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System Reference Guide

January 2008

Publication AP6526

iLive and T Series

System Reference Guide

March 2009

Firmware Version 1.4

Publication AP6526 issue 3

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Страница 1: ...System Reference Guide January 2008 Publication AP6526 iLive and T Series System Reference Guide March 2009 Firmware Version 1 4 Publication AP6526 issue 3...

Страница 2: ...erformance and reliability for which this equipment has been designed and manufactured read this User Guide before operating In the event of a failure notify and return the defective unit to ALLEN HEA...

Страница 3: ...wer cord plug Do not remove or tamper with the ground connection in the power cord Water and moisture To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture or us...

Страница 4: ...s avoid placing heavy objects on the unit scratching the surface with sharp objects or subjecting the unit to rough handling and vibration Environment Protect from excessive dirt dust heat and vibrati...

Страница 5: ...l layout 12 Connecting the iLive MixRack and Surface 13 Connecting the T Series MixRack and Surface 15 Booting up the system 16 The Status screen 17 Surface basics The TouchScreen 19 Surface basics Fa...

Страница 6: ...reen 85 Lock the Surface 85 Change User 85 Help manual 85 Power down the TouchScreen 85 Configuration page 86 Diagnostics page 86 Firmware versions and update 87 Network setup and connections 88 iLive...

Страница 7: ...able for the top end application and is available with a touring grade flightcase The T Series offers an affordable fixed format solution for the more budget conscious application Both feature separat...

Страница 8: ...iLive systems can 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...

Страница 9: ...ts available Slots A to J System modules Slots K L M iDR10 MixRack Ethernet switch 3x network ports ESA EtherSound digital snake Surface and break out in audio ESB EtherSound digital mic split system...

Страница 10: ...onnection 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 re...

Страница 11: ...o which is transported to and from the MixRack via the ACE connection along with the Ethernet control Each bank of faders has 4 layers providing a total of 80 or 112 control strips depending on Surfac...

Страница 12: ...Talkback Hold down TB ASSIGN and press the master MIX keys to assign Copy Paste Reset edit keys Dimmer Scene recall keys These can be disabled SCENE SAFES to prevent selected channels being overwritt...

Страница 13: ...Plug this into any one of the three network ports available Do not connect a second cable for redundancy Third party systems are available to extend the connection or provide dual redundancy EtherSou...

Страница 14: ...nterruptible 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 cor...

Страница 15: ...work There are 3 main components the MixRack Surface and TouchScreen built into the surface These and any other network devices such as a wireless router and laptop need compatible network addresses F...

Страница 16: ...assword is required 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...

Страница 17: ...UTILITY Diagnostics Event Logs page to view the error The Event Log can be copied to USB key to be reported to Allen Heath if required After viewing the error log the green tick is restored For the la...

Страница 18: ...is the recommended default mode for FOH mixing Main displays on the toolbar to indicate you are in the default mix If there is no main mix for example a monitor mix configuration then the left of the...

Страница 19: ...selected Touch Return to return to the top level thumbnail view Status bar Displays various status information the currently selected mix type and number and the previous and next scene recall Data e...

Страница 20: ...n name each view and configure any combination of up to 16 meters and spaces per view The screen also lets you view the RTA display The custom views and RTA can also be selected from the default Statu...

Страница 21: ...name and colour may also be set individually for the inputs and mixes from their normal processing views MIXRACK SETUP View and configure the MixRack architecture Configure the 32 mix buses from a cho...

Страница 22: ...t the signal is peaking earlier in the channel path Press SEL to open up the channel processing and check signal activity Note iLive meters are digital absolute peak response meters This ensures you k...

Страница 23: ...ect strips for the related setup mode To avoid operator confusion do not leave the screen in one of these setup modes PAFL key Selects either the PFL pre fade listen or AFL after fade listen signal to...

Страница 24: ...t it and reduce its gain or level FREEZE IN LAYERS key Lets you freeze a selected strip across all layers so the assigned channel master or DCA remains in view when you change between layers This is i...

Страница 25: ...selected Peak and signal meters Peak indicators and signal meters are presented throughout the signal path The three dynamics processor THRESHOLD controls feature signal meters that display beneath t...

