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iLive Reference Guide

Part 1 – Hardware

Firmware Version 1.7

This guide describes the iLive system components including
the many Surface and MixRack models, PL Series controllers

and network card options available.

Publication AP6526-1

Summary of Contents for iDR10

Page 1: ... Guide Part 1 Hardware Firmware Version 1 7 This guide describes the iLive system components including the many Surface and MixRack models PL Series controllers and network card options available Publication AP6526 1 ...

Page 2: ...elease of firmware Refer to the web site for the latest version and read the Release Notes that come with each version of firmware for further details Note Make sure all your iLive MixRacks and Surfaces are running the same version of firmware and that the Editor software running on your laptop is compatible Further information For further information refer to the User Guides associated with each ...

Page 3: ... original packing or purpose built flightcase to protect it from damage during transit Cables Plan the location of the equipment so that the connecting cables are not fully extended Full extension of the cables can stress the equipment and cables and may result in undesired performance Ensure that the cables are located such that they cannot be stood on or tripped over Modules Do not remove the mo...

Page 4: ...face 16 Turning on the system 17 Surface audio connections 18 iLive module options 19 The RAB2 audio networking module 24 Digital audio networking card options 26 ACE option card instructions 27 EtherSound V2 option card instructions 30 EtherSound V1 base option instructions 31 MMO option card instructions 33 MADI option card instructions 35 iDR 8 iDR 4 and PL Series remote controllers 37 Other co...

Page 5: ... audio I O for digital split systems The Surface is a controller that allows remote control of the MixRack and other components in the system It has audio I O built in for local audio signals to connect with the MixRack via CAT5 cable using EtherSound or the Allen Heath ACETM link The purpose designed user interface gives you instant access to all your live mixing functions with plenty of faders s...

Page 6: ...n be ordered with touring grade flightcases These have wheels with brakes The MixRack case uses rubber shock mounts to protect the rack and has front and rear covers The surface case is a three part design The surface may be operated while in its base CAT5 Cables iLive is shipped with short CAT5 cables with locking Neutrik connectors to connect the rack and surface An optional 80m 262 drum of armo...

Page 7: ...lots available Slots A to J System modules Slots K L M iDR10 Modular MixRack Ethernet switch 3x network ports Port A Surface and break out in audio Port B Digital mic split system expansion record PL Anet Connect to Allen Heath PL Series remote controllers POWER SUPPLY module Universal mains input One required Fit second as redundant supply backup Note You can choose any combination of input outpu...

Page 8: ...ows connection of several devices to the network for example Surface and a laptop Audio module options 4x card slots A B C and D to fit optional audio input and output modules The REMOTE AUDIO module is required if audio modules are fitted Choose from the same module types available for the MixRack REMOTE AUDIO module Provides the digital audio network interface to transport the Surface audio to f...

Page 9: ...udio which is transported to and from the MixRack via the ACE connection along with the Ethernet control Each bank of faders has 4 or 6 layers providing a total of 72 80 or 112 control strips depending on Surface size These strips are freely assignable as inputs mix masters or DCAs in any combination The Surfaces offer the same control the difference being a reduced rotary control section for the ...

Page 10: ...face 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 defaul...

Page 11: ...ne GO recall keys These are disabled by default Use the SURFACE Preferences option to enable SCENE SAFES to prevent selected channels being overwritten by the memories Hold down SAFES and press MIX keys to toggle on or off ASSIGN and PRE POST access keys for the selected mix While a MIX is active Hold down ASSIGN and press strip MIX keys to toggle the assignments on or off Hold down PRE POST and p...

Page 12: ... off ASSIGN and PRE POST access keys for the selected mix While a MIX is active Hold down ASSIGN and press strip MIX keys to toggle the assignments on or off To assign all use the master MIX key Hold down PRE POST and press strip SEL keys to toggle pre or post fade To assign all use the master SEL key Hold down ROTARY SHIFT to access the second encoder function if it has one Hold down ALT VIEW to ...

