Avolites - Diamond 9 215

The new Avolites Diamond D9-215 is a more compact version of the flagship light controller in the new Avolites range, the D9-330.

Building on four decades of experience powering the most demanding shows, Avolites Diamond D9-215 is a dramatic evolution in production control.
Created in collaboration with leading light and industrial designers, the D9-215 is ready for the next generation of show business, and beyond. With vast screen real-estate, all-new controls, and unique media integration it intuitively combines control of all visual aspects of the show.

Handmade in London, it builds on the Avolites heritage of quality and reliability. This console uses touch-sensitive Penny & Giles motorized faders, high-resolution optical rotary faders, and short-travel flash buttons with positive haptics for perfect timing. You can define the colors of the Fader and Encoder level meters to make grouping even easier and quickly recognize controls when it matters. Each fader incorporates an 11-segment RGB level meter that follows the color of the playback halo - especially useful on rotary faders when swapping pages. And more… additional macro buttons with a dedicated screen, right in the playback section, flash buttons under the faders, perfectly aligned labelling, page banks for every section.

For super smooth transitions a T-bar is used, offering finer control with even smoother manual fades. Paired with the unique Scene Master feature, it offers maximum creativity. With its non-contact design, the fader remains as precise as ever, even after years of use. The Scene Master function is complemented by a double-wide Commit button and four further control buttons, as well as a dedicated LCD screen for continuous status data. With 2 motorized faders, 8 control buttons and a Go button, theatrical cue list performance is at your fingertips.

Main features

• 15 + 2 Penny & Giles touch sensitive faders
• 40 assignable optical rotary encoders with push function
• 2 x 15.6" capacitive touchscreens, 1000 nits of brightness each with FHD resolution and adjustable brightness
• 3 x 4.3" preview touch screens, 1000 nits brightness, 800 x 480 pixel resolution for multimedia or workspaces

Technical characteristics

Control surface

• 15 + 2 motorised touch-sensitive Penny & Giles faders - designer fader cap
• 11-segment RGB LED level indicator alongside each fader
• Halo RGB indicatorfor each playback
• 40 optical rotary touch sensitive playback encoders with push function - designer knob
• 11-segment RGB LED level indicator alongside each encoder
• RGB halo indicator for each encoder
• 90 C&K playback function buttons with positive haptics for timing - designer button cap
• 2 x 15.6" 1000 nits 1920 x 1080 capacitive touchscreens with adjustable brightness
• 3 x 4.3" 1000 nits 800 x 1280 programming screen
• Full custom backlit QWERTY keyboard in drawer, keys identical to program panel
• X, Y, Z, optical trackball
• 21 backlit Macro / Executor keys, all screen-labelled
• Supports two additional HDMI 1920 x 1080 touchscreens 

DMX

• 8 x Neutrik 5-pin XLR
• Optically and galvanically isolated with halo assignment indicators

Network

• 4 x 1 GBE Neutrik etherCON, internally switched and managed
• 1 x Quad opticalCON 1 GBE LC Connection
• 1 x 1 GB etherCON, network 2
• Optional upgrade to add: 1 x 10 GBE connection to opticalCON, 1 x 10 GBE Neutrik etherCON

Data & peripherals

• 1 x USB 3.1 (under armrest)
• 1 x USB 3.1 (on front panel)
• 2 x USB 3.1 (back panel)
• 2 x USB 2.0 (assigned for external touchscreens)

External display

• 2 x HDMI (up to 1920 x 1080)

SMPTE

• 1 x 3-pin Neutrik XLR transformer isolated input with signal indicator plus 3-pin XLR loop out

Trigger inputs

• GPIO 4 IN / 4 OUT, isolated, and dry contacts
• 1/4" jack for foot switch
• DMX-512 dedicated input with indicator
• Audio input 3-pin XLR with indicator

MIDI

• IN, THRU, OUT on 5-pin DIN with signal and enabled indicators
• USB MIDI supported

Audio out

• Digital S/PDIF RCA

Mains power

• Neutrik TRUE1

Power

• Work light switch controlling connector panel illumination
• Neon indicator for mains supply and PSU energized
• Internal UPS for console and internal data switch
• 110 - 240 V_AC mains supply max. draw of 650 W

Computer

• Intel i7-9700 K processors
• 16 GB RAM 
• AMD WX5100 GPU

Dimensions and weight

• Width: 99.5 x 45.5 (with screens raised) / 24 (with screens lowered) x 64 (with screens raised) / 70.5 (with screens lowered) cm
• Weight: 54 kg