Allen & Heath dLive S3000 Control Surface for MixRack

Allen & Heath dLive S3000 – Digital Control Surface

The Allen & Heath dLive S3000 is a robust, portable control surface designed for professional digital mixing. Featuring a 12" touchscreen, 20 motorized faders, and six assignable rotary controls, it provides intuitive, at-a-glance visual feedback and precise tactile control. Customizable virtual scribble strips, assignable inputs, and 26 SoftKeys make operation effortless, while its high-grade metal construction and dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies ensure reliable performance in demanding environments.

Intuitive Touchscreen Control
The S3000 leverages the Harmony interface for familiar pinch, swipe, drag, and drop gestures, similar to a smartphone or tablet. A multimode EQ view simplifies sound shaping, and configurable widget areas give quick access to scenes, meters, and effects. One-knob/one-function rotary controls and SoftKeys provide immediate access to essential processing functions.

Clear Workflow and Custom Layout
Every input and mix can be assigned to layers and banks, with virtual scribble strips clearly labeling channels and mixes in color-coded detail. The customizable layout ensures a workflow that matches your preferences, while the bright touchscreen remains easily visible even in outdoor lighting conditions.

Expandable dLive System
When paired with MixRacks (sold separately) and modular I/O expanders, the S3000 forms part of a scalable dLive system capable of up to 848 × 848 channels at 96kHz. The system supports Dante, Waves SG, ACE, and MADI, along with full compatibility with ME personal mixing systems, offering professional-grade connectivity for any live or studio application.

Rugged and Reliable Construction
The S3000’s high-grade metal chassis, reinforced at key points, provides durability for touring or heavy use. Dual redundant power supplies and dual-redundant audio connections ensure worry-free operation in any environment.

Key Features:

• Control surface for dLive mixing systems
• 12" touchscreen with intuitive gesture control
• 20 motorized faders with six layers
• 26 assignable SoftKeys and six rotary controllers
• Virtual scribble strips and assignable inputs
• Dedicated multimode EQ view for easy sound shaping
• Configurable widget areas for scenes, meters, and effects
• Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supply capability
• Rugged high-grade metal construction

Technical Specifications:

• Type: Digital Console
• Faders: 20 motorized, 6 layers
• Mic/Line Inputs: 8 x XLR, 8 with phantom power
• Line Outputs: 8 x XLR
• Digital Inputs: 2 x AES3 (XLR)
• Digital Outputs: 3 x AES3 (XLR)
• Bus/Groups: 64 internal bus architecture
• Data I/O: 2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 x gigaACE Link Ethernet, 2 x DX link EtherCon ports
• Headphones: 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8"
• USB: 3 x Type A
• Expansion Slots: 2 card slots (128 × 128 channels each, iLive/GLD option cards)
• Word Clock: In/Out
• EQ Bands: 4-band parametric EQ
• Effects: 16 RackFX
• Dimensions: 34.3" W x 28.7" D x 16.3" H
• Weight: 62 lbs
• Manufacturer Part Number: AH-DLIVE-S3