iLive AP6526 manual

System Reference Guide January 2008 Publication AP6526 iLive and T Series System Reference Guide March 2009 Firmware Version 1.4 Publication AP6526 issue 3[...]

2 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 ALLEN & HEATH The iLive range of products complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directives 8 9/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC and the European Low Voltage Directives 73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC. Any changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Allen & Heath could [...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 3 Important Safety Instructions WARNINGS - Read the following before proceeding : ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR Read instructions : Retain these safety and operating instructions for futur e reference. Adhere to all warnings printed here and on the equipment. Follow the o[...]

4 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Important Mains plug wiring instructions. The equipment is supplied with a moulded mains plug fitted to the AC mains power lead. Follow the instructions below if the mains plug has to be replaced. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: WIRE COLOUR TERMIN[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 5 This is the iLive System Reference Guide relating to Version 1.4 Firmware. The system firmware is updated on a regular basis as new features and impr ovements are added. Some of the screen shot s and details in this guide may differ from thos e in the current rele ase of firmware. Please refer [...]

6 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Assigning SoftKeys ................................................................................... 70 Assigning PL devices ................................................................................ 71 The Surface ALT VIEW key ...........................................................[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 7 W elcome Thank you fo r investing in the Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing system. To get the most from your iLive please read the Getting Started Guide that comes with your system and refer to this reference guide for further information. The Allen & Heath web site provides the latest[...]

8 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 iLive System components iDR10 MixRack The MixRack is the heart of the digital audio processing system. It houses the DSP mix engine together with control and audio networking interfaces. The 64 input x 32 bus architecture is fully configurable for mono/stereo and type of mix. It is known as the[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 9 MIC/LINE IN module 8x mic preamps with remote gain control. DUAL MIC/LINE IN module Connect 16x in puts on screw terminal plugs. 8x mic preamps each with remote selection of A and B inputs. DIGITAL IN module 4x pairs of digital inputs selectable either AES, SPDIF or OPTO. DIGITAL OUT module 4x [...]

10 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Control strip Meter Status LCD Encoder SEL key PAFL Mute MIX key Fader Configure as: Input channel FX return FX send Group Aux Main mix Matrix DCA master PAFL master iLive-176 44 faders (176 strips) iLive-144 36 faders (144 strips) iLive-112 28 faders (112 strips) Fader Banks Lamp connectors A[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 11 T Series System components PL-6 Encoders PL-5 The T Series MixRack is the heart of the digital audio processing system, housing the DSP mix engine together with control and audio networking i nterfaces. The 64x32 architecture can be configured for mono/stereo and type of mix (group, aux, mains[...]

12 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 T Series Control layout Channel Processing Strip Analogue style control section with dedicated rotary controls, switche s and meters for the channel or mix preamp, HPF, gate, PEQ, compressor and limiter/de-esser. Press the strip SEL key to access the processing of the channel or master assigne[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 13 Connecting the iLive MixRack and Surface The iLive has two main sy stem connections b etween the Surface an d MixRack, both usin g CAT5 cables. NETWORK is the control interface to the Mix Rack. ESA primarily connects audio to and from the Surface and other EtherSound equipped break in/out devi[...]

14 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 An IEC mains power cord with moulded plug suitable for your territory is provided for each power supply module within the system. The iLive system uses universal voltage power supplies that accept world wide main s sources from 100 to 24 0V.AC 47 to 63Hz. Make sure the IEC plugs are pressed fu[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 15 Connecting the T Series MixRack and Surface Adding PL Series controllers Use CAT5 cable to connect the MixRack PL-Anet port to the PL device IN socket. Daisy chain OUT to the next unit, or use a PL-9 hub for star connection. Make sure the terminator provided is plugged into OUT of the last dev[...]

16 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Booting up the system Turning on the system Note : Always turn the MixRack on first, t hen the iLive Surface. The iLive system remembers its last sett ings on power up. 1. First, plug in the mains and C AT5 cables. 2. Next, switch on the MixRack power. 3. Then switch on the Surface power. Whil[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 17 The Status screen The TouchScreen ‘Status’ page is displayed when the fader strip SEL keys and the keys below the screen a r e a l l of f . It i s t he d e f au l t v ie w w he n n ot h i ng i s s el e c t ed . It p r o vi d e s di s p la y o f a r e a l t i m e c l o ck , s y st e m statu[...]

