The Allen & Heath Avantis Solo with dPack (MPN AH-AVANTIS-SOLO-W-DPACK) is a compact 96kHz digital mixing console with a single 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen and 12 faders across 6 layers. This listing includes the official dPack software upgrade, which expands the mix engine from 64 to 96 input channels and from 42 to 56 configurable mixes, and adds dLive DEEP Processing options.
Avantis Solo is built on Allen & Heath's XCVI FPGA core, running at a 96kHz sample rate with a 96-bit accumulator and 0.7ms analogue-to-analogue latency. The compact full-metal chassis has 12 motorised faders, 18 assignable SoftKeys, 3 assignable custom rotaries, and 72 fader strips (12 faders x 6 layers) with an optional dedicated master section.
Local I/O is 6 XLR mic/line inputs, 6 XLR line outputs, 1 stereo AES input, and 1 stereo AES output, plus a 1/4-inch TRS and a 3.5mm headphone output. A built-in SLink EtherCon port talks to GX, DX, AB, and AR expanders, DX Hub, and the ME personal monitoring system. Two 128x128 I/O ports at 96kHz accept optional cards such as Dante, MADI, and gigaACE. Without dPack, Avantis Solo is a 64-channel / 42-bus mixer with 12 RackExtra FX. With dPack it becomes 96 channels and 56 configurable mixes and adds DEEP Processing including Dyn8, DEEP compressors, expanders, NEQ12, and the Dual Stage Valve Preamp. This SKU is the standard Solo with dPack, not the Avantis Solo Ultra, so it does not include the RackUltra FX hardware package.
Allen & Heath Avantis Solo with dPack Features
- dPack expands the engine to 96 channels and 56 mixes. Official dPack documentation states that dPack expands Avantis and Avantis Solo from 64 to 96 input channels and from 42 to 56 configurable mixes. This listing is the Avantis Solo with that dPack upgrade included (MPN AH-AVANTIS-SOLO-W-DPACK).
- 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen and 12 faders. The surface has a 15.6-inch Full HD (1080p) capacitive touchscreen with gesture control (pinch, swipe, and drag and drop), 12 motorised faders on 6 layers, 18 assignable SoftKeys, and 3 assignable custom rotaries. Integrated fader illumination is adjustable in the software.
- XCVI core at 96kHz with 0.7ms latency. The mix engine uses Allen & Heath XCVI FPGA technology at 96kHz with a 96-bit accumulator. The official analogue input-to-output latency is 0.7ms.
- SLink plus two 128x128 I/O ports. A built-in SLink port provides plug-and-play connection to GX, DX, AB, and AR expanders, a DX Hub, and ME personal mixers. Two I/O ports each support 128x128 channels at 96kHz for optional cards including Dante, MADI, and gigaACE.
- DEEP Processing with dPack. Avantis is DEEP Processing ready. With dPack you get additional dLive processing, including Dyn8, DEEP compressors, expanders, NEQ12, and the Dual Stage Valve Preamp, with more models added over time. The standard Solo also includes 12 RackExtra FX with dedicated returns.
- Mix tools for scenes and automatic mic mixing. Official Avantis Solo materials list 16 DCA groups, 8 mute groups, AMM (automatic mic mixer) for up to 64 channels across 1, 2, or 4 zones, onboard stereo recording and playback, 500 scene memories, and a BNC word clock connector.
- Compact local I/O, with expansion when you need more. On the Solo itself you get 6 XLR mic/line inputs with +48V, 6 XLR line outputs, one stereo AES input, and one stereo AES output, plus 1/4-inch and 3.5mm headphone outs. Additional analogue I/O is added through SLink expanders.
- This SKU is Solo with dPack, not Solo Ultra. Official materials state that RackUltra FX hardware is for the Ultra version only. This listing is Avantis Solo with dPack (AH-AVANTIS-SOLO-W-DPACK) and includes 12 RackExtra FX with dedicated returns, not the RackUltra FX hardware package.
Where the Avantis Solo with dPack Fits
Live sound in a smaller footprint: Twelve faders and a single 15.6-inch screen keep the frame compact, while dPack's 96-channel, 56-mix engine is sized for larger shows than the standard 64/42 Solo.
