iLive AP7141 Music Mixer User Manual
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1. MIXRACK Mixer Config Mix Config Use this screen to change the mix bus configuration Configure the 32 mix buses as a combination of mono or stereo Groups Auxes FX sends Main mix and Matrix Configure all or as many buses as you need Counters keep a check on the number of buses mix outputs and FX sends remaining Press Apply when finished For monitor mixing you can also choose whether to apply processing to the engineer s Wedge or IEM monitor master a l when using the system as a dedicated Monitor console None No main mix eg Monitor mixer M Mono Note Reconfiguring the channel stereo and mix bus LR Stereo architecture makes major changes to the system DSP and LRSub 3way mix with separate sub mix overwrites related settings These changes can take up to 1 LRM 3way mix with send to a mono fill minute to process and should be made during system setup LCR Conventional LCR panning and not during the show LCRSub LCR with separate sub mix LCRM LCR with send to mono fill LCRplus LCR with pan and blend control Note Changing the DSP architecture resets the mix and channel parameters If you want to keep your settings store these first as a Scene memory Recall the Scene after making your changes iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 22 AP7141 iss 2 Step 9 Save your settings iLive provides different types of memory to store your settings Back up your settings to the onboard memories or arc2. ALLEN amp HEATH isita iLive 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 audio mixing system Fixed format and modular iLive components are fully compatible with each other letting you mix and match any combination of MixRack and Surface according to application and budget Safety Instructions Before starting read the Important Safety Instructions printed on the sheet supplied 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 on the equipment panels System operating firmware The feature set of the iLive is determined by the firmware operating software that runs it Firmware is updated regularly as new features are added and improvements made and is available for download from the Allen amp Heath web site This guide relates to Version 1 6 firmware Some of the details shown in this guide may differ from those in the current release of firmware Refer to the web site for the latest version and read the Release Notes that come with each version of firmware for further details Further information For further information refer to the iLive Reference Guide and the user guides associated with each system component Refer also to the iDR MixRack Getting Started Guide AP7445 which pr
3. Set pre or post fader To set individual sends pre or post fade hold down the PRE POST key and then press channel SEL keys To set all hold down PRE POST and press the mix master SEL key Adjust the send levels Aux FX and matrix mixes can be configured for sends on faders or rotaries For groups and DCAs no send levels the assignments are displayed on the LCDs The faders and encoders remain unaffected Adjust the image Use the encoders to adjust Pan for stereo or multi output main mix type Hold down ROTARY SHIFT and turn the encoders to adjust the second image control if one is available for example LCRplus Blend Sub or M fill level or encoder mix Pan iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 16 AP7141 iss 2 Channel MIX view Sends to all masters from one channel MASTERS CHANNEL Current mix status ON channel is ROTARY SHIFT assigned PRE Channel PRE POST FADE send is set pre fader ASSIGN MIX MIX MIX MIX O gt E Om im Mix sends Aux FX Matrix may be 4 configured in the ROUTING screen as fader or rotary sends Fader mixes Faders sends from channel Encoders Pan if stereo mixes Rotary mixes Faders Masters Encoders Sends from channels Shifted encoders Pan 1 Press a channel strip MIX key Its sends are presented across the master strips 2 Assign the channels to each master
