6 | 16 in, 4 out wall-mount Expander | |
| IP1 | 6 | Networkable wallplate controller, 1 rotary | |
| DX Link | 1 | 4-port audio networking card for DX I/O expansion | |
| gigaACE | 1 | 128ch 96kHz audio networking card |
System Components
dLive Surfaces
The Surface is a network controller for the MixRack, with the addition of built-in audio I/O and audio networking ports. There are several sizes available, offering different numbers of faders and screens, and redundancy options.| dLive C1500 | dLive C2500 | dLive C3500 | dLive S3000 | dLive S5000 | dLive S7000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Faders | 12 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 36 |
| Touchscreen | 1x 12" | 1x 12" | 2x 12" | 1x 12" | 2x 12" | 2x 12" |
| Local Input | 6 mic/line, 2 AES | 6 mic/line, 2 AES | 6 mic/line, 2 AES | 8 mic/line, 2 AES | 8 mic/line, 2 AES | 8 mic/line, 2 AES |
| Local Output | 6 XLR line, 2 AES | 6 XLR line, 2 AES | 6 XLR line, 2 AES | 8 XLR line, 3 AES | 8 XLR line, 3 AES | 8 XLR line, 3 AES |
| Audio Networking Ports | 1x 128ch | 1x 128ch | 1x 128ch | 2x 128ch | 2x 128ch | 2x 128ch |
| Rack Connection | gigaACE (single) | gigaACE (single) | gigaACE (single) | gigaACE (redundant) | gigaACE (redundant) | gigaACE (redundant) |
| PSU | Internal (single) | Internal (single) | Internal (single) | Modular, hot swappable (redundant option) | Modular, hot swappable (redundant option) | Modular, hot swappable (redundant option) |
dLive MixRacks
The MixRack is the heart of any dLive system. It houses the 96kHz XCVI processing core complete with audio I/O, control and audio networking ports. It is typically connected to a dLive Surface, but can also be controlled at the same time as or even without a Surface using a laptop or iPad, Allen & Heath IP remotes or third party controllers via TCP/IP.There are many sizes of dLive MixRack available. All feature the same mix engine and differ only in the number of analogue I/O, I/O Port and redundancy options. All models can work with the full 128 channels by adding DX expanders or patching digital sources.
| CDM32 | CDM48 | CDM64 | DM32 | DM48 | DM64 | DM0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MixRack |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Input | 32 mic/line | 48 mic/line | 64 mic/line | 32 mic/line | 48 mic/line | 64 mic/line | None |
| Local Output | 16 XLR line | 24 XLR line | 32 XLR line | 16 XLR line | 24 XLR line | 32 XLR line | None |
| Audio Networking Ports | 1x 128ch | 1x 128ch | 1x 128ch | 3x 128ch | 3x 128ch | 3x 128ch | 3x 128ch |
| Surface Connection | gigaACE (single) | gigaACE (single) | gigaACE (single) | gigaACE (redundant) | gigaACE (redundant) | gigaACE (redundant) | gigaACE (redundant) |
| PSU | Internal (single) | Internal (single) | Internal (single) | Modular, hot swappable (redundant option) | Modular, hot swappable (redundant option) | Modular, hot swappable (redundant option) | Internal, dual redundant |
Audio Networking
Several audio networking options can be fitted to any I/O Port in an Allen & Heath dLive S Class or dLive C Class MixRack or Surface, be it for integration, audio networking, recording or digital splits.| Dante 128x128 | Dante 64x64 | gigaACE | fibreACE | Waves V3 | superMADI | AES | ACE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Networking |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| I/O Channels | 128x128 | 64x64 | 128x128 | 128x128 | 128x128 | 128x128 | 4x6, 6x4, 0x10, 2x8 (4 variants) | 64x64 |
| Sample Rate | 96kHz (switchable to 48kHz) | 96kHz (switchable to 48kHz) | 96kHz | 96kHz | 48/96kHz | 48/96kHz per Link pair | 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz | 48kHz |
| Connectors | 3x EtherCon | 3x EtherCon | 2x EtherCon | 2x EtherCon, 2x OpticalCon Duo | 3x EtherCon | 8x BNC, 4x SFP slots | 5x XLR | 2x EtherCon, 1x RJ45 |
| Requires M-DL-ADAPT | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
I/O Expanders
With dLive you have the flexibility to deploy your I/O where it’s needed, thanks to our family of remote I/O expanders. Our own DX Link protocol offers plug ‘n play expandability, while our DT168 and DT164-W Dante I/O expanders allow easy integration with a Dante network in live and installation scenarios.| DX168 | DX164-W | DX32 | DT168 | DT164-W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I/O Expander |  |  |  |  |  |
| Local Input | 16 mic/line | 16 mic/line | < 32 mic/line or AES | 16 | 16 |
| Local Output | 8 XLR line | 4 XLR line | < 32 XLR line or AES | 8 | 4 |
| Cascade | Yes (2 units) | Yes (2 units) | No | Redundant/Star (32 Max) | Redundant/Star (32 Max) |
| Format | Portable stagebox | Wall mount or floor mount for fixed installation | Modular, rackmountable | Portable stagebox | Wall mount or floor mount for fixed installation |
| PSU | Internal (single IEC) | Internal DC 12V, IEC mains, or gland + screw terminal | Modular, hot swappable (redundant option) | Internal (single IEC) | Internal DC 12V, IEC mains, or gland + screw terminal |
Remote Control
A dLive system can be controlled via the dLive Director software, MixPad app, third party devices via TCP/IP, or using a range of dedicated, configurable remote controllers.| IP6 | IP8 | IP1 | GPIO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Controller |  |  |  |  |
| Local Control | 8x 60mm motor faders 22x SoftKeys 8x LCD displays | 6x push n turn rotaries 18x SoftKeys 8x LCD displays | 1x push n turn rotary 1x LCD display | 8x GPI 8x GPO (N/O) |
| Format | Free standing, flush mount or mic stand | Free standing or flush mount | Wallplate (US or EU/UK standard) | Half U, rack-mountable |
| PSU | PoE or wall wart | PoE+ or wall wart | PoE | PoE or wall wart |
