ALLEN & HEATH T SERIES AP6526 System Reference Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. ALLEN & HEATH Manuals
  4. Music Mixer
  5. T SERIES AP6526
  6. System reference manual

ALLEN & HEATH T SERIES AP6526 System Reference Manual

Modular system for live sound mixing
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

System Reference Guide
January 2008
Publication AP6526
iLive and T Series
System Reference Guide
March 2009
Firmware Version 1.4
Publication AP6526 issue 3

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the T SERIES AP6526 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for ALLEN & HEATH T SERIES AP6526

Summary of Contents for ALLEN & HEATH T SERIES AP6526

  • Page 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...

  • Page 2: Limited Two Year Warranty

    In certain territories the terms may vary. Check with your ALLEN & HEATH agent for any additional warranty, which may apply. The iLive range of products complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directives 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC and the European Low Voltage Directives 73/23/EEC &...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Water and moisture Ventilation Heat and vibration Servicing Installation ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 - Read the following before proceeding : CAUTION OUVRIR Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. Adhere to all warnings printed here and on the equipment. Follow the operating instructions printed in this User Guide.

  • Page 4: Important Mains Plug Wiring Instructions

    Ensure that the cables are located such that they cannot be stood on or tripped over. Do not remove the modules from the equipment while power is applied. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 USA/Canada BLACK WHITE GREEN...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    This is the iLive System Reference Guide relating to Version 1.4 Firmware. The system firmware is updated on a regular basis as new features and improvements are added. Some of the screen shots and details in this guide may differ from those in the current release of firmware. Please refer to the Release Notes that come with each version of firmware for details of new features.
  • Page 6 Diagnostics page... 86 Firmware versions and update... 87 Network setup and connections ... 88 iLive module options – Analogue inputs and outputs ... 89 iLive module options – Digital inputs and outputs... 90 iLive module options – Digital multi-output... 91 iLive module options –...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Welcome Thank you for investing in the Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing system. To get the most from your iLive please read the Getting Started Guide that comes with your system and refer to this reference guide for further information.

  • Page 8: Ilive System Components

    EtherSound network. It can be used as the slave mix engine in an FOH/Monitor system with digital mic split, or as a compact mixer with an iLive Surface using the audio I/O in the back of the Surface. iLive Surface surface available with up to 44 faders.
  • Page 9 The photo below shows a popular configuration with 48 mic inputs and 24 line outputs loaded. Further inputs and outputs would typically be available at the rear of the surface. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 REMOTE AUDIO module With system clock, headphones and remote audio distribution.
  • Page 10 Assign, Pre/Post, Rotary shift For current selected MIX iLive-112 iLive-144 28 faders (112 strips) 36 faders (144 strips) ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Audio connections XLR sockets for surface Talkback mic output, PAFL input and local monitor backup output. Provides an analogue alternative...

  • Page 11: T Series System Components

    8 built-in ‘RackExtra’ effects and 16 DCA groups. The 8 stereo FX returns add to the 64 input channels to allow up to 72 sources to the mix. Unlike the standard iLive the audio connections are fixed format rather than modular. The racks differ only in the number of Mic/Line inputs and XLR line outputs available.

  • Page 12: T Series Control Layout

    Ethernet) outputs. CAT5 cable up to Digital is SPDIF. 120m (400 feet) ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 TouchScreen For status display, system setup and memory management. To see an alternative graphical view of the processing for the channel or master currently selected make sure none of the keys below the screen is selected.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Ilive Mixrack And Surface

    Connecting the iLive MixRack and Surface The iLive has two main system connections between the Surface and MixRack, both using CAT5 cables. NETWORK is the control interface to the MixRack. ESA primarily connects audio to and from the Surface and other EtherSound equipped break in/out devices. The optional ESB port can be used to connect audio between systems such as FOH/Monitor, broadcast or recording.
  • Page 14 An IEC mains power cord with moulded plug suitable for your territory is provided for each power supply module within the system. The iLive system uses universal voltage power supplies that accept world wide mains sources from 100 to 240V.AC 47 to 63Hz.