4. control the remote analogue mic preamp adjust channel Trim and Polarity set name and colour and adjust the HPF high pass filter Choose to present either the preamp controls Gain Pad 48V Polarity or trim controls Trim Polarity on the Surface PREAMP section This lets both FOH and Monitor engineers work with their own independent trim controls once the Gain has been set All channels may be globally set to present either the Preamp or Trim controls from the MIXRACK SETUP Mixer Pref screen Once set individual channels may be changed from within their PREAMP screen GEQ on faders Press a mix master SEL key to access the processing for that master The GEQ is controlled from the screen or on the faders by pressing the Surface GEQ FADER FLIP key Press the key to toggle between screen and fader control In GEQ on faders mode The EQ frequencies are indicated on the strip LCDs above The strip meters display the RTA PAFL signal if one is selected The red PK meters display the dominant frequency if this option has been set in the SURFACE Preferences screen The fader on the right becomes the master or currently active send level for the mix Hold down ALT VIEW to display the EQ dB settings on the strip LCDs Press the strip SEL keys to reset individual frequency bands to OdB 15 AP7141 iss 2 Step 6 Work with the mix Press a strip MIX key The current mix status is displayed in the lower fee r
5. FOH RETUANS kij DIGITAL MIC aA i NETWORK LINK Operating without a Surface Leave your Surface at home and control iLive using just your laptop for compact or discreet mixing situations You could add one or more PL Series controllers if you want to assign some physical control for example important channels DCAs or master levels AP7141 iss 2 port or distributed via a PL 9 hub Further Introduction The fixed format iLive is an evolution of the flagship modular iLive digital live mixing range with all the performance and power of its bigger brother in a compact and affordable easy to use package It separates the DSP mix engine from the control surface allowing the rack to be positioned on stage and the surface at the FOH front of house mix position linked by a single long distance CAT5 cable carrying control and local FOH audio between them The fixed format iLive Series comprises 3 sizes of rack and 3 surfaces with non modular audio I O giving the user a choice of system according to budget or application The iLive R72 Surface can be rack mounted providing all the power of a much bigger system in a compact package These are also compatible with the modular rack and surface options available within the standard iLive range perfect for rental companies who may stock both Ethernet allows additional or alternative control using wired or wireless laptops running the iLive Editor software An audio networking slot
6. GPIO controller is also available These connect to the MixRack via the PL Anet serial port using CAT5 cable and can be configured using the Surface or laptop The PL 9 hub is allows star point instead of daisy chain connection More information on the PL Series is available on the Allen amp Heath web site o i ih pm ae tenes tp 6 AP7141 iss 2 T Series Control layout Channel Processing Strip assigned to it available iLive T1 12 Se Virtual write on strip Name and colour Fader Banks Independent groups of fader strips with 4 layers each Provides control of the Input channel FX return Mix master or DCA assigned to it SEL opens the channel processing for the selected strip MIX presents the sends for the selected strip on faders or encoders and assignments and pre post settings in the strip LCD windows Lamp sockets rete ALLEN amp HEATH For future use VGA port for 2x USB Local external monitor ports PAFL same view as Plug your monitor TouchScreen USB key output in here Analogue style control section with dedicated rotary controls switches and meters for the channel or mix preamp HPF gate PEQ compressor and limiter de esser key to access the processing of the channel or master The controls illuminate when they are Copy Paste Reset edit keys Press the strip SEL ALLENS HEATH ASSIGN and PRE POST access keys for the selected mix Whi
7. Group master AUX Aux send master MAIN Main mix master MTX Matrix master DCA DCA master WDG Wedge master IEM IEM master Normal mode SCENE safe Solo in place mode SIP safe Name 5 character user defined Shows DSP channel number or socket position in ALT VIEW Current MIX type Indicates the currently selected fader or rotary mix type GP FX AUX MTX Rotary setting Normal PAN fader mix LEV rotary mix Shifted LEV PAN BLEND SUB or M ON The channel is assigned PRE CH FADER Turns on when the strip fader is tO the current mix or The channel AUX or MIX DCA send is pre fader Off the channel or master fader ea ade Turns off when the fader is a p l send level control TouchScreen The TouchScreen provides access to the FX setup and utility functions and presents an alternative graphical view of the channel processing parameters Touch a parameter box and change its value using the screen encoder To return to the root menu for any screen mode touch the Return button Note To display the channel parameters on the screen make sure all the mode keys next to the screen are turned off or press the CHANNEL PROCESSING key A selected screen key overrides the parameter view Note Do not leave the screen in NAME COLOUR MIXRACK or SURFACE setup mode as these change the function of the SEL keys iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 12 AP7141 iss 2 SURFACE SETUP SURFA
