Step 1 – Connect and power up
The Control Surface
Connect Surface to MixRack |
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Plug a CAT5 cable up to 120m * (400 feet) |
| iLive communicates over a TCP/IP network. | |
between the Surface and MixRack ACE ports. |
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An 80m drum of suitable cable is available from |
| Surface and TouchScreen (built into the surface). | |
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Allen & Heath (part number AH7000). |
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Note: You only need one connection between |
| network addresses. Factory defaults are: | |
the Surface and MixRack. The control network |
| MixRack 192.168.1.1 Sub mask 255.255.255.0 | |
data is transported with the audio via the single |
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| Surface 192.168.1.2 | ||
cable ACE link. You do not need a second |
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| TouchScreen 192168.1.3 | ||
cable for the network link. |
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Note *: Maximum cable length depends on |
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cable type. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site |
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for information on recommended cables. |
| Laptop 192.168.1.10 Sub mask 255.255.255.0 | |
| ACE |
| Router 192.168.1.245 |
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The Mixer |
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| iLive Editor software. | |
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NETWORK
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OUT IN Termination Adding laptop control
Adding PL Series controllers
Use CAT5 cable to connect the MixRack
Note: Once connected, the PL controls need to be configured. Settings can be saved as library items.
Check that your laptop meets the system requirements for running the iLive Editor software. Read the Release Notes that come with the software.
Make sure the laptop and wireless router have network addresses compatible with the iLive system.
Plug your laptop or wireless router network connection into any one of the NETWORK ports at the Surface or MixRack.
Start the iLive Editor program and connect online.
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide | 9 | AP7141 iss.2 |