# Hardware upgrades for the next generation **URL:** \ **Category:** dLive General Discussions\ **Created:** [21 September 2026 09:58 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/hardware-upgrades-for-the-next-generation/32968 "2026-09-21T09:58:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![petterklepelv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/5daacb/32.png) [@petterklepelv](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/petterklepelv)\ **Post date:** [21 September 2026 09:58 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/hardware-upgrades-for-the-next-generation/32968/1 "2026-09-21T09:58:44Z")
What are some hardware upgrades that you would like to see in the next generation consoles compared to the dLive? From the top of my head: - Digital scribble strip for the soft keys - Some soft rotaries that aren´t assigned to a channel strip or selected channel - More than six characters on the channel scribble strip ---
**Author:** ![jrlivemix](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.allen-heath.com/jrlivemix/32/1444_2.png) [@jrlivemix](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/jrlivemix)\ **Post date:** [21 September 2026 18:33 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/hardware-upgrades-for-the-next-generation/32968/2 "2026-09-21T18:33:22Z")
Hi!! Would be nice and practical to have separate 2 assignable master faders, to allow better control. Also, a couple of extra LES colors, to visually identify groups of channels. ---
**Author:** ![duplobaustein](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6bbea6/32.png) [@duplobaustein](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/duplobaustein)\ **Post date:** [21 September 2026 23:27 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/hardware-upgrades-for-the-next-generation/32968/3 "2026-09-21T23:27:16Z")
A more flat surface with a tiltable display. 32ch interface via USB and on a stick, like on the SQ. More colors and inverted colors (dark background and colored letters). Button scribble HDMI or USB C monitor outs with actually working external touch screen support. ---
**Author:** ![theotherdave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@theotherdave](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/theotherdave)\ **Post date:** [22 September 2026 00:44 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/hardware-upgrades-for-the-next-generation/32968/4 "2026-09-22T00:44:41Z")
If you’re going for a USB interface anyway, why stop at 32 channels? ---
**Author:** ![duplobaustein](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6bbea6/32.png) [@duplobaustein](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/duplobaustein)\ **Post date:** [22 September 2026 14:07 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/hardware-upgrades-for-the-next-generation/32968/5 "2026-09-22T14:07:29Z")
It’s a standard number for internal desk interfaces. I’d happily take more. 😜 ---
**Author:** ![EddieHulse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/858c86/32.png) [@EddieHulse](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/EddieHulse)\ **Post date:** [22 September 2026 15:19 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/hardware-upgrades-for-the-next-generation/32968/6 "2026-09-22T15:19:50Z")
A screen you can see in daylight! ---
**Author:** ![bwf0321](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9dc877/32.png) [@bwf0321](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/bwf0321)\ **Post date:** [23 September 2026 18:20 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/hardware-upgrades-for-the-next-generation/32968/7 "2026-09-23T18:20:47Z")
My top features would be - Larger screens and interface similar to the Avantis - More RackUltra FX slots - Support for OSC - Native integration of Waves and immersive audio systems (L-Acoustics L-ISA, d&b Soundscape, etc) ---
**Author:** ![duplobaustein](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6bbea6/32.png) [@duplobaustein](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/duplobaustein)\ **Post date:** [29 September 2026 19:54 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/hardware-upgrades-for-the-next-generation/32968/8 "2026-09-29T19:54:08Z")
Control network port on the back side of the mix racks as well. ---
**Author:** ![theotherdave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@theotherdave](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/theotherdave)\ **Post date:** [1 October 2026 17:33 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/hardware-upgrades-for-the-next-generation/32968/9 "2026-10-01T17:33:53Z")
Speaking of which, “enough PoE for an IP8” on the network ports (both surface and MixRack) would be nice. ---
**Author:** ![Leut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/71e660/32.png) [@Leut](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Leut)\ **Post date:** [3 October 2026 19:31 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/hardware-upgrades-for-the-next-generation/32968/10 "2026-10-03T19:31:46Z")
Native integration of de-feedback and similiar features