8. VIEW key near the faders to temporarily view the numbers Use the SURFACE Alt View Setup screen to choose which information to display when ALT VIEW is pressed You can select channel number physical socket number or dB value You can also choose to access channel GAIN on the strip rotary controls while in ALT VIEW mode and change the primary shifted and alt functions FREEZE IN LAYERS key You can temporarily freeze lock a channel strip so that it remains in view when you switch through the fader layers Hold down the FREEZE IN LAYERS key and press the strip MIX keys to freeze or unfreeze selected strips The blue LEDs display which strips are frozen while the key is pressed 13 AP7141 iss 2 Step 4 Name and colour channels Having chosen a Template show as your starting point and set your operating preferences you may wish to prepare for your show by naming your inputs mixes and DCAs and applying colour to help identify them by type or to highlight important channels You can name channels with up to 5 characters entered from an on screen touch keyboard You can colour each or ranges of channels with one of 6 colours or no colour This colour is displayed as the backlight to each strip LCD Yc IP 28 PREAMP LIVER TM erm T EEPL EEE S 4 Next I No Md Colour Blue Off Red Green Yellow Blue PUTDIG E BUG iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide There are two ways to name and colour
9. at the Surface for local sources With the 8 internal FX returns this is the equivalent of a 64 channel analogue mixer Because the 48 mic sources are received via Port B it is necessary to patch Port B inputs to the iDR 16 channels instead of the local sockets Do this for individual channels using their PREAMP screens or for a range of channels from the MIXRACK SETUP Mix Pref screen Quick Input Setup function Feeds to the house PA can be routed from FOH or tunnelled back to the stage via Port B These are patched to Port B at the sending end at to the iDR 48 sockets at the receiving end using the OUTPUTS screen The audio clock is set to sync off Remote Port B derived from the iDR 48 master Set this using the MIXRACK SETUP Mix Pref screen Find out more about using the iLive We hope that this guide has given you a quick start to mixing with the iLive Take some quiet time to familiarise yourself with the more advanced functions and utility screens For further information please refer to the TouchScreen HELP manual in the UTILITY screen and other user resources which can be downloaded from the Allen amp Heath web site Share experiences and tips with other iLive users by visiting our online User Forum Happy mixing iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 26 AP7141 iss 2 iLive T80 1112 Load Template Show FOH_LRSub LRSub main mix 4 mono 2 stereo Groups Channels 8 mono 2 stereo Auxes 6 mono FX sends 4 mon
10. channels Channel Processing view In normal mixing mode press SEL to access the channel processing Make sure all screen keys are turned off so that the channel parameters are displayed on the screen Navigate to the name and colour screen Input Channels PREAMP screen Mix Masters EXT INPUT screen DCA Masters Top toolbar Name amp Colour screen Press the TouchScreen NAME amp COLOUR key Strip Select Single Strip Select Press a strip SEL key Touch Name to open the on screen keypad Touch Colour to select a colour Touch Apply Strip Select Block Strip Select Press the first SEL key then the last in the range you want to colour All green SEL indicators in the range light Touch Colour to select the colour Touch Apply Note Naming is disabled in Block mode apart from resetting a block of names to their channel numbers Channel Select Select Channel Type and the range Select Colour and press Apply Note To restore the SEL keys to normal mixing mode turn off the NAME amp COLOUR key Touch Reset to delete the name and restore the channel number Quick Menu A quick naming facility opens a second keypad to let you create and store up to 48x of your most often used names To apply press a strip SEL key and simply touch a name Touch Edit to edit or create new names Note The user defined quick names are stored in the Show memories These get overwritten with the contents of the Show when
