Description
Allen & Heath AH-AVANTIS-ULTRA Avantis Ultra 96-channel Digital Mixer with RackUltra FX and DPACK
Avantis 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 dual 15.6" Full HD touchscreens. 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
- 96 kHz sample rate
- Variable bit depth
- 96-bit accumulator
- Ultra-low latency: 0.7 ms
- Twin 15.6-inch Full HD capacitive touchscreens with gesture control
- Compact design with super-tough, lightweight full-metal chassis
- 96 input channels with full processing:
- LPF / HPF
- Gate
- PEQ
- Compressor
- Delay
- Configurable 56-bus architecture with full processing on mix outputs:
- DEEP Processing included
- 144 fader strips: 24 faders across 6 layers
- Optional dedicated master section
- SLink EtherCON connection for remote audio using:
- 12 local Mic/Line inputs via XLR
- 12 local Line outputs via XLR
- 1 stereo AES input via XLR
- 2 stereo AES outputs via XLR
- 2 I/O ports, each capable of 128 × 128 operation at 96 kHz
- Optional I/O cards including 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
- 24 Assignable SoftKeys
- 6 Assignable Custom Rotaries
- Comprehensive metering with multipoint peak detection
- Integrated fader illumination
- Built-in signal generator, RTA and spectrogram
- Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) for up to 64 channels across 1, 2 or 4 zones
- Quick Copy / Paste / Reset for parameters
- User permissions for restricting operator access
- 500 scene memories per show
- Channel Safes, Global Recall Filters and per-Scene Recall Filters
- USB stereo recording and playback
- USB transfer of Scenes, Libraries and Shows
- MIDI Control Driver for MIDI control via TCP/IP
- Wireless remote mixing apps for iPad
- BNC Word Clock connector with input or output capability
- 1/4-inch TRS and 3.5 mm headphone outputs with dedicated analogue volume control
Technical Specifications
System
| Mix Engine |
XCVI FPGA |
| Sample Rate |
96 kHz |
| Bit Depth |
Variable |
| Accumulator |
96-bit |
| Input Channels |
96 |
| Mix Busses |
56 |
| Soft-Patchable System I/O |
400 independently assignable inputs and outputs |
| System Latency |
Maximum 0.7 ms, analogue input to output |
| DCA Groups |
16 with DCA Spill |
| Mute Groups |
8 |
| Stereo FX Engines |
12 with dedicated stereo returns |
| RackUltra FX Engines |
8 with dedicated stereo sends and returns |
Control Surface
| Motorised Faders |
24 touch-sensitive faders |
| Fader Layers |
6 layers per bank |
| Total Fader Strips |
144 |
| Touchscreens |
2 × 15.6-inch Full HD (1080p) capacitive touchscreens |
| SoftKeys |
24 user-defined keys |
| Custom Rotaries |
2 sets of 3 rotary encoders |
| Metering |
22-segment channel/mix meters and dedicated 22-segment PAFL meter |
Analogue Inputs
| Mic/Line Inputs |
12 balanced XLR inputs |
| Mic/Line Preamp |
Fully recallable |
| Phantom Power |
+48 V |
| Input Sensitivity |
-60 to +15 dBu |
| Analogue Gain |
+5 to +60 dB in 1 dB steps |
| 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 |
| Phantom Power Indication |
Per socket; internal or external phantom power sensing, triggered at +24 V |
Analogue Outputs
| Outputs |
12 balanced, relay-protected XLR outputs |
| Output Impedance |
<75 Ω |
| Nominal Output Level |
+4 dBu = 0 dB meter reading |
| 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 Inputs
| AES3 Input |
2-channel XLR, 2.5 Vpp balanced, 110 Ω terminated |
| Sampling Rate |
96 kHz |
| SRC Range |
24-bit, 32–192 kHz, with bypass option |
Digital Outputs
| AES3 Outputs |
2 × 2-channel XLR, 2.5 Vpp balanced, 110 Ω terminated |
| Sampling Rate |
96 kHz, globally switchable to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz |
SLink & Digital Expansion
| SLink Connector |
Locking EtherCON |
| Supported Protocols |
gigaACE, DX, GX, dSnake and ME |
| SLink Capacity |
Up to 128 × 128 digital channels |
| I/O Ports |
2 × 128-channel ports |
| Optional Interface Modules |
MADI, Dante, Waves SoundGrid, gigaACE and AES/EBU |
| Word Clock |
BNC input or output, software switchable |
Channel Processing
| Input Channel Processing |
Trim, Polarity, High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter, two Insert points, Gate, Parametric EQ, Compressor and Delay |
| Output Mix Processing |
External Input, Polarity, Trim, Insert, Parametric EQ, Graphic EQ with RTA and fader-flip mode, Compressor and Delay |
| Signal Delay Units |
Milliseconds, metres, feet and samples |
| DEEP Processing |
Included |
Automatic Mic Mixing
| AMM Capacity |
Up to 64 microphone sources |
| Zones |
1, 2 or 4 zones |
| AMM Modes |
Classic gain sharing or optional NOM (Number of Open Microphones) algorithm |
Networking & Control
| Ethernet Ports |
2 × Gigabit Ethernet, 1,000 Mbit/s |
| Network Cable |
Cat5 |
| Control Protocol |
MIDI over TCP/IP |
| Remote Control |
Wireless tablet/iPad mixing applications via network router |
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 and Shows |
Scenes & User Management
| Scene Memories |
500 scenes |
| Scene Crossfade |
Up to 20 seconds per scene |
| Embedded Scene Recall Delay |
Up to 4 minutes |
| User Permissions |
Password-protected user logins with configurable access levels |
| Scene Safes |
Comprehensive Scene Safe table |
| Scene Filters |
Per-scene Allow / Block parameter filtering |
| Cue List |
Provided for scene running order |
| Power-Cycle Recovery |
Current settings are periodically recorded and restored after reboot |
Power & Environmental
| Power Supply |
Built-in power supply |
| Mains Voltage |
100–240 V AC |
| Mains Frequency |
50–60 Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption |
150 W |
| Recommended Operating Temperature |
5–40 °C |
Performance
| 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 |
| Internal Operating Level |
0 dBu |
| 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) |
Dimensions & Weight
| Specification |
Unboxed |
Boxed |
| Width |
917 mm (36.1") |
1100 mm (43.3") |
| Depth |
627 mm (24.7") |
850 mm (33.5") |
| Height |
269 mm (10.6") |
425 mm (16.7") |
| Weight |
26.3 kg (58 lbs) |
34.3 kg (75.6 lbs) |