18 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Clock Displays the TouchScreen CPU real ti me clock. The time may be changed from the UTILITY / Configur atio n / Da te Tim e page. Current User The current User name is displ ayed here. To log in as a different user go to the UTILITY / Change User p a g e . U p t o 8 U se r P r o f i l e s m [...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 19 Surface basics – The T ouchScreen The Touc hScreen provides a graphical dis play of the parameters and assignment s, allows configuration of the system, and management of the memories and da ta. Unlike many other digital consoles it i s not essential to the live mixing operation. iLive avoid[...]

20 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 All screen keys tu rned off – STATUS With all the screen keys and strip SEL keys turned off the TouchScreen displays the Status page. This sho ws system status includin g firmware, temperature, audio system lock and digital audio network status. A red cross means a problem is detected. The p[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 21 FX Access the FX rack. Provides 8 virtual ‘ rack positions’ for loading your choice of processing from a library of effects devices including reverbs, delays, modulators and more. A Front Panel vie w presents a familiar control int erface for parameter data entry. A Rear Panel view lets yo[...]

22 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Surface basics - F ader control strip The Fader Control Strip is the primary user interface for mixing with iLive. It provides a familiar analogue console layout and is arran ged in banks acr oss the surface. The smallest iLiv e-80 surface has two ba nks of faders (12 and 8), the larger models[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 23 Rotary encoder This control lights up when it has a function as signed. It is used as a send level, PAN or image control depending on the type of mix currently selected with the MIX key and whether it is a fader or rotary mix. If the mix has two image functions, for example, PAN and SUB level [...]

24 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Fader The fader is motorised and automatically changes position wh en you select different fader layers or change the mix using the MIX keys. They also change to show the mix master GEQ (graphic EQ) settings when in GEQ FADER FLIP mode. Working with Layers Each bank of faders has 4 layers. The[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 25 Surface basics – The SEL key The primary function of the fader control strip SEL keys is to access the signal processing an d routing for the channels, FX, mix or DCA masters. These keys are also used while in system setup mode to configure the strip functions, names and colours. Th ey are a[...]

26 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Using a SEL key to access Input Channel P arameters PARAMETER CONTROLS - Press an IP (Input) channel SEL key to access the parameters for that channel using the analogue style controls in the processing block to the left of the screen. Every input channel has preamp c ontrol, a HPF, gate, PEQ,[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 27 Using a SEL key to access Mix Master P arameters PARAMETER CONTROLS - Press a GP, AUX, FX, MAIN or MTX (Mix) master SEL key to access the p arameters for that master using the analogue style controls in the processing block to the left of the screen. Every mix master has both a PE Q and a thir[...]

28 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Using a SEL key to access Short FX Return P arameters The iLive ‘RackExtra’ DSP module provides a virtual rack to load up to 8 effects devices such as reverbs, delay s and modulators. An FX ‘short return’ is a stereo input channel that returns the o utput of the device to the mix. In a[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 29 Using a SEL key to access DCA Settings With all TouchScreen keys off press a DCA master strip SEL key to open its assignment view. Touch the screen buttons to toggle the assignments on or off. The screen provides an alternative to using the MIX keys to view and change DCA assignments. DCA mast[...]

30 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Surface basics – The MIX key The primary function of the fader control strip MIX keys is to a cces s the rout ing a nd le vels for t he dif fere nt mixes, and to assign the DCAs. T his is fundamental to mixing with iLive giving you qui ck access with full fader or rotary encoder control of e[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 31 Using the Master MIX key - View all sends feeding one mix. 1. Press MIX on the mix master strip. View the current set tings on the channel strip LCDs and faders/rotarie s. 2. To assign individual channel s t o t h e m ix , h o l d d o w n th e ASSIGN key and then press channel MIX k e y s t o [...]

