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Surface Getting Started Guide
S3000, S5000, S7000
Before starting please check www.allen-heath.com for the latest dLive
firmware and documentation.
AP9899

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  • Page 1 Surface Getting Started Guide S3000, S5000, S7000  Before starting please check www.allen-heath.com for the latest dLive firmware and documentation. AP9899...
  • Page 2 Limited One Year Manufacturer’s Warranty Allen & Heath warrants the Allen &Heath -branded hardware product and accessories contained in the original packaging ("Allen & Heath Product”) against defects in materials and workmanship when used in accordance with Allen & Heath's user manuals, technical specifications and other Allen & Heath product published guidelines for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of original purchase by the end-user purchaser ("Warranty Period").
  • Page 3: Important - Read Before Starting

    IMPORTANT - Read before starting Safety instructions Before starting, read the Important Safety Instructions printed on the sheet supplied with the equipment. For your own safety and that of the operator, technical crew and performers, follow all instructions and heed all warnings printed on the sheet and on the equipment panels.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Packed items Check you have received the following:  dLive Surface  Getting Started Guide AP9899  Safety Sheet  IEC mains lead  Dust cover Contents IMPORTANT - Read before starting ......................3 Packed items ..............................4 Contents ............................... 4 Introduction............................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction dLive is a distributed digital mixing system providing a uniquely flexible solution for any live sound application. It separates the mix engine from the control surface, putting the audio and processing where it is needed, and offering a host of control and audio networking possibilities. Refer to the Allen & Heath website to find out more about dLive.
  • Page 6 S3000 20 faders, 6 layers = 120 strips Single screen S5000 28 faders, 6 layers = 168 strips Twin screen S7000 36 faders, 6 layers = 216 strips Twin screen Surface Getting Started Guide AP9899 Issue 3...
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    2. Rear Panel Mic/Line inputs – 8x recallable preamps for balanced or unbalanced microphone and line level signals. Gain, Pad and 48V are digitally controlled within the preamp. The PP indicator lights up when phantom power voltage is detected at the socket, whether internally or externally sourced.
  • Page 8 Kensington Lock - A slot for fitting standard Kensington anti-theft security devices. Power Supply – Hot swappable power supply with mains IEC socket and On/Off rocker switch. To remove or replace, loosen the 4 screws indicated below and slide the PSU out of the slot. ...
  • Page 9 DX links – Dual redundant EtherCon port for connection of a DX expander over Fast Ethernet (IEEE 802.3 Layer 2 compliant). A single Cat5e (or higher) cable carries 32x32 channels of 96kHz audio and control. Use two cables for redundancy. Use the screen to patch signals from or to the DX expanders.
  • Page 10: Front Panel

    3. Front Panel Channel Processing – Press a fader strip key to access the processing for the input or mix channel assigned to it. Read the Harmony UI paragraph below for further information. Touchscreen – Single or twin 12” capacitive touchscreen with gesture control and daylight visibility.
  • Page 11 SoftKeys – 26 user assignable keys. Assign functions using the Surface / Control / SoftKeys screen. Talkback – Press to Talk latching or momentary key and Talk Active indicator. Hold down Assign and press any master key to assign. Home –...
  • Page 12: Harmony Ui - Processing Screen

    Fader Strips – Provide control of Input channels, FX returns, Mix masters, DCAs, engineer’s Wedge / IEM monitor, or MIDI. Read the Fader Strip paragraph below for further information. The strip layout is user assignable and stored in Scenes. Use the Surface / Control / Strip Assign screen to edit the strip layout.
  • Page 13: Harmony Ui - System Screen

    Preamp – Peak indicator and dedicated preamp controls for analogue Gain, Digital Trim, 48V, Pad and polarity. Filters – HPF and LPF Frequency and In switch. Insert – Insert In switch and Assigned indicator. The indicator is lit when any of the channel Insert points is assigned.
  • Page 14 Left widget area – Can be configured for different functions, for example as a scrollable Scenes list. Hold down Setup and touch this area to configure. On the S3000 this area is dedicated to the channel processing. Bottom widget area –...
  • Page 15: Fader Strip

    3.3 Fader strip Meter – 22-segment signal meter and 6-segment gain reduction meter. The meter displays audio signal activity for the channel. The red peak indicator lights to warn that the signal is within 3dB of clipping. It is multi- point sensing which means it detects peak activity at several points in the signal path.
  • Page 16: Working With The Mix

    3.4 Working with the Mix Normal mix mode (FOH) Main active Press a Main Mix master strip key. IP 1 IP 2 IP 3 IP 4 IP 5 IP 6 IP 7 IP 8 Aux1 Aux2 Aux3 This is the normal mixing mode. The Input strips hold down present the channel faders.
  • Page 17: Connect And Power Up

    4. Connect and power up 4.1 MixRack connection Plug a touring grade CAT5e (or higher specification) cable up to 100m long between the dLive Surface and MixRack gigaACE ports. Use two cables for redundancy if required.  Refer to www.allen-heath.com for cable requirements, recommendations, and a list of CAT5 cables available to order.
  • Page 18: Connect A Laptop Or Wireless Router

    4.4 Connect a laptop or wireless router Connect a laptop, router or access point to either of the Network ports to use with dLive Editor or iOS apps. Read the Release Notes and Help Files accompanying the software or apps for further information. ...
  • Page 19: Dimensions

    5. Dimensions S3000 - 870mm/34.2" S5000 - 1115.4mm/43.9" S7000 - 1325.4mm/52.2" S3000 - 744.5mm/29.3" S5000 - 990mm/39" S7000 - 1200mm/47.3" S3000 - 624.5mm/24.6" S5000 - 870mm/34.3" S7000 - 1080mm/42.5" 477.1mm/18.8" Surface Getting Started Guide AP9899 Issue 3...
  • Page 20: Technical Specs

    6. Technical specs Inputs System Mic/Line XLR Inputs Balanced XLR, +48V phantom power Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 20-20kHz, minimum Gain, Pad out Mic/Line Preamp Fully recallable Dynamic Range 110dB Input Sensitivity -60 to +15dBu System Signal to Noise -92dB Analogue Gain +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps...

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