Страница 26: ...w Each processing section includes a library for storing and naming your favourite settings These can be recalled into other channels and transferred to another iLive or PC via USB key from within the...

Страница 27: ...view Each processing section includes a library for storing and naming your favourite settings These can be recalled into other channels and transferred to another iLive or PC via USB key from within...

Страница 28: ...isplay the parameter settings view as if you are working with a traditional rack mounted effects unit Touch the value boxes or controls to highlight them and use the screen encoder to adjust the setti...

Страница 29: ...er strip SEL key to open its assignment view Touch the screen buttons to toggle the assignments on or off The screen provides an alternative to using the MIX keys to view and change DCA assignments DC...

Страница 30: ...tant that the operator becomes familiar with the function of the SEL and MIX keys These make mixing with iLive very quick and intuitive once learned Note To avoid mistakes while mixing we recommend th...

Страница 31: ...aries button in the ROUTING screen with master strip SEL active If a rotary send then the faders remain as channel faders For groups and DCAs no send levels the faders and encoders remain unaffected 5...

Страница 32: ...rip SEL active If a rotary send then they remain as master faders For groups and DCAs no send levels the faders and encoders remain unaffected 5 For stereo aux and matrix sends the rotaries become the...

Страница 33: ...und or ACE mic splitter and more Channel sources include Unassigned Available MixRack input socket Available Surface input socket Port A channels 33 to 62 Port B channels 1 to 64 Controls for preamp G...

Страница 34: ...EXT INPUT Mix only You can patch a source as a mix master External Input To open up the view touch the EXT INPUT section in the top level thumbnails view for the master Ext Input patch bay Select the...

Страница 35: ...screen histogram displays the gate activity over time INSERT Channel and Mix A physical input and output socket may be assigned as an insert send and return for a channel if outboard processing is req...

Страница 36: ...adjust the setting Press the screen GEQ Fader Flip button or press the GEQ FADER FLIP key next to the faders while the SEL key for the master is active to present the GEQ across the fader banks Using...

Страница 37: ...er the compressor is switched in or out The Soft Knee function changes softens the effect of the compressor around the threshold point The dynamics may be manually adjusted using the attack and releas...

Страница 38: ...es a yellow bar rather than a dot and the Threshold control adjusts the amount of de ess depth attenuation at the frequency set Use the Ess control to adjust the frequency to find and tune out the sib...

Страница 39: ...tem effect fed from a mix bus or channel direct output and returned via a dedicated FX short return or a full input channel Traditional live sound effects such as reverb and delay would be configured...

Страница 40: ...verb and delay effects Touch Apply to confirm The lower part of the screen provides the send and return master controls together with input and output metering Note that these controls are also availa...

Страница 41: ...sends from that channel to all the mixes Access the FX send mix from the TouchScreen With the screen in the ROUTING page press any IP channel FX return or FX master SEL key and select the FX tab to v...

Страница 42: ...ose from Highlight the preset you want or use the screen encoder to scroll through the list These are grouped into FX types Reverbs Delays Modulators Sub Harmonics Gated Verbs Recall Touch Recall to l...

Страница 43: ...onds You can enter a separate rate for the left and right delays or you can link left and right to work in mono with a single delay time by touching the Link button The Fine controls let you fine tune...

Страница 44: ...mbinations creating many different stereo fields All switches up gives no stereo enhancement The key traditional Rate and Depth controls cover the centre panel The LFO driving the modulator can be swi...

Страница 45: ...rt time movement effects Powerbox maximum power in gated energy not as de correlated as classic non linear Lo Cut 20Hz 6 KHz 24dB octave filter to control decay spectrum Hi Cut 400Hz 20KHz 12dB octave...

Страница 46: ...nel numbers Touch Apply to confirm Surface The tab displays the user name assigned to the Surface The system identifies the output modules currently loaded iLive or fixed sockets available T Series to...

Страница 47: ...e output sockets The signal is sourced just after the ADC converter and before the channel processing For example use these sources to provide a digital mic splitter via Port B for FOH Monitor mixing...

Страница 48: ...ckly check a group of signals for presence or problems before bringing up the faders MUTE key Muting the DCA master mutes all assigned channels This remotely actions the channel mutes All sends from t...

Страница 49: ...anging Setup mode and view and assign ganged input or mix master channel parameters select the TouchScreen MIXRACK Ganging page Ganged channels must be compatible input or mix types Up to 8 gangs can...

