Los Angeles, CA (October 13, 2026)—Since its introduction earlier this year, Violet Audio’s dMix 128 has been garnering industry attention and now the company is augmenting its flagship product with the release of Firmware V2, an update that expands how customers can share, operate and configure their mixing system.
Along with adding new capabilities to the hardware, V2 also provides a number of improvements to mixing workflows and system management.
Central to V2 is the addition of Mixer Split, which allows a single dMix 128 to be divided into as many as four independent logical mixer instances. Each instance can have its own allocated inputs, buses, effects, DCAs, Shows and Scenes. For users, that means front-of-house and monitor engineers can work from the same engine, multiple rooms can have separate mixing environments, and different operators can manage their assigned resources within one integrated system.
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Also new is Shared-Preamp Gain Tracking, which clarifies how multiple operators can use the same physical microphone preamp. Operators can maintain their desired gain relationship and see the active hardware gain, while authorized users can take direct control of the preamp when needed.
For many, a key addition will be the arrival of the V2 Offline Editor and Network Manager for the dMix 128, enabling users to prepare shows and configure systems without connecting to a mixer. Shows can be created and edited offline, then transferred directly to dMix hardware when connected. Meanwhile, the integrated Network Manager automatically discovers dMix 128 devices regardless of their IP address or subnet, helping identify units, assign names and update IP settings.
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With so many new features designed to address multiple simultaneous users, the system now also has a new profile-based access system, providing control over what each user can see and change. Admin, Mixer Operator and Personal Mix profiles support permissions for functions including routing, configuration and preamp gain, with optional four-digit PIN protection.
Other additions include refinement of the Personal Mix interface; expansion of the Matrix to 12×12; the ability to cut and paste Aux mixes; a new Show format and Equipment Match Wizard; and more.
