Allen & Heath Avantis 240X Digital Mixer

• XCVI FPGA core
  • 96kHz sample rate
  • Variable bit depth
  • 96bit accumulator
  • Class leading, ultra-low latency (0.7ms)
• Twin 15.6" Full HD capacitive touchscreens with gesture control
• Innovative compact design with super-tough, lightweight full-metal chassis
• 64 Input Channels with full processing (LPF/HPF, Gate, PEQ, Comp, Delay)
• Configurable 42 bus architecture with full processing (PEQ, GEQ, Comp, Delay) on Mix Outputs.
• DEEP Processing Ready
• 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
• 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" TRS and 3.5mm Headphone outs with dedicated analogue volume control

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
• Mains Power: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 150W max
• USB Audio recording: Stereo .WAV files, 24bit 96kHz
• USB Audio playback:
  • 16/24bit, 44.1/48/96kHz
  • MP3 files
  • FLAC files

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

Physical & Dimensions

• Width x Depth x Height: 917 x 627 x 269 mm
• Weight: 26kg