Allen & Heath Avantis
64-Channel / 42-Bus Digital Mixer with Dual Touchscreens
Product Overview
The Allen & Heath Avantis brings flagship-class performance into a compact, all-in-one mixing surface. Powered by the 96 kHz XCVI FPGA engine with ultra-low 0.7 ms latency, it supports 64 input channels, 42 configurable mix buses, and a fully customizable routing structure.
With its dual 15.6″ capacitive touchscreens, Avantis offers an intuitive Continuity UI combining physical controls and touch gestures for fast, efficient workflow. The system presents 144 fader strips (24 faders × 6 layers), along with 24 SoftKeys and configurable rotaries to tailor layout and control to your preferences.
Two additional I/O Ports allow Avantis to benefit from the full range of current dLive option cards, including Dante (64×64 and 128×128), Waves, gigaACE, MADI and more, expanding the scope for system integration, FoH / monitor splits and multitrack recording.
Core Features & Capabilities
-
XCVI FPGA engine @ 96 kHz: delivers pristine audio fidelity with ultra-low latency (0.7 ms)
-
64 channels / 42 buses with full patching flexibility
-
Dual 15.6″ HD touchscreens with gesture interaction for streamlined control
-
24 manual fader strips, six layers for a total of 144 fader positions
-
Fully assignable layout: SoftKeys, rotaries, view paths — all customizable to your workflow
-
I/O architecture: 12 local XLR inputs & outputs, stereo AES in/out, and two I/O ports supporting up to 128×128 at 96 kHz for expansions (e.g. Dante, MADI, gigaACE)
-
Bus structure: 16 DCA groups, 8 mute groups
-
FX & processing: 12 stereo RackExtra FX engines with dedicated returns
-
Onboard features: word clock I/O, AMM (Automatic Mic Mixer), metering with multipoint peak detection, built-in signal generator, RTA, and spectrogram tools
-
Robust construction: rugged full-metal chassis designed for professional use
Connectivity & I/O
-
Local I/O: 12 XLR analogue inputs, 12 XLR analogue outputs
- AES: Stereo In, 2x Stereo Out
-
2 x Local I/O Ports: Both capable of 128×128 operation at 96kHz – for optional cards inc. Dante, MADI and gigaACE (sold separately)
-
SLink Port: for connection to Remote I/O Expanders and the ME Personal Mixing System
- Local BNC Word Clock: For synchronization of timing signal
-
USB: For stereo playback
- Internal storage: For stereo playback and recording
Display, Control & Workflow
- 96kHz 64 channel / 42 bus digital mixer
- XCVI FPGA core with ultra-low latency (0.7ms)
-
Dual 15.6” Full HD Touchscreens with gesture control
- 144 fader strips (24 faders, 6 layers) with optional dedicated master section
-
24 assignable SoftKeys
- 16 DCAs
-
User configurable rotary controls
-
Fully assignable layout
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Mixer Type | Digital mixer, standalone |
| Channels | 64 input channels |
| Mix Buses | 42 configurable buses |
| Engine / Core | XCVI FPGA engine @ 96 kHz |
| Latency | 0.7 ms analog in → out |
| Local I/O | 12 XLR mic/line inputs; 12 XLR outputs |
| Digital I/O | 1 stereo AES input; 2 stereo AES outputs |
| Expansion I/O Ports | 2 ports, each up to 128×128 at 96 kHz |
| Faders | 24 manual faders × 6 layers (144 strips) |
| Assignable Controls | 24 SoftKeys; 6 custom rotaries |
| Bus & Grouping | 16 DCAs; 8 mute groups |
| FX Engines | 12 stereo RackExtra FX slots |
| Processing Tools | Signal generator, RTA, spectrogram |
| Sync / Clock | Word clock I/O |
| Onboard Functions | AMM, metering, patching flexibility |
| Chassis | Full-metal rugged design |
| User Interface | Dual 15.6″ touchscreens + physical controls |
| Dimensions / Weight | As per manufacturer specs |
| Manufacturer Part | AH-AVANTIS |
Summary
The Allen & Heath Avantis blends the tactile workflow of analog consoles with the power and flexibility of digital mixing. With its robust XCVI processing, ultra-low latency architecture, and customizable UI featuring touchscreens and physical controls, Avantis gives engineers a seamless, high-performance mixing experience in a compact console. Whether you’re routing complex stage shows, integrating digital expansions, or designing your ideal layout, Avantis provides the tools and headroom to keep your sound accurate, responsive, and under your control.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.