Allen & Heath’s RackUltra FX card expands creative possibilities for audio processing and effects, allowing users to achieve professional-quality sound with ease.Allen & Heath AH-M-DL-ULTRAFX-RUFX FeaturesFits any dLive MixRack - Installs into the internal expansion slot on any existing dLive DM or CDM MixRack to enable use of the RackUltra FX Collection8 RackUltra FX Engines - Run any 8 FX from the RackUltra FX Collection, as sends or inserts, in addition to your existing 16 RackExtra FX unitsDedicated Sends and Returns - The card adds 8 stereo RackUltra FX sends and returns that don’t eat into your standard mix bus configurationBuilt In PEQ and Dynamics - Compression, gating, expansion, ducking – all with sidechain – and 4-band PEQ on every FX input and outputIntroducing a New Era of AudioBy integrating Allen & Heath’s advanced FPGA technology with ARM processing, the RackUltra FX card introduces a new era of onboard processing and effects for dLive. This innovative technology is designed to enhance the capabilities of dLive MixRacks, providing users with a powerful tool for creating and manipulating audio effects in real time. The combination of FPGA and ARM processing ensures that the RackUltra FX card delivers exceptional performance and reliability, making it an essential addition to any dLive setup.Seamless Compatibility OptionsThe RackUltra FX card is compatible with all dLive MixRacks and can be easily installed into the internal expansion slot of any existing dLive DM or CDM MixRack. This seamless integration enables users to take advantage of the RackUltra FX Collection, which includes 8 FX engines that can be used as sends or inserts.Other Key FeaturesIn addition to the existing 16 RackExtra FX units, one of the key features of the RackUltra FX card is its dedicated sends and returns, which provide 8 stereo RackUltra FX sends and returns without compromising the standard mix bus configuration. This means that users can utilize the full potential of the RackUltra FX Collection without any limitations, ensuring that their audio signals remain clean and unaltered. Furthermore, the card comes equipped with built-in PEQ and dynamics, including compression, gating, expansion, ducking, and 4-band PEQ on every FX input and output. This comprehensive set of tools empowers users to shape and control their audio with precision, resulting in a professional and polished sound.
ALLEN&HEATH M-DL-ULTRAFX-AX
Key Specifications
Performance and Processing
FX engines: Adds 8 stereo RackUltra FX engines, bringing the total FX engine count to 24 when combined with the existing 16 RackExtra FX units.
Audio processing: Combines Allen & Heath's FPGA technology with ARM processing.
Sample rate: Operates at the dLive system's high-performance 96kHz sample rate.
Latency: Integrates into the low-latency dLive signal path, which is under 0.7ms.
Compatibility and Integration
MixRack compatibility: Compatible with all existing dLive DM and CDM MixRacks.
Installation: Installs into the dedicated internal expansion slot of the MixRack.
Resource allocation: The 8 stereo send and return paths operate independently and do not consume mix buses or audio networking ports.
Firmware and software: Requires dLive V2.0 firmware or higher and is managed through the dLive Director software.
FX Features
Processing: Each of the 8 new FX engines includes 4-band Parametric EQ (PEQ) on the input and output, dynamics processing (compression, gating, expansion, and ducking), and sidechain control.
New algorithms: Powers the RackUltra FX Collection, which includes new algorithms such as Reverbs (Spaces and Plate Designer), Vocal tools (Vocal Tuner, Vocal Gridder, and Vocal Shifter), Harmonizers (Quad Voice and MIDI Harmonizers), and Distortion effects (Saturation and Amp+Cab Distortion).
Physical Specifications
As an internal card, there are no separate physical specifications outside of the dLive MixRack it's installed in.