Digital Mixing Desk

The Allen & Heath dLive C3500 digital mixing console offers flexibility and smooth operation suited to the most demanding stage and studio environments with an ultra-low latency FPGA XCVI processor. With two touch screens, analog and digital inputs and outputs, this console allows simple and varied use. Add to this its gigaACE connectivity which allows remote control of MixRacks CDM32, CDM48 and CDM64, this console with its 24 motorized faders becomes a high-end control surface for the most complex installations with almost unlimited possibilities and performances impressive.

ARTICLE N° 95020
  • Allen & Heath dLIVE-C3500
  • Class C digital mixing console
  • Compatible with MixRacks CDM32, 48 and 64
  • 96 kHz FPGA XCVI processor
  • Control surface and touch screens: Harmony UI
  • 24 motorized faders and 6 fully assignable layers
  • Programmable keys: 19
  • Two 12" capacitive touchscreens, visible in broad daylight
  • Touch control: pinch, swipe, drag and drop
  • Dedicated multi-mode EQ view, full multi-point footage
  • Dedicated Stage Return and In Ear Monitor channels
  • Fully recallable Micro/Line preamp
  • Multi-user, password protection
  • Configurable access levels and permissions
  • Dynamic range: 110 dB
  • Input sensitivity: -60 ⭢ +15 dBu
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: -92 dB
  • Analog gain: +5 ⭢ +60 dB, in increments of 1 dB
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz - 30 kHz +0/-0.8 dB
  • Pad: -20 dB active
  • THD+N: 0.0015% @ +16 dBu output, 1 kHz, 0 dB gain
  • USB audio playback: Mono/stereo WAV files, 16/24 bit, 44.1 ⭢ 96 kHz
  • USB audio recording: Stereo WAV files, 24 bit, 96 kHz
  • Connections:
  • Mic/line inputs: 6x XLR, +48 V phantom power
  • Line outputs: 6x XLR, latency: 0.7 ms
  • Digital stereo input: XLR AES3
  • Digital stereo output: XLR AES3
  • GigaACE port for gigabit link to MixRack
  • DX port for I/O expansion
  • Gigabit Ethernet network ports: 2x RJ45
  • Wordclock I/O: BNC
  • Dual screen: VGA (touch not supported)
  • USB-A x2
  • I/O expansion slot – 128 channels at 96 kHz
  • Mains supply: 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 110 W max
  • Dimensions: 885 x 665 x 325 mm
  • Weight: 28 kg
The Allen & Heath dLive C3500 digital mixing console has 24 motorized faders and 6 fully configurable layers in addition to its two 12-inch touch screens which offer high-end user comfort for flexible management of input channels, mixes, effects loops, DCA masters or MIDI tapes. This adaptability makes it an ideal tool for sound professionals.

The 96kH XCVI FPGA processor delivers exceptional sound quality with ultra-low latency of 0.7ms, suitable for studio and live applications. The USB playback port allows you to open playback media for example, while the USB recording port allows high-resolution audio capture, supporting 24-bit stereo WAV files at 96 kHz.

The dLive C3500's dual touchscreens make it easy to control audio settings, with a multi-mode EQ view and customizable widget areas. The 19 programmable keys allow for extensive customization, perfect for managing complex mixing environments, including wedges and in-ear monitors (IEM).

This digital console features 6 XLR mic/line inputs, 6 XLR line outputs and stereo AES3 digital connections while synchronization with other professional audio equipment is provided via the Wordclock BNC port. Two RJ45 ports are also available to add, for example, laptops or tablets to your setup, you can also connect a router to add a wireless connectivity option.

The console allows you to take remote control of the CDM32, CDM48 and CDM64 MixRacks via its GigaACE port, the dLive 3500 then becomes a complete and intuitive control surface which facilitates the configuration of your installation, regardless of its complexity.
The console's advanced features, such as dedicated copy and paste keys, mix reset and scene safeties, enable efficient parameter management.
Security is enhanced by the ability to set access levels and permissions per user, protected by password.

In summary, the dLive C3500 console is designed for professional audio engineers seeking performance, flexibility and superior sound quality, meeting all the needs of the most demanding mixing environments.
Number of ways
 128
Motorized faders
 Yes
DAW MIDI Control
 Yes
Micro input
 6, modular
Digital input
 AES/EBU, gigaACE, RJ45
Digital output
 AES/EBU, gigaACE, RJ45
Word clock
 Yes
Digital multi-channel / network
 gigaACE
Output channels
 Modular, 6
FX Sends / Returns
 Yes
Effects
 Yes
EQ
 Yes
Media player
 USB
Screen
 Touchscreen
Optional expansion cards
 Yes
Recording medium
 USB
USB port
 Yes
Power supply
 Power adapter (included)
Weight
 28 kg

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