11. folder in the root directory of your key If libraries have been previously transferred from an iLive to the key then the folder should exist already 23 AP7141 iss 2 SURFACE SETUP 9 fete hiom Recall Scene SCENE CONTENTS 1 No Nome Add to Soom D E ami An GE Er TEn Gace e E urre hryg b mi ET T DCA Ghee Hirem A Cole Lege he Meer Cadans Wu a aran A Caan b lam m ine Coed Pieces cg i istered fn mi ike Fae b me Me ams Meong Settings in the Scene Settings available to add SCENE MANAGER iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 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 configuration and user preferences Before starting go to the SURFACE Preferences screen and set the options to enable or disable the Scene Up Down Go keys and turn on or off the Scene Editing Confirmation popup box For the most secure operation we recommend that you disable these keys and turn on the confirmation popups Select the SCENE screen Highlight a Scene in the left hand list Touch Name to open the onscreen keypad and enter a name with up to 8 characters Touch Description to add a comment with up to 32 characters The quickest way to work with Scenes is to store everything Touch Store All to store all parameters to the Scene Touch Recall to overwrite the current iLive settings with the contents of
12. ports for connecting laptops and wireless router AP7141 iss 2 R Series Control layout TouchScreen keys When these keys are off the Soft Keys 8 user assignable keys screen displays system status When these keys are off and a strip SEL is active the screen presents the associated channel processing Use these keys to access system setup and memory management These override the channel processing view 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 Dimmer Talkback Mic Input and level trim Recessed switch to select 48V phantom power Headphones level control Copy Paste Reset edit keys Hold down then press a SEL or MIX key to copy or reset parameters TouchScreen rotary control Illuminates orange when it is active CLEAR ALL PAFL Press once to clear any active Input PAFL Press again to clear Output PAFL Input PAFL overrides Output PAFL Virtual write on strip Name colour and mix status Fader Banks Two independent groups of fader strips with 6 layers each Provides control of the Input channel FX return Mix master or DCA assigned to it Talkback Hold down TB ASSIGN and press master MIX keys to assign SEL opens the channel ASSIGN and PRE POST access Hold down ALT VIEW to Seene
13. the memory Once a Scene has contents stored a green tick is displayed next to its name Note To avoid losing important settings take care when storing or recalling Scenes For more advanced applications you can choose what parameters to put into a Scene so that only those are overwritten Touch Edit To open the list of available parameters Use the and buttons to expand or collapse the list and the View buttons to select parameters by type or channel You can make Single or Multiple selections Highlight your selection and touch Add to add them to the Scene list on the right You can add and remove items from the Scene and update items already in the Scene with the current console settings When you have finished editing the contents Return to the Scene Manager page Touch Update to update just the existing contents of a Scene with the current console settings Unlike Store All this does not add everything to the Scene You can copy paste and delete Scenes Highlight a Scene in the list and touch Copy Highlight another Scene and touch Paste The contents of the first Scene are pasted into the second The name is not copied If that Scene was empty a green tick will now appear You can paste the Scene into multiple locations When you Delete a Scene its contents are removed and the name reverts to No Name Tip You can use copy paste to quickly set up several Scenes with the same content list and then use Update to store d
14. 45 ACE If the addresses or unit names have been changed and your system fails to connect or you need to reset the settings refer to the The Mixer Troubleshooting page in the TouchScreen HELP Tan Ten Ta Tey Te test BN ret S iLive Editor software co os Download from ae Ole yi www allen heath com rol ww vr 0O ALLEN amp HE TH IDR 32 Z sman NETWORK PL ANET Termination Adding laptop control Check that your laptop meets the system requirements for running the iLive Editor software Read the Release Notes that come with the software Make sure the laptop and wireless router Adding PL Series controllers have network addresses compatible with the iLive system Use CAT5 cable to connect the MixRack PL Anet port to the PL device IN socket Daisy chain OUT to the next Plug your laptop or wireless router network unit or use a PL 9 hub for star connection Make sure SONNE HOmntorany One of the NETWORK the terminator provided is plugged into OUT of the last ports at the Surface or MixRack device in the chain Start the iLive Editor program and connect Note Once connected the PL controls need to be online configured Settings can be saved as library items iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 9 AP7141 iss 2 Secure the mains cable in the clip provided here NETWORK The yellow Lnk Act LEDs for At the MixRack connected sockets flash at a Indicates that the steady rate once the l