Страница 50: ...nformation about the edit operation for example what is currently held on the clipboard or whether an action is valid or not You can copy or reset whole channels or selected blocks of parameters for e...

Страница 51: ...ole mix from one mix to another including all channel send levels stereo send image assignments pre post settings and global send source PASTE Hold down PASTE The lower toolbar of the TouchScreen disp...

Страница 52: ...gain reduction status indication Pressing the METERS key always returns to the meters page last viewed User meter views Touch one of the 4 User buttons to open up a user definable meters view These ca...

Страница 53: ...s is very useful in helping you or the stage technician checking the patching of the sockets or when troubleshooting troublesome sources such as radio mics The strip SEL and or MIX keys can be linked...

Страница 54: ...onitor outputs PHONES sockets Two headphones sockets are provided at the front of the iLive Surface under the armrest or on the right hand side of the T Series Surface One is a standard the other a 3...

Страница 55: ...onitor but not read on the PAFL meters Note You can also use the Ext In to PAFL feature to add an external signal to the PAFL system This is accessed using the PAFL screen MixRack controls and connect...

Страница 56: ...er MIX key and therefore opens up the associated mix on the faders encoders LCDs This can be a quick way of working letting you adjust the mix sends assignments and settings as you listen to each mast...

Страница 57: ...masters to sockets use the OUTPUTS screen to patch the Wedge and IEM outputs to sockets on either the MixRack or Surface Plug these into your monitoring system Assign mixes to the dual monitors Select...

Страница 58: ...ed Use the SURFACE SETUP Preferences screen to set either momentary hold down to talk or latching press to turn on press again to turn off Latching operation may be preferred if you are using a handhe...

Страница 59: ...ported between the systems using the Port B digital audio link and mapped to mixes and sockets at either end For example FOH talk to musicians on stage Use the Surface Talkback system Plug in a switch...

Страница 60: ...s to iLive Use standard CAT5 cables to connect PL Series controllers to the iLive PL Anet port either at the Surface or the MixRack Make sure the last PL controller has the end of line terminator plug...

Страница 61: ...type of mix you configure as long as the total number does not exceed 32 You can even configure the Main mix from a list of different types such as M LR LCR LRSub and more For example you may want to...

Страница 62: ...rrent status of the 32 mix buses and 8 internal FX buses External Input source NotAs means a socket has not been assigned as the external input S C5 means Surface slot C socket 5 EA 36 means EtherSoun...

Страница 63: ...SETUP Ganging page Mixer Config Displays the current DSP mix bus architecture Touch boxes display and let you change the number of each type of mono and stereo mix the type of Main mix and whether to...

Страница 64: ...ssing is done typically using manufacturer specific speaker system controllers LRM Similar to the above 3way mix but substituting M for SUB This provides a convenient third output for driving a mono f...

Страница 65: ...nd Follow Mute on Audio Sync Networks page Presents the options for the audio networking and clock source set up Audio Clock Source Choose the source of the system digital clock sync Internal MixRack...

Страница 66: ...Diagrams later in this guide for examples on how to configure the system Quick Input Setup Two buttons provide a convenient way to quickly configure all channel inputs to get their source from either...

Страница 67: ...y sweepable from 20Hz to 20kHz Level Touch the Level box and use the screen encoder to adjust the output level of the generator from fully off to 18dB maximum Mute Turns off the signal generator Mixes...

Страница 68: ...ntuitive To access the Surface setup press the SURFACE SETUP key below the TouchScreen Note To give you a quick starting point you can choose from a selection of factory Template Show memories These c...

Страница 69: ...oss the layers in a bank of faders Strip types available Unused The strip is left blank Input Input channel Stereo inputs use a single strip Input FX Dedicated short FX return Mono or stereo Group Ste...

Страница 70: ...the drop down menu and number box to change its switch assignment You can also assign its associated LED indicator Select Auto Link if you want the LED to automatically assign the related function Pre...

Страница 71: ...evice in the chain has its terminator plugged in If preferred you can connect each with its own cable back to the iLive by using the Allen Heath PL 9 PL Anet hub This may be required for on stage pers...

