Digital Mixing Desk

The Allen & Heath dLive C2500 digital mixing console is a compact and powerful solution designed to meet the demands of sound reinforcement professionals. Equipped with 20 motorized faders and 6 configurable layers, it offers a smooth and complete operation. Its 12-inch touch screen facilitates intuitive control of buses, effects and EQ, offering advanced customization for each application. Thanks to its XCVI FPGA processor, it guarantees exceptional sound quality with ultra-low processing latency. It offers extensive connectivity and compatibility with the CDM32, CDM48 and CDM64 MixRacks, allowing easy integration and almost unlimited possibilities for expansion and configuration.

ARTICLE N° 95595
  • Allen & Heath dLIVE-C2500
  • Class C digital mixing console
  • Compatible with CDM32, 48 and 64 MixRacks
  • 96 kHz XCVI FPGA processor
  • Control surface and touchscreen: Harmony UI
  • 20 motorized faders and 6 fully assignable layers
  • Programmable keys: 19
  • 12" capacitive touchscreen, viewable in daylight
  • Touch control: pinch, sweep, drag and drop
  • Dedicated multi-mode EQ view, full multi-point metering
  • Dedicated Stage Monitor and In Ear Monitor channels
  • Fully recallable Mic/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 1 dB increments
  • 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 link gigabit to MixRack
  • DX port for I/O expansion
  • Gigabit Ethernet network ports: 2x RJ45
  • Wordclock I/O: BNC
  • Dual display: VGA (touch not supported)
  • USB-A x2
  • I/O expansion slot – 128 channels at 96 kHz
  • Power supply: 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 110 W max
  • Dimensions: 775 x 665 x 325 mm
  • Weight: 24.5 kg
The Allen & Heath dLive C2500 digital mixing console offers unmatched flexibility with its 20 motorized faders and 6 fully assignable layers. Each fader strip can be configured to handle input channels, mixes, effects loops, DCA masters or MIDI strips, ensuring maximum adaptability.

Equipped with a 12-inch touchscreen, the dLive C2500 provides intuitive control of audio parameters with a dedicated multi-mode EQ view and configurable widget areas. The 19 programmable keys offer advanced customization, ideal for complex mixing environments including wedge monitors and in-ear monitors (IEMs).

Featuring 6 XLR mic/line inputs, 6 XLR line outputs and stereo AES3 digital I/O, this console is fully compatible with the CDM32, CDM48 or CDM64 MixRacks via its GigaACE port.
The BNC Wordclock port ensures perfect synchronization with other professional audio equipment, guaranteeing uncompromising performance.

Thanks to its 96 kHz XCVI FPGA processor, the dLive C2500 delivers exceptional sound quality with an ultra-low latency of 0.7 ms, ideal for studio and live applications.
With its two USB ports, it allows high-resolution audio playback and recording, facilitating the management of 24-bit stereo WAV files at 96 kHz.

Advanced features such as dedicated keys for copy and paste, mix reset and scene safety guarantee efficient parameter management. Security is enhanced by the ability to define password-protected access levels and permissions per user.

The dLive C2500 console is the ideal solution for professional sound engineers seeking performance, flexibility and superior sound quality in any demanding mixing environment.
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
 6, Modular
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
 24,5 kg

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