32 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Using the Channel MIX key - View all sends from one channel. 1. Press MIX on an input ch annel strip. View the current sends and assignments from that channel on the m aster strip LCDs and faders/rotaries. 2. T o a s s i g n t o i n d i v i d u a l g r o u p s o r s e n d s , h o l d d o w n t[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 33 Channel and Mix processing iLive provides plenty of signal processing fo r its input channels, effects returns, mix masters and up to 8 internal FX devices. This replaces the l arge racks of outboard equipment that typically accompany the traditional analogue mixing system. iLive has a hu ge a[...]

34 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 PREAMP (DUAL MIC/LINE IN) I f t h e d u a l i n p u t module is detected then the screen includes a touch button to select between the A an B input connections. PREAMP (DIGITAL IN) I f a D I G I T A L I N s o u r c e i s selected then a +/-24dB level trim control, polarity and source selection[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 35 GATE (Channel only) The noise gate provides a f ull set of controls and signal metering as you woul d find on a top grade outboard processor. A self keyed side chain filter may be switched in or out. Use the controls or screen to set the threshold (a signal meter display s under the control to[...]

36 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 PEQ (Channel, FX return and Mix) The equaliser is 4-band fully parametric with cut/boost, swept frequency and wi dth controls per band. The HF and LF bands may be switched as shelving, bell or pass type filters. T he WIDTH control turns off if the band is set as shelving . GAIN turns off if th[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 37 COMPRESSOR (Channel and Mix) The compressor provides a full set of traditio nal controls and signal metering as you would find on a top grade outboard processor. A self keyed side chain filter may be switched in or out. Use the controls or screen to set the threshold (a signal meter displays u[...]

38 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 LIMITER / DE-ESS ER (Limiter on Channe l and Mix, De-Esser on Channel only) This is the last of three dynamics processors available on every input channel. It can be used either as a ‘brick wall’ limiter to stop the threshold level being exceeded or as a de-esser to filter out the sibilanc[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 39 Introducing the FX The iDR-64 ‘RackExtra’ DSP module provides a virtual ‘ FX rack’ which can be configured with up to 8 processors including reverbs, delays, modulators an d more. It also features a host of new routing possibilities for patchin g FX inputs and outputs an d configuring [...]

40 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Back Panel view - Con figure the FX routing Touch the top right Back Panel button to open up the connections v iew. This emulates patching up a typical outboard effects rack. Configure the FX de vice as a send/return loop or i nserted into a channel or mix sign al path. FX configuration Choose[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 41 Front Panel view – Work with the FX parameters Access FX parameters from the strips Pre ss an FX send m aster strip SEL key, or press an FX short return (IP FX ) strip SEL key to open up the FX screen. You can adjust the parameter s (Front Panel view), configure th e routing (Back Panel view[...]

42 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Choose the FX – The FX pres et library Touch the Library button to open up the library list. The presets are grouped into Factory, User and USB. Factory Default presets that cannot be overwritten, and can be use d as the starting point for creating your ow n presets. User E d i t e d s e t t[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 43 Reverbs - SMR Spatial Modelling Reverberator . These provide high quality stereo reverb effects based around 4 complex spatial mo dels - Classic, Hall, Room and EMT. Each of these models employs different reflection and decay algorit hms to provide natural sound spaces . The SMR provides top l[...]

44 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Modulation FX - ADT The ADT DOUBLER is an automatic double tracking module for creating short echo/chorusing effects, classic double tracking and ‘slapback’ tape delay loops. It emulates the classic ADT effects that are popu lar in enhancing sources such as vocals and guitar s in live soun[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 45 Gated Verb ‘Gated Verb’ hosts the classic 80’s emulati on plus ‘panned’ and ‘power box’ gated reverb presets. The user interfa ce gives instant access to lo-cut hi-cut decay spectrum filters and the gate envelope controls. We depart from the 80’s and provide a visual representa[...]

46 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 P atching the Outputs Press the OUTPUTS key below the TouchScreen to access the output routing patch bays. These virtual patch panels display the p hysical and digital audio network output sockets recognise d by the system and let you route any signal to any output. MixRack The tab displays th[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 47 Output Sou rces The user assigne d name is displayed below the channel number. If a channel is not a vailable a red cross appears. Note: If sockets have been assigned as INSERT Sends then they are not available to b e assigned using the OUTP UTS page . To re-use the socket, first unassign it u[...]