Page 13: ...trol device for example a Surface and a laptop Cables up to 100 metres 330 feet may be used Plug the CAT5 cable into any NETWORK port Standard Ethernet hardware may be used to extend or route this connection if required For Network details on IP address setup and configuration see later sections Note Plug only one CAT5 cable to connect the NETWORK between the MixRack and Surface Plug this into any...

Page 14: ...ion The modular iLive Port A Surface to MixRack link supports dual redundancy Two cables may be connected one as a backup for continued operation should the other become disconnected or damaged Set the Redundant Link option to ON using the Surface MIXRACK Setup Mixer Pref Port A B Setup screen CPU RAB2 iDR10 MIXRACK iLIVE MODULAR SURFACE AUDIO CONTROL PORT A ACE 1 ACE 1 NETWORK PORT A BRIDGE NETWO...

Page 15: ... power supply as a backup in critical applications where there is any risk of mains or generator power being interrupted MAINS FUSE In the event of a fuse failure replace only with the correct type and rating as indicated on the rear panel If the replacement fuse fails again switch off and refer to your Allen Heath service agent ON OFF switch Press to switch mains power on or off Blue status LED i...

Page 16: ...face and TouchScreen built into the surface These and any other network devices such as a wireless router 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 If you use static IP addressing for your laptop we recommend you set Laptop 192 168 1 10 Sub mask 255 255 255 0 Router 192 168 1 245 If the ad...

Page 17: ...ired for log in then surface operation is not available until after the TouchScreen has finished booting TouchScreen It takes a little longer for the TouchScreen to complete its boot up process during which time you will see its BIOS load the LINUX operating system and then the iLive application In around 2 minutes the screen is ready and the system fully booted Note If your system fails to connec...

Page 18: ...nals Port A Surface to MixRack audio link Choose option Port B Option for recording Local monitor output Headphones and Talkback on front of Surface 16 local inputs 8 balanced line TRS jack 4 RCA phono 2 stereo Spdif digital 12 local outputs 8 balanced line TRS jack 2 RCA phono 1 Spdif digital Audio link Port A Surface to MixRack link ACE iLive T112 Surface Fixed 16 in 12 out Local monitor output ...

Page 19: ...age is sourced internally from within the MixRack or externally via the cable plugged in INPUT XLR Balanced audio input with wide gain range accepting signals from 65dBu to 30dBu Gain is remote controlled and has a 1dB resolution and range of 80dB including 25dB pad The preamps feed the iLive mix engine through 24bit low noise low latency converters The preamp gain is automatically set for 4dBu or...

Page 20: ... the main channel source insert return or mix external input for the channel or mix being PAFL d For example three may be lit if you PAFL a stereo input channel which has an insert assigned DIGITAL OUTPUT part M DIGOUT A Provides 8 digital outputs arranged as four pairs Each offers 3 digital output formats AES SPDIF and optical TOSLINK All three formats are available at the same time For example y...

Page 21: ... Heath iDR output expander units part of the iDR installation range for remote analogue balanced XLR line outputs up to 300 metres 900 feet away using two CAT5 cables per unit The DR LINK cables carry the control to these units AVIOM An Aviom compatible interface is provided to feed the 16 channels of an Aviom personal monitor mixing system popular with many live mixing installations such as house...

Page 22: ...cate network data activity Note Do not connect more than one network cable between two devices Attempting to connect a second cable as a redundant backup will result in loss of control Reset A recessed switch lets you reset the network address and settings to factory default This is useful if you are using a MixRack and a Surface with unknown network addresses or which had different addresses prev...

Page 23: ...socket lets you listen to the signal currently selected using the PAFL function This is the same signal presented to the Surface headphones local monitor system SYSTEM LOCK The yellow LED lights to indicate digital audio sync lock If it is not lit check that the correct system Audio Clock Source is selected Setting audio clock source Surface TouchScreen MIXRACK Mixer Pref Audio Sync If the MixRack...

Page 24: ... SURFACE REMOTE AUDIO REMOTE AUDIO 2 RAB2 module part M RAB2 This is the more recent module fitted to iLive systems It is available as an upgrade for users of early systems The module is shipped with blank plates fitted to its two option slots The card options are ordered separately Unlike the original module the same version is fitted to both the MixRack and the Surface Port A The top slot provid...

