Description
Allen & Heath AH-AVANTIS-SOLO-ULTRA Avantis SOLO Ultra 96-channel Digital Mixer with RackUltra FX and DPACK
Avantis Solo Ultra is a 96kHz digital mixing console providing a powerful solution for any live sound application. Pristine audio quality is delivered at ultra-low latency, and comprehensive signal routing and processing options are easily accessible via the 15.6" Full HD touchscreen. A software-based expansion dPack scales the mixing capacity from 64 to 96 input channels and from 42 to 56 busses, while unlocking the full DEEP processing suite. A physical hardware upgrade RackUltra FX adds 8 dedicated FX engines for premium reverbs, vocal tuning, and more.
Features
XCVI FPGA core
• 96kHz sample rate
• Variable bit depth
• 96bit accumulator
• Class leading, ultra-low latency (0.7ms)
• 15.6” Full HD capacitive touchscreen with gesture control
• Innovative compact design with super-tough, lightweight full-metal chassis
• 64 Input Channels with full processing (LPF/HPF, Gate, PEQ, Comp, Delay)
• Configurable 42 bus architecture with full processing (PEQ, GEQ, Comp, Delay) on Mix
Outputs.
• DEEP Processing Ready
• 72 fader strips (12 faders, 6 layers) with optional dedicated master section
• SLink EtherCON connection for remote audio using gigaACE, GX, DX, ME and dSnake protocols.
• 6 Local Mic/Line Inputs (XLR)
• 6 Local Line Outputs (XLR)
• 1 Stereo AES Input (XLR)
• 1 Stereo AES Outputs (XLR)
• 2 I/O Ports, both capable of 128x128 operation at 96kHz – for optional cards inc. Dante, MADI and gigaACE
• 8 Mute Groups
• 16 DCA Groups with DCA Spill
• 12 Stereo FX with dedicated FX Returns
• 8 Stereo RackUltra FX with dedicated FX sends and returns
• 18 Assignable SoftKeys
• 3 Assignable Custom Rotaries
• Comprehensive metering with multipoint peak detection
• Integrated Fader Illumination
• Built-in signal generator, RTA and spectrogram
• AMM (Automatic Mic Mixer) up to 64 channels across 1,2 or 4 zones
• Quick copy/paste/reset for parameters
• User Permissions to restrict operator access
• 500 Scene memories per show
• Channel Safes, Global and per Scene Recall Filters
• Onboard Stereo Recording & Playback
• USB transfer of Scenes, Libraries, Shows, Audio Files.
• MIDI Control Driver for MIDI control via TCP/IP
• Wireless remote mixing apps for iPad
• BNC Word Clock connector (input or output)
• ¼” TRS and 3.5mm Headphone outs with dedicated analogue volume control
Technical Specifications
General
| Product |
Allen & Heath Avantis Solo Ultra |
| Mix Engine |
XCVI FPGA |
| Sample Rate |
96 kHz |
| Bit Depth |
Variable |
| Accumulator |
96-bit |
| System Latency |
0.7 ms (analogue input to output) |
| Input Channels |
64 input channels with full processing |
| Mix Busses |
42 configurable mix busses |
| System Inputs/Outputs |
400 soft-patchable system inputs and outputs |
Control Surface
| Fader Strips |
12 motorised touch-sensitive faders |
| Fader Layers |
6 layers |
| Total Fader Strips |
72 |
| Touchscreen |
15.6-inch Full HD (1080p) capacitive touchscreen with gesture control |
| SoftKeys |
18 assignable user-defined keys |
| Custom Rotaries |
3 assignable rotary encoders |
| Metering |
22-segment channel/mix meters and dedicated PAFL metering |
Analogue Inputs
| Mic/Line Inputs |
6 balanced XLR inputs |
| Preamp |
Fully recallable, digitally controlled |
| Input Sensitivity |
-60 to +15 dBu |
| Analogue Gain |
+5 to +60 dB, 1 dB steps |
| Phantom Power |
+48 V |
| Pad |
-20 dB active pad |
| Maximum Input Level |
+30 dBu with pad engaged |
| Input Impedance |
