DM0 MixRack Getting Started Guide

5

AP10972 Issue 3

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/6 DX168

portable expanders, and is compatible with the ME personal mixing system.

1.1 dLive MixRacks

There are different 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 DM0 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 power supply

• Flush front panel with ultra-quiet fan

• Reversible rack ears design