Page 25: ... a blanking plate can be fitted instead Port A Audio link to from the Surface Port B Limited function at firmware release V1 5 recording The range of options available was extended with the addition of the RAB2 module The two versions are Surface Remote Audio RAB module This is the older version which supports only the EtherSound network option and does not include Port B The MixRack and Surface u...

Page 26: ...formats in a single module Typical application is for recording connection to personal monitoring systems and routing to a speaker processor ADAT Three 8 channel optical outputs allow up to 24 track recording Aviom 16 channel personal monitoring iDR expander Connect up to two iDR 8 channel output expanders iDR out analogue or iDR Dout digital AES Spdif Toslink Can provide a digital link into the i...

Page 27: ...o connect to the ACE port on the other device ACE Port 2 A second port is available for optional redundant backup connection using a second cable There is no interruption to the audio when switching between main and redundant connection Fitting to iDR 32 and iDR 48 These MixRacks and the T Series surfaces already have one ACE port built in for linking audio and control to from a connected Surface ...

Page 28: ...ing both the audio and control The iDR 32 iDR 48 and T Series surfaces already have Port A ACE built in for this purpose The iDR10 MixRack and standard iLive Surfaces can have the M ACE option fitted to Port A to provide the single cable rack to surface link instead of the two cable network and EtherSound or other networking standard link Note To use the M ACE option with the iDR10 and iLive surfa...

Page 29: ...dot no errors detected Orange dot 1x error Red dot more than 1x error during the last 3 minutes A green tick A TCP IP network bridged to connect via the ACE cable has been detected A red cross indicates errors associated with the bridge connection Patching signals to Port B Use the TouchScreen or Editor OUTPUTS screen Port B tab You can assign one or a range of signals to the 64 ACE channels by ch...

Page 30: ...m drum of Neutrik EtherFlex cable fitted with EtherCon connectors part number AH7000 RX TX Both flash to indicate that the network is linked and active ES CONTROL PORT Use this port to connect a laptop running the Auvitran EtherSound Monitor application This lets you check and set up the network routing and parameters For standard operation with iLive it is not usually necessary to access these se...

Page 31: ...rrier kit option is available only for use with the RAB2 module It is not compatible with the iDR 64 48 32 or 16 Port B Part number M ES V1 BASE A RAB module This is the original audio network module fitted to the modular iDR10 MixRack and standard iLive Surfaces Up to two Auvitran AVD card options could be fitted internally to provide the ESA and ESB EtherSound interface ports RAB2 module This is...

Page 32: ... place Step 2 Fit the EtherSound card Unplug the Auvitran AVD EtherSound card from the original Remote Audio module if fitted With the frame now fitted to the RAB2 module as described above invert and plug the EtherSound card on to the carrier card Be careful to locate the connector pins correctly and to ensure the card is fully seated Step 3 Fit the protective foam strip A piece of self adhesive ...

Page 33: ...to the iDR 64 48 32 and 16 The M MMO card option may be fitted to the Port B slot in the fixed format MixRacks Make sure the MixRack is switched off Remove the 2 screws securing the blank panel over Port B Slide the M MMO card into the slot and press it firmly into the mating connector Secure the card in place using the 2 screws Fitting to iDR10 and iLive Surfaces The option card can be fitted int...

Page 34: ...l audio card slots and PAFL monitor while link channels 33 62 are available for further signal distribution from Port B at the Surface for example recording Surface Port B and firmware version V1 7 It is possible to fit the M MMO option and assign its outputs but note the following The Status screen does not recognise the Port B option even if one is fitted Use the TouchScreen or Editor OUTPUTS sc...

Page 35: ...our different ways to mirror the outputs appearing on the LINK 1 OUT socket to duplicate audio from the LINK 1 IN socket so passing it thru to other equipment or to use it as a word clock input or clock output Fitting to iDR 64 iDR 48 iDR 32 or iDR 16 The M MADI card option may be fitted to Port B in the MixRack First make sure the MixRack is switched off Remove the 2 screws securing the blank pan...

