R Series Control layout
Soft Keys 8 user assignable keys
Channel Processing Select Press this key to access the processing for the
selected channel using the TouchScreen. Controls for the preamp, EQ, dynamics, delay and insert setup are presented. Use the touch controls and screen rotary to adjust the parameters.
Copy/Paste/Reset edit keys
Hold down then press a SEL or MIX key to copy or reset parameters.
Virtual
Fader Banks Two independent groups of fader strips with 6 layers each. Provides control of the Input channel, FX return, Mix master or DCA assigned to it.
TouchScreen keys When these keys are off the screen displays system status. When these keys are off and a strip SEL is active the screen presents the associated channel processing. Use these keys to access system setup and memory management. These override the channel processing view.
Dimmer Talkback Mic Input and level trim. Recessed switch to select 48V phantom power.
Headphones level control
TouchScreen rotary control.
Illuminates orange when it is active.
CLEAR ALL PAFL Press once to clear any active Input PAFL. Press again to clear Output PAFL.
Input PAFL overrides Output PAFL.
Talkback Hold down TB ASSIGN and press master MIX keys to assign.
SEL opens the channel processing for the selected strip in the TouchScreen.
MIX presents the sends for the selected strip on faders (or encoders) and assignments and pre/post settings in the strip LCD windows.
ASSIGN and PRE/POST access keys for the selected mix.
While a MIX is active:
Hold down ASSIGN and press strip MIX keys to toggle the assignments on or off. To assign all use the master MIX key.
Hold down PRE/POST and press strip SEL keys to toggle pre or post fade. To assign all use the master SEL key.
Hold down ROTARY SHIFT to access the second encoder function if it has one.
Hold down ALT VIEW to view the channel or socket numbers instead of name in the LCDs. You can choose to access GAIN using the strip rotaries while the key is pressed.
GEQ FADER FLIP to present the GEQ across the faders.
FREEZE IN LAYERS to keep a channel visible across all layers. Hold down and press strip MIX keys.
Scene GO recall keys. These are disabled by default. Use the SURFACE Preferences option to enable.
SCENE SAFES to prevent selected channels being overwritten by the memories. Hold down SAFES and press MIX keys to toggle on or off.
VGA port for external monitor (same view as TouchScreen).
Lamp socket
For future use…
2x USB ports. 
Plug your USB key in here.
Surface to MixRack link ACE (audio and control over Ethernet) CAT5 cable up to 120m (400 feet)
Local PAFL | MIDI in |
monitor output | and out |
IEC mains power input. Plastic clip to secure power cable.
Assignable local audio inputs and outputs. Row A = inputs. Row B = outputs.
Balanced TRS jack line level RCA phono line level
Additional Ethernet ports for connecting | System hard |
laptops and wireless router. | reset jumpers |
SPDIF digital (2 channel)
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide | 8 | AP7141 iss.2 |