iLive Reference Guide – Firmware
Part 2 - 105
AP6526-2 iss.4
Specification
System
Format
Separate MixRack and Surface with control & audio over a single CAT5 ACE™ cable
DSP
64x32 RackExtra DSP mix engine located in MixRack
Audio Network Port A
Local audio to/from Surface - ACE™ up to 120m CAT5 (depending on cable)*
Audio Network Port B
Network option plug-in cards available - see website for details
Control Network
TCP/IP Ethernet (links to Surface via Port A ACE
TM
), built-in switch
PL-Anet
At MixRack for A&H PL Series remote controllers and GPIO
MIDI
In/Out.Can tunnel between Surface and MixRack via network
USB
x2: Data transfer, archiving and firmware update, external touchscreen, keyboard
VGA
For connecting an external monitor to the TouchScreen
Mains Power
Internal, 100-240V.AC, 47-63Hz, 160W max per unit
Architecture
Input Channels
64x with HPF, Insert, Gate, PEQ, Compressor, Limiter/De-esser, Delay
Output Mixes
32x with Ext-in, Insert, PEQ, 1/3 oct GEQ, Compressor, Limiter, Delay
Mix Types
Any combination of Groups, Auxes, Internal FX, Mains, Matrix (mono or stereo)
Main Mix Types
Mono, LR, LCR, LCRplus, LRSub, LCRSub, LRM, LCRM, None (monitors)
Mono / Stereo
Channels and Mixes may be configured as mono or stereo
Patchbays
Virtual patching of: Inputs, Inserts, FX, Mix Ext in, Outputs, Port B audio channel I/O
Inserts
Inserts assignable on all inputs and mixes, patch to any sockets
FX Engines
8x internal stereo 'RackExtra' FX racks, each capable of DSP emulations of industry classics
FX Patching
Inserted or Send/Return loop. Mono or stereo sends, stereo returns
FX Returns
8x extra 'short' stereo return paths (PEQ) or use IP channels (full processing)
Max Sources to Mix (Single-Rack)
72x (64 IP channels and 8x stereo internal FX returns)
Max Sources to Mix (Dual-Rack)
136x (128 IP channels and 8x stereo internal FX returns)
DCAs
16x can be used as DCA or Mute groups
Other processing
64x Gates, 96x Compressors, 96x Limiters, 112x PEQ, 32x GEQ
System Latency
Analogue IN to Analogue OUT (MixRack) <1.6ms, ACE link is 100us (0.1ms) per hop
ADC
24-bit multi-bit delta sigma, 108 dB dynamic range
DAC
24-bit multi-bit delta sigma, 117 dB dynamic range
Frequency Response
20-20kHz +0/-0.5dB
THD+Noise (analog in to out)
0.0018% (-94dBu) @ +16dBu output (mic pre unity gain)
Residual Output Noise
-94dBu typical
Audio Inputs and Outputs
XLR Mic/Line Inputs
Recallable, Balanced, -15 to +65dBu, 1dB resolution, 25dB pad, +48V
Preamp Performance
>4k
Ω
, +32dBu max input, Noise EIN (150
Ω
) -127dB
TRS Jack Line Inputs
+/-24dB trim, >6k
Ω
, +4dBu nominal, +22dBu max
RCA Phono Line Inputs
+/-24dB trim, >10k
Ω
, 0dBu nominal, +18dBu max
XLR Line Outputs
Balanced, Relay protected, <75
Ω
, +4dBu nominal, +22dBu max
TRS Jack Line Outputs
Balanced, Relay protected, <75
Ω
, +4dBu nominal, +22dBu max
RCA Phono Line Outputs
Unbalanced, Relay protected, <75
Ω
, 0dBu nominal, +18dBu max
RCA Phono Digital
2 ch SPDIF I/O. Input upto 96kHz sampling rate. Output at 48kHz sampling rate
Audio Connections
iDR-16 MixRack
16x XLR mic/line in, 8x XLR line out
iDR-32 MixRack
32x XLR mic/line in, 16x XLR line out
iDR-48 MixRack
48x XLR mic/line in, 24x XLR line out
iDR-64 MixRack
64x XLR mic/line in, 32x XLR line out
iLive-R72 Surface
Inputs 8x [4xTRS, 2xRCA, 1xSPDIF], Outputs 8x [4xTRS, 2xRCA, 1xSPDIF]
iLive-T80 Surface
Inputs 8x [4xTRS, 2xRCA, 1xSPDIF], Outputs 8x [4xTRS, 2xRCA, 1xSPDIF]
iLive-T112 Surface
Inputs 16x [8xTRS, 4xRCA, 2xSPDIF], Outputs 12x [8xTRS, 2xRCA, 1xSPDIF]
Local Monitor
TRS L and R available at the Surface
Headphones
MixRack: 1/4" jack. Surface: 1/4" jack and minijack
Control
iLive-R72 Surface
12x faders, 2 banks (8,4), 6 layers = 72 control strips
iLive-T80 Surface
20x faders, 2 banks (12,8), 4 layers = 80 control strips
iLive-T112 Surface
28x faders, 3 banks (12,8,8), 4 layers = 112 control strips
Strip Assign
Assign any strip as Input, FX, Mix master, DCA, engineer's W edge/IEM
TouchScreen
800x600 backlit, colour, touch with on-screen keyboard, data encoder
Processing Strip
Instant access to processing, Illuminated encoders, meters, PFL access
Soft Keys
8x user assignable
Faders
100mm motorised, GEQ fader flip mode
Meters
3 colour, 12 LED meter on every strip, PAFL, proc block and TouchScreen
Edit Functions
Copy, Paste, Reset of processing and mix parameters
Monitor Functions
PFL/AFL selectable, PAFL tools, Local/Phones outputs, Dual Wedge/IEM
Talkback
TB mic with phantom power, assignable to any mix, patching, Latch function
Additional Surface Functions
Freeze in Layers, Alt View, Screen and LED dimmer
Other control
MIDI, A&H PL Series remote controllers
iLive Editor software for laptop
Java-based online/offline editor and live control, connect via TCP/IP network
Memories
Libraries
Name and store processing, FX, channel parameters and PL device settings
Scenes
250x Store all or selected parameters, editable tree structure, Recall Safes
Shows
Stores current settings, preferences, all Scenes, Libraries
User Profiles
Administrator and up to 7 Guest users, Permissions, Password protectable
USB
Transfer and archive Shows and Libraries, USB Show Scene filter
Weights and Dimensions
iDR-16 MixRack
3U rack, 482mm (19") x 132mm (5.2") x 250mm (10"), 9kg (19.8lbs)
iDR-32 MixRack
6U rack, 482mm (19") x 265mm (10.4") x 250mm (10"), 12kg (26.4lbs)
iDR-48 MixRack
8U rack, 482mm (19") x 353mm (14"") x 250mm (10"), 16kg (35.2lbs)
iDR-64 MixRack
9U rack, 482mm (19") x 397mm (15.6") x 250mm (10"), 17.5kg (38.5lbs)
iLive-R72 - With Sidetrims
475mm (18.7") x 235mm (9.3") x 540mm (21.2"), 12kg (26.5lbs)