Страница 72: ...d use the drop down menu to select the ALT VIEW key function DSP Channel Displays the MixRack channel number 1 to 64 dB Value Displays the value in dB associated with the current function of the assoc...

Страница 73: ...o a new version Adjust the contrast after carrying out the update if needed Latching Talk Switch Set the Surface TALK switch for momentary or latching operation Latched operation is convenient when yo...

Страница 74: ...te to the name and colour screen Input Channels PREAMP screen Mix Masters EXT INPUT screen DCA Masters Use the NAME COLOUR screen Name Colour screen Press the TouchScreen NAME COLOUR key Strip Select...

Страница 75: ...certain functions You can also assign a Startup Scene which will recall automatically when the user logs in Select No Startup Scene if none is required Activate any user profiles you want to appear in...

Страница 76: ...key Press the TouchScreen UTILITY Configuration Library Manager key to work with the USB library function If you plug in a USB key with libraries available these will be listed in the related Library...

Страница 77: ...You can add and remove items from the Scene and update items already in the Scene with the current console settings When you have finished editing the contents Return to the Scene Manager page Touch U...

Страница 78: ...selection of items already in the Scene Select the items you want to update from the list in the right hand window Expand and collapse the tree list using the and buttons Touch the Multiple Select but...

Страница 79: ...IN OUT FADER MUTE DELAY TRIM AUX SEND SOURCE DIR OUT SOURCE 4 10 INPUT P BAY PAN AUX SENDS ROUTING DCA ASSIGN GRP AUX MAIN PEQ INSERT COMP LIM IN OUT FADER MUTE 4 10 PAN MTX SENDS ROUTING DCA ASSIGN M...

Страница 80: ...ware Note We recommend that you always keep your iLive operating firmware up to date Check the Allen Heath web site for the latest version This can be easily downloaded and installed via USB key Setti...

Страница 81: ...ager screen highlight a Show in the list then touch the Recall button Confirm the action Note Recalling a show overwrites all the system settings and can change your mix architecture and patching Make...

Страница 82: ...en the system gets its inputs from a master console via a digital mic split such as Ace or EtherSound Load a Template Show Press the UTILITY key below the TouchScreen UTILITY Configuration Show Manage...

Страница 83: ...fer these into a Scene you have allocated and named within your iLive Before transferring Scenes touch the Filter button and select parameters from the list to Block or Allow their transfer Use the Fi...

Страница 84: ...ing Simply unplug the key You do not need to dismount it as you do when removing it from a PC Recall and delete Shows from USB key Use the Recall Show and Delete Show buttons below the right hand wind...

Страница 85: ...uring intermission or after sound check before the show A popup appears to confirm you want to do this If a password has been set for the current user then the touch keyboard appears prompting passwor...

Страница 86: ...d TouchScreen here These log certain key events such as power boot and memory activity as well as system errors if they occur They provide a useful aid in diagnosing the system in the event of a probl...

Страница 87: ...n the key 1 Download the latest version of firmware This is a zip file 2 Extract the Firmware folder Unzip the file You should find a folder called Firmware and a pdf Release Notes file Do not change...

Страница 88: ...ces recognised on the network These are the devices the TouchScreen computer SBC attempts to connect to Select the rack or surface you want to connect Note If you see the device in the list but the sc...

Страница 89: ...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...

Страница 90: ...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...

Страница 91: ...th 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...

Страница 92: ...em 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 MI...

Страница 93: ...work 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...

Страница 94: ...5 22 163 99 62 227 12 6B 28 7B 12 1B 12 B 20 43 67 36 23 164 100 63 228 13 6C 29 7C 13 1C 13 C 25 39 57 37 24 165 101 64 229 14 6D 30 7D 14 1D 14 D 30 2F 47 38 25 166 102 65 230 15 6E 31 7E 15 1E 15 E...

Страница 95: ...Control strips fader pan MIX MUTE PAFL SEL LCD meter User assignable soft keys Analogue style one knob per function channel control for instant access Rotary controls with LED position display Additio...

Страница 96: ...et Can work with standard Ethernet optical fibre dual redundant systems MIDI MixRack and Surface PL Anet for A H PL Series controllers Digital signal processing module 48kHz sampling 24 bit 48 bit dat...

