iLive AP7141 manual System example, Find out more about using the iLive, Monitor System

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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.

MONITOR SYSTEM

FOH SYSTEM

Laptop

T Series Surface

EDITOR

ACE

48 mic inputs

iDR-48

Port B

ACE

Network

Bridge

Wireless router for PC running Editor

 

control

audio

Local FOH audio

 

 

 

iDR-16

 

 

 

Port B

 

 

ACE

digital mic split (48 mics)

Network

tunnel FOH outputs back to stage

Bridge

 

 

network link

 

 

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!

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Contents Getting Started Guide Further information Safety InstructionsSystem operating firmware Table of Contents Systems Introduction ILive SeriesIDR-32 System componentsIDR-48 IDR-16IEC Series Control layoutPafl Copy/Paste/Reset edit keys ACE Connect and power upConnect Surface to MixRack Network settings Network PL-ANETStatus indicators Switch power onBoot up time Status screenLoad a Template Show Customise and save your settingsLoad a ‘Template Show’ as a starting point Recall the layout for your SurfaceDCA TouchScreenGP, FX, AUX, MTX Set your operating preferences Surface / PreferencesName & Colour screen Name and colour channelsChannel Processing view Quick MenuGEQ on faders Access the Preamp, EQ and dynamicsWork with the channel processing Work with the mix IEM2WDG1 WDG2 IEM1 IEM2 Routing screenWork with the FX Tap TempoUsing the SoftKeys for Mute Groups Using DCA groupsUsing DCAs to create Mute Groups Copy / Paste / Reset Channel GangingView and patch Output sockets Patch the socketsView and patch channel Input sockets Patching InsertsTo change the Fader Strip Layout Customise your configurationTo change the MIX BUS configuration User Profiles Save your settingsPower down memory LibrariesScene memories Show memories Monitor System Find out more about using the iLiveSystem example AUX Matrix Main