15. CE SETUP iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide Set your operating preferences PAFL Choose Additive or auto cancel mode when you press more than one PAFL key Options for the MIX and SEL keys to follow PAFL key presses For example pressing a single key can route the signal to the PAFL monitor open its channel processing and present its mix and assignments on the strips PFL level trim balance relative levels between PFL and AFL Main mix to PAFL monitor level Set to inf off to silence the monitor when no PAFL is selected Note Input PAFL overrides Output mix PAFL overrides main mix SURFACE Preferences Use this screen to set your preferences to Link the fader Banks when you press the Layer keys Display dB values on the strip LCDs when you move faders and encoders Set momentary or latching TALK switch operation Enable the Scene Up Down GO recall keys near the faders Enable Scene edit confirmation popup screens to help prevent accidental overwriting of settings Choose the temperature display units in degree C or F Show the peak frequency activity on the RTA display Set the strip LCD contrast Note To avoid accidental scene recall make sure Enable Scene Up Down Go is turned off unless you need to use the GO keys next to the faders and turn on the Scene confirmation ALT VIEW key Naming channels overwrites their channel numbers in the strip LCD displays You can hold down the ALT
16. GO recall processing for the selected strip keys for the selected mix view the channel or neY OPSE are disabled by default in the TouchScreen i While a MIX is active at ice Use the SURFACE MIX presents the sends for the l Preferences option selected strip on faders or Hold down ASSIGN and press TOCAN COOSA tO to enable encoders and assignments strip MIX keys to toggle the access GAIN using the and pre post settings in the assignments on or off To assign strip rotaries while the SCENE SAFES to strip LCD windows all use the master MIX key key is pressed prevent selected Hold down PRE POST and press GEQ FADER FLIP to eoanne s peng l overwritten by the strip SEL keys to toggle pre or present the GEQ across os Hold tfade To assign all use the the faders aa r kg ee down SAFES and tae ed FREEZE IN LAYERS to press MIX keys to Hold down ROTARY SHIFT to keep a channel visible toggle on or off access the second encoder across all layers Hold function if it has one down and press strip MIX keys VGA port for external monitor Same view as TouchScreen Lamp socket For future use N ALLEN amp HEATH eocorlLlive R72 2x USB ports Seer Olo 0 09900 x IEC mains power input Plug your USB key in here aig o ele Las Plastic clip to secure M r power cable Surface to MixRack link ACE audio and control over Ethernet CAT5 cable up to 120m 400 feet Assignable local audio inputs and outputs Lo
17. Hold down the ASSIGN key then press master MIX keys to assign to the available mixes The ON icon displays in the LCDs 3 Set pre or post fader To set the send to each master pre or post fade hold down the PRE POST key and then press master SEL keys 4 Adjust the send levels Aux FX and matrix mixes can be configured for sends on faders or rotaries For groups and DCAs no send levels the faders and encoders remain unaffected 5 Adjust the image For stereo or multi output main mix use the master encoders to adjust the send Pan Hold down ROTARY SHIFT and turn the encoder to adjust Pan for stereo mixes with encoder sends The ROUTING screen Turn on the TouchScreen ROUTING page to display the assignment and routing information for the channel or master currently selected using a SEL key This gives you access to advanced routing options as well as an alternative to using the MIX keys when adjusting sends and assignments In this screen you can view and change the channel mix and DCA assignments fader pan aux matrix send levels pre post fade settings and routing options Input Also access the direct output level Its source is globally set in the MIXRACK SETUP screen Aux Also select the global channel send signal source for each mix from a drop down menu Aux Matrix Choose to mix sends using the faders or rotary encoders This can be configured for each mix Note Post fader sends follow the fader level but get th