Installed systems and houses of worship: User permissions, 500 scene memories, AMM for up to 64 channels across 1, 2, or 4 zones, and SLink expansion suit fixed installs that still want a compact surface.
Systems that need digital networking: Two 128x128 I/O option ports and SLink let you add Dante, MADI, gigaACE, or more analogue I/O without giving up the compact Solo frame.
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Allen & Heath Avantis Solo with dPack Specifications
- Model: Avantis Solo with dPack (MPN AH-AVANTIS-SOLO-W-DPACK)
- Manufacturer part number: AH-AVANTIS-SOLO-W-DPACK
- Type: Compact 96kHz digital mixer, single 15.6-inch screen, 12 faders, with dPack
- Processing core: XCVI FPGA, 96kHz sample rate, 96-bit accumulator, 0.7ms latency
- Input channels with dPack: 96 (standard Solo without dPack is 64)
- Configurable mix buses with dPack: 56 (standard Solo without dPack is 42)
- Faders and layers: 12 motorised faders, 6 layers (72 fader strips), optional dedicated master section
- Touchscreen: 15.6-inch Full HD (1080p) capacitive touchscreen with gesture control
- SoftKeys and rotaries: 18 assignable SoftKeys, 3 assignable custom rotaries
- Local analogue I/O: 6 XLR mic/line inputs with +48V, 6 XLR line outputs
- Local digital I/O: 1 stereo AES input (XLR), 1 stereo AES output (XLR)
- Headphones: 1/4-inch TRS and 3.5mm outputs with a dedicated analogue volume control
- SLink: EtherCon port for gigaACE, GX, DX, ME, and dSnake protocols
- I/O option ports: 2 ports, each 128x128 at 96kHz (Dante, MADI, gigaACE, and other optional cards)
- FX: 12 RackExtra FX with dedicated returns (RackUltra FX is on the Ultra version only, not this SKU)
- DEEP Processing: Ready; dPack adds Dyn8, DEEP compressors, expanders, NEQ12, Dual Stage Valve Preamp, and more models over time
- Other mix tools: 8 mute groups, 16 DCA groups with DCA spill, AMM up to 64 channels in 1, 2, or 4 zones, onboard stereo record/playback, 500 scenes per show
- Word clock: BNC connector, input or output
- Power: IEC mains, worldwide PSU (see official datasheet for electrical limits)
- Unit dimensions: 546 x 627 x 269 mm (21.5 x 24.7 x 10.6 in)
- Unit weight: 17.5 kg (38.6 lbs)
- Packed dimensions: 830 x 730 x 425 mm (32.6 x 28.7 x 16.7 in)
- Packed weight: 24.3 kg (53.6 lbs)
- UPC: 801128005669
What's in the Box
- 1 x Allen & Heath Avantis Solo digital mixing console (this listing includes dPack)
- 1 x Safety sheet
- 1 x IEC mains lead
The official Getting Started Guide lists the console, a safety sheet, and an IEC mains lead. If a dPack voucher is supplied with the console, follow the official activation steps, or call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722) for help.
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How to Control the Avantis Solo
- Surface: 12 motorised faders on 6 layers, a 15.6-inch Full HD capacitive touchscreen with gesture control, 18 assignable SoftKeys, and 3 assignable custom rotaries
- iPad apps: Wireless remote mixing apps are available for iPad
- SLink digital split: SLink can be used for a digital split with a second Avantis or a dLive or SQ system
Avantis Solo connects to official GX, DX, AB, and AR expanders and the DX Hub on SLink, and to ME-1 and ME-500 personal mixers. Two 128x128 I/O ports accept optional networking cards such as Dante, MADI, and gigaACE.
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Allen & Heath Avantis Solo Digital Mixer Q&A
Does dPack expand Avantis Solo to 96 input channels and 56 configurable mixes?
Does dPack expand Avantis Solo to 96 input channels and 56 configurable mixes?
