ALLEN & HEATH dLive DM32 User Manual

MixRack Getting Started Guide
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1. Introduction
dLive is a distributed digital mixing system providing a uniquely flexible solution for any live sound
application. It separates the mix engine from the control surface, putting the audio and processing where it
is needed, and offering a host of control and audio networking possibilities. Refer to the Allen & Heath
website to find out more about dLive.
The MixRack is the heart of any dLive system. It houses the 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. The system can be expanded by adding up to 3 DX32 modular racks, and is
compatible with the ME personal mixing system.
1.1 dLive MixRacks
There are 3 sizes of dLive MixRack available. All feature the same mix engine and differ only in the number
of analogue I/O. All models can work with the full 128 channels by adding DX expanders or patching digital
sources.
dLive MixRack features at a glance:
• XCVI 160x64 FPGA core
• 96kHz sample rate, 96bit accumulator
• Class leading, ultra-low latency 0.7ms
• 128 Input Channels with full processing
• 64 Mix Outputs with full processing
• DEEP processing embedded channel plugins
• Configurable 64 bus architecture (group, FX, aux, matrix, mains)
• LR, LCR and up to 5.1 mains mode
• 16 RackFX with dedicated stereo returns
• Multiple PFLs
• 16 DCAs
• Built-in signal generator, RTA and spectrogram
• Dual redundant, hot swappable power supply
• Flush front panel with ultra quiet fan
• Reversible rack ears design

ALLEN & HEATH dLive DM32 Specifications