18. Show and choose your surface type Identify the socket patching and connect the audio Step 3 A few things to know before Starting 0 0 0 0c cece cscs cscececsesesesesesesesesesesesesees 12 Become familiar with the operating principles Step 4 Name and colour channels ccc cessscesseseeesesssssseseseeesessesneesiesneneeenen 14 Using the virtual write on strip Step 5 Work with the Channel processing cccccscssssssssssssssscsescsesesesescsesesesesesesesesees 15 One button access to the preamp dynamics EQ delay Preamp Gain Sharing using Trims GEQ on faders Step 6 Work with the MIX cece cececseseseeeecececsesasssesececaesesasesecesesaesaseeeecasaeaeneeees 16 One button access to the assignments pre post settings and levels The Routing screen Work with the FX DCAs and mute groups Channel Ganging COPY PASTE RESET Step 7 Patching signals i oiniecicsoncewtiscszussiigdacnsdstnatncetatacirncaczeunde cdacdiedouinsintssdadapnivanguaeeedeacatwtacctiadndle 19 Input output and insert patching Step 8 Customise your configuration 0 00 ccc ccsetetetetetstetssssececsceceesesesesesesesesesesesenees 22 Change the strip layout Change the mix bus configuration Step 9 Save your settings ccc cs cscscscsssssssnssesesscscscsesesesesesesssssssassssssssseseseseceescsescaesesesesens 23 The memories User Profiles Libraries Scenes Shows System NN criterias irda pets taco spp tend teste
19. Surface name Recall Scene Customise and save your settings You may wish to make changes to the configuration and save the new settings as a User Show Before you do this we suggest you Delete Scene 1 14 to clear them ready for your own application AP7141 iss 2 Step 3 A few things to know before starting Before working with the iLive familiarise yourself with its control layout and operating principles Two important keys I SEL Select the channel processing View and adjust the ee parameters for that channel Within the processing section a use these keys to open individual processing blocks on the _ screen or press and hold to send the signal at that point to EO the PAFL system These keys are also used when copying or resetting processing parameters and for setting up gt 1 ganging name amp colour and strip layout MIX Select the mix you want to work with View and adjust the assignments pre post settings levels and pan There is an option to choose to use either fader or rotary sends for each Aux or Matrix mix These keys are also used when assigning and copying mix parameters and setting talkback assignments channel safes and more Fader Strip LCD display DCA status On The channel is assigned to one or more DCA groups Strip type Flashing Channel is muted by DCA groups A red LED also Mono or stereo lights IP Input channel SAFE status IP FX FX short return GP
20. cal PAFL MIDI in Row A inputs Row B outputs monitor output and out Balanced TRS jack line level RCA phono line level Additional Ethernet ports for connecting System hard SPDIF digital 2 channel laptops and wireless router reset jumpers iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 8 AP7141 iss 2 Step 1 Connect and power up The Control Surface e ALLEN amp HEATH iLive T 112 Z fl 5g eA oe a P Connect Surface to MixRack Network settings Plug a CAT5 cable up to 120m 400 feet iLive communicates over a TCP IP network between the Surface and MixRack ACE ports There are 3 main components the MixRack Surface and TouchScreen built into the surface These and any other network devices such as a wireless router and laptop need compatible Note You only need one connection between network addresses Factory defaults are e UAE AA eee ene ne ar MixRack 192 168 1 1 Sub mask 255 255 255 0 data is transported with the audio via the single ble ACE link You d i d d Surface 192 168 1 2 ae eee ee tans none TouchScreen 192168 1 3 cable for the network link An 80m drum of suitable cable is available from Allen amp Heath part number AH7000 If you use static IP addressing for your laptop we Ks i Note Maximum cable length depends on recommend you set cable type Refer to the Allen amp Heath web site for information on recommended cables Laptop 192 168 1 10 Sub mask 255 255 255 0 Router 192 168 1 2