  • Page 15: Connecting The T Series Mixrack And Surface

    Once connected, the PL controls need to be configured. Settings can be saved as library items. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Network settings iLive-T communicates over a TCP/IP network. There are 3 main components – the MixRack, Surface and TouchScreen (built into the surface).

  • Page 16: Booting Up The System

    TouchScreen has finished booting. TouchScreen process during which time you will see its BIOS load the LINUX operating system and then the iLive application. In around 2 minutes the screen is ready and the system fully booted. Note: If your system fails to connect please refer the section on Network Settings.

  • Page 17: The Status Screen

    Diagnostics / Event Logs key to be reported to Allen & Heath if required. After viewing the error log the green tick is restored. For the latest version of iLive firmware please refer to the Allen & Heath web site.

  • Page 18: Lower Status Bar

    The lower toolbar also displays useful information while Displays when the system recognises a USB memory key plugged Displays when a system error has been detected. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 page. page. keys. For example ‘Input 9’ indicates key is page.

  • Page 19: Surface Basics - The Touchscreen

    Unlike many other digital consoles it is not essential to the live mixing operation. iLive avoids fiddly screen and menu based mixing by providing a large analogue style channel processing interface with dedicated rotary controls, switches and indicators.
  • Page 20 Touch tabs let you select the MixRack, Surface, Port A and B patch bays. Assign single or a range of sockets from a choice of mixes, direct outs, insert sends and other sources. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 With all the screen selected If you key.

  • Page 21: Name&Colour

    ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Access the FX rack. Provides 8 virtual ‘rack positions’ for loading your choice of processing from a library of effects devices including reverbs, delays, modulators and more. A Front Panel view presents a familiar control interface for parameter data entry. A Rear Panel view lets you ‘patch’...

  • Page 22: Surface Basics - Fader Control Strip

    Surface basics - Fader control strip The Fader Control Strip is the primary user interface for mixing with iLive. It provides a familiar analogue console layout and is arranged in banks across the surface. The smallest iLive-80 surface has two banks of faders (12 and 8), the larger models have three (up to 24, 12 and 8).
  • Page 23 CLEAR ALL key in the master section to turn off the current selection. The associated yellow CHK indicators light on the iDR10 MixRack CLEAR ALL and iLive Surface audio modules while PAFL is active. The T Series does not provide these indicators. Operating preferences may be set using the PAFL screen:...

  • Page 24: Working With Layers

    This is useful when you want to check channel numbers, for Flips the fader function to show the graphic EQ key is active. Press the key to toggle ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 keys. They also BANK SURFACE SETUP / Preferences keys.

  • Page 25: Sel

    LED dial so you can quickly see where to set the control. Note: iLive peak indication is multi-point sensing. If any part of the signal chain peaks then the top PK! indicator of the control strip meter illuminates.
  • Page 26 Touch the Return button at the top right of the screen to return to the top view. Each processing section includes a library for storing and naming your favourite settings. channels and transferred to another iLive or PC via USB key from within the UTILITY/Configuration...
  • Page 27 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 UTILITY / Configuration...
  • Page 28 FX sends DCA assign The iLive ‘RackExtra’ DSP module provides a virtual rack to load up to 8 effects devices such as reverbs, delays and modulators. An FX ‘short return’ is a stereo input channel that returns the output of the device to the mix.
  • Page 29 Matrix masters DCA master PAFL MUTE ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 DCA Settings With all TouchScreen keys off press a DCA master 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...

  • Page 30: Surface Basics - The Mix Key

    Surface basics – The MIX key The primary function of the fader control strip mixes, and to assign the DCAs. This is fundamental to mixing with iLive giving you quick access with full fader or rotary encoder control of every mix. The active area of the Surface.
  • Page 31 This channel is set post-fade set pre-fade Current mix status ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 View all sends feeding one mix. Press on the mix master strip. View the current settings on the channel strip LCDs and faders/rotaries. To assign individual channels to the mix, hold down the ASSIGN key and then press channel LCDs display an ‘ON’...
  • Page 32 FADER ROTARY SHIFT PRE/POST FADE PRE/POST FADE ASSIGN ASSIGN ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 keys to toggle them on or off. The master keys to toggle them pre or active. If a rotary send, channel assigned to this mix...

