Allen & Heath Avantis Ultra 96 Channel Digital Mixing Console

The Allen & Heath Avantis Ultra 96 Channel Digital Mixing Console is a professional 96-channel digital mixing console featuring 96kHz XCVI FPGA processing, dual 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreens, and a flexible 56-bus architecture. With ultra-low 0.7ms latency, DEEP processing capabilities, and extensive I/O options, including 12 XLR inputs/outputs and dual I/O ports for Dante, Waves, and more, the Avantis delivers exceptional audio quality and intuitive control for live sound, broadcast, and installations.

Allen & Heath Avantis Ultra Features

- XCVI FPGA core
  - 96kHz sample rate
  - Variable bit depth
  - 96bit accumulator
  - Class leading, ultra-low latency (0.7ms)
- Twin 15.6-inch Full HD capacitive touchscreens with gesture control
- Innovative compact design with super-tough, lightweight full-metal chassis
- 96 Input Channels with full processing (LPF/HPF, Gate, PEQ, Comp, Delay)
- Configurable 56 bus architecture with full processing (PEQ, GEQ, Comp, Delay) on Mix Outputs.
- DEEP Processing Included
- 144 fader strips (24 faders, 6 layers) with optional dedicated master section
- SLink EtherCON connection for remote audio using gigaACE, GX, DX, ME and dSnake protocols.
- 12 Local Mic/Line Inputs (XLR)
- 12 Local Line Outputs (XLR)
- 1 Stereo AES Input (XLR)
- 2 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
- 24 Assignable SoftKeys
- 6 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
- USB stereo recording and playback
- USB transfer of Scenes, Libraries, Shows
- MIDI Control Driver for MIDI control via TCP/IP
- Wireless remote mixing apps for iPad
- BNC Word Clock connector (input or output) ¼-inch TRS and 3.5mm Headphone outs with dedicated analogue volume control

Allen & Heath Avantis Ultra Specifications

Inputs:
- Mic/Line XLR Inputs: Balanced XLR, +48V phantom power
- Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallable
- Input Sensitivity: -60 to +15dBu
- Analogue Gain: +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
- Pad: -20dB Active PAD
- Maximum Input Level: +30dBu (PAD in)
- Input Impedance: >4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in)
- Mic EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source
- Phantom Power indication: Per socket, internal or external phantom power sensing, triggered at +24V
- Digital Inputs:
  - AES3 2 Ch XLR, 2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110 Ω
  - SRC range 24 bit, 32k - 192kHz, with bypass option

Outputs:
- Analogue XLR Outputs: Balanced, Relay protected
- Output Impedance: <75Ω
- Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
- Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
- Residual Output Noise:
  - -95dBu (muted, 22-22kHz)
  - -90dBu (muted, 0-80kHz)
- Digital Outputs:
  - AES3 2 Ch XLR, 2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110 Ω
  - 96kHz sampling rate, globally switchable to 48kHz, 44.1kHz

System:
- Measured balanced XLR In to XLR Out, 22-40kHz, minimum Gain, Pad out
- Dynamic Range: 109dB
- System Signal to Noise: -92dB
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 30kHz (+0/-0.8dB)
- THD+N (analogue in to out): 0.0015% @ +16dBu output, 1kHz 0dB gain
- Headroom: +18dB
- Internal operating Level: 0dBu
- dBFS Alignment: +18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR output)
- Meter Calibration: 0dB meter = -18dBFS (+4dBu at XLR out)
- Meter Peak indication: -3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out)
- Sampling Rate: 96kHz
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 deg C to 40 deg C 32 deg F to 104 deg F
- Mains Power: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 150W max
- Audio playback:
  - Mono/stereo .WAV files,
  - 16/24bit, 44.1/48/96kHz
  - MP3 files
  - FLAC files
- Audio recording: Stereo .WAV files, 24bit 96kHz

Physical:
- Dimensions: 917 x 627 x 269 mm
- Weight: 26.3kg