MixRack Getting Started Guide
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Network
–2x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Connect a laptop or a wireless
router to use with dLive Editor or iOS apps. All devices on the network must have
compatible IP addresses.
A recessed switch lets you reset the network settings to factory default. To reset,
turn the MixRack off, insert a pointed object to press and hold the switch whilst
turning the MixRack back on. Hold the switch in for at least 20 seconds.
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– MixRack to Surface link over Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3
Layer 2 compliant). A single Cat5e (or higher) cable carries bidirectional 96kHz audio
and control.
DX links
– EtherCon ports for connection of up to 2 DX expanders over Fast
Ethernet (IEEE 802.3 Layer 2 compliant). A single Cat5e (or higher) cable carries
32x32 channels of 96kHz audio and control. The ports are numbered DX1 and DX3.
DX2 and DX4 are dedicated to redundant connections on the dLive DM MixRacks.
Use the
I/O
screen to patch signals from or to the DX expanders.
ME
- Dedicated EtherCon port for the Allen & Heath ME personal mixing
system. A single Cat5e (or higher) carries 40 channels of 48kHz audio, channel names
and stereo links. Connect a ME-1 mixer for daisy chaining or ME-U hub for power and
audio distribution.
Use the
I/O
screen to patch signals to the ME system.
Word Clock I/O
- BNC connector for syncing from an external audio clock
or providing a clock to other devices. Use the
MixRack / Audio / Audio Sync
screen
to select the input or output function and clock source.
Audio Sync Lock indicates that the audio is sync locked to a valid clock
source. If this does not light up then check that the correct clock source is selected in
the
MixRack / Audio / Audio Sync
screen.
Power indicates the correct functioning of the PSU.
The Ready indicator lights up when the output sockets are ready to pass audio after
power up.
Phones
- Standard 1/4” and 1/8” jack sockets and level control for the built-
in headphone amplifier. The output follows the PAFL selection.
Mains
– IEC socket, On/Off rocker switch and fuse.
A plastic P-clip cable clamp is provided to secure the mains cable. Slot the cable in
or lock it in place using a star Torx
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T20 screwdriver to refit the clamp around the
cable.
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