Overview
The M-DL-AES2I8O-A is the 2in 8out version of the Allen & Heath AES3 card for dLive and Avantis, with 2 stereo AES3 inputs and 8 stereo AES3 outputs on XLR connectors. It is built for systems that mostly feed amps and processors but need a couple of digital returns, such as a CD player, playback rig or wireless receiver.
The outputs can be set to 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96 kHz to suit the downstream gear, and everything is patched from the I/O screen on the console.
Highlights
- 2 stereo AES3 inputs and 8 stereo AES3 outputs on XLR
- Outputs switchable 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96 kHz
- Input SRC (32 to 192 kHz) with bypass and LED indicator
- Console can sync to the first AES input
- Fits any dLive or Avantis I/O port
Compatibility
Works with: dLive MixRacks (CDM32, CDM48, CDM64 with 1 I/O port; DM0, DM32, DM48, DM64 with 3 I/O ports), dLive surfaces (C1500, C2500, C3500 with 1 port; S3000, S5000, S7000 with 2 ports) and Avantis, Avantis Solo and the U versions (2 option slots). Requires dLive firmware V1.5 or later.
Specifications
| Format | AES3 (AES/EBU), XLR |
| Inputs | 2 stereo |
| Outputs | 8 stereo |
| Output sample rate | 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96 kHz |
| Input SRC | 32 to 192 kHz, switchable bypass |
| Slot | dLive / Avantis I/O port |
| Firmware | dLive V1.5 or later |
Forefront Tip
Only bypass input SRC when the AES source shares the console's 96 kHz clock. Otherwise leave SRC on and the card takes care of mismatched sources.