48 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Using DCA groups iLive provides 16 DCA group s. These behave in a simila r way to conventional analogue console VCA groups. You may as sign as many of these as you ch oose to the Surface strips. The DCA master fader does not physically move the assigned channel faders. Instead, it adjust s the[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 49 Channel Ganging Ganging lets you link selected processing and mix p a r a m e t e r s b e t w e e n i n p u t c h a n n e l s o r m a s t e r s , f o r example the EQ, gate and compressor of a stereo keyboard, or the GEQ of the L and R main mix. iLive lets you create up to 8 gang s with up to [...]

50 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Using the COPY / P ASTE /RESET edit keys iLive provides a quick and intuitive edit func tion to copy or reset settin gs between channels, processing blocks and mixes. This uses dedicated edit keys on the Surface rather than complex screen menus. COPY / PASTE / RESET keys These functions are pr[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 51 COPY H o l d d o w n C O P Y t h e n p r e s s t h e SEL or MIX key a s s o c i a t e d w i t h t h e p a r a m e t e r s y o u w a n t t o c o p y . T h i s p u t s t h e parameters on to a ‘clipboard’ to be pasted l ater. Hold with: 1 C h a n n e l o r m i x SEL key – Copies all the pr[...]

52 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 The METERS screen Press the METERS key below the TouchScreen to view pages of audio meters. You can configure and view up to 4 ‘User’ meter pages. The RTA frequency analysis display i s available within this view. The User meters and RTA are also accessible on the Stat us page for convenie[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 53 P AFL monitor system iLive features a comprehensive engineer’s monitoring syste m with headphones and local monitor outputs available at the Surface, and headphones duplicated at the MixRack. The audio anywhere in the si gnal path can be listened to using these monitor outp uts, and checked [...]

54 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 PFL/AFL mode keys Master keys to the right of the strip s select the function of the PAFL keys to be PFL (pre-fade listen) or AFL (after-fade listen). Signals are monitored in m ono or stereo depending o n their configuration. AFL is pre-mute so you c an check it before sending it, and ‘ster[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 55 PAFL IN sockets This pair of balanced, line level XLR inputs on the rear of the iLive Surface lets you add an ex ternal signal to the PAFL mix. Two applications are: If you are not using Port A (Ethe rSound) to provide audio at the surface you can use analogue connections to route the PAFL sig[...]

56 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 TouchScreen PAFL functions Press the TouchScreen PAFL key to open a page of option settings f or the PAFL monitoring system. Set these according to your preferred way of working. These settings are retained on power down. Ext IP Talk to PAFL Turns on or off the source assigned for external tal[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 57 Engineer’s W edge / IEM monitoring The iLive and T Series are capable of being configured for dedicated monitor mixing. It can provid e an engineer's dual Wedge/IE M facility for monitor mixing with combinatio ns of stage wedge speakers and in- ear monitors. This lets you assign mono or[...]

58 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 T alkback system iLive provides a fully featured engineer’s Talkback syst em. This uses dedicated Talk keys and is quick to assign to the outputs w ithout the need to access sc reen menus. The Surface has a built-in Talkback microphone input which can link to the MixRack via the Port A digit[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 59 Talkback setup and preferences TALK key action Select either momentary o r latching operation. Go to the SURFACE SETUP / Preferences page. Set the Latching Talkback Talk Switch option. Talk back Sour ce Choose the source for the Talkback system from the drop down menu in the MIXRACK SETUP / Ta[...]

60 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 SoftK eys 8 SoftKeys to the right of the TouchScreen can be assigned to different functions to suit your a pplication. For example, you could use them as MUTE GROUP master s, to recall Scene memories, quickly access processing or mix parameters of a certain channel or master, send a MIDI messa[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 61 MIXRACK setup The MixRack is the heart of the system and f eatures a 64 channel x 32 mix bus audio architecture that is fully configurable by the user. Once configured yo u can map the channels and masters to the Surfac e strips and layers in any combinat ion. You can also name and colour the [...]