>4 kΩ (pad out), >10 kΩ (pad in) |
| Mic EIN |
-127 dB with 150 Ω source |
Analogue Outputs
| Outputs |
6 balanced XLR outputs |
| Output Impedance |
<75 Ω |
| Nominal Output Level |
+4 dBu |
| Maximum Output Level |
+22 dBu |
| Residual Output Noise |
-95 dBu (muted, 22 Hz–22 kHz) |
| Residual Output Noise |
-90 dBu (muted, 0–80 kHz) |
Digital I/O
| AES3 Input |
2-channel XLR, 2.5 Vpp balanced, 110 Ω termination |
| AES3 Input Sampling |
24-bit, 32–192 kHz with SRC bypass option |
| AES3 Output |
2-channel XLR, 2.5 Vpp balanced, 110 Ω termination |
| AES3 Output Sampling |
96 kHz, globally switchable to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz |
| SLink |
EtherCON Ethernet audio expansion supporting gigaACE, DX, GX, dSnake and ME protocols |
| SLink Capacity |
Up to 128 × 128 digital channels |
| I/O Ports |
2 × 128-channel I/O ports for optional digital interface modules |
| Optional Interfaces |
MADI, Dante, Waves SoundGrid, gigaACE and AES/EBU |
| Word Clock |
BNC input/output, software switchable |
Channel Processing
| Input Processing |
Trim, Polarity, HPF, LPF, 2 Insert points, Gate, Parametric EQ, Compressor and Delay |
| Output Processing |
External Input, Polarity, Trim, Insert, Parametric EQ, Graphic EQ with RTA/fader-flip, Compressor and Delay |
| Signal Delay Units |
Milliseconds, metres, feet and samples |
| DEEP Processing |
Supported |
Effects & Groups
| FX Racks |
12 user-assignable stereo FX racks with dedicated FX returns |
| RackUltra FX |
8 user-assignable RackUltra FX racks with dedicated stereo sends and returns |
| DCA Groups |
16 with DCA Spill functionality |
| Mute Groups |
8 |
| Automatic Mic Mixing |
Up to 64 microphone sources across 1, 2 or 4 zones |
| AMM Modes |
Classic gain sharing or optional NOM algorithm |
Recording & Playback
| Audio Playback |
Mono/stereo WAV, 16/24-bit, 44.1/48/96 kHz; MP3; FLAC |
| Audio Recording |
Stereo WAV, 24-bit, 96 kHz |
| USB Transfer |
Scenes, libraries, shows and audio files |
Networking & Control
| Ethernet |
2 × Gigabit Ethernet (1,000 Mbit/s) ports |
| Control |
MIDI over TCP/IP |
| Remote Mixing |
Wireless remote mixing applications for tablet/iPad devices |
Scenes & User Management
| Scene Memories |
500 scenes per show |
| Scene Crossfade |
Up to 20 seconds per scene |
| Embedded Scene Recall Delay |
Up to 4 minutes |
| User Permissions |
Password-protected user logins with different access levels and permissions |
| Power-Cycle Recovery |
Periodically records current settings and restores them after reboot |
Signal Generator & Talkback
| Signal Generator |
Sine, White Noise, Pink Noise and Band-Pass |
| Talkback |
Assignable to any output mix, with latching and HPF options |
Power & Environmental
| Power Supply |
Built-in AC mains power supply |
| Input Voltage |
100–240 V AC |
| Frequency |
50–60 Hz |
| Maximum Power |
150 W |
| Operating Temperature |
0–40 °C (32–104 °F) |
Dimensions & Weight
| Specification |
Unboxed |
Boxed |
| Width |
546 mm (21.5") |
830 mm (32.6") |
| Depth |
627 mm (24.7") |
730 mm (28.7") |
| Height |
269 mm (10.6") |
425 mm (16.7") |
| Weight |
17.9 kg (39.5 lbs) |
24.7 kg (54.5 lbs) |
Performance Specifications
| Dynamic Range |
109 dB |
| System Signal-to-Noise |
-92 dB |
| Frequency Response |
20 Hz–30 kHz (+0/-0.8 dB) |
| THD+N |
0.0015% @ +16 dBu output, 1 kHz, 0 dB gain |
| Headroom |
+18 dB |
| dBFS Alignment |
+18 dBu = 0 dBFS (+22 dBu at XLR output) |
| Meter Calibration |
0 dB meter = -18 dBFS (+4 dBu at XLR output) |
| Meter Peak Indication |
-3 dBFS (+19 dBu at XLR output) |
