iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 6 AP7141 iss.2
System components
PL-6
PL-5
The MixRack is the heart of the digital audio processing
system, housing the 64x32 DSP mix engine together with
control and audio networking interfaces. The 64x32
architecture can be configured for mono/stereo and type of
mix (group, aux, mains, matrix). The system provides full
dynamics, EQ and delay processing for all inputs and
masters, 8 built-in ‘RackExtra’ effects and 16 DCA groups.
The FX returns add to the 64 input channels to allow up to 72
sources to the mix. All racks provide the full 64x32 DSP
processing and differ only in the number of Mic/Line inputs
and XLR line outputs available. The Port B option allows
digital mic splitting and system expansion from a choice of
audio networking cards.
iDR-48 Biggest rack: 48 Mic/Line inputs 8U
24 XLR line outputs
iDR-32 Mid sized rack: 32 Mic/Line inputs 6U
16 XLR line outputs
iDR-16 Smallest rack: 16 Mic/Line inputs 3U
8 XLR line outputs
The Surface is simply a network controller for the
MixRack. It has a built-in interface for local audio
which is transported to and from the MixRack via the
ACE connection along with the Ethernet control. Each
bank of faders has 4 or 6 layers providing a total of 72,
80 or 112 control strips depending on Surface size.
These strips are freely assignable as inputs, mix
masters or DCAs in any combination. The Surfaces
offer the same control, the difference being a reduced
rotary control section for the smaller models. All
processing is available using the TouchScreen.
iLive-T112 Biggest surface:
28 faders, 4 layers = 112 strips
16 local line in = 8 TRS, 4 RCA, 2 SPDIF (digital)
14 local out = 8 TRS, 2 RCA, 1 SPDIF, Monitor
iLive-T80 Mid sized surface:
20 faders, 4 layers = 80 strips
8 local line in = 4 TRS, 2 RCA, 1 SPDIF
10 local out = 4 TRS, 2 RCA, 1 SPDIF, Monitor
iLive-T80 Smallest surface:
12 faders, 6 layers = 72 strips
8 local line in = 4 TRS, 2 RCA, 1 SPDIF
10 local out = 4 TRS, 2 RCA, 1 SPDIF, Monitor
PL Series controllers A range of remote controllers
is available with assignable switches, LEDs, encoders
and faders. A PL-8 4in/4out GPIO controller is also
available. These connect to the MixRack via the PL-
Anet serial port using CAT5 cable and can be
configured using the Surface or laptop. The PL-9 hub
is allows star point instead of daisy chain connection.
More information on the PL Series is available on the
Allen & Heath web site.
PL-3 PL-4
PL-9
Hub
PL-10