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iDR MixRack

  Getting Started Guide 

 AP7445 iss.4 

Front Panel 

 

Mic/Line inputs

   High performance, recallable 

analogue preamps for balanced or unbalanced 
microphone and line level signals.  Gain, Pad 
and 48V are digitally controlled within the 

preamp.

 

Digital Trim and Polarity is available 

within the DSP channel. 

Inputs are identified by Slot (card position) and 
Socket (number), for example 

A1

 or 

C8

.  Any 

input can be patched to any DSP channel 

using the 

PREAMP

 screen. 

Line outputs

  Line level, balanced XLR 

outputs.  Nominal level +4dBu with +22dBu 
maximum pro18dB headroom. 

iLive signals can be patched to any output 

socket using the 

OUTPUTS

 screen.  The 

outputs are relay protected to prevent power 
on or off thumps. 

PL-Anet

  RS485 connection for Allen & Heath 

PL Series remote controllers.  Several may be 
daisy chained together or routed individually 
via the PL-9 PL-Anet hub.  PL controls can be 

assigned using the 

SURFACE SETUP

 screen 

or Editor software. 

MIDI

  IN and OUT sockets.  

MIDI is tunnelled via ACE™ 
or Network to the MIDI port 
at the Surface.  For more 

information about MIDI 
refer to the iLive MIDI 
Specification. 

Network

  Built-in 3 port switch. Connect one or more laptops 

running iLive Editor, a wireless router, other iLive systems or 
external network, or link control to a Surface not equipped 
with ACE™.  All devices on the network must have 

compatible TCP/IP addresses.  A recessed switch lets you 
reset the network settings to factory default. 

ACE™ MixRack to Surface link

  Also used when linking a 

Slave MixRack to a Master in Dual-Rack expansion mode.  A 
single CAT5 cable links audio and control.  You do not need 
a separate Network cable because control is bridged over 

the ACE™ cable between MixRack and Surface.   

PHONES

  ¼” stereo socket and level control 

for the built-in headphone amplifier.  The 
output follows the PAFL selection. 

Port B audio network option slot

  Fit one of 

the option cards available for system 
expansion, digital mic splitting, recording and 
distributed audio networking.  Capable of bi-

directional 64 channels, 48kHz sampling rate.  
Current options include ACE™, Dante, 
EtherSound, MADI, MMO, Waves.  Refer to the 
A&H web site for more on the available options. 

SYSTEM LOCK

  indicates MixRack digital audio sync lock. 

Rack Ears

  Fit into a 

19” rack or flightcase. 

PL-9 hub 

AES digital out option

    Shown 

fitted in the last card position.  
Each socket handles two signals, 
in this case 5-6 and 7-8. 

Summary of Contents for iDR MixRack

Page 1: ...Fixed Format MixRacks iDR 16 iDR 32 iDR 48 iDR 64 Getting Started Guide Publication AP7445 Available with AES digital outputs...

Page 2: ...s guide provides quick start information for the fixed format iLive Series iDR 16 iDR 32 iDR 48 and iDR 64 MixRacks and the AES Out option introduced with V1 9 For more on the modular iDR10 and iDR0 M...

Page 3: ...ACE single CAT5 up to 120m Port B audio network option for digital mic splitting and system linking ACE Dante ES MADI ADAT Aviom Waves option cards available 64x32 RackExtra DSP engine with 8 stereo F...

Page 4: ...s mixing up to 16 mics or FOH Monitor systems with digital mic split Order codes IDR 16 16 mic line in 8 XLR out IDR 16 DO 16 mic line 4 XLR 2 dual AES iDR 32 6U fixed format MixRack equivalent to a 3...

Page 5: ...DI Specification Network Built in 3 port switch Connect one or more laptops running iLive Editor a wireless router other iLive systems or external network or link control to a Surface not equipped wit...

Page 6: ...outer and laptop need compatible network addresses Factory defaults are MixRack 192 168 1 1 Sub mask 255 255 255 0 Surface 192 168 1 2 TouchScreen 192168 1 3 We recommend you set Subnet mask 255 255 2...

Page 7: ...the network link is established If one or more pulse at a slow rate or the red error indicator remains lit then check that the cables are correctly plugged in and are not faulty The red error LED wil...

Page 8: ...s many options to network signals to multiple devices Can work with external word clock MMO Provides several popular digital formats ADAT Aviom Hearbus and links to Allen Heath iDR Series mix processo...

Page 9: ...er Check the audio clock is set to Internal using the MIXRACK SETUP Mix Pref screen This example shows a compact two engineer system with wireless laptop controlling monitor mixes Alternatively you co...

Page 10: ...ded cable type and maximum length Step 3 Set up Dual Rack system Using the Surface TouchScreen go to Utility Network Dual MixRack Setup Touch Add Slave Highlight a MixRack in the list to add as Slave...

Page 11: ...R M MICIN A M DUALIN A M DIGIN A SPDIF A C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TRS 4dBu SPDIF A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPDIF RCA 0dBu iLive T112 TRS 4dBu TRS 4dBu RCA 0dBu RCA 0dBu Fixed Format Surface Inputs 1...

Page 12: ...he equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or accidental neglect or alteration other than as described in the User Guide or Service Manual or approved by ALLEN HEATH Any necessary adj...

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