Allen & Heath dLive S3000

Allen & Heath dLive S3000: The Compact 20-Fader Control Surface with Redundancy for Touring and Installation

The ALLEN & HEATH dLive S3000 is a professional Control Surface that serves as an excellent entry point into the dLive S Class series, offering all essential professional features in a manageable, highly flexible size. It is perfectly suited for medium-sized live events, rental applications, or as a robust secondary surface in a larger system where redundancy is critical. This surface is engineered to function as the primary controller for various dLive MixRacks, including the CDM32, CDM48, CDM64, and DM0 models. It connects to the MixRack via the high-speed **gigaACE protocol**, ensuring stable, low-latency communication for control and audio signals. The S3000 features **20 motorized faders** that can access up to **6 layers**, providing control over a total of 120 fader strips, complemented by **26 assignable SoftKeys** for customized workflow management. It utilizes a single **12-inch touchscreen display**, which still delivers a fast and intuitive mixing experience. Furthermore, like its larger S Class counterparts, the S3000 comes equipped with **built-in Redundancy** for both its Power Supply and the GigaACE connection, guaranteeing system integrity and uninterrupted performance throughout any demanding event.

Key Features

• 20 Faders Across 6 Layers: Features 20 high-precision motorized faders, providing access to 6 layers for extensive channel control in a compact format.
• Single 12-inch Touchscreen: Equipped with one 12-inch capacitive touchscreen for intuitive and fast control access.
• Integrated Redundancy: Includes redundant Power Supplies and redundant GigaACE links for maximum system reliability and fail-safe operation.
• Customizable Controls: Features 26 assignable SoftKeys and individual Channel LCD Displays above each fader.
• Auxiliary Features: Provides 1 headphone jack, an external video output port, and supports adjustable casing illumination colour.

Conclusion: S Class Redundancy and Agile Control in a Mid-Size Format

The Allen & Heath dLive S3000 Surface is an outstanding option for professionals who require the essential S Class features, including redundancy and sound quality, in an agile and more compact format. With 20 faders across 6 layers and a single 12-inch touchscreen, the S3000 efficiently handles complex mixing tasks. The inclusion of redundant power and GigaACE links is a critical advantage for high-stakes live sound environments where reliability is paramount. Its compatibility with the entire dLive MixRack family ensures the S3000 is a highly flexible control surface, suitable for a wide range of applications from installations to touring.