{"product_id":"allen-heath-ah-m-dl-waves3-a-allen-heath-128-x-128","title":"Allen \u0026 Heath AH-M-DL-WAVES3-A – Waves V3 128x128 SoundGrid Card","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Allen \u0026amp; Heath AH-M-DL-WAVES3-A Waves V3 card?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allen \u0026amp; Heath AH-M-DL-WAVES3-A is the Waves V3 SoundGrid network interface card for dLive and Avantis. It fits a single I\/O port and provides a 128x128 channel interface to the Waves SoundGrid platform at 48kHz or 96kHz. Integrators use this Waves SoundGrid card for Waves plugin processing, multitrack recording, audio distribution and digital mic splitting in live and installed systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the Allen \u0026amp; Heath AH-M-DL-WAVES3-A work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe card installs in an I\/O port on a dLive MixRack, dLive surface or Avantis console and connects to the SoundGrid network over Ethernet. Waves plugins can run on a computer or a dedicated Waves server, with audio passing to and from the mixer over the network. For recording, up to 128 tracks of 96kHz audio can be captured into a computer over a single Ethernet cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree SoundGrid ports, served by an integrated three-port Ethernet switch, let the card connect to several devices at once, such as a server, a recording computer and a second console. Input sharing with other Waves V2 and V3 cards supports digital splits between front-of-house and monitor positions. The card requires dLive firmware V1.3 or later and is secured with four captive thumb screws once the I\/O port blank is removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features of the Allen \u0026amp; Heath AH-M-DL-WAVES3-A?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e128x128 channels\u003c\/strong\u003e — a full bidirectional SoundGrid interface from one I\/O port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48kHz or 96kHz operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — matches the sample rate of the wider SoundGrid network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree SoundGrid ports\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in switch connects servers, computers and other consoles without extra hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaves plugin processing\u003c\/strong\u003e — run Waves plugins on a computer or SoundGrid server as part of the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultitrack recording\u003c\/strong\u003e — record up to 128 tracks at 96kHz over a single Ethernet cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e — shares inputs with Waves V2 and V3 cards for FOH and monitor splits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003edLive and Avantis compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — one card type serves both mixer platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is the Allen \u0026amp; Heath AH-M-DL-WAVES3-A typically used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcast studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditorium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;table-layout:fixed;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:40%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:60%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWaves SoundGrid network interface card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChannels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e128 x 128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSample rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e48kHz or 96kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 SoundGrid ports with integrated Ethernet switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003edLive and Avantis I\/O ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFirmware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003edLive V1.3 or higher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInput sharing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWith Waves V2 and V3 cards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich mixers accept the Waves V3 card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits the I\/O ports on dLive MixRacks and surfaces and on Avantis, for example the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/allen-heath-ah-dlive-dm64-dlive-s-class-mixrack-64x32-i-o-128-x-64-fpga-3-option-i-o-me-1-port-dual-dx-expander-link-hot-swap-psu\"\u003edLive DM64 MixRack\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/allen-heath-ah-avantis-64-channel-digital-mixer-96khz\"\u003eAvantis 64-channel mixer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a Waves server?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for recording. For plugin processing, Waves plugins run on a computer or a dedicated SoundGrid server on the same network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it alongside Dante?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. dLive MixRacks have three I\/O ports, so the Waves card can sit next to a card such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/allen-heath-ah-m-dl-dante128-a-dante-128x128-audio-networking-card\"\u003eDante 128x128 card\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat firmware is required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edLive firmware V1.3 or later. We recommend running current firmware across the whole system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs installation difficult?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Remove the I\/O port blank panel, slide in the card and tighten the four captive thumb screws. Creation Networks can also configure the SoundGrid network during commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I see other Allen \u0026amp; Heath options?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full range of cards, mixers and expanders is in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/allen-heath\"\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Heath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68085052276972,"sku":"AH-M-DL-WAVES3-A","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/Waves3-Front-2048-1024x450.jpg?v=1793872349","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/allen-heath-ah-m-dl-waves3-a-allen-heath-128-x-128","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}