  • Page 33: Channel And Mix Processing

    Channel and Mix processing iLive provides plenty of signal processing for its input channels, effects returns, mix masters and up to 8 internal FX devices. This replaces the large racks of outboard equipment that typically accompany the traditional analogue mixing system. iLive has a huge amount of DSP power to make its processing available to all channels at all times.
  • Page 34 5 character name. Use the ‘Quick Menu’ view to store and recall commonly used names. Touch the Colour box to access a drop down menu to select the (LCD backlight) colour (6 colours and off). ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 If the dual input...
  • Page 35 Note: Sockets assigned as inserts are not available for use as channel or mix inputs or outputs. To reuse the sockets first deassign the associated inserts. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3...
  • Page 36 Press the screen or fader bay GEQ FADER FLIP key again to toggle back to normal fader view (or to the PAFL second GEQ layer on the smallest iLive-80 surface). MUTE You can store your GEQ settings as user libraries, and use the Surface edit keys to quickly copy and reset settings.
  • Page 37 You can store your compressor settings as user libraries, and use the Surface edit keys with the Processing Block or TouchScreen keys to quickly copy and reset settings. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3...
  • Page 38 The Setup tab lets you view the settings as feet, metres or milliseconds. Maximum input channel delay is 170mS, Mix master delay is 340mS. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3...

  • Page 39: Introducing The Fx

    Note: a single rack iLive system. With 8 FX configured with their dedicated short returns you therefore get a total of 80 channels equivalent to an analogue system where the effects are returned using two mono channels each. Each short return features a 4-band PEQ and can be routed to all the mixes.
  • Page 40 As an FX source this would typically be set to Follow Fader and Follow Mute. If configured as a Mix>Return FX then use this drop down menu Dedicated stereo FX short return Mono or stereo full IP channel ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Apply the change...
  • Page 41 PAFL MUTE Access FX sends ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Front Panel view – Work with the FX parameters Access FX parameters from the strips strip key, or press an FX short return (IP FX) strip FX screen. You can adjust the parameters (Front Panel view), configure the routing (Back Panel view) and work with libraries.
  • Page 42 You can transfer these to or from a USB key using the / Configuration / Library Manager Presets read off a USB memory key so that you can use your favourite settings on other iLive systems without the need to load them as User presets. Reverbs...
  • Page 43 Delay Sax (regeneration) with low pass damping filter, and a stereo width control. Scatter Delay Shimmer changes the delay pattern between left and right. Delay Slap Delay Stereo Delay Vocal Delay Vocal2 ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 The Fine...
  • Page 44 The manual switch overrides the LFO for manual flange sweeps, a feature found only on a few historic flangers. It emulates the classic ADT effects that are popular in enhancing ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 All switches up gives no stereo...
  • Page 45 Recalling the ‘Empty Rack’ from the Library removes the current FX type loaded. The screen displays a space as if a unit had been removed from a traditional outboard rack. Recall a library preset to load in another FX device. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3...

  • Page 46: Patching The Outputs

    (T Series) to the Surface. Assign as described above. Port A This tab is available if the iLive EtherSound ESA network option is fitted. outputs to ESA channels 33 to 62. Channels 1 to 32 are reserved to transport audio from the MixRack to the Surface audio module slots A to D.
  • Page 47 Output from the system stereo PAFL monitor. Assign to a pair of MixRack sockets to connect to the Surface headphones/local monitor system using analogue cables when an iLive system does not have the Port A option fitted. provides analogue monitor input sockets for this purpose. These are not available on the T Series.

  • Page 48: Using Dca Groups

    Instead, it adjusts the levels at the channel fader point in the same familiar way as traditional VCA mixing. iLive lets you assign any combination of input channels and mix masters to one or more DCA groups. This lets you create multiple nested DCA grouping for complex mixing applications if required.

  • Page 49: Channel Ganging

    Ganging lets you link selected processing and mix parameters between input channels or masters, for example the EQ, gate and compressor of a stereo keyboard, or the GEQ of the L and R main mix. iLive lets you create up to 8 gangs with up to 8 channels in each. Ganging does not include the input Preamp (gain).

