Avantis is a 64-channel, 42-configurable bus mixer platform featuring Allen & Heath's 96kHz XCVI FPGA engine and add-on processing from the flagship dLive mixing system. Avantis and Avantis Solo are both built on the same 64-input, 42-bus, 96kHz mix engine with the only difference being the amount of physical control and I/O available on the mixer. Each version features a fully configurable mix architecture including 12 RackExtra effects slots with dedicated stereo returns; sixteen DCAs, and two 128x128 I/O ports for audio networking.
The 15.6-inch, 1080p high definition touchscreen ( allows organisation of channels, channel parameter adjustment, and visual representation of status with the ability 'to see and instantly interact with more of what matters'. Each screen also features a FastGrab tab on the right-hand side, giving the engineer 'split-second access' to key freely-assignable parameters like aux sends, EQ, compressor and FX on the currently selected or specific channel. Each of the channel faders react on touch to immediately highlight the active channels for instant visual feedback, whilst the channel rotaries let the engineer work gains or pans, then at the touch of a button, dynamically fold the display to show EQ or compressor parameters across the whole bank. 61-band RTA, with 5minute, 15minute and 60minute history views, through to Shure and Sennheiser RF integration, Avantis has been designed to let engineers spend more time mixing and less time worrying about the technology.
Avantis can be controlled using the Avantis Director software, MixPad app, Custom Control app or from our range of remote controllers and GPIO interfaces, with up to 48 IP remote controllers over a standard TCP/IP network. Applications include control of IEM mixes on stage, extra fader banks at FOH, and local control in breakout rooms.
Other common features include DEEP processing compatibility, SLink EtherCon connection for remote audio, single stereo AES input via 3-pin XLR, 2x I/O ports for optional interface cards, 8x mute groups, 16x DCA groups with DCA spill, 12x stereo effects with dedicated returns, metering with multipoint peak detection, integrated fader illumination, built-in signal generation, RTA, and spectrogram; automatic mic mixer up to 64-channels, 500 scene memory, USB stereo recording and playback, MIDI controller, BNC word clock I/O, and dual headphone outputs with dedicated volume control.
Compatible with Everything I/O expanders, see ALLEN & HEATH EXPANDERS - Everything I/O Series
Common Specifications
Mic/Line inputs: balanced 3-pin XLR with switchable +48V phantom power. Input sensitivity: -60 to +15dBu. Analogue gain: +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps. Pad: -20dB Active PAD. Maximum input level: +30dBu, PAD in. Input Impedance: Greater than 4kohm, PAD out; greater than 10kohm, PAD in. Mic EIN: -127dB with 150ohm source. Digital inputs: AES3 2-Ch XLR, 2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110ohms; SRC range 24-bit, 32k - 192kHz, with bypass option. Output impedance: Less than 75ohms. Nominal output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading. Maximum output level: +22dBu. Residual output noise: -95dBu, muted, 22-22kHz; -90dBu, muted, 0-80kHz. Digital outputs: AES3 2-Ch XLR, 2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110ohms; 96kHz sampling rate, globally switchable to 48kHz, 44.1kHz. Dynamic range: 109dB. System signal to noise: -92dB. Frequency response: 20Hz - 30kHz, +0/-0.8dB. THD+N (analogue in to out): 0.0015% at +16dBu output, 1kHz 0dB gain. Headroom: +18dB. Internal operating level: 0dBu. dBFS Alignment: +18dBu = 0dBFS, +22dBu at XLR output. Meter calibration: 0dB meter = -18dBFS, +4dBu at XLR out. Meter peak indication: -3dBFS, +19dBu at XLR out. Sampling rate: 96kHz. Operating temperature: 0-deg C to 40-deg C. Mains power: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 150W maximum. Audio playback: Mono/stereo .WAV files, 16/24bit, 44.1/48/96kHz; MP3 files; FLAC files. Audio recording: Stereo .WAV files, 24bit 96kHz.
AVANTIS SOLO - 12 faders, 6x6 analogue I/O, 1x1 AES I/O
Avantis Solo and Avantis Solo Dante feature a single 15.6-inch capacitive touchscreen, 72x fader strips covered by 12x faders and 6x layers, 6x local microphone/line inputs on 3-pin XLR, 6x local line outputs on 3-pin XLR, 1x stereo AES output, 18x softkey controllers, and 3x assignable custom rotary controllers. Avantis Solo Dante is shipped with 64-channel I/O Dante expansion card. Dante 64x64 expansion card can be retro fit to Aventis Solo (non-Dante model).
