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iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 26 AP7141 iss.2
System example
The following is just one of many system combinations possible with iLive. Here, two MixRacks are linked
for digital mic split from one set of preamps feeding two independent mixers, one for FOH, the other for
on-stage monitors. One engineer uses a compact T80 Surface to mix the house sound, the other uses a
wireless laptop to mix monitors on stage.
Network
Bridge
Wireless router for PC running Editor
network link
Network
Bridge
Port B
ACE
48 mic inputs
Laptop
EDITOR
Local FOH audio
digital mic split (48 mics)
iDR-48
iDR-16
tunnel FOH outputs back to stage
MONITOR SYSTEM
Port B
T Series Surface
ACE
FOH SYSTEM
audio
control
ACE
Master system The iDR-48 provides a
large number of mic inputs for sources on
stage, and plenty of outputs to feed the wedge
and IEM monitors.
Port B provides a digital mic splitter. In this
example ACE™ is used. Alternatives are MADI
or EtherSound. Patch the MixRack Inputs
to
Port B using the OUTPUTS screen. This takes
the signal straight after the preamp so that each
engineer has their own channel Trim control.
The NETWORK is shown bridged at both ends
to the ACE™ cards using short CAT5 cables.
This is only necessary if you want your laptop
to be able to access both systems via the
wireless router. Make sure each MixRack,
Surface and network device has a unique IP
address. If you need just audio then leave the
Bridge sockets unplugged.
This example shows a compact two engineer
system with wireless laptop controlling monitor
mixes. Alternatively you could connect another
Surface to the iDR-48 so that each engineer
works with their own Surface. A laptop can be
added at either or both ends in addition to or
instead of the Surface.
Slave system The tiny iDR-16 with its 64x32
DSP can mix a full 64 channels even though it
has just 16 inputs. It gets the 48 mics via the
Port B digital split. The T80 provides 8 more
inputs at the Surface for local sources. With the
8 internal FX returns this is the equivalent of a
64 channel analogue mixer.
Because the 48 mic sources are received via
Port B it is necessary to patch Port B inputs to
the iDR-16 channels instead of the local
sockets. Do this for individual channels using
their PREAMP screens, or for a range of
channels from the MIXRACK SETUP / Mix Pref
screen Quick Input Setup function.
Feeds to the house PA can be routed from FOH
or tunnelled back to the stage via Port B.
These are patched to Port B at the sending end
at to the iDR-48 sockets at the receiving end
using the OUTPUTS screen.
The audio clock is set to sync off Remote Port
B derived from the iDR-48 master. Set this
using the MIXRACK SETUP / Mix Pref screen.
Find out more about using the iLive
We hope that this guide has given you a quick start to mixing with the iLive. Take some quiet time to
familiarise yourself with the more advanced functions and utility screens. For further information please
refer to the TouchScreen HELP manual in the UTILITY screen and other user resources which can be
downloaded from the Allen & Heath web site. Share experiences and tips with other iLive users by visiting
our online User Forum.
Happy mixing!