iLive Reference Guide – Hardware
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AP6526-1 iss.5
Module options – the RAB2 module
The
REMOTE AUDIO 2 (RAB2)
module is the latest version
of the digital audio networking module available for the
iDR10
and
iDR0
MixRacks and
iLive-80, iLive-112, iLive-
144,
and
iLive-176
Surfaces. The module manages the
system audio clocks and also provides multi-channel digital
audio networking and interface capability. It features front
panel slots to allow easy installation of up to two option
cards offering a choice of many popular audio networking
and interfacing standards.
iLive MixRacks and Surfaces fitted with the newer
RAB2
module are compatible with systems fitted with the original
REMOTE AUDIO
module. Users with early systems can
benefit from the new card options available by replacing their
Remote Audio modules with
RAB2
modules.
REMOTE AUDIO (original) module
This is the original version shipped with earlier iLive
systems. It could be ordered with none, one or two
EtherSound network options installed. It does not support
any other audio networking standard. It used the
Auvitran AVD
EtherSound card fitted internally. An ES
card kit is available for users of part loaded modules who
wish to add ESA or ESB EtherSound capability.
A different version of this module is fitted to the MixRack
and Surface. These are identified as ‘iDR RACK REMOTE
AUDIO’ and ‘iLIVE 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 provides a multi-channel bi-
directional digital audio link to transport audio between the
MixRack and Surface, and for further signal distribution
around the venue if required. EtherSound, ACE or MADI
may be used for this link.
Note
Make sure the same type of card is fitted in Port A
at both the MixRack and the Surface.
Note
Users upgrading from the early version RAB
module can re-use their original
Auvitran AVD
EtherSound cards in RAB2 using the
M-ES-V1-BASE
carrier frame.
Port B
The lower slot provides a second digital
network option for system expansion, digital mic splitting,
recording feed and further signal distribution. It can
handle up to 64 channels of bi-directional audio
depending on which card option is fitted.
Audio Clock Sync
BNC connectors let you
synchronize the iLive audio clock to an external device, or
synchronize the external device to the iLive.
M-ETH-M
ES card kit
Up to two EtherSound
AVD cards and
connector pcbs can be
fitted inside the RAB
module.
ESA
See next section for option cards
available
or
ESB
Option cards ordered separately
Note
For firmware
V1.7
the only
option supported in Surface Port B
is the
MMO
module (ADAT, iDR
link).
