Controller with 8 motorised faders, 23 assignable SoftKeys, 8 colour LCD displays, PoE+ or 12 V DC power and Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) network connectivity. Designed for AHM, dLive and Avantis systems.

The Allen & Heath IP8 is a compact and portable remote controller for AHM matrix processors or dLive and Avantis mixing systems—ideal for many install and live sound applications. It features 8 motorized faders, 8 LCD displays, 23 backlit softkeys and a dimmable preset control for all displays. The faders are fully assignable, configured individually, or part of a vertical strip. There are 6 layers of control accessed via softkeys, allowing control of 48 individual channels.

Fast Ethernet connection is via a locking Neutrik EtherCon connector on the back panel. The IP8 can be connected directly to the dLive Mixrack/Surface, Avantis mixer, or AHM-64 Matrix Processor via standard Cat 5 data infrastructure. Alternatively, the controller can be networked with other controllers, computers, and third-party devices using an Ethernet switch. The IP8 controls and functions are programmed using the AHM System Manager or dLive Director software (Mac/Windows), or via an Avantis mixer or dLive Surface. The unit is powered by an external 12 VDC PSU or over Ethernet (PoE+).

Features

• For for AHM matrix processors or dLive and Avantis mixing systems
• Uses standard TCP/IP network connections
• 8 motorized faders
• 23 backlit softkeys 
• 8 LCD displays
• 6 x layers of control 
• PoE+ or external 12 VDC PSU (included)
• Use freestanding or mount in a plinth, podium, or furniture
• Optional wall-mount bracket (IP8-MOUNT)

Surfaceless Mixing

• Teamed up with a dLive MixRack and a laptop running Director software, IP8 is ideal for adding hands-on control to an ultracompact dLive setup, such as a monitor rig for fly-in dates.

Surface Extender Application

• The sound engineer can make use of all fader strips on a dLive Surface or Avantis mixer to control input channels, and to set up a "sidecar" IP8 to control master levels or FX sends/returns.

Personal Monitoring Application

• The IP8 can be configured to control the Send levels and assignments of multiple channels to a specific mix on the dLive, for example for wireless IEM use, giving musicians the freedom to control their own monitor sound.

Installation Application

• The installer or system integrator can configure the IP8 to provide the degree of control needed by the day-to-day operator, for example, the levels of microphones and music sources in a room.