Avantis - Allen & Heath (2024)

Table of Contents
Two Mixers, One Engine Pick Your Form Factor Avantis Avantis Solo Continuity UI Integrated Tools dPack dPack Includes DEEP Processing Dyn8 Everything I/O Well Connected Controllers Avantis Director Avantis MixPad Avantis OneMix IP Controllers Custom Control Avantis Videos Avantis Tutorials Avantis Overview Avantis Solo Overview Features 96kHz 64 channel / 42 bus digital mixer XCVI FPGA core with ultra-low latency (0.7ms) Fully configurable mix bus architecture Super-tough, full metal chassis Continuity UI seamlessly connects physical and touchscreen controls for the fastest, most intuitive workflows dPack option adds dLive processing, including 16 Dyn8 engines, plus per-channel zero-latency DEEP Compressors and Dual-Stage Valve preamp 12 RackExtra FX slots with dedicated stereo returns 16 DCAs Dual 15.6” Full HD capacitive touchscreens with gesture control AMM (Automatic Mic Mixer) up to 64 channels across 1, 2 or 4 zones Fully assignable layout 144 fader strips (24 faders, 6 layers) with optional dedicated master section SLink port for connection to Remote I/O Expanders and the ME Personal Mixing System 12 analogue XLR Inputs / 12 analogue XLR Outputs 1 Stereo AES In / 2 Stereo AES Out 2 I/O Ports, both capable of 128×128 operation at 96kHz – for optional cards inc. Dante, MADI and gigaACE User configurable rotary controls 24 assignable SoftKeys Comprehensive metering with multi-point peak detection Internal storage for stereo playback and recording USB stereo playback BNC Word Clock Downloads and Documents References

Two Mixers, One Engine

Pick your size (with no compromise)

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. Just pick the form factor that best suits your application or mixing style.

Common Features:

• 96kHz FPGA Processing
• 64 Input Channels
• 42 Bus
• Fully Configurable Mix Architecture
• dPack Upgrade for Additional dLive Processing
• 12 RackExtra FX slots with dedicated stereo returns
• Two 128×128 I/O Ports for Audio Networking
• 16 DCAs
• Range of Remote Expanders

Pick Your Form Factor

Avantis

Dual 15.6” Full HD capacitive touchscreens
24 assignable SoftKeys
24 faders, 6 layers
12 Analog and 1 stereo AES Inputs
12 Analog and 2 stereo AES Outputs

Avantis Solo

Single 15.6” Full HD capacitive touchscreen
18 assignable SoftKeys
12 faders, 6 layers
6 Analog and 1 stereo AES Inputs
6 Analog and 1 stereo AES Outputs

Continuity UI

It’s your mixer, so mix your way.

With 15.6″ Full HD touchscreens at the heart of the experience, Continuity UI allows you to see and instantly interact with more of what matters, enabling a seamless connection between the physical controls and the screen.

The faders react on touch to immediately highlight the active channels for instant visual feedback.

The channel rotaries let you 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.

Each screen also features a FastGrab tab on the right-hand side, giving you split-second access to key freely-assignable parameters like aux sends, EQ, compressor and FX on the currently selected or specific channel.

The whole system is set up to dynamically surface the information you need at any moment and put control right at your fingertips.

Integrated Tools

Do More. Faster.

From our next-generation 61-band RTA, with 5m, 15m and 60m history views, through to Shure and Sennheiser RF integration, Avantis is designed to let engineers spend more time mixing and less time worrying about the technology.

dPack

Get acclaimed dLive processing. Inside your Avantis.

Right out of the box, Avantis is loaded with powerful processing tools that will easily meet the demands of most users and applications. Want more options? Upgrade your console with Avantis dPack to get additional dLive processing including Dyn8 (up to 16 instances), DEEP Compressors, and the Dual Stage Valve Preamp, plus more models as they’re added.

dPack Includes

DEEP Processing

Trusted by platinum selling artists on sellout tours, DEEP puts incredible emulations directly within Avantis’ input and mix channels with zero latency. No burning FX slots, no 3rd party gear hassles and no issues with latency or phase coherency.

Dyn8

Dyn8 features 4 bands of dynamic EQ and 4 bands of multiband compression for applications including taming vocals, tightening sub-groups or adding sonic glue to a mix. dPack enables 16 Dyn8 engines for inserting on Input and Mix channels.