Страница 97: ...sidechain filter listen select Delay up to 340ms Insert assignable bypass 4 10 operating level RackExtra iDR 64 8x internal stereo FX racks devices Patch as send return or inserted FX Send from FX bus...

Страница 98: ...Live 176 1509mm 59 4 x 1017mm 40 x 452mm 17 8 iPS10 PSU 482mm 19 x 88mm 3 46 2U x 310mm 12 2 Weights MixRack iDR10 26kg 57 lb 68kg 150 lb in flightcase MixRack iDR0 7 3kg 16lb 9 3kg 21lb in carton Sur...

Страница 99: ...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 FR...

Страница 100: ...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...

Страница 101: ...NGINE INPUTS OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CHK MUTE AES EBU SPDIF OPTICAL 1 2 5 6 7 8 1 8 ADAT 9 16 iDR EXP 1 8 9 16 EXP IN OUT AVIOM HEARBCK OUT DAC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MULTI DIGITAL OUT...

Страница 102: ...Sub LCRSub Configure as MONO or STEREO mixes Configure as MONO or STEREO channels Configure as MONO or STEREO matrix DIGITAL TRIM CH SOURCE DIGITAL TRIM TALKBACK SURFACE INPUTS SURFACE TALKBACK RELAY...

Страница 103: ...BACK MIXER PATCHBAY ES OUTPUT OPTIONS OUTPUT TO ESA INPUT SOURCE CARD ROUTER CONTROL OUTPUT TO ESB INPUT SOURCE AUVITRAN CARD CONTROL MIXER PATCHBAY To configure the ES network if required ROUTER CONT...

Страница 104: ...I3 4 I5 8 MAIN1 4 J1 4 MTX1 4 J5 6 ST MTX1 2 A1 G8 I P 1 56 STAGE INPUTS STAGE OUTPUTS FOH_8fx_LR Load Show 8x GRP 4m 2st 18x AUX 8m 1st 8FX MAIN LR 8x MTX 4m 2st CONFIG APPLICATION EXAMPLE STANDARD...

Страница 105: ...NETWORK HEADPHONES and TALKBACK Each engineer has their own preamp gain control 2 x CAT5 cables to stage FOH MONITORS CAT5 NETWORK ENGINEER S WEDGE HEADPHONES IEM ESA IN iDR10 ESA OUT NETWORK AUDIO C...

Страница 106: ...FOH INPUTS A1 8 CH57 64 LOCAL AUDIO Load Show FOH_8fx_LR Load Show SLAVE_MON_8m8st 8x GRP 4m 2st 18x AUX 8m 1st 8FX MAIN LR 8x MTX 4m 2st CONFIG APPLICATION EXAMPLE FOH MONITOR Digital mic splitter 56...

Страница 107: ...phantom power ESB OUT MASTER FOH gain affects monitors but engineer has digital channel trims ESB IN AUDIO CLOCK ESB ESB CONFIG MASTER SLAVE CH SOURCE ESB 4 iLive G1 8 AUX1 8 H1 8 ST AUX1 4 I1 8 ST A...

Страница 108: ...and TALKBACK Set options using TOUCHSCREEN MIXRACK Mixer Pref Audio Sync Networks All I O in back of surface 24 inputs 4 aux LR 2 matrix FOH Monitor C7 8 ST MTX 1 2 This illustrates a stand alone iLi...

Страница 109: ...OH engineer has gain control ETHERNET CAT5 ETHERSOUND CAT5 ESA IN NETWORK HEADPHONES and TALKBACK FOH engineer has control of preamp gain and phantom power 2 x CAT5 cables to stage FOH MONITORS CAT5 C...

Страница 110: ...64 inputs FOH 56 way split Monitor engineer has gain control SLAVE_FOH_LR AUDIO CLOCK ESB ESB CONFIG MASTER SLAVE CH SOURCE GLOBAL ESB INPUT ESA OUT ESB IN ETHERNET CAT5 ETHERSOUND CAT5 ESA IN NETWORK...

Страница 111: ...hantom power Single CAT5 EtherSound cable to stage no Ethernet connection SLAVE ETHERNET CAT5 ETHERSOUND CAT5 ESB OUT MIC SPLITTER MIXRACK I P 1 48 iDR10 NETWORK TALKBACK OUT audio XLR CABLES PAFL IN...

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