21. channel The sockets are identified by Device Rack Surface or Port B Slot position and Socket number View and patch OUTPUT sockets Select the TouchScreen OUTPUTS screen Touch the tab to select which output sockets to patch MixRack Surface or Port B if the option is fitted Touch Single to select and patch a signal to one output Touch Range to patch related signals to a range of sockets Touch Apply after each change Select source from the drop down menu OUTPUTS iLive Surface Patching INSERTS In most cases you do not need to insert outboard processing However if required you can assign output and input sockets as insert sends and returns for situations where an engineer wants to use a particular device Any number of inserts may be assigned Press a channel or mix SEL key Return to the top level parameter screen Touch the INSERT panel to open the INSERT screen Use the drop down menus to assign the send and return Devices After selecting both touch Apply Select the required Operating Level typically 4 Note Once a socket is assigned as an insert it is no longer available for other purposes Unassign the insert to re use the sockets 21 AP7141 iss 2 Step 8 Customise your configuration Once you have familiarised yourself with the operation of the iLive through using a Template Show you may wish to take advantage of its unique flexibility by reconfiguring the channel and master strip lay
22. dynamics delay routing levels and assignments and mutes Touch a numbered Gang box in the left hand pane Press the SEL key on the first channel strip you want to gang Now touch the screen Attributes tab and highlight the parameters you want to gang Touch Apply to accept the changes Now press the SEL keys for the other channels you want to add to the gang The channels currently ganged are shown in the Members tab and on the related fader strip SEL keys To remove gangs use the strip SEL keys or the Remove buttons in the Members tab Note Do not leave the screen in the Ganging page To restore normal operation of the strip SEL keys make sure you exit the Ganging setup screen COPY PASTE RESET The Surface provides dedicated edit keys to let you quickly copy or reset settings Hold down the COPY key and then press a SEL or MIX key anywhere on the Surface to copy its related settings to the clipboard Now hold down the PASTE key and press the related SEL or MIX key on the channel or master strip you wish to copy the settings to You can paste the clipboard settings into multiple channels To reset parameters to factory default hold down the RESET key and press the SEL or MIX key of the channel or master strip or processing block you wish to reset Settings that can be copied and reset Any Processing Block SEL Parameters associated with that block for example just the Preamp PEQ or compressor Channel FX ret
23. eir source as set in this screen iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 17 AP7141 iss 2 Work with the FX iLive works with FX in a similar way to analogue consoles using a send and return path for example reverb or delay Spatial Modelling Reverberator effect You can also configure inserted effects such as a flanger or reverb on a single channel Gated Reverb Inserted FX Patch the FX unit into a channel or mix 2 Tap Delay master signal path Automatic Double Tracker Dry Wet Chorus angel ra Channel Signal Path symphonic Chorus POL HPF GATE PEQ COMP LIM DELAY ro Hypabass Sub harmonic Synthesis Send Return FX Use a mix bus or channel Direct Output to send channel signals to the FX unit Return the effect only wet signal via a stereo input or IP FX short return to the main mix The effect adds to the unaffected dry signal routed directly to the main mix Patch from Patch to PEQ Short return eng meee apt Dedicated stereo FX IP aH Full return Mono or stereo AUX bus N OUT pFx gt Pedee minn r iera he Mono or stereo IP channel FULL PROCESSING YS VAE MIX DIRECT OUTPUT CHANNEL CI SENDS ph MAIN MIX Dry Use the MIX key to send to the FX as you would to an Aux a TO yje and set up all 8 RackExtra FX select the Eag fel e m See oe ced S TouchScreen FX page Touch one of the 8 virtual rack slots shown across the top of the screen Use the Librar