  • Page 50: Copy / Paste / Reset Edit Keys

    Using the COPY / PASTE /RESET edit keys iLive provides a quick and intuitive edit function to copy or reset settings between channels, processing blocks and mixes. This uses dedicated edit keys on the Surface rather than complex screen menus.
  • Page 51 ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 COPY Hold down COPY then press the associated with the parameters you want to copy. parameters on to a ‘clipboard’ to be pasted later. Hold with: Channel or mix key – Copies all the processing associated with the channel.

  • Page 52: The Meters Screen

    4 ‘User’ meter pages. The RTA frequency analysis display is available within this view. The User meters and RTA are also accessible on the Status page for convenience while mixing live. These meters views are in addition to the extensive physical metering provided on the iLive Surface. Meter display...

  • Page 53: Pafl Monitor System

    PAFL monitor system iLive features a comprehensive engineer’s monitoring system with headphones and local monitor outputs available at the Surface, and headphones duplicated at the MixRack. The audio anywhere in the signal path can be listened to using these monitor outputs, and checked on the dedicated PAFL meters.

  • Page 54: Solo-In-Place

    LOCAL MONITOR output connections on the rear of the iLive Surface, or TRS jacks on the rear of the T Series lets you connect an amplifier or powered speakers as a local monitor. SOLO-IN-PLACE...
  • Page 55 PAFL IN sockets This pair of balanced, line level XLR inputs on the rear of the iLive Surface lets you add an external signal to the PAFL mix. Two applications are: iLive Surface No ESA LOCAL MON OUT PAFL IN...
  • Page 56 PAFL. Lets you adjust the balance between PFL and AFL monitoring in Touch these boxes and turn the screen rotary ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 page to assign key and therefore...

  • Page 57: Engineer's Wedge/Iem Monitoring

    Engineer’s Wedge / IEM monitoring The iLive and T Series are capable of being configured for dedicated monitor mixing. It can provide an engineer's dual Wedge/IEM facility for monitor mixing with combinations of stage wedge speakers and in- ear monitors. This lets you assign mono or stereo Wedge and/or IEM masters strips on the Surface.

  • Page 58: Talkback System

    The Surface has a built-in Talkback microphone input which can link to the MixRack via the Port A digital audio network or an analogue connection (iLive only). There are several options for setting up the system the way you want to work. Analogue...
  • Page 59 Use these to set the Talkback level. Communication between FOH and Monitor systems iLive presents many possibilities for arranging communication between the FOH and stage positions in a dual console application. transported between the systems using the Port B digital audio link, and mapped to mixes and sockets at either end.

  • Page 60: Soft Keys, Pl-Anet, Midi

    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 plugged into its output socket. For more information on using PL-Anet refer to the user guide that comes with the controller.

  • Page 61: Mixrack Config And Setup

    Groups, Auxes, Main mix and Matrix. The advantage offered by iLive is that you can choose how many of each 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.

  • Page 62: Top Screen

    Access the onboard signal generator to route test signals to the mixes. Configure the Talkback assignments and source. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 ‘S-C5’ ‘EA 36’ means shows the output sockets Assign input channel and mix master gangs to link processing and mix parameters.
  • Page 63 Reduce the number if this occurs. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 This screen lets you change the mono/stereo Changing these settings reconfigures the DSP architecture and page. Store your parameter settings as a IP Stereo configuration of the 64 input channels.

  • Page 64: Main Mix Types

    The Main Mix iLive features a choice of many different configurations of main mix from mono to 4way and with different types of image control. Note that due to the DSP architecture the buses are always allocated in pairs. Therefore a main mono ‘M’...

  • Page 65: Audio Clock Source

    – Internal, MixRack Port B or DARS. If the MixRack is a slave getting its channel audio via Port B from a master iLive, for example in a split FOH/Monitor application then set the source to MixRack Port B.
  • Page 66 MixRack EtherSound interface cards so that the slave audio is downstream of the master. In a linked iLive system where one MixRack has the mic preamps loaded and another gets its channel sources from the first via ESB, set the first as the MASTER and the second as the MASTER/SLAVE.

