Allen & Heath will enter the digital mixer domain at the 119th AES Convention (booth #237) with the launch of the iLive digital mixing console system. Developed for live sound applications, iLive's 'ground up' design features an extremely flexible architecture with large-scale audio distribution and control. iLive is designed to bring an analogue feel to digital mixing and draws on the company's extensive experience in live sound and digital technology. The heart of the system is the iDR-64, a 19-inch rack-mounting modular mix engine providing 64 channels into 32 mixes, which can be assigned as auxes, groups, matrix and main outputs. The iDR-64 is a stand-alone mixer comprising the 8-channel audio interface cards, DSP processing, and communication ports. The unit is controlled via an Ethernet network and can be connected to a variety of controllers, including the new range of iLive control surfaces, Allen & Heath's PL range of remote units, third party devices, or a laptop/PC. Two EtherSound ports are provided for low-latency remote audio distribution, connection of an additional unit to expand the system to 128 channels, FOH/monitor signal splitting, and the connection of multi-tracks and other EtherSound-equipped devices. All channels and mix masters have EQ, dynamics and delay processing, with on-board FX, and an option for a built-in 32-channel speaker processor. Branded plug-ins are being developed for the future. www.allen-heath.com lifeeffects@hughes.net

We really set out to change the rules for VCA desks with this console, forever raising the pro audio industry’s price / performance expectations. From its enhanced P/AFL facilities to its sidecar and dual power supply options, ML5000 is clearly capable of competing for touring work against old-style large format desks costing far, far more. www.allen-heath.com lifeeffects@hughes.net

Since then, the GL3300 has won us a lot of friends in hire companies and multi-purpose venues by performing so many jobs so well. It’s a powerful, easy to use front of house console. With the press of a few switches it’s a thoroughbred monitor mixer with 8 aux mixes on 100mm faders. How’s that for bang for your buck? www.allen-heath.com lifeeffects@hughes.net

The PA28 mixer has been designed with all the tools you will need to run a standard stereo PA system. With ALLEN&HEATH's legendary innovative design and excellent sound quality, these entry level consoles makes an ideal live mixer for club performers, schools' systems, conference rooms and travelling musicians. If you care about quality you’ll also appreciate the build standards that the PA series conforms to, including the same individual vertical circuit boards, nutted pots and solid copper buss interconnection as our acclaimed ML series consoles. As for audio performance, PA28 mixers have the wonderfully full, open, natural quality that you’d expect from a professional ALLEN&HEATH desk. www.allen-heath.com lifeeffects@hughes.net

Big-budget broadcasters and studios have been enjoying the benefits of digital mixing for a while, so we thought it was about time gigging musicians, schools, small churches and AV hire companies got a piece of the action. www.allen-heath.com lifeeffects@hughes.net