Optional accessories: AP13601 dust cover, AVANT-BRKT tablet bracket, various interface expansion cards.
Dimensions (WxDxH): 546 x 627 x 269. Weight: 17.5kg
AVANTIS - 24 faders, 12x12 analogue I/O, 1x2 AES I/O
Avantis and Avantis Dante feature a two 15.6-inch capacitive touchscreens 144x fader strips covered by 24x faders and 6x layers, 12x local microphone/line inputs on 3-pin XLR, 12x local line outputs on 3-pin XLR, 2x stereo AES output, 24x softkey controllers, and 6x assignable custom rotary controllers. Avantis Dante is shipped with 64-channel I/O Dante expansion card. Dante 64x64 expansion card can be retro fit to Aventis (non-Dante model).
Optional accessories: AP12151 dust cover, AVANT-BRKT tablet bracket, various interface expansion cards.
Dimensions (WxDxH): 917 x 627 x 269mm. Weight: 26kg
Optional Interface Expansion Cards
AES10O - AES3 10x output
An AES3 output card that provides a solution for digital patching from a dLive or Avantis to a system PA, monitor amplifiers and speaker controllers. AES10O offers 10x outputs with switchable samples rate of 96/88.2/48/44.1kHz.
AES2I8O - AES3 2x input, 8x output
An AES3 I/O card with 2x inputs and 8x outputs. The sample rate is switchable between 96/88.2/48/44.1kHz. Input SRC 32kHz to 192kHz.
AES4I6O - AES3 4x input, 6x output
An AES3 I/O card with 4x inputs and 6x outputs. The sample rate is switchable between 96/88.2/48/44.1kHz. Input SRC 32kHz to 192kHz.
AES6I4O - AES3 6x input, 4x output
An AES3 I/O card with 6x inputs and 4x outputs. The sample rate is switchable between 96/88.2/48/44.1kHz. Input SRC 32kHz to 192kHz.
DANTE 64x64 - Dante, 64 channels I/O
DANTE 64x64 card provides 64 channels of Dante audio I/O for recording, distribution and splits. Supports AES67 and is DDM (Dante Domain Manager) ready. Switchable from 48kHz to 96kHz operation.
DANTE 128x128 card provides 128 channels of Dante audio I/O for recording, distribution and splits. Supports AES67 and is DDM (Dante Domain Manager) ready. Switchable from 48kHz to 96kHz operation.
DX LINK - DX Link, 128x remote inputs, 64x remote outputs
Allen & Heath DX Link allows the user to add up to 128-remote inputs and 64-remote outputs per DX Link module. The card provides 4x DX Link ports, each carrying 32x32 channels of 96kHz audio, that can be used to connect to DX expander units in either Parallel or Redundant mode. In Parallel mode, 1x DX32 or up to 2x DX168/DX012/DX164-W expanders can be connected to each DX Link port. In Redundant mode, 1x DX expander of any kind can be connected to each pair of DX Link ports using two cables for redundant connection.
gigaACE expansion card enables a low latency 128x128ch, 96kHz point-to-point link between dLive or Avantis systems. gigaACE card offers a cost-effective and simple solution for digital split applications. It allows very low latency (52 us) and cable redundancy without any audio dropout. gigaACE can also tunnel the dLive/Avantis control data over the same connection, for example to enable control of either of the two systems via a single laptop.
superMADI - MADI over coax/fibre, 48/96kHz
This interface expansion card allows the addition of 128-channels of 96kHz MADI audio, over coaxial and optical, to a dLive or Avantis system. Four pairs of BNC connectors support standard 75ohm coaxial cables with switchable 48/96kHz operation per pair. For longer cable runs, four SFP slots are provided which can be populated with your choice of SFP transceivers. Each pair of BNC and SFP can be switched into redundant mode for enhanced security. uperMADI card offers switchable 48kHz and 96kHz sample rates per link with a choice of Smux or HighSpeed 96kHz modes.
Waves V3 - Waves SoundGrid, 128 channels
This expansion card adds 128-channels of Waves SoundGrid connectivity to a dLive or Avantis system. It allows the user to employ their favourite Waves plugins with a dLive or Avantis system. The Waves plugins can run on a computer or a dedicated Waves server. The card also allows the user to record up to 128-tracks of 96kHz audio into a computer via a single ethernet cable. The three sockets on the Waves V3 card can all be connected to different devices for more complex setups. Waves V3 supports both 48kHz and 96kHz sample rates.