  • Page 67: Signal Generator

    The generator settings are restored on power up and stored in the system Show memories. They are not stored in Scene memories. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Provides a comprehensive tone / noise Signal type...

  • Page 68: Surface Setup

    Being able to assign the strips in any combination you choose lets you ‘design’ your own console layout. Together with the ability to name and colour the channels this gives iLive its unique flexibility and makes the mixing experience very visual and intuitive. To access the Surface setup the TouchScreen.

  • Page 69: Assigning Surface Strips

    Template or User Show. This gives you a more workable starting point as it presents a more conventional layout. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Touch the Single Assignment button. Press key on the strip you want to assign. Use the drop down menu to indicators in the selected range should light.

  • Page 70: Assigning Softkeys

    Select the TouchScreen page to view and edit the assignments of the 8 user keys. Auto-Link if you want the LED to automatically assign the choice lets you simultaneously action a combination ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 SURFACE / SoftKey...

  • Page 71: Assigning Pl Devices

    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 personal monitor hookup. Check that all connected PL devices have their green Power LEDs illuminated.

  • Page 72: The Surface Alt View Key

    Displays the input or output physical socket associated with the R - = MixRack socket S - = Surface socket A - = Port A network channel B - = Port B network channel ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 page and use the drop down...

  • Page 73: Setting Surface Preferences

    Setting the Surface Preferences You can set user preferences for how the iLive Surface functions. Go to the SURFACE SETUP / Preferences page. Link Fader Banks Set the Surface fader banks for independent or linked layer operation across all banks.

  • Page 74: Name And Colour

    The names appear on the strip LCDs and TouchScreen pages, and the colour affects the strip LCD backlights. The LCDs form a virtual write-on strip that makes mixing with iLive a very visual and intuitive experience. Note that all names and colours except the DCA masters can also be edited from within the related channel processing screen.

  • Page 75: User Profiles

    User Profiles iLive lets you set up and work with up to 8 'User Profiles'. You can set permissions and a password for each to restrict operator access to certain functions. The 'Admin' user (Administrator) has access to all functions and can set permissions and allocate passwords if required for the other users.

  • Page 76: Library Memories

    Surface to work with them. Copy libraries from the iLive to the USB key to archive or transfer them. Note: For iLive to see the Libraries on your USB key they must be placed in an 'allenheath \ libraries’ folder in the root directory of your key.

  • Page 77: Scene Memories

    Scene memories iLive has 250 Scene memories. These are 'snapshots' of all or a selection of the live mixing parameters. They do not store the DSP bus configuration and user preferences. Recall Scene Store all settings Update existing contents of Scene...
  • Page 78 Note: To remove all items you can also use the Delete Scene function from the SCENES screen top page. This also clears the Scene name. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 You can store in a Scene Highlight SCENE...
  • Page 79 AUX SEND SOURCE Select DIGITAL SYNC Internal, ESB, DARS ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 The diagram below lists the items that may be selected and added to Note: Scenes do not include the Mix Configuration, EtherSound Configuration, and some User Preferences.

  • Page 80: Show Memories

    Template shows cannot be deleted or modified. They can be used as a starting point for creating a User show. User Shows These store your customised settings for recall later or transfer to other iLive systems. User shows can be deleted, modified and transferred to other systems.
  • Page 81 Template Shows are factory defaults that cannot be deleted. They give you a quick starting point for mixing with iLive and can be edited to create your own User shows. To overwrite an existing User Show highlight it in the list and touch Archive.

  • Page 82: Using Template Shows

    Once you are comfortable working with iLive you can make changes to your set up and save these as your own ‘User’ Shows. A default show is already loaded when the iLive is shipped from the factory. This is FOH_LRSub.

  • Page 83: Usb Scene Transfer

    USB keys. You may not want important settings such as output processing and patching overwritten. The USB Scene transfer function lets you select Scenes or 'last settings', and transfer these to Scenes within the iLive. A Transfer Filter can be assigned to block selected parameters from being overwritten. Scene transfer Filter ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3...