62 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Top screen W e r e f e r t o t h i s a s t h e ‘ r a d a r v i e w ’ a s i t p r o v i d e s a n o v e r v i e w o f t h e c u r r e n t system configuration. Use the menu buttons to access and change the configuration and other MixRack setup functions. Input Channels view Tabs let you acc[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 63 Mixer Config page T h i s s c r e e n l e t s y o u c h a n g e t h e m o n o / s t e r e o configuration of the input channels, and the architecture of the mix buses. Note: Changing t hese settings reconf igures the DSP architecture an d resets parameters. This can take up to 2 minutes to com[...]

64 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 The Main Mix iLive features a choice of man y different configurations of main mix from mono to 4way and with different types of image control. Note that due to the DSP architecture the buses are always allo cated in pair s. Therefore a main mono ‘M’ mix uses two buses, a 3way LCR mix uses[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 65 Mixer Pref / Direct Output page This page lets you set the source to the input channel direct outputs. The se tting is global and affects all direct outputs. You can choose the point within the channel signal path and whether or not it follows the main channel mute and /or fader. Global Direct[...]

66 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Remote B Config Here you co nfigure the way the MixRack Port B EtherSound ESB network (if fitted) is set up to work. This configures the MixRack EtherSound interface cards so that the slave audio is downstream of the master. In a linked iLive system where one MixRack has the mic preamps loaded[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 67 Signal Generator page Provides a comprehe nsive tone / noise generator which can be used for checking and setting up the system. The generator settings are restored on power up and stored in the system Show memories. They are not stored in Scene memories. Signal type Choose the generator signa[...]

68 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 SURF ACE setup Once the MixRack audio architecture has been configured using the MIXRACK SETUP screen, you can assign the channels, mix masters, DCA group master s and Wedge/IEM masters to the Surface strip s. These are assigned to the strips within the f ader banks and across the 4 layers, ei[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 69 Assigning the Surface Strips To assign a Single Strip Touch the Single Assignment butt on. Press the SEL key on the strip you want to assign. Use the drop down menu to select the Channel Type you wish to assign. Touch the Channel Number box to highlight it and use the screen encoder to scroll [...]

70 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Assigning the Soft Keys 8 SoftKeys to the right of the TouchScreen can be assigned to different functions to suit your application. Fo r example, you could use them as MUTE GROUP masters, to recall Scene memories , quickly access processing or mix parameters of a certain channel or ma ster, se[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 71 Assigning PL Devices Allen & Heath PL remote control device may be plugged into either the MixRack or the Surface. These provid e controls such as faders, rotary encoders, switches, indicators and logic GPIO which may be assigned by the user to suit the application. These controllers inter[...]

72 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 The Surface ALT VIEW key The Surface fader strip LCDs normally di splay the channel names. Hold down the ALT VIEW key to display alternative information such as channel or socket number, or dB value. Choosing the function of the ALT VIEW key Go to the SURFACE SETUP / Alt View Setup page and us[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 73 Setting the Sur face Preferences You can set user preferences for how the iLive Surface functions. Go to the SURFACE SETUP / Preferences page. Link Fader Banks Set the Surface fader bank s for independent or linked layer operation across all banks. Display Parameter Values Display dB reading s[...]

74 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Name and Colour Each Input channel, mix master and DCA master can ha ve a 5 character name and one of 6 colours or no backlight applied. The names appear on th e strip LCDs and TouchScreen pages, and the colour affects the strip LCD backlights. The LCDs form a virtual write- on strip that make[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 75 User Profiles iLive lets you set up and work with up to 8 'User Profiles'. You can set permissions and a password for each to restrict operator access to certain functions. The 'Admin' user (Administrator) has acc ess to a ll functions and can set permissi ons and allocate [...]

76 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Library memories You can name, store and recall parameter settings as Us er libraries, or recall factory presets from the Library pane in each processing screen. Touch the Library button to open up the library view. Select a Factory, User or USB item and touch Recall to recall its settings. To[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 77 Scene memories iLive has 250 Scene memories. These are 'snapshots' of all or a selection of the live mixing parameters. They do not store the DSP bus config uratio n and user preferences. Before starting go to the SU RFACE / Preferences screen and set the options to enable or disable[...]

