Allen & Heath streamlines the mixing process with dLive 2.0

Allen & Heath has announced the release of dLive firmware 2.0 and the new RackUltraFX card, Solutions that bring next-generation effects processing and extensive workflow enhancements to the mixing platform.

Among the workflow improvements incorporated in the new dLiveh firmware 2.0 by Allen & Heat, that distributes Audio-Technica, highlights a Cue List System Revised that simplifies the creation of CUE lists, plus custom MIDI retrieval, Designed for highly automated shows and theatrical applications.

The system is also reinforced with the new Actions function, that allows you to activate functions in multiple channels, such as routing assignments and tiers, ABCD inputs, Processing and insertion inputs/outputs, and strip layout, at the touch of a programmable SoftKey.

The Channel Library expanded to include Mix contributions, which means that channels can now be saved with all shipments, processing and name/colour data included.

Jack Kenyon, Allen Product Specialist & Heath, highlights the version 2.0 of dLIve and all that it entails. "This update further cements dLive's reputation as the go-to mixer for flexibility, sound quality and built-in processing tools. We can't wait for users to explore these new features, Designed to inspire creativity and streamline the mixing process, while improving the technician experience, artists and audiences alike".

RackUltra FX Card

On the other hand, The new card RackUltra FX, installed as standard on all MixRacks new and available as an upgrade for existing MixRacks, Adds 8 engines RackUltra FX (including dedicated stereo send and return channels plus PEQ and dynamic processing) to any dLive system without consuming inputs, FX Buses or Slots.

Anthony Evans, Allen R+D Software Manager & Heath provides more details: "The power offered by the RackUltra FX card's combination of a custom FPGA FX core with ARM processing has allowed us to go further with our new algorithms. We can now deploy built-in, low-latency effects that were previously unimaginable on a live console, opening dLive to the next generation of onboard processing".

The RackUltra FX Collection, powered by the RackUltra FX card, Gathers 10 New algorithms that "rival the most advanced plug-ins on the market", with the added benefit of seamless, low-latency, license-free integration. In this way, A professional live console can achieve pitch correction, gridder or Shifter studio-quality without the need for external hardware or third-party software.

Among the improvements included in Allen's system & Heath Featured Vocal Tuner Tools, Vocal Gridder and Vocal Shifter, in addition to harmonizers Quad Voice Harmoniser, Dual Voice Auto Key Harmoniser or the MID Harmoniser. The system is completed with the two new reverb tools: Spaces Reverb Designer and Plate Reverb Designer, as well as the Saturation and Amp+Cab Distortion distortion effects.