Description
With the dLive MixRack, you can have plenty of digital mixing power and audio quality for your larger-scale audio productions. The Dlive rack mixer delivers the goods every time.
Product Description
Unleash the full potential of your live sound with the Allen & Heath dLive CDM48 Digital MixRack. This robust 48-input, 24-output MixRack is the core of a dLive system, delivering exceptional processing power, flexible I/O, and legendary Allen & Heath sound. Affectionaly called the “Dlive Brain”, this Stage box solution is designed for the most demanding touring, broadcast, and installation environments, the CDM48 delivers pristine audio quality and extensive control, making it the perfect choice for professional audio engineers seeking a reliable, powerful digital audio mixer hire solution.
Key Features & Benefits of the dLive MixRack:
- 48 Allen & Heath Designed Mic Preamps: Benefit from the world-renowned clarity and warmth of Allen & Heath-designed preamps, ensuring every input sounds its best in your production.
- XCVI Core: Powered by Allen & Heath’s revolutionary XCVI core, offering 160×64 channels of processing at 96kHz, with ultra-low latency. This immense power is crucial for complex, large-scale audio system rental.
- Dante, Waves, or MADI Expansion Card Options: Equipped with flexible I/O ports for optional digital audio networking cards, seamlessly integrating into any existing infrastructure.
- Integrated FX Rack: Access a comprehensive suite of studio-grade effects, including reverbs, delays, dynamic EQs, and more, all with dedicated processing power.
- GigaACE Connection: Ultra-low latency, high-capacity digital connection for linking to dLive surfaces or other MixRacks, ensuring a rock-solid system.
- Built for Reliability: Road-tested and tour-proven design gives maximum uptime for critical events when you rent a professional audio mixer.
- Run the Rack mixer with DLive Director on a computer OR connect it with a mixer surface such as our Allen & Heath dLive C3500 mixing surface console hire for the best flexibility and ease of use.
Why Hire the Allen & Heath dLive CDM48 Rack Mixer from Us?
When you choose our Allen & Heath dLive rental service, you’re opting for top-tier performance and peace of mind. Our dLive CDM48 MixRack is almost brand-new, rigorously tested, and ready to perform flawlessly at your event. Hiring professional-grade equipment like the CDM48 allows you to manage large productions without the significant capital investment, providing flexibility for tours, festivals, and high-profile corporate events. We are committed to making pro audio equipment hire straightforward and reliable.
Need more inputs? Why not hire the Allen & Heath GX4816 to expand the number of DLive inputs you have available? We also have a DX168 stage box that can be used as an expansion of channels onstage – handy to place near the drum kit for an additional 16 inputs and 9 outputs. looking for something smaller? You can use a laptop or computer with touchscreens to control the MixRack, some of our techs enjoy doing this with Mixing Station on touchscreens. You could also consider one of the smaller Allen and Heath mixing desks for hire, like the SQ5 which is also a touring favourite.
Technical Specifications Overview:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Inputs | 48 Mic/Line (XLR) |
| Outputs | 24 Line (XLR) |
| Processing | 160 x 64 XCVI FPGA Core |
| Sample Rate | 96kHz |
| FX Engines | 16 RackExtra FX Slots |
| Network | GigaACE, I/O Ports for optional cards |
| Dimensions | 7U Rackmount |
| Get more info on the manufacturer’s website | https://www.allen-heath.com/hardware/dlive-series/ |
Here is the link to the quickstart Manual for the CDM mixRacks: https://support.allen-heath.com/hc/en-gb/articles/40573243722641-CDM-MixRack-Getting-Started-Guide
Video Intro and Quickstart guide to the Dlive system using Dlive director to control the rack mixer:
This is a great alternative when there isn’t much space, or you want to adjust the side of the stage. A great alternative when there isn’t much space or you want to adjust iems side of stage.
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Contact us today for competitive hire rates and availability for the Allen & Heath dLive CDM48 Rack Mixer. Our expert team is ready to assist you in finding the perfect audio solution for your next event or project.
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