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MixRack Getting Started Guide 

DM0 

 
 
 

 Before starting please check www.allen-heath.com for the latest dLive 

firmware and documentation. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AP 10972 

Summary of Contents for dLive DM0 MixRack

Page 1: ...MixRack Getting Started Guide DM0 Before starting please check www allen heath com for the latest dLive firmware and documentation AP 10972 ...

Page 2: ...llen Heath website www allen heath com legal Repair or replacement under the terms of the warranty does not provide right to extension or renewal of the warranty period Repair or direct replacement of the product under the terms of this warranty may be fulfilled with functionally equivalent service exchange units This warranty is not transferable This warranty will be the purchaser s sole and excl...

Page 3: ... on dLive setup and mixing functions please refer to the dLive Firmware Reference Guide available for download at www allen heath com Check for the latest version of this Getting Started Guide You can also join our Allen Heath Digital Community to share knowledge and information with other dLive users General precautions Protect the equipment from damage through liquid or dust contamination Cover ...

Page 4: ...ntents IMPORTANT Read before starting 3 Packed items 4 Contents 4 1 Introduction 5 1 1 dLive MixRacks 5 2 Installing the MixRack 6 2 1 Free standing 6 2 2 Rack mounting and flight casing 6 2 3 Rack ears 6 3 Rear Panel 7 4 Front Panel 8 5 Connect and power up 9 5 1 Surface connection 9 5 2 Expander connection 9 5 3 ME system connection 10 5 4 Connect a laptop or wireless router 10 6 Dimensions 11 7...

Page 5: ...ia TCP IP The system can be expanded by adding up to 3 DX32 modular racks 6 DX168 portable expanders and is compatible with the ME personal mixing system 1 1 dLive MixRacks There are different sizes of dLive MixRack available All feature the same mix engine and differ only in the number of analogue I O All models can work with the full 128 channels by adding DX expanders or patching digital source...

Page 6: ...hat you use a professional grade flight case with shock mounted internal rack frame Use the M6 screws and washers supplied with the product to rack mount Ensure natural convection of airflow around the unit by allowing good ventilation below in front of and behind the unit Rack equipment known to produce a significant amount of heat should not be mounted directly below the unit Forced convection b...

Page 7: ...s selected in the MixRack Audio Audio Sync screen Word Clock I O BNC connectors for syncing from an external audio clock or providing a clock to other devices Use the MixRack Audio Audio Sync screen to select the clock source Mains Redundant power supplies with independent IEC sockets On Off rocker switches and fuses Heed the safety warnings printed on the panel A plastic P clip cable clamp is pro...

Page 8: ...02 3 Layer 2 compliant A single Cat5e or higher cable carries 32x32 channels of 96kHz audio and control Connect the first expander to DX1 DX2 the second expander to DX3 DX4 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...

Page 9: ...The gigaACE Lnk Err indicators flash at a steady rate when the link is established The red error indicator lights if a communication error is detected Check that the cables are correctly plugged in and are not faulty It takes around 30s for the Surface to take control and the touchscreen to become responsive 5 2 Expander connection Plug a touring grade CAT5e or higher specification cable up to 100...

Page 10: ...les accompanying the software or apps for further information dLive communicates over TCP IP All devices on the network including the MixRack and Surface must have compatible IP addresses Factory defaults are MixRack 192 168 1 70 Surface 192 168 1 71 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 254 For direct wired laptop connections set your laptop to a static compatible IP address for example 192...

Page 11: ...DM0 MixRack Getting Started Guide 11 AP10972 Issue 1 6 Dimensions ...

Page 12: ... ADC 24 bit Delta Sigma DAC 24 bit Delta Sigma Latency 5 samples Surface to Mixrack GigaACE hop 8 samples DX32 to Mixrack DX hop Operating Temperature Range 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Mains Power 100 240V AC 47 63Hz 90W max per PSU Dimensions and Weights Width x Depth x Height x Weight DM0 482 6 x 355 x 176 mm 19 x 14 x 6 9 x 12kg 26 5lbs Boxed DM0 600 x 480 x 330 mm 23 7 x 19 x 13 x 15kg 33lbs ...

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