Flagship Performance in a Compact Professional Console
The Allen & Heath Avantis digital mixer delivers game-changing performance for live sound engineers who’ve outgrown entry-level consoles but don’t need the investment of a full-size flagship system. Built on the same proven 96kHz XCVI FPGA engine that powers Allen & Heath’s acclaimed dLive series, this 64-channel/42-bus mixing platform brings true professional-grade processing to medium-format venues, houses of worship, corporate events, and touring applications.
Intuitive Workflow Meets Powerful Processing
What makes Avantis revolutionary is its Continuity UI – a seamless integration of dual 15.6″ full HD touchscreens with physical controls that dramatically accelerates your workflow. The innovative interface lets you customize everything: arrange your 24 faders across 6 fully customizable layers to match your exact show needs, placing vocals next to each other even if they’re on channels 5, 19, and 47. This flexibility transforms complex 64-channel productions into streamlined, logical layouts that anyone can understand.
Engineers consistently praise the ultra-responsive capacitive touchscreens with gesture control – pinch, swipe, and drag your way through processing with the same intuitive feel as your smartphone. Two operators can work simultaneously, with one engineer adjusting EQ while another manages routing, making setup and soundcheck remarkably efficient.
Professional Sound Quality Without Compromise
At the heart of Avantis is exceptional audio performance: 96kHz processing with an incredibly low 0.7ms latency ensures phase-coherent, crystal-clear sound. The 12 onboard XLR inputs feature clean, detailed preamps, while the fully configurable 42-bus architecture gives you unlimited routing flexibility for mains, monitors, matrices, subgroups – configured exactly how you need them.
The console includes 12 RackExtra FX slots with studio-quality reverbs, delays, and modulation effects modeled after legendary outboard gear. Want more? The optional dPack upgrade unlocks acclaimed dLive processing including 16 Dyn8 multiband dynamics processors, zero-latency DEEP compressor emulations (1176, LA-2A, Fairchild, SSL bus comp), and Dual-Stage Valve preamp modeling – tools previously reserved for six-figure touring consoles.
Expandability That Grows With Your Needs
Avantis excels at system integration through Allen & Heath’s “Everything I/O” ecosystem. The SLink port connects to the full range of stage boxes and remote expanders, including the popular GX4816 (48 inputs/16 outputs). Two additional I/O card slots accommodate Dante (64×64 or 128×128), Waves SoundGrid, MADI, gigaACE, and more – enabling FOH/monitor splits, multitrack recording, and networked audio systems.
This expandability makes Avantis ideal for growing organizations: start with the console and local I/O, then add stage boxes and network cards as your production needs evolve. Show files are fully compatible with the compact Avantis Solo, providing seamless scalability for different venue sizes.
Remote Control and Personal Monitoring
Modern productions demand flexibility, and Avantis delivers with comprehensive wireless control. The Avantis Director software enables offline editing and online control from Windows or Mac. MixPad gives you full wireless mixing from anywhere in the venue via iPad. OneMix allows performers to control their own monitor mixes without affecting FOH. The console also supports up to 48 IP remote controllers over standard network connections.
Built for Real-World Reliability
Housed in a stunning full-metal chassis with tubular frame inspired by superbike design, Avantis combines light weight with exceptional durability for touring and permanent installations. The 24 assignable SoftKeys and user-configurable rotary controls accelerate common tasks, while the 16 DCAs provide elegant mix management for complex productions.
Who This Console Is Perfect For
Avantis shines for organizations and engineers who need professional capability without the complexity or cost of flagship systems. Churches transitioning from analog or entry-level digital consoles find the learning curve remarkably gentle while gaining studio-grade processing. Theater productions benefit from sophisticated scene management and custom layer arrangements. Corporate AV teams appreciate the reliability and quick setup. Touring engineers on fly dates find it’s increasingly rider-friendly and delivers the sound quality artists demand.
With Shure and Sennheiser RF integration, comprehensive metering including a 61-band RTA, automatic mic mixing for up to 64 channels, and word clock synchronization, Avantis provides every tool modern engineers need to deliver exceptional sound – all in an approachable, beautifully designed package that encourages creativity rather than technical frustration.
