Allen & Heath DLIVE-S3 dLive S3000 Control Surface for MixRack

Compact Control Surface for Professional Mixing
The Allen & Heath dLive S3000 Control Surface is a powerful yet compact solution designed for the dLive MixRack, perfect for professional audio engineers who need advanced features in a small footprint. With its built-in audio I/O and audio networking ports, the S3000 is optimized for live sound environments, making it ideal for concerts, events, and installations. This versatile control surface combines an intuitive user interface with exceptional functionality, allowing engineers to manage complex audio setups with ease.

Intuitive Harmony User Interface for Seamless Operation
The S3000 features Allen & Heath's innovative Harmony User Interface, which offers a familiar and responsive experience akin to using modern smartphones and tablets. The dual 12-inch capacitive touchscreens allow for effortless navigation through gestures such as pinch, swipe, and drag-and-drop. Customizable ‘widget’ areas on the screens let users monitor scenes, meters, and effects, while the surrounding rotary controls provide tactile interaction with essential processing functions. This seamless integration of touch and rotary controls enhances creativity and immediacy, helping engineers focus on the sound rather than the technology.

Customizable Layout for Enhanced Workflow
With an emphasis on creating fast and transparent workflows, the S3000 allows engineers to fully customize their layout to match their mental mapping of the show. Every input and mix can be easily assigned to any bank or layer, enabling intuitive navigation through the system. Virtual scribble strips make it easy to label inputs and mixes clearly, while color coding enhances at-a-glance recognition. The S3000 provides 26 assignable SoftKeys, as well as three pages of six assignable rotary controls per screen, offering a high degree of flexibility and personalization for each engineer’s needs.

Robust Construction for Reliability in Any Environment
Built to withstand the rigors of live sound applications, the S3000 is designed with durability in mind. The chassis employs high-grade metal and folded steel at critical points, ensuring that the control surface maintains its integrity over time. Redundant dual power supply slots enhance reliability, allowing for hot-swappable PSU design across the system. This attention to durability extends to audio connections as well, with dual redundancy built into every link, providing peace of mind during critical performances.

Enhanced Visibility and Accessibility
The S3000 is designed for use in various lighting conditions, featuring daylight visibility that allows for easy viewing of the touchscreen and controls even in bright outdoor settings. Comprehensive multipoint metering provides engineers with detailed visual feedback on levels, making it easier to manage audio dynamics effectively. Additionally, the control surface includes 8 XLR mic/line inputs and 8 XLR line outputs, along with AES3 digital inputs and outputs, ensuring that it can handle a wide array of audio connections.

USB Recording and Playback Capabilities
For added versatility, the S3000 supports USB stereo recording and playback, allowing engineers to capture and review performances directly through the console. This feature is particularly useful for live recording applications and provides an efficient means to manage audio files during production. The ability to easily interface with digital audio workstations enhances the S3000's role in modern audio environments, making it an essential tool for any sound engineer.