78 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Using the Edit SCEN E CONTENTS page Add selected parameters to a Scene You can store ‘partial’ Scenes. Select items from the list in the left hand window to add to the scene. Expand and collapse the tree list using the + and – buttons. Touch the Multiple Sel ect button to select more tha[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 79 Scene parame ters The diagram below list s the items that may be selected and added to the Scene memories. It also illustrates where the different parameters ex ist in the signal chain. The items are arranged as a tree view. You can ex pand and collapse tree items, and view it by Processing ty[...]

80 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Show memories You can archive your configuration as a S how memory. Show memories over write all the setti ngs . These include all current parameters, system DSP and control configuration, all 250 Scenes and the user preferences. Shows are stored on the TouchScreen computer with in the Surface[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 81 To archive your configuration go to the UTILITY / Configuration / Show Manager screen. Touch the Archive Show button. Type in a name using the onscreen keypad. Press En ter to archive the show. This takes a few seconds to complete. Use the + button to Expand the list of Shows currently stored.[...]

82 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Using TEMPLA TE Shows The iLive has a fully configurable audio architecture, control layout and socket p atching letting you customise the way you work. It would be a daunting task for the new user if we gave them a ‘blank c a n v a s ’ t o s t a r t f r o m s c r a t c h . I n s t e a d w[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 83 USB Scene T ransfer Recalling a Show completely overwrites all system se ttings and the system configuration. This may no t be ideal in a festival situation where several guest eng ineer s arrive with their settings stored as Shows on their USB keys. You may not want important settings such as[...]

84 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 W orking with USB data iLive can transfer its Show memories, libraries an d log files between the onboard c omputer and an external PC or another iLive s ystem via a USB memory k ey. You can also recall a show directly from the key without the need to copy it to the Surface first. Use a good q[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 85 The UTILITY screen The UTILITY screen provides access to many setup, di ag nostic and user preferen ce functions. They are grouped into pages according to fu nction type , for example, managing the memories and User Profiles, checking system status and diagno stics, setting up the network, or [...]

86 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Configuration page Provides access to the memory management, time setup and M IDI settings. Date / Time View the current day and clock settings for the MixRack, Surface and TouchScreen. These are stor ed separately and may differ, for example if you are using a different MixRack with your Surf[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 87 Firmware page Lets y ou check the current system firmware versions and load in new firmware us ing a USB key. Firmware Versions D i s p l a y s t h e c u r r e n t firmware versions for the TouchScreen, Surface and MixRack. They should all be the same version. If not the system would fail to c[...]

88 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Network page Lets you view and change the system unit names and network settings. Network Connections T h i s p a g e d i s p l a y s t h e n a m e s , n e t w o r k addresses and connection st atus of the devices currently connected via Ethernet to the onboard TouchScreen computer. You can ch[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 89 iLive Module options – Analogue inputs and outputs MIC/LINE Input part M-MICIN-A This is the main audio input module for the iLive sy stem. It provides 8x high performance analogue in put preamps for microphone and line level signals. The front end gain, pad and phantom power are remote cont[...]

90 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Module options – Digital inputs and outputs DIGITAL INPUT part M-DIGIN-A This module provides 8 digital inputs arranged as four pa irs. Each offers a choice of digital format - AES, SPDIF or optical (TOSLINK). For each pair, one format is chosen and used at a time. The selection is made usin[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 91 Module options – Digital outputs DIGITAL MULTI OUT part M-MULTI-OUT-A This module provides 16 o utputs and therefore uses two slots at the MixRack or Surface. Use the iLive OUTPUTS patch bay to map any signal to any output socket. The module presents these outputs si multaneously to a variet[...]

92 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Module options - System iDR-64 RackExtra DSP This is the DSP mix engine, the ‘brain s’ of the iLive system. The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) handles the audio signal processing such as EQ, dynamics, delays and mixing. The ‘RackExtra’ version includes additi onal DSP to handle up to [...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 93 Module options - System CPU module Provides the control interface to the MixRack. This module is identified as the ‘iDR RACK CPU’. It is not interchangeable with the iLive Surface CPU module. Power ON Blue LEDs display the power supply status. One or two power supply modules may be fitted [...]

