ALLEN & HEATH ICE-16, User Manual

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Allen & Heath 33 ICE-16D User Guide
Overview:
This feature allows two or more ICE-16 or ICE-16D units to be connected together in order
to synchronise the audio files being recorded to USB memory. The ICE-16 has two 8 pin Mini
DIN sockets (SYNC IN & OUT) on the rear panel for this purpose. You will need a Mini DIN
8 pin lead of not more than 2 metres in length for each unit to be synchronised to the master
unit. The lead must be a pin to pin type with all 8 pins connected internally (these cables are
easily available from audio equipment specialists or electronic component suppliers, and inci-
dentally they are the same type used to control dual DJ CD players).
When connecting ICE-16 or ICE-16D units via the SYNC ports, one unit will act as the mas-
ter unit and control the transport controls (Record/Start/Stop) on the connected slave unit
or units. The subsequent recorded audio files on USB memory will have the same start point
and will be synchronised for each Song recording.
SYNCHRONISING MORE THAN ONE ICE-16D
8 pin MINI DIN Lead
Requirements:
It is important that a few basic rules are followed when using the ICE-16 sync feature:
•
Select good quality USB memory, preferably according to the list of verified devices,
(see www.allen-heath.com). The devices should ideally be the same memory size.
•
Ideally, format the USB memory devices on the ICE-16 units before recording.
•
Ensure that there are not different numbers of Song recordings on the different USB
memory devices (for example Songs 1-4 on one device and Songs 1-6 on another).
•
Ensure that each ICE-16 unit is set to the same sample rate as required. (see p20).
•
Make sure you have the latest firmware loaded on your ICE-16 with the sync feature
included—see www.allen-heath.com for details.
Master
Slave
Procedure:
1. Connect the master ICE-16 SYNC out to the slave SYNC input.