24. er guides and resources available for the iLive family Big Surface iLive T112 Small Surface iLive T80 ALLENSHEATH IDR 32 7 lt Small MixRack iDR 32 Fin iiral a Rack mount Surface iLive R72 iLive Series O U The fixed format iLive is compatible with its bigger brother the fully modular iLive Series Both run the same operating firmware and their Show data is interchangeable meaning files can be loaded on any system combination using a USB key Systems and components from each can be interconnected via the network POP POP SOHAL LAH HEAL E HHL Ettt Ath Mt e nenn nnu nmmn NEEE EEE S iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 5 AP7141 iss 2 System components ALLEN amp HEATH IDR 48 Z mman ALLENSHEATH IDR 32 2 iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 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 system provides full dynamics EQ and delay processing for all inputs and masters 8 built in RackExtra effects and 16 DCA groups The FX returns add to the 64 input channels to allow up to 72 sources to the mix All racks provide the full 64x32 DSP processing and differ only in the number of Mic Line inputs and XLR line outputs available The Port B option all
25. esents further information on the DSP architecture and Port B audio networking options Use the HELP MANUAL available from the iLive Surface TouchScreen UTILITY menu and the Editor software Refer to the Allen amp Heath web site for the latest information on iLive and additional resources for download iLive Fixed Format Systems Getting Started Guide AP7141 Issue 2 Copyright 2010 Allen amp Heath All rights reserved ALLEN amp HEATH Manufactured in the United Kingdom by Allen amp Heath Limited Kernick Industrial Estate Penryn Cornwall TR10 9LU UK http www allen heath com iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 2 AP7141 iss 2 Table of Contents tiie eee 5 System COMPONE NMS ccc ccccccssscsssssssssssssssesssssesesesesesesasasasassesesesesesssasssasssssssesssesesesacacaeseaesesesenees 6 T Series control TR ince tcbcatesee cect cistcdeaezensacess vetdeleadaceaticas tedaincunteeasesalachadnachcondeeleds ndemactstons T R Series control LAYOUE ccc ccc cc cscesecscsesesesesesesesesssssssssssssssesesesseecseacscsesesesesesesesesateeeeeen 8 Step 1 Connect ANd POWERS UP ccc cc cccsesssssesececseseseseseceseesesssssesscacassesaneceeeseeseeneneeees 9 ACE audio control link between MixRack and Surface Network settings Booting the system up and powering down the Status screen Step 2 Load a Template Show as a starting poOint 00000 ec ceeseteteee tetas 11 Choose your console application Load a Template
26. f outputs to feed the wedge and IEM monitors Port B provides a digital mic splitter In this example ACE is used Alternatives are MADI or EtherSound Patch the MixRack Inputs to Port B using the OUTPUTS screen This takes the signal straight after the preamp so that each engineer has their own channel Trim control The NETWORK is shown bridged at both ends to the ACE cards using short CAT5 cables This is only necessary if you want your laptop to be able to access both systems via the wireless router Make sure each MixRack Surface and network device has a unique IP address If you need just audio then leave the Bridge sockets unplugged This example shows a compact two engineer system with wireless laptop controlling monitor mixes Alternatively you could connect another Surface to the iDR 48 so that each engineer works with their own Surface A laptop can be added at either or both ends in addition to or instead of the Surface digital mic split 48 mics Network tunnel FOH outputs back to stage network link FOH SYSTEM T Series Surface ACE e oe 00 Q000 E jojo 206600 Om 0o00 ee Local FOH audio ea Port B ACE Bridge T Slave system The tiny iDR 16 with its 64x32 DSP can mix a full 64 channels even though it has just 16 inputs It gets the 48 mics via the Port B digital split The T80 provides 8 more inputs
27. hive them to your PC via USB key Refer to the on screen HELP manual or iLive Reference Guide for further information on using the memories USER PROFILES JA el ad Nent 1 No Mame User Permissions Update Firmware Input Stereo Assignment Names and Colours Network Setup Network Connections Bus Configuration Scene Recall Scene Manager Store Show Manager Outputs socket patching Mixer Preferences Signal generator Library types PEQ GEQ Noise Gate Compressor Limiter De esser Full input channel processing Full mix channel processing FX emulations PL Anet setup iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide Power down memory You do not need to store settings before switching the system off iLive remembers its last settings on power down and restores these when the system is next turned on Your settings are restored even if mains power is lost without warning 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 access to all functions and can set permissions and allocate passwords if required for the other users Up to 7 guest users may be configured and activated To set up User Profiles go to the TouchScreen UTILITY Configuration Edit User Profiles page Touch a User button Use the onscreen keypad to en
28. iaaa aiaