Allen&Heath iDR-16 - Manual (Page 3)

iDR MixRack Getting Started Guide 3 AP7445 iss.4
Introduction to iLive
iLive is a state of the art system of components providing a uniquely flexible solution dedicated to live
sound mixing and associated applications. It separates the mix engine from the control surface putting
the audio and the DSP where it is needed near the stage, and offering a host of control and audio
networking possibilities. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site to find out more about the iLive system.
The MixRack is the heart of the system. It is the mixer brain complete with audio sockets, DSP to process
the audio, and control and audio networking ports. The MixRack is typically connected to one of the
many iLive Surfaces available, but can also be controlled at the same time as or even without a Surface
using a laptop or iPad, or preconfigured to run with PL Series remote controllers. Walking the stage with
the freedom of wireless control opens up a whole new world of mixing…
 Distributed system – Separate MixRack (DSP) and Surface (controller)
 Network, wireless laptop, iPad and iPhone control
 Editor software for online or offline PC/Mac control
 MixPad, OneMix and Tweak apps
 System can be run without a Surface using laptop and iPad only
 Choice of 6 MixRacks (DSP only, modular, 16, 32, 48 or 64 mics)
 Versions available with AES digital out, or update an existing rack with option cards
 Mix and match any combination of MixRack and Surface
 Digital snake for local audio at the Surface – ACE™ single CAT5 up to 120m
 Port B audio network option for digital mic splitting and system linking
 ACE™, Dante, ES, MADI, ADAT, Aviom™, Waves option cards available
 64x32 RackExtra DSP engine with 8 stereo FX processors
 32 buses can be configured as mono/stereo groups, auxes, mains, matrix
 Main mix types – none, M, LR, LCR, LCRplus, LRSub, LCRSub and more
 Unique Sub main mix mode for instant access to separate sub bass level
 Monitor mix capability with engineer’s Wedge and IEM monitors
 64 channels configurable as mono or stereo
 Two MixRacks can be linked in Dual-Rack mode to provide 128 input channels
 Up to 72 sources to the mix including FX returns (136 in Dual-Rack mode)
 3 Dynamics, PEQ, HPF and Delay on all 64 inputs
 2 Dynamics, PEQ, 1/3 octave GEQ and Delay on all 32 mixes
 8 Stereo FX with dedicated returns, PEQ and DFX Shaper
 FX emulations of popular industry standard devices
 Input, output and insert soft patchbays
 Up to 8 channel Gangs with choice of which parameters to link
 16 DCAs with DCA or Mute Group mode
 Built-in signal generator and RTA
 User definable channel names and colours
 Libraries, Scenes and Show memories with USB transfer and Scene filter
 Firmware and memories compatible across all models
 Store all or selected items in Scene memories
 Get started quickly with built-in Template Shows
 8 Password protectable User Profiles
 Compatible with Allen & Heath PL remote controllers and iDR Series
 MIDI interface at both the MixRack and Surface
 High performance, recallable mic/line preamps
 Digital +/-24dB Trim for FOH/Monitor gain sharing
 Low latency, low noise, very high preamp and mix headroom
 Relay protected outputs
 Redundant backup PSU capability