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

Allen & Heath 31 ICE-16 User Guide
SYNCHRONISING MORE THAN ONE ICE-16
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.
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.