  • Page 84: Working With Usb Data

    Show memories, libraries and log files between the onboard computer and an external PC or another iLive system via a USB memory key. You can also recall a show directly from the key without the need to copy it to the Surface first. Use a good quality, non-partitioned USB key. Shows are saved as xml files.

  • Page 85: The Utility Screen

    A popup appears for you to confirm that you want to do this. The popup also gives you the option to restart just the onboard TouchScreen computer. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Diagnostics Firmware...

  • Page 86: Configuration Page

    USB Screen Calibration Lets you calibrate an external touch screen monitor connected via the rear panel VGA and USB ports. Temperature Display Displays the current temperature measured at several points within the Surface, MixRack and power supplies. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3...

  • Page 87: Firmware Versions And Update

    Update Firmware This page lets you load new firmware into the iLive. The process is very quick and easy. It automatically identifies firmware present on your USB key, checks if it is different to that currently loaded, identifies which of the TouchScreen, Surface and MixRack need updating, and prompts you to install it.

  • Page 88: Network Setup And Connections

    Touch the Reset Network Settings button. c. Touch the Apply button at the top right of the screen. d. Touch the Restart Units button. The system reboots with default network addresses applied. ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 You can Network Connections page.

  • Page 89: Ilive Module Options - Analogue Inputs And Outputs

    ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 MIC/LINE Input part M-MICIN-A This is the main audio input module for the iLive system. It provides 8x high performance analogue input preamps for microphone and line level signals. The front end gain, pad and phantom power are remote controlled via the network connection from the Surface or PC.

  • Page 90: Ilive Module Options - Digital Inputs And Outputs

    Each offers a choice of digital format - AES, SPDIF or optical (TOSLINK). For each pair, one format is chosen and used at a time. The selection is made using the iLive Surface or PC application channel SEL function. indicators lights to show which input format is selected.

  • Page 91: Ilive Module Options - Digital Multi-Output

    One module allows up to 16 tracks of recording. Fit two for 24 or 32 tracks. Note that you can fit only one MULTI OUT module to the iLive Surface in slots A and B. This provides up to 16 tracks at the surface.

  • Page 92: Ilive Module Options - System

    Module options - System iDR-64 RackExtra DSP This is the DSP mix engine, the ‘brains’ of the iLive system. The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) handles the audio signal processing such as EQ, dynamics, delays and mixing. The ‘RackExtra’ version includes additional DSP to handle up to 8 internal stereo effects ‘racks’.

  • Page 93: Cpu Module

    NETWORK A 3 port Ethernet switch is built in. This lets you connect several network devices to the MixRack, for example an iLive Surface and a laptop running the iLive Editor software. The yellow Lnk/Act indicators flash to indicate network data activity.

  • Page 94: Midi Specification

    03, CC, NAME, F7 Get COLOUR >>>>> <Sysex header>, 04, CC, F7 Set COLOUR <Sysex header>, 06, CC, COLOUR, F7 ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 FX Send FX Return MIDI channel Fader level -inf NOTE ON with velocity >...

  • Page 95: Technical Specification

    T Series Port A = ACE PAFL monitor, Talkback, 32x local audio and 30x break in/out signals iLive - built-in card frame for up to 4x optional 8 channel I/O modules (32x sockets) T80 – 8x in (4trs, 2rca, 1spdif), 8x out (4trs, 2rca, 1spdif) T112 –...
  • Page 96 Digital inputs (8x channel = 4x stereo pairs): Select one of three formats per pair: AES3, SPDIF, Optical. Sample rate conversion selectable on each pair. iLive Digital outputs (8x channel = 4x stereo pairs): Three formats simultaneously available: AES3, SPDIF, Optical...
  • Page 97 2x PAFL headphone amps (MixRack and Surface) 2x sockets on surface - standard 1/4" and 3.5mm mini jack Surface local PAFL stereo monitor – iLive = XLR, T Series = TRS Surface stereo PAFL balanced XLR audio inputs (iLive only)