Page 36: ...K 2 if 1 fails in redundant mode WordClock IN Provides a word clock input to sync the system from an external 48kHz source Use the MIXER SETUP Mixer Pref screen to choose which MADI socket to sync off then set Remote Port B as the iLive sync source WordClock OUT Provides a standard 48kHz word clock output to allow other systems to sync from the iLive system useful when connecting to 3rd party devi...

Page 37: ...ur web site PL Series remote controllers These remote controllers are compatible with both the iDR installation product range and the iLive system They interface via the Allen Heath RS485 based PL Anet port using CAT5 cable Multiple PL devices may be daisy chained together Their controls are fully programmable from the Surface TouchScreen or Editor application PL 6 8 faders 16 switches 24 tri colo...

Page 38: ... updated Editor may be run offline connected to a system with MixRack and Surface or connected to just a MixRack when a Surface is not required Flight cases The iLive 112 144 and 176 systems are shipped with touring grade flight cases as standard The smallest iLive 80 may be ordered with or without the flightcase Cases are not available from the factory for the T Series surfaces AN6329 iDR10 MixRa...

Page 39: ...Live 112 1109 mm 43 7 iLive 144 1309 mm 51 5 iLive 176 1509 mm 59 4 730 mm 28 75 669 mm 26 34 643 mm 25 3 142 mm 5 6 FLIGHTCASE 157 mm 6 2 HEADPHONES 88 mm 3 46 482 mm 19 310 mm 12 2 374 mm 14 7 443 mm 17 4 2U SIDE REAR FRONT SURFACE WEIGHT iLive 80 34kg 75lb iLive 112 43kg 95lb iLive 144 48kg 106lb iLive 176 54kg 119lb MIXRACK IN FLIGHTCASE 68kg 150lb MIXRACK IN CARTON 27kg 60lb iPS10 7kg 15lb iP...

Page 40: ... 6 482 mm 19 350 mm 13 8 400 mm 15 75 9U ALLEN HEATH iDR 64 MIX ENGINE iLive 176 1509mm 59 4 iLive 144 1309mm 51 5 iLive 112 1109mm 43 7 iLive 80 860mm 33 9 SIDE FRONT MIXRACK WEIGHT 26kg 57lb SURFACE IN FLIGHTCASE iLive 112 98kg 216lb iLive 144 114kg 251lb iLive 176 124kg 273lb SURFACE IN CARTON iLive 80 39kg 86lb SURFACE FLIGHT CASE iDR10 MIXRACK HEATH ALLEN iLive ...

Page 41: ...0 2 T80 WEIGHT 20kg 44lbs T112 WEIGHT 27kg 59 4lbs T112 SURFACE T80 SURFACE iDR 32 iDR 48 iDR 64 iDR 16 132mm 5 2 265mm 10 4 353mm 13 9 399mm 15 7 482mm 19 iDR 32 WEIGHT 11 5kg 25 3lbs iDR 16 WEIGHT 7 5kg 16 5lbs iDR 48 WEIGHT 14 5kg 31 9lbs iDR 64 WEIGHT 17 5kg 38 5lbs 3U 6U 8U 9U 250mm 9 9 250mm 9 9 250mm 9 9 300mm 11 8 DEPTH DEPTH DEPTH DEPTH MIXRACKS ...

Page 42: ... Rack Ears Flush Mounted Rack Ears Angled 16 degrees Desk Top Side Trims Fitted 1 2 3 2 3 Dimensions The iLive R72 Surface can be configured for desk top flight case 19 rack or furniture installation The plastic side trims can be removed and replaced with the metal rack ears provided A minimum 12U rack space is needed More may be needed depending on connector access requirements Two rack ear posit...

Page 43: ...de The 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 adjustment alteration or repair has been carried out by an authorised ALLEN HEATH distributor or agent This warranty does not cover fader wear and tear The defective unit is to be returned carriage p...

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