Yes. Official dPack documentation says dPack expands Avantis and Avantis Solo from 64 to 96 input channels and from 42 to 56 configurable mixes, and adds dLive processing including Dyn8, DEEP compressors, expanders, NEQ12, and the Dual Stage Valve Preamp, with more models over time.
Is this the Avantis Solo Ultra?
Is this the Avantis Solo Ultra?
No. This listing is Avantis Solo with dPack (MPN AH-AVANTIS-SOLO-W-DPACK). The Ultra version adds RackUltra FX hardware. Official materials state that RackUltra FX is for the Ultra version only, and that dPack is required to run RackUltra FX if that hardware is fitted later.
Does Avantis Solo have 12 motorised faders and a 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen?
Does Avantis Solo have 12 motorised faders and a 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen?
Yes. Avantis Solo has 12 motorised faders on 6 layers and a single 15.6-inch Full HD capacitive touchscreen.
Does Avantis Solo have 6 XLR mic/line inputs on the console itself?
Does Avantis Solo have 6 XLR mic/line inputs on the console itself?
Yes. Avantis Solo has 6 XLR mic/line inputs, 6 XLR line outputs, 1 stereo AES input, and 1 stereo AES output, plus 1/4-inch and 3.5mm headphone outs. More I/O is added through SLink expanders and the two 128x128 option ports.
Does Avantis Solo include a built-in SLink port for GX, DX, AB, and AR expanders?
Does Avantis Solo include a built-in SLink port for GX, DX, AB, and AR expanders?
Yes. The official Getting Started Guide lists plug-and-play operation on SLink with the GX, DX, AB, and AR ranges of remote I/O, plus the DX Hub, and compatibility with ME-1 and ME-500 personal mixers. SLink can also be used for a digital split with a second Avantis or a dLive or SQ system.
Does this Avantis Solo with dPack include 12 RackExtra FX?
Does this Avantis Solo with dPack include 12 RackExtra FX?
Yes. The standard Avantis Solo, including this dPack listing, includes 12 RackExtra FX with dedicated returns. RackUltra FX hardware is on the Ultra version only, not this SKU.
Does dPack add DEEP Processing options such as Dyn8 and NEQ12?
Does dPack add DEEP Processing options such as Dyn8 and NEQ12?
Yes. With dPack, Avantis Solo adds dLive DEEP Processing including Dyn8, DEEP compressors, expanders, NEQ12, and the Dual Stage Valve Preamp, with more models added over time.
Does the official Getting Started Guide list a safety sheet and IEC mains lead in the box?
Does the official Getting Started Guide list a safety sheet and IEC mains lead in the box?
Yes. The official Getting Started Guide lists the Avantis Solo (or Solo Ultra) digital mixing console, a safety sheet, and an IEC mains lead. This SKU also includes dPack. If a dPack voucher is supplied with the console, follow the official activation steps, or call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722) for help.
Did Allen & Heath publish a warranty term for Avantis Solo?
Did Allen & Heath publish a warranty term for Avantis Solo?
No. Allen & Heath did not publish a warranty term on the Avantis Solo technical datasheet or weights sheet cited for this listing. Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722) and we will confirm the current manufacturer warranty.
Is the official unit weight of Avantis Solo 17.5 kg (38.6 lbs)?
Is the official unit weight of Avantis Solo 17.5 kg (38.6 lbs)?
Yes. The official weights and dimensions sheet lists a unit weight of 17.5 kg (38.6 lbs) for Avantis Solo and a unit size of 546 x 627 x 269 mm (21.5 x 24.7 x 10.6 in). Packed weight is 24.3 kg (53.6 lbs).
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Avantis Solo connects to official GX, DX, AB, and AR expanders and the DX Hub on SLink, and to ME-1 and ME-500 personal mixers. Two 128x128 I/O ports accept optional networking cards such as Dante, MADI, and gigaACE. Wireless remote mixing apps are available for iPad.
Why not buy this Allen & Heath Avantis Solo Digital Mixer today?
Allen & Heath did not list a warranty term on the official Avantis Solo technical datasheet or weights sheet cited for this listing. Questions? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722) and we will confirm the current manufacturer coverage.
