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NEW TECHNOLOGY: AUDIO

Allen & Heath — Avantis
96kHz Digital Mixer
Avantis is the third digital mixer based on the compa-
ny’s XCVI FPGA engine. It puts Allen & Heath’s next-
generation technology in a 64-channel/42-configurable-
bus console, with twin full-high-definition touch
screens, extensive I/O options, and processing from operators looking to build a compact system, or a
the flagship dLive mixing system. rental company with existing A&H stock, allows true
Encased in its alloy shell and tubular frame, the con- flexibility, connecting to a range of audio expander
trol surface is centered on two touch screens and corre- hardware. It is also compatible with A&H’s range of ME
sponding rotary controls. “Having two touch screens personal mixers and IP hardware remote controllers.
isn’t a new concept, but we realized we could use it to The unit is equipped with 12 XLR analog inputs and
unlock exciting new possibilities, which led us to devel- 12 XLR analog outputs, plus AES (stereo in, two stereo
op Continuity UI,” says Andy Bell, Allen & Heath’s R&D out). Two additional I/O ports allow it to benefit from
director. “Within seconds of getting hands-on with the full range of current dLive option cards, including
Avantis, engineers are going to appreciate the seamless Dante (64x64 and 128x128), Waves, gigaACE, MADI,
flow between the physical controls and the on-screen and more.
software. You can work gains and pans on the rotaries, The product includes processing tools, including
then, at the touch of a soft key, switch to EQ or dynam- compressors, EQs, and RackExtra FX units (12 slots).
ics across the whole strip. The console also provides a Upgrading to dPack expands the unit further with addi-
highly configurable FastGrab tab on the right-hand side tional dLive processing, including the Dyn8 dynamics
of each screen, offering another way to quickly and eas- engine (up to 16 instances), DEEP compressors, and
ily access control of aux sends, EQ, compressor, and the Dual-Stage Valve preamp. dPack purchasers will
effects on the currently selected channel or spot chan- automatically receive all future DEEP and FX updates
nel. Ultimately, with Continuity UI, the engineer decides free of charge, future-proofing their investment, the
how they’d like to work, not the mixer.” company says.
While many users will pair it with the 48-in/16-out Launch Video:
GX4816 audio expander, Avantis is part of the compa- www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTym6WwhqG4
ny’s Everything I/O ecosystem, which, for owners and

Harbinger Pro Audio — employs a 10" woofer and compres- Alcons Audio —
M100-BT/M200-BT sion high-frequency driver and can put BF121 Subwoofer
Portable PA Systems out up to 120dB SPL per speaker and The BF121 delivers tight,
These products feature powered mix- 126dB SPL for the pair. In both sys- accurate bass response
ers with a variety of inputs including tems, the speakers can be configured with very low distortion. It
stereo Bluetooth, channel EQ, and as a stereo main pair or as a mono features a single 12" long-
800W (peak) stereo power amplifiers main speaker plus a mono stage mon- excursion woofer, with dou-
that deliver a big, clear, full-range, itor. Selectable speaker modes tune ble-spider suspension and
sound, the company says. Custom the speakers appropriately for either 4" voice-coil in a bass-
carry bags are included. The M100-BT application. The speakers can be free- reflex configuration. The
includes a pair of two-way speaker standing or pole-mounted on standard direct-radiating woofer is
cabinets, each with an 8" woofer and speaker stands (stands not included). mounted in a vented cham-
a compression The M100-BT’s four-channel stereo ber with large bass reflex
high-frequency mixer offers two mono channels with port for breathing capacity,
driver. Each switchable combo mic/guitar/line increasing overall output
speaker can inputs and a stereo channel with a pair while minimizing port com-
deliver up to of ¼", TRS balanced/unbalanced line pression. The frequency
118dB SPL, with inputs; a /8" stereo aux input; and range is tuned to a -3dB
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a total of 124dB stereo Bluetooth input. All inputs are response from 40Hz to
SPL for the pair. available simultaneously. 300Hz and 33Hz at -10dB.
The M200-BT The unit is driven and con-

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