Consoles
Allen & Heath dLive DM32 MixRack
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
System Features
• 32 mic/line inputs, 16 line outputs
• XCVI 160×64 FPGA core
• 96kHz sample rate
• Variable bit-depth for ultimate precision and noise performance
• Virtually infinite mix headroom thanks to 96bit accumulator
• Class leading, ultra-low latency < 0.7ms
• 128 Input Channels with full processing
• 64 Mix Outputs with full processing
• Configurable 64 bus architecture (group, FX, aux, matrix, mains)
• LR, LCR and up to 5.1 mains mode
• Multiple PFLs
• 16 RackExtra FX with dedicated stereo returns
• 16 DCAs • AMM (Automatic Mic Mixer) up to 64 channels across 1, 2 or 4 zones
• Built-in signal generator and RTA
• New preamp design for extra transparency
• Unique Active PAD circuit for consistent performance with any source
• Connection hub
• Dual redundant GigaACE gigabit link to Surface
• 2x redundant DX links for I/O expansion
• 3x I/O Ports – 128 ch 96 kHz each
• Waves V3 Audio Networking card for 128x128ch Waves Soundgrid Networking Platform
• Dedicated ME-1 48kHz port
• 2x Network ports
• Dante and MADI Network expansion interfaces
• Wordclock BNC I/O
• Add up to 46 DX I/O expanders via DX Hub modules or DX Link cards
• Dual redundant, hot swappable power supply
AWT packs in house Cadac’s latest additions to their CDC line of digital consoles, the CDC Five and the CDC Seven-S. Cadac boasts legendary mic preamplifier design, combined with a time-aligned, phase-coherent mix bus architecture, resulting in industry leading, total through-system propagation delay under 0.4 milliseconds (400μs); the audio industry’s lowest latency protocol, and the best audio quality and performance of any – analogue or digital – live mixing console. 23.5” optically bonded touch screens display the exceptionally intuitive “high agility” graphical user interface. The CDC OS provides a swipeable graphical operator experience; akin to the glass cockpit paradigm in aviation, resulting in a minimal learning curve to achieve powerful results and customization.
CDC Seven-S
The Cadac CDC Seven-S is the new flagship console in Cadac’s digital lineup. It takes the original CDC Seven a step further by expanding the input count to 128 and the configurable output count to 56. It still retains the incredible ease of use with a minimal learning curve but with the luxury of the enhanced physical user interface
Hardware Summary:
• Intuitive, clear graphical user interface
• Proprietary DSP mix platform
• 32/40 bit floating point SHARC processors
• Dual 23.5” flush mounted 16:9 high definition LCD touch wide screen
• 6.5” LCD touch screen for system control
• 40 user definable colour OLED displays
• 20 segment stereo channel metering
• 36 touch sensitive 100mm motorised faders
• 8 AES3 inputs and 8 AES3 outputs
• 8 fully programmable Mic inputs and 8 outputs
• External PSU
• Standard integrated Waves card for MultiRack SoundGrid server
Feature Summary:
• Classic Cadac Mic-pres
• Sub 0.4 millisecond latency from analogue inputs on stage to analogue outputs on stage
• Automatic latency management system
• 128 input channels
• 64 busses, 56 are assignable as Group, Stereo Group, Aux, Stereo Aux or Matrix
• Unique Cadac Monitor Mode
• Custom Fader Layers
• 4 band fully parametric EQ
• Extensive dynamics
• 16 VCA groups including ‘VCA unfold’ navigation
• 16 assignable buttons with OLED displays
• 16 stereo on-board effects
• 31 band graphic equaliser on all outputs as well as 4 band fully parametric EQ
• Compressor/limiter on all outputs
• Input and output delays
• Snapshot automation system with Cue Ripple and Cue Preview
• Up to 64 channels of Waves processing
• Waves Plug-in Control via the CDC seven-s’ touch screen
• Multitrack recording direct to laptop via Waves SoundGrid Studio App
• Dugan Automixer post fade Insert for Waves
CDC Five
The Cadac CDC five with its 48 input channels and 24 assignable busses, is the latest addition to the Cadac digital console line.
Hardware Summary:
• Intuitive, clear graphical user interface
• Proprietary DSP mix platform
• 32/40 bit floating point SHARC processors
• 23.5” flush mounted 16:9 high definition LCD touch wide screen
• 26 user definable colour OLED displays
• 20 segment stereo channel metering
• 16 touch sensitive 100mm motorised faders
• 8 AES3 inputs and 8 AES3 outputs
• 16 fully programmable Mic inputs
• 8 analogue outputs
• Internal PSU with redundant option
• Standard integrated Waves card for MultiRack SoundGrid server
Feature Summary:
• Classic Cadac mic-pres
• Sub 0.4 millisecond latency from analogue inputs on stage to analogue outputs on stage
• Automatic latency management system • 48 input channels
• 32 busses, 24 are assignable as Group, Stereo Group, Aux, Stereo Aux or Matrix
• Unique Cadac Monitor Mode
• Custom Fader Layers
• 4 band fully parametric EQ
• Extensive dynamics
• 16 VCA groups including ‘VCA unfold’ navigation
• 40 assignable buttons with OLED displays
• 16 stereo on-board effects
• 31 band graphic equaliser on all outputs as well as 4 band fully parametric EQ
• Compressor/limiter on all outputs
• Input and output delays
• Snapshot automation system with Cue Ripple and Cue Preview
• Up to 64 channels of Waves processing
• Waves Plug-in Control via the CDC Five touch screen
• Multitrack recording direct to laptop via Waves SoundGrid Studio App
• Dugan Automixer post fade Insert for Waves
CDC I/O Expansion
The CDC I/O 6448 is an 11U fixed configuration stagebox featuring 64 highly acclaimed Cadac mic-amps and 48 analogue XLR outputs. The stagebox is connected to the console using Cadac’s MegaCOMMS network protocol allowing the I/O unit to be located up to 150 meters from the mixer. The CDC I/O 6448 has dual MegaCOMMS send and receive ports on the rear for redundancy.
The CDC MC Dante and the CDC MC MADI are 1U Dante or MADI to MegaCOMMS audio network bridges enabling Dante or MADI units to be incorporated within a MegaCOMMS audio network. Furthermore, the CDC MC Optical allows MegaCOMMS runs of 128 channels of 24-bit 96 kHz audio up to a distance of 2 km (6,561 feet) from bridge to bridge.