Allen & Heath dLive C3500 Digital Control Surface - Price on Request

Unrivaled Control, Effortless Workflow

The Allen & Heath dLive C3500 is the flagship of the compact C Class series, engineered for professionals who demand the power of a large-format console in a portable, high-performance chassis. Designed specifically for mixing engineers, touring musicians, and house of worship technicians, this digital control surface provides an expansive 144 fader strips within a footprint that fits easily into any production environment. Whether you are managing complex theater productions or high-stakes live broadcasts, the C3500 offers the speed and reliability required to deliver world-class audio.

Harmony UI: A Digital Native Experience
Unlike traditional consoles that simply mimic analog hardware, the C3500 is a "digital native" designed for the modern era. The Harmony User Interface integrates dual 12-inch capacitive touchscreens that respond to the pinch, swipe, and drag-and-drop gestures familiar to every smartphone user. This creates an incredibly fast workflow, where visual feedback and tactile control work in perfect unison, allowing you to focus on the performance rather than the equipment.

Transparent Workflow and Total Customization
The C3500 empowers you to build a mixing interface that reflects your personal "mental map" of a show. With a fully assignable layout, every input or mix can be assigned to any layer, supported by virtual scribble strips that ensure every channel is clearly named and color-coded. The physical controls, including high-grip rotary knobs with function-mapped RGB illumination, provide instant orientation even in the most high-pressure mixing situations.

Next-Generation 96kHz Processing
At the heart of the dLive system is the 96kHz XCVI Core, delivering elite-tier audio transparency with an ultra-low 0.7ms system latency. This architecture provides the headroom and character needed for professional touring, supported by a massive 160x64 FPGA processing engine. With built-in support for up to 128 channels of I/O expansion—including Dante, Waves SoundGrid, and MADI—the C3500 is a future-proof investment for any professional audio rig.

Main features:

• 24 motorized faders across 6 assignable layers for a total of 144 fader strips
• Dual 12-inch capacitive touchscreens with intuitive gesture control
• 19 assignable SoftKeys and 3 pages of 6 assignable rotary controls
• Harmony UI that integrates screen and wrap-around physical controls
• Configurable widget areas for instant access to Scenes, meters, and FX
• Dedicated multi-mode EQ view for precision sound shaping
• Local I/O featuring 6 XLR mic/line inputs and 6 XLR line outputs
• Built-in 128-channel I/O port for Dante, Waves SoundGrid, MADI, and more
• Daylight-viewable screens for high visibility in outdoor environments
• USB stereo recording and playback functionality

Tech Specs:

• System Processing: 96kHz XCVI Core (160x64 FPGA)
• System Latency: Ultra-low 0.7ms (Analogue In to Out)
• Effects Rack: 16 RackExtra FX
• Faders: 24 motorized faders with 6 layers
• Touchscreens: Dual 12" Capacitive Daylight-Viewable
• Local Analogue Inputs: 6 x XLR (Mic/Line) with 1dB gain steps
• Local Analogue Outputs: 6 x XLR (Line Out)
• Local Digital I/O: 1 x Stereo AES3 In / 1 x Stereo AES3 Out
• I/O Expansion Slot: 1 x 128-channel (Dante, Waves, MADI, etc.)
• Word Clock: BNC Input/Output
• Network & Data: GigaACE, DX Link, 2 x Network Ports
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 885 mm x 665 mm x 325 mm
• Net Weight: 28 kg (61.7 lbs)
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