Allen & Heath dLive fibreACE

Allen & Heath dLive fibreACE: 128×128 Channel Fibre Network Card for Long-Distance Connections at 96kHz

Allen & Heath dLive fibreACE is a powerful and flexible digital audio network interface card designed to be installed in the I/O Port of dLive or Avantis mixers.
It enables high-quality digital audio and control data transmission over long distances with stability.
The card uses Allen & Heath’s proprietary fibreACE protocol for transmitting both audio and control signals over Ethernet or multimode fibre optic cables.

With the ability to transmit 128 input × 128 output channels at a 96kHz sample rate, fibreACE is an ideal solution for large-scale events and permanent installations that demand the highest audio quality and ultra-low latency.
A key feature is its Point-to-Point connection capability between two dLive or Avantis systems, supporting transmission distances up to 500 meters over fibre, with built-in hitless cable redundancy to ensure uninterrupted audio.

Key Features

• High Channel Capacity: Supports 128 input × 128 output channels at 96kHz.
• Long-Distance Connectivity: Transmit up to 500 meters using multimode fibre (supports CAT cable for short distances).
• Point-to-Point Connection: Ideal for linking two dLive or Avantis systems directly, e.g., FoH/Monitor setups.
• Redundancy and Low Latency: Hitless Cable Redundancy with ultra-low latency for reliable operation.
• Audio and Control Over Single Cable: Transmits both audio and TCP/IP control data for dLive/Avantis over one cable.

Summary: Reliable Fibre Solution for Professional Applications

Allen & Heath dLive fibreACE I/O Card is an essential accessory for audio systems that require FoH and Monitor separation or large-scale installations with long-distance cabling.
It provides 128×128 channel transmission at 96kHz over fibre up to 500 meters, with built-in redundancy to ensure full signal integrity and continuity.

Its plug-and-play operation requires no complex computer setup, and patch/clock control is accessible directly from the mixer, making fibreACE an easy-to-use, high-performance solution for engineers who need maximum connectivity.