iLive AP7141 manual

i Live Fixed Format Systems Getting Started Guide Publication AP7141 This guide is intended to help the new user quickly learn to configure and operate the fixed format iLive au dio mixing system. Fixed format and modular iLive components are fu lly compatible with each other letting you mix and match any comb ination of MixRack and Surface accordi[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 2 AP7141 iss.2 ALLEN & HEATH Safety Instructions Before starting, read the Important Safety Instructio ns printed on the sheet su pplied with the equipment. For your own safety and that of the operator, technical crew and performers, follow all instructions and heed all warnings printed on the sheet and [...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 3 AP7141 iss.2 Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 5 System components ...................................................................................................[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 4 AP7141 iss.2 Basic system T h e M i x R a c k ( m i x engine and most of the I/O) can be positioned on stage, and the Surface (control and local I/O) at the FOH mix position. A single CAT5 cable up to 120m long transports control and local audio between them using the ACE port. Adding more control Plug int[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 5 AP7141 iss.2 Introduction The fixed format iLive is an evolution of the flagship modular iLive d igital live mixing range w ith all the performance and power of its bigger brother in a comp act and affordable, easy to use package. It separates the DSP mix engine from the control surface allowing the rack t[...]

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 sy stem[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 7 AP7141 iss.2 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[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 8 AP7141 iss.2 R Series Control layout 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. TouchScreen [...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 9 AP7141 iss.2 Step 1 – Connect and power up 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 device in the c[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 10 AP7141 iss.2 Switch power on Switch on the MixRack and Surface by pressing their rear panel power ON switches. If you need to switch them o n one at a time then switch on the MixRack first. The system remembers the settings on power down. These are restored next time you switch the system on. Boot up time[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 11 AP7141 iss.2 Step 2 – Load a ‘T emplate Show’ as a starting point The iLive has a fully configurable a udio architecture and control layout and socket patching 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 [...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 12 AP7141 iss.2 Step 3 – A few things to know before starting Before working with the iLive familiarise your self with its contro l layout and operat ing principles . Two important keys SEL - S e l e c t t h e c h a n n e l p r o c e s s i n g . V i e w a n d a d j u s t t h e parameters for that channel. [...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 13 AP7141 iss.2 Set your operating prefere nces PAFL – Choose: Additive or auto cancel mode when you pre ss more than one PAFL key. Options for the MIX and SEL k e y s t o f o l l o w P A F L k e y presses. For example, press ing a single key can route the signal to the PAFL monitor, open its channe l proc[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 14 AP7141 iss.2 Step 4 – Name and colour channels Having chosen a Template show as your star ting poin t, and set your operating preferences, you may wish to prepare for your show by naming your inputs, mixes a nd DCAs, and applying colour to help identify them by type or to highlight important channels. Y[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 15 AP7141 iss.2 Step 5 – W ork with th e channel processing Access the Preamp, EQ and dy namics Press a strip SEL key. Press the key again to turn it off or press another to access a different chan nel. * You can press and hold any SEL key in the Processing Block to temporarily send it to the PAFL system t[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 16 AP7141 iss.2 Step 6 – W ork with the mix MUTE SEL MIX MIX PAFL Press a strip MIX key. The current mix status is displayed in the lower part of the strip LCDs. Mix sends are presented on faders or encoders. The name of the current mix selected is displayed in the lower status bar of the screen. Note – [...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 17 AP7141 iss.2 SEL MIX MIX 1 IP PAN LR SEL MIX MIX SEL MIX MIX SEL MIX MIX SEL MIX MIX WDG1 AUX PRE WDG2 AUX ASSIGN PRE/PO ST FADE ASSIGN PRE/PO ST FADE ROTARY SH IFT PRE IEM1 AUX STEREO PRE IEM2 AUX STEREO PRE FADER CH AUX PRE PAN LR LEV FADER CH IEM1 AUX STEREO PAN LR PAN LR Mix sends (Aux, FX, Matrix) ma[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 18 AP7141 iss.2 Work with the FX iLive works with FX in a similar way to anal ogue consoles, using a send and return path, for example reverb or delay effect. You can also configure inserted effects such as a flanger or reverb on a single channel. Inserted FX Patch the FX unit i nto a channel or mix master s[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 19 AP7141 iss.2 Using DCA groups A DCA is the digital equivalent of the analogue console VCA group. iLive features 16 DCA groups. To assign channels to a DCA group, select the DCA master MIX key. Hold down ASSIGN and press channel MIX keys to toggle ON or off. Alternatively open the DCA master ROUTING screen[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 20 AP7141 iss.2 Channel Ganging Ganging lets you link selected processing and mix parameters between input channels or mast ers, for example the EQ, gate and compressor of a stereo keyboard, or the GEQ of the L and R main mix. Ganging does not include t he input Preamp (gain). To enter Ganging Setup mode and[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 21 AP7141 iss.2 Step 7 – P atch the sockets The iLive features a built-in soft patchbay that lets you freely patch input and outp ut sockets. The default Template Shows provide a st andard patch as a us eful starting point. You can change this pa tching to suit your application and store it in the Scene an[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 22 AP7141 iss.2 Step 8 – Customise your configuration Once you have familiarised yourself with the operat io n of the iLive through using a Template Show, you may wish to take advantage of its unique flexibility by reconfiguring the channel a nd master strip layout, DSP mix bus and stereo channel architect[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 23 AP7141 iss.2 Step 9 - Save your settings iLive provides different types of memory to store your settings . Back up your settings to the onbo ard memories or archive them to your PC via USB key. R e f e r t o t h e o n s c r e e n H E L P m a n u a l o r i L i v e Reference Guide for further information on[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 24 AP7141 iss.2 Scene memories iLive has 250 Scene memories. These are 'snapshot s' of all or a selection of the live mixing parameters. They do not store the DSP bus configuratio n and user preferences. Before starting go to the SU RFACE / Preferences screen and set the options to enable or disabl[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 25 AP7141 iss.2 Scene Recall Safes lets you make selected input channels and mix masters 'saf e' so that their parameters are not overwritten when a Scene is recalled. Hold down the SCENE SAFES key and press the strip MIX keys on channels you want to make safe. The SAFE icon in the strip LCDs turns[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 26 AP7141 iss.2 System example The following is just one of many system combinations possible wi th iLive. Here, tw o 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 T 80 Surface to mix[...]

iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 27 AP7141 iss.2 1 23456 78 L RS 1 9 1 01 11 21 31 41 51 6 1 L 1 R 2 L 2 R 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 234 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 5 61 L 1 R 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 1L 1R 2L 2R 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 1 2 3 4 62 61 60 59 58 57 63/4 6 54321 7/8 1R 1L 1 S R L 2L/R A B CHANNEL Inputs MAIN MATRIX Outputs 54 53 52 [...]