94 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 MIDI Specification Scene number Input Channel number FX Send SS SS CC CC CC CC CC Hex Hex CH Hex CH Hex CH Hex CH Hex CH Hex 1 00 129 65 40 193 1 20 17 30 33 40 49 50 1 00 2 01 130 66 41 194 2 21 18 31 34 41 50 51 2 01 3 02 131 67 42 195 3 22 19 32 35 42 51 52 3 02 4 03 132 68 43 196 4 23 20 3[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 95 T echnical specificatio n Format: Distributed dual network audio and TCP/IP c ontrol Separate DSP and control surface iLive = 4x surface sizes T Series = 2x surface sizes Up to 64x input channels Up to 8x additional stereo FX returns Up to 32x assignable mix buses 16 DCA groups iLive iDR10 up [...]

96 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 iLive Digital inputs (8x channel = 4x stereo pairs): Select one of three formats per pair: AES3, SPDIF, Optical. Sample rate conversion selectable on each pair. iLive Digital outputs (8x channel = 4x stereo pairs): Three formats simultaneously available: AES3, SPDIF, Optical Audio networking: [...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 97 Audio monitorin g: 2x PAFL headphone amp s (MixRack and Surface) 2x sockets on surface - standard 1/4" and 3.5mm mini jack Surface local PAFL stereo monitor – iLive = XLR, T Series = TRS Surface stereo PAFL balanced XLR audio inp uts (iLive only) Select and listen to any point in the si[...]

98 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 W eights and dimensions iLive Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): MixRack iDR10 482mm (19”) x 400mm (15. 75”) 9U x 350mm (13.8”) MixRack iDR10 flightcase 643mm (25.3”) x 7 30mm (28.75”) x 669mm (26.34”) MixRack iDR0 482mm (19”) x 88mm (3.46”) 2U x 3 10mm (12.2”) Surface iLiv[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 99 iLive-80 7 53mm / 29.6" iL ive-112 1006 m m / 39.6" iLi ve-144 1206 mm / 47.5" iLive-176 1406 mm / 5 5.35" iLive-80 687m m / 27" All othe r models 940 mm / 37" iLive-176 23 3 mm / 9.17" iLive-144 133 mm / 5.24" iLive-112 33 mm / 1.3" 353 mm / 13.9&q[...]

100 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 113 mm / 4.45" 582 mm / 22.9" 707 mm / 27.7" HEADPHONES, U SB 44 mm / 1.73" 355 mm / 14" 91 mm / 3.6" 1017 mm / 40" 452 mm / 17.8" 152 mm / 6" 482 mm / 19" 350 mm / 13.8" 400 mm / 15. 75" 9U ALLEN& HEATH iDR-64 MIX E NGINE iLive-[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 101 iLive System block diagram 48V GAIN - + MIC/LINE PP PAD -25 ADC CHK SOURCE AES/ EBU SPDIF OPTICAL ANALOGUE IN DIGITAL IN CONTROL CONTROL INPU T PAT CHBAY POLARIT Y HPF GATE PEQ COMP LI MITER DE-ESSER DELAY 0 POST -HPF PO ST-G ATE POST -PEQ POST-C OMP POST-LIM POST- DLY POST-I NS INSERT POST-P[...]

102 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 T Series System block diagram 48V GAIN - + MIC/LINE PAD -25 ADC CONTROL INPUT PATCHB AY POLARITY HPF GATE PEQ COMP LIMITER DE-ESSER DELAY 0 POST-HPF POST-GATE POST-P EQ POST-COMP POST-LIM POST-DLY POST-INS INSERT POST-PREAMP AUX SOURCE (PER MIX) DIRECT OUT SOURCE ( GLOBAL) FOLLOW F ADER PRE M[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 103 EtherSound system diagram ESA IN OUT IN OUT ESA IN OUT ESB iLIVE SURFACE MIXRACK UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM CH1-32 CH33-62 CH63-64 SURFACE SLOT A-D OUTPUTS ESA OU TPUT PATCHB AY PAFL OUTPUT TO SU RFACE CH1-32 CH33-62 CH63 SURFACE SLOT A-D INPUTS PATCH TO CH AND BUS INPUTS not used CH64 TALKBACK FROM[...]

