Allen & Heath dLive C3500 C Class MixRack Control Surface
Allen & Heath dLive C3500 C Class MixRack Control Surface
SoundPro Item: 98058 | Part Number: AH-DLIVE-DLC35
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- 24 faders
- Fully assignable layout - 144 fader strips
- Harmony UI integrates screen and wrap-around controls
- Dual 12” capacitive touchscreens
- Gesture control – pinch, swipe, drag ‘n drop
- Dedicated multi-mode EQ view
- Configurable widget areas for Scenes, meters, FX and more
- 3 pages of 6 assignable rotaries
- 19 assignable SoftKeys
- Engineer's Wedge and IEM fader strips
- Comprehensive multipoint metering
- Daylight visibility
- USB stereo recording and playback
- 6 XLR mic/line in, 6 XLR line out
- 1 digital st AES3 in, 1 digital st AES3 out
- Connection hub
- GigaACE gigabit link to MixRack
- DX link for I/O expansion
- I/O Port – 128 ch 96 kHz
- 2x Network ports
- Wordclock BNC I/O
- Video output
Take your mixing control to the next level with the dLive C3500 C Class Control Surface from Allen & Heath. The largest C Class control surface for the dLive MixRack, it packs 24 faders over 6 layers, built-in audio I/O, audio networking, two 12” touchscreens, and innovative Harmony UI into a compact unit that is easy to integrate into any size setup. Drawing from their extensive knowledge and deep understanding of modern tech such as smartphones and tablets, Allen & Heath has designed the C3500 to be effortlessly intuitive.
Achieve instant familiarity with your controls with the C3500’s two 12” capacitive touchscreens. This large screen gives you instant response to every pinch, swipe, drag-and-drop, or tap of the finger. Customize your menu by setting up “widget” areas to keep track of your scenes, meters, FX, and other controls. Additionally, high-grip rotary knobs add a tactile element to the controls, giving you precise control over key processing functions and harmonizing with the visual feedback displayed on the screen.
Adjust the mixing interface with customizable presets that help you mix the way you work best. Great for artists who want a personalized experience, as well as installers who need to set up a venue for a guest user, the C3500 features a Harmony User Interface that allows intuitive, nearly instantaneous workflow.
As with all components of their dLive series, Allen & Heath designed the C3500 Control Surface to work transparently, so you can focus less on the technical details and more on your creativity. As such, the C3500 gives you tons of options that let you layer and sculpt your sound into something unique. Every input or mix can be assigned to any and every layer, virtual scribble strips let you label and identify inputs and mixes at-a-glance for fast and easy navigation, and 19 assignable Softkeys and 3 pages of 6 assignable rotaries provide even more options to stretch your imagination.
- 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 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:
- -92dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
- 90dBu (muted, 20-40kHz)
- System
- Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 20-20kHz, minimum Gain, Pad out
- Dynamic Range: 110dB
- 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 +/- 20 PPM
- ADC: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
- DAC: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
- Latency
- 0.7 ms (MixRack XLR in to XLR out, Input to Mix)
- + 5 samples, Surface to Mixrack (GigaACE hop)
- + 8 samples, DX32 to Mixrack (DX hop)
- Operating Temperature Range0 deg C to 35 deg C (32 deg F to 95 deg F)
- Mains Power100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 110W max
- USB Audio PlaybackMono/stereo .WAV files, 16/24bit, 44.1/48/96kHz
- USB Audio RecordingStereo .WAV files, 24bit 96kHz
- Dimensions and Weight (W x D x H)
- Unboxed: 26.2 x 30.5 x 12.8 inches (665 x 775 x 325 mm), 54 lbs (24.5 kg)
- Boxed: 34.3 x 37.4 x 18.9 inches (870 x 950 x 480 mm), 72.8 lbs (33 kg)
FAQs
Q: What is the Allen & Heath dLive C3500 used for?
A: The dLive C3500 is a professional digital mixing control surface designed for demanding live sound environments including concerts, theaters, houses of worship, and corporate AV events. It connects to a dLive MixRack to form a complete digital mixing system.
Q: How many faders does the dLive C3500 have?
A: The C3500 has 24 motorized faders across 6 layers, providing access to 144 fully assignable channel strips.
Q: Does the dLive C3500 have built-in touchscreens?
A: Yes. It features dual 12" capacitive touchscreens with full gesture control including pinch, swipe, and drag-and-drop. The screens support customizable widget areas for scenes, meters, FX, and more.
Q: What is the Harmony UI on the dLive C3500?
A: Harmony UI is Allen & Heath's integrated interface design that combines the touchscreens with wrap-around physical controls, rotary knobs, and SoftKeys into a unified, intuitive workflow. It allows rapid customization for different engineers or venue setups.
Q: What connectivity does the dLive C3500 offer?
A: It includes a GigaACE gigabit link to the MixRack, DX link for I/O expansion, an I/O port supporting 128 channels at 96kHz, 2 network ports, wordclock BNC I/O, video output, 6 XLR mic/line inputs, 6 XLR line outputs, and AES3 digital I/O.
Q: Does the dLive C3500 support USB recording?
A: Yes. It supports USB stereo recording and playback of WAV files at up to 96kHz 24-bit.
Q: What MixRack is required to use the dLive C3500?
A: The C3500 is designed to connect to any Allen & Heath dLive series MixRack via GigaACE gigabit link. The MixRack is sold separately.
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