New features in V1.4 include advanced dynamic processing with the Dyn8 plugin providing 4 bands of dynamic EQ and 4 bands of multiband compression, DCA spills, quick Virtual Soundcheck mode, plus the Dimension Chorus Rack FX unit. There are also new additions to the array of DEEP embedded plugins, comprising the Peak Compressor/Limiter 76 emulation of a classic compressor, plus the Multi-Stage Ducking Processor. Also new to V1.4 is the option to display a third, independent view on an external monitor.
"We have been working with A&H modelling classics from Sawmills stock, measuring differences and relevance for live use," comments John Cornfield, engineer at Sawmills (Muse, Supergrass, The Verve, Oasis). "I think the results are astounding - 16VU is an excellent rendition, Opto captures both the rough and smooth of optical compression, and 76 peak limiter is a faithful model of two particularly pleasant units, one old, one new."
Further to the firmware update, owners of dLive S Class systems will also benefit from a free warranty extension to three years. In support of the dLive Rental Network, a community of almost 200 professional PA companies stocking dLive S Class Systems around the world, Allen & Heath has also introduced a Fly&Hire service, through which the company will help facilitate local hire of the system wherever in the world an engineer, band or production company might be travelling.
(Jim Evans)