104 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 Application diagrams These diagrams show how the iLive m ay be connected and configured to sat isfy a variety of applicatio ns. Note the connection of the CAT5 cables, the setting of t he audio clock source and ESB master / slave configuration. You can load the Template Show indicated as a co[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 105 2 iLive I1-8 = ST AUX5-8 J1-4 = MTX1-4 J5-6 = ST MT X1 J7-8 = PAFL O UT MONITOR OUTPUTS 26x AU X = 8 m 2st 2FX 8x MTX = 4m 2st CONFIG C1-2 = AUX7 -8 C3-4 = ST AUX1 A1-8 = CH 57-64 FOH LOCAL AU DIO C5-8 = MAIN D1-4 = MTX1-4 D5-8 = S T MTX1-2 MONITOR SPLIT FOH SPLIT MIC SPL ITTER ALLEN&HEAT[...]

106 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 ALLEN&HEATH iDR-64 MIX E NGIN E ABC D EF G H I J iDR10 ESA OU T NETWORK 3 iLive ALLEN&HEATH iDR-64 MIX E NGIN E A-F = BLANK MONITOR INPUTS AUDI O CLOCK = ES B ESB CONFIG = MASTER /SLAVE CH SOURCE = ESB G1-8 = AUX1-8 H1-8 = ST AUX1-4 I1-8 = ST AUX5- 8 J1-4 = M TX1-4 J5-6 = S T MTX 1 J7[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 107 A B D C ABC D E F GH I J A1-E8 = I/P 1-40 FOH INPUTS FOH_8fx_LR Load Sh ow 8x GRP = 4 m 2st 18x AUX = 8m 1st 8FX MAIN = LR 8x MTX = 4m 2st CONFIG APPLICATION EXA MPLE - FOH / MONITOR (D igital mic splitter. No ESA a t Monitor) 48 inputs FOH, 40 way spli t. One engi neer has gain control affec[...]

108 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 5 iLive AUDIO COPPER MULTICORE A B D C A1-8 = CH1-8 B1-8 = CH9-16 D1-8 = CH17-24 C1-4 = AUX1-4 C5-6 = LR Load S how 8x GRP = 4m 2st 16x AUX = 10m 1s t 4FX MAIN = LR 8x MTX = 4m 2st CONFI G APPLICATION EXAMPLE - iDR0 WI TH i LIVE AS A STAND ALONE MIXER 24 inpu ts, 8 o utputs compact system. iD[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 109 6 iLive FOH gain affects mo nitors but engi neer has digital channel trims ALLEN& HEATH iDR-64 MIX EN GINE ABC D E F GHI J D1-4 = MTX1-4 D5-8 = ST MT X1-2 A1-8 = CH 57-64 FOH LOCAL AUDIO I1-2 = ST AUX 1 I3-4 = - I5-8 = MAIN1-4 J1-4 = MTX1-4 J5-8 = ST MTX1-2 A1-G8 = I/P 1-56 STAGE INPUTS F[...]

110 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 7 iLive Monitor gain a ffects FOH but engineer has channel digital trims Monitor engineer has control of preamp gain an d phantom power A LLE N & H E A T H iDR-6 4 MIX ENGIN E ABC D E F GH I J C1-2 = AUX7 -8 C3-4 = ST AUX1 C5-8 = MAIN1-4 D1-4 = MTX1-4 D5-8 = ST MTX1-2 A1-8 = C H 57-64 A1-[...]

ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3 111 8 iLive Monitor gain affects FOH but engi neer has channel digital trims APPLICATION EXAMPL E - FOH / MONITO R (iDR0 at FOH, No ESA on Monitor) ALLEN&HEATH iDR-64 MIX ENGINE ABC DEFG H I J A1-F8 = I/P 1-4 8 STAGE INPUTS MONITOR SE NDS Load Show SLAVE_FOH_LR Load Sh ow MON_2fx_8m 8st 8x GR[...]