iLive Reference Guide – Hardware
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Module options – Surface system
iLive Surface system modules
These are the modules required to manage the
iLive
modular Surface
and handle the control and digital audio interface ports.
iLive Surface CPU
module (always fitted)
This is the controller module for the
iLive
Surface. It houses the
NETWORK and other interfaces used to control the MixRack.
The
iLive
MixRack and Surface use different versions of CPU module.
They are identified by the name printed at the top of the panel.
iLive Surface Remote Audio
module
This module provides the digital audio port needed to interface audio to
and from the MixRack and to network to other devices if required. The
audio from modules fitted to the rear of the Surface, headphones and
talkback can be linked to the MixRack using a single cable.
The Surface Remote Audio module is only needed if the digital audio link
or network is required. If not required, for example if the MixRack is
positioned near the Surface or an analogue snake is used, then 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 use different versions of the early
RAB module. They are identified by the name printed at the top
of the panel.
M-RAB-A
Surface RAB module with 1 ES card fitted (Port A).
Remote Audio 2
RAB2
module - This is the
newer
version
which supports a variety of additional digital audio and
networking card options from firmware version V1.5 onwards.
The MixRack and Surface can use the same version of the new
RAB2 module. Firmware V1.5 provides limited functionality for
the Port B option at the Surface.
M-RAB2
MixRack or Surface RAB2 module with no options
fitted. The option cards are ordered separately.
Fit your choice of audio networking card
option to Port A to transport audio to and
from the Surface.
A
EtherSound (ES)
Surface link
Only MMO option for
firmware
V1.7
ADAT recording
Internal power supply
Connection for optional
iPS10
backup power supply