Learn more about dPack

Everything I/O

I/O Expansion for all Applications

Whether you’re an owner/operator looking to build a compact system, or a rental company with existing Allen & Heath stock, the SLink connection on Avantis allows true flexibility by connecting to the entire range of Allen & Heath audio expander hardware.

Add a Dante card to your system and you’ve got even more options, with our dedicated Dante expanders, DT168 and DT164-W.

Read more about Everything I/O View all Avantis I/O Expanders

Well Connected

Dante. Waves. And so much more.

For local I/O, Avantis is well equipped with XLR analogue inputs, XLR analogue outputs, plus AES (Stereo In, 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.

Read more about Well Connected Avantis Audio Networking Options

Controllers

A World of Control

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.

Avantis Director

Editor & Control. Offline and Online.

Avantis Director is a free Windows and Mac OS application enabling offline editing and online control capabilities.

Avantis MixPad

Remote Mixing

Avantis MixPad is an engineer’s mixing tool providing wireless mobile control for Allen & Heath Avantis digital mixers. It gives you the freedom to walk the room or stage and control the sound right where it is needed. Avantis MixPad and the Avantis mixer can work together to provide simultaneous control of independent functions, for example one engineer using the mixer to mix front-of-house sound, and another using the iPad to mix monitors on stage. Several iPads can be connected, each providing independent control.

Avantis - Allen & Heath (1)

Avantis OneMix

Personal Monitoring

OneMix is a cut down version of the Avantis MixPad app that locks control to a single Aux (monitor) mix. Multiple iPads may be set up by the ‘Admin’ user to give each musician customised personal monitor control via Wi-Fi connection to Avantis without the risk of affecting the other monitors or FOH main mix. Avantis OneMix can be configured to provide as much or as little control as needed.

Avantis - Allen & Heath (2)

IP Controllers

Modular Control Options

Avantis is compatible with our range of networkable, PoE compatible remote controllers which can be programmed via the Avantis mixer or Director software, and configured to control any aspect of the system.

Read more about IP Controllers IP Controllers

Custom Control

Customisable Software Control

Custom Control is a customisable, cross-platform control app, providing elegant, bespoke control over Avantis, dLive and AHM audio systems.

Read more about Custom Control Custom Control

Avantis Videos

Features

96kHz 64 channel / 42 bus digital mixer

XCVI FPGA core with ultra-low latency (0.7ms)

Fully configurable mix bus architecture

Super-tough, full metal chassis

Continuity UI seamlessly connects physical and touchscreen controls for the fastest, most intuitive workflows

dPack option adds dLive processing, including 16 Dyn8 engines, plus per-channel zero-latency DEEP Compressors and Dual-Stage Valve preamp

12 RackExtra FX slots with dedicated stereo returns

16 DCAs

Dual 15.6” Full HD capacitive touchscreens with gesture control

AMM (Automatic Mic Mixer) up to 64 channels across 1, 2 or 4 zones

Fully assignable layout

144 fader strips (24 faders, 6 layers) with optional dedicated master section

SLink port for connection to Remote I/O Expanders and the ME Personal Mixing System

12 analogue XLR Inputs / 12 analogue XLR Outputs

1 Stereo AES In / 2 Stereo AES Out

2 I/O Ports, both capable of 128×128 operation at 96kHz – for optional cards inc. Dante, MADI and gigaACE

User configurable rotary controls

24 assignable SoftKeys

Comprehensive metering with multi-point peak detection

Internal storage for stereo playback and recording

USB stereo playback

BNC Word Clock

Downloads and Documents

The latest Firmware, documents, specifications and downloads, as well as useful links to support, all in one place

Resources

Avantis - Allen & Heath (2024)

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Jerrold Considine

Last Updated:

Views: 5828

Rating: 4.8 / 5 (78 voted)

Reviews: 85% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Jerrold Considine

Birthday: 1993-11-03

Address: Suite 447 3463 Marybelle Circles, New Marlin, AL 20765

Phone: +5816749283868

Job: Sales Executive

Hobby: Air sports, Sand art, Electronics, LARPing, Baseball, Book restoration, Puzzles

Introduction: My name is Jerrold Considine, I am a combative, cheerful, encouraging, happy, enthusiastic, funny, kind person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.