Allen&Heath ICE-16D - Manual (Page 31)

Allen & Heath 31 ICE-16D User Guide
Overview:
This feature allows two or more ICE-16 or ICE-16D units to be connected together in order
to synchronise the audio files being recorded to USB memory. The ICE-16 has two 8 pin Mini
DIN sockets (SYNC IN & OUT) on the rear panel for this purpose. You will need a Mini DIN
8 pin lead of not more than 2 metres in length for each unit to be synchronised to the master
unit. The lead must be a pin to pin type with all 8 pins connected internally (these cables are
easily available from audio equipment specialists or electronic component suppliers, and inci-
dentally they are the same type used to control dual DJ CD players).
If you have difficulty sourcing a lead locally, you’re A&H dealer should have one in stock
The A&H part number is AH9556.
When connecting ICE-16 or ICE-16D units via the SYNC ports, one unit will act as the mas-
ter unit and control the transport controls (Record/Start/Stop) on the connected slave unit
or units. The subsequent recorded audio files on USB memory will have the same start point
and will be synchronised for each Song recording.
SYNCHRONISING MORE THAN ONE ICE-16D
Requirements:
It is important that a few basic rules are followed when using the ICE-16 sync feature:
• Select good quality USB memory, preferably according to the list of verified devices,
(see www.allen-heath.com). The devices should ideally be the same memory size.
• Ideally, format the USB memory devices on the ICE-16 units before recording.
• Ensure that there are not different numbers of Song recordings on the different USB
memory devices (for example Songs 1-4 on one device and Songs 1-6 on another).
• Ensure that each ICE-16 unit is set to the same sample rate as required. (see p20).
• Make sure you have firmware version 8518 or higher loaded on your ICE-16 —see
www.allen-heath.com for details and latest firmware release.
8 pin MINI DIN Lead
Master
Slave
Procedure:
1. Connect the master ICE-16 SYNC out to the slave SYNC input.