Allen & Heath dLive C2500 Surface – exceptional audio performance & intuitive workflow

Allen & Heath dLive C2500 Surface

The Allen & Heath dLive C2500 Surface is a premium digital mixing control surface engineered for demanding live sound, installation, broadcast, and touring applications. Designed as part of the renowned dLive ecosystem, this advanced mixing surface combines exceptional audio performance, intuitive workflow, and robust construction, making it an ideal solution for professional sound engineers seeking reliability and flexibility.

Built around Allen & Heath’s award-winning dLive platform, the Allen & Heath dLive C2500 Surface delivers uncompromising control and operational efficiency in a compact footprint. The surface features 20 motorized faders arranged in six customizable layers, allowing engineers to access up to 120 control strips instantly. This flexible architecture significantly streamlines complex mixing tasks during live performances, corporate events, worship services, and broadcast productions.

One of the standout advantages of the Allen & Heath dLive C2500 Surface is its highly intuitive user interface. Equipped with dual high-brightness capacitive touchscreens, dedicated rotary controls, and customizable SoftKeys, the console ensures rapid access to critical mixing parameters. Engineers can confidently manage inputs, outputs, effects, routing, and scene recalls with exceptional speed and accuracy.

The integrated 6×6 local I/O with AES connectivity enhances connectivity options for modern audio environments. Users benefit from multiple analog inputs and outputs alongside digital AES interfaces, enabling seamless integration with professional audio systems, stage racks, processors, and recording equipment. This versatile connectivity makes the console suitable for both permanent installations and mobile production setups.

Powered by Allen & Heath’s XCVI FPGA processing architecture when paired with a dLive MixRack, the Allen & Heath dLive C2500 Surface offers ultra-low latency performance while maintaining pristine audio quality. The system supports extensive channel counts, advanced signal processing, comprehensive dynamics, and world-class effects, ensuring exceptional sonic results across every application.

Professional touring engineers appreciate the rugged and road-ready design of the Allen & Heath dLive C2500 Surface. Constructed using premium materials, the surface withstands the demanding conditions of continuous touring while maintaining reliable operation show after show. Its compact size also makes transportation, setup, and deployment significantly easier compared to larger control surfaces.

The Allen & Heath dLive C2500 Surface customizable workflow is another major advantage. Users can configure fader layers, assign SoftKeys, create personalized layouts, and tailor the user interface according to individual mixing preferences. This adaptability enhances operational efficiency and reduces stress during critical live events.

For houses of worship, the Allen & Heath dLive C2500 Surface offers advanced scene management, extensive processing capabilities, and user-friendly operation. Volunteers and professional operators alike can benefit from the console’s intuitive design while maintaining consistent audio quality throughout services and events.

Corporate AV professionals can leverage the surface’s sophisticated routing capabilities, matrix mixing functions, and flexible I/O architecture to manage conferences, presentations, and hybrid events effortlessly. The Allen & Heath dLive C2500 Surface reliability and scalability make it an excellent investment for rental companies and system integrators.

Broadcast environments also benefit from the exceptional performance of the Allen & Heath dLive C2500 Surface. Low latency processing, comprehensive monitoring facilities, and extensive customization options enable engineers to handle demanding production workflows with confidence.

Another key strength of the dLive platform is future scalability. Organizations investing in the Allen & Heath dLive C2500 Surface gain access to a highly expandable ecosystem that includes additional I/O expanders, networking options, Dante integration, Waves compatibility, and remote control applications. This ensures long-term value and protects investment as production requirements evolve.

Whether deployed in concert venues, theatres, broadcast facilities, houses of worship, educational institutions, or rental companies, the Allen & Heath dLive C2500 Surface consistently delivers outstanding performance, superior flexibility, and professional-grade reliability.

Choose the Allen & Heath dLive C2500 Surface to experience world-class digital mixing technology designed to elevate every live production and installation project with exceptional sound quality, intuitive control, and unmatched operational versatility.

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Features

• 20 motorized faders with 6 customizable layers
• Dual capacitive touchscreens for fast operation
• Integrated 6×6 local analog I/O and AES digital connectivity
• Fully compatible with Allen & Heath dLive MixRacks
• Access to up to 120 control strips
• Dedicated assignable SoftKeys and rotary controls
• Robust touring-grade construction
• Highly customizable workflow and layouts
• Advanced scene management capabilities
• Supports Dante, Waves, and network expansion options
• Compact footprint for touring and installations
• Ultra-low latency XCVI FPGA processing architecture (via MixRack)
• Ideal for live sound, broadcast, theatre, and worship applications

Specifications

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