ALLEN & HEATH M-DL-GOPT Quick Start Manual

M-DL-GOPT (fibreACE) fitting note
M-DL-GOPT (fibreACE) is one of several audio networking options that can be
fitted to an Allen & Heath dLive I/O Port. It provides a 128x128ch 96kHz copper
or fibre optic point-to-point link to another dLive mixing system. It can also be
used to connect a MixRack and Surface via fibre optic instead of CAT cable.
The fibreACE card uses the proprietary Allen & Heath gigaACE protocol for
transporting Audio and Control over Ethernet. It allows very low latency, cable
redundancy and can tunnel TCP/IP network control over the same connection.
 For fibre optic applications, use touring grade opticalCON
Duo multimode cables up to 500m long. opticalCON Duo
accommodates a standard LC-Duplex connector in a
rugged and durable metal housing.

For copper applications, use touring grade CAT5e (or
higher specification) cables up to 100m long.
 Allen & Heath can provide recommended cable drums of
different lengths. For a list of available cables please refer
to www.allen-heath.com.

M-DL-GOPT requires dLive firmware V1.4 or higher.

Fitting the card

1. Switch the system off.
2. Remove the 4 screws securing the I/O Port blank panel on the dLive
MixRack or Surface.
3. Slide the card into the slot and press it firmly into the mating
connector.
4. Secure the card by tightening the 4 captivated thumb screws.
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