  • Page 98: Weights And Dimensions

    MixRack iDR10 flightcase 643mm (25.3”) x 730mm (28.75”) x 669mm (26.34”) MixRack iDR0 482mm (19”) x 88mm (3.46”) 2U x 310mm (12.2”) Surface iLive-80 753mm (29.6”) x 353mm (13.9”) x 707mm (27.7”) Surface iLive-112 1006mm (39.6”) x 353mm (13.9”) x 707mm (27.7”) Surface iLive-144 1206mm (47.5”) x 353mm (13.9”) x 707mm (27.7”)
  • Page 99 753mm / 29.6" iLive-112 1006 mm / 39.6" SURFACE WEIGHT = iLive-80 34kg / 75lb iLive-112 43kg / 95lb iLive-144 48kg / 106lb iLive-176 54kg / 119lb iLive-80 860mm / 33.9" iLive-112 1109 mm / 43.7" iLive-144 1309 mm / 51.5" iLive-176 1509 mm / 59.4"...
  • Page 100 SURFACE FLIGHT CASE 452 mm / 17.8" SURFACE IN FLIGHTCASE = iLive-112 98kg / 216lb iLive-144 114kg / 251lb iLive-176 124kg / 273lb SURFACE IN CARTON = iLive-80 39kg / 86lb SIDE 350 mm / 13.8" iLive-80 = 860mm / 33.9"...

  • Page 101: System Block Diagrams

    System block diagram ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3...
  • Page 102 T Series System block diagram ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3...

  • Page 103: Ethersound System Diagram

    EtherSound system diagram CONTROL CONTROL DOWNSTREAM CONTROL ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 DOWNSTREAM UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM...

  • Page 104: Application Diagrams

    Application diagrams These diagrams show how the iLive may be connected and configured to satisfy a variety of applications. Note the connection of the CAT5 cables, the setting of the audio clock source and ESB master / slave configuration. You can load the Template Show indicated as a convenient starting point for getting your system up and running.

  • Page 105: Gain Settings

    56 inputs FOH, 48 way split. Each engineer has gain control. iLive HEADPHONES and TALKBACK This shows two iLive systems connected for FOH/Monitor operation using a traditional analogue mic splitter. Each engineer has independent control over their mic preamp gain settings.
  • Page 106 56 inputs FOH, 48 way split. One engineer has gain control affecting both. iLive HEADPHONES and TALKBACK This shows two iLive systems connected for FOH/Monitor operation using ESB as a digital mic splitter. The FOH engineer has control over the mic preamp gain and phantom power. The monitor engineer can compensate using a digital trim.
  • Page 107 H1-8 = ST AUX1-4 I1-8 = ST AUX5-8 J1-4 = MTX1-4 J5-6 = ST MTX1 J7-8 = PAFL OUT ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 FOH engineer has control of preamp gain and phantom power NETWORK ESA IN ETHERNET ETHERSOUND...
  • Page 108 CH SOURCE = LOCAL INPUTS Set options using TOUCHSCREEN = MIXRACK / Mixer Pref / Audio Sync Networks This illustrates a stand alone iLive application with just a Surface and the compact iDR0 MixRack ‘brain’. The audio connections are available at the rear of the surface.
  • Page 109 ESB CONFIG = MASTER/SLAVE CH SOURCE = GLOBAL ESB INPUT Set options using TOUCHSCREEN = MIXRACK / Mixer Pref / Audio Sync Networks ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 FOH engineer has control of preamp gain and phantom power NETWORK...
  • Page 110 AUDIO CLOCK = INTERNAL ESB CONFIG = MASTER CH SOURCE = LOCAL INPUTS CONFIG 26x AUX = 8m 2st 2FX 8x MTX = 4m 2st ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 SLAVE_FOH_LR Load Show FOH AUDIO iDR0 (SLAVE) Single CAT5 EtherSound cable to stage (no Ethernet connection)
  • Page 111 H1-8 = ST AUX1-4 I1-8 = ST AUX5-8 J1-4 = MTX1-4 J5-6 = ST MTX1 J7-8 = PAFL OUT ALLEN&HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Monitor gain affects FOH but engineer has channel digital trims NETWORK ESA IN ETHERNET ETHERSOUND...

This manual is also suitable for:

IliveIlive-t series

Table of Contents

Save PDF