KEY FEATURES

Ultra-low transport latency – 5 samples (52us)
Dual redundancy
Switchable Control Network Bridge
128 in, 128 out
96kHz sample rate

DESCRIPTION

The fibreACE audio networking card (M-DL-GOPT) is one of several audio networking options that can be fitted to an Allen & Heath dLive or Avantis I/O Port. It provides a 128x128ch 96kHz point-to-point link to another dLive or Avantis system over CAT cable or multimode fiber optic. It can also be used as a converter, to replace the dLive MixRack to Surface link with fiber optic.

The fibreACE card offers an ideal solution for digital splits and audio distribution in large-scale events and installations, with cable runs up to 500m and industry-standard connectors. In a typical FoH/Mon configuration, the inputs of a dLive or Avantis system are sent to a second system where independent trim, processing, and mixing is applied.

fibreACE is Allen & Heath’s proprietary protocol for transporting Audio and Control over Ethernet. It allows very low latency and cable redundancy without any audio dropout. It can also tunnel the dLive / Avantis TCP/IP control network over the same connection, for example to enable control of two systems by a single laptop.

fibreACE is a truly plug ‘n play protocol: no computer is required for the setup of fibreACE connections. Simply plug the cable between any two dLive / Avantis systems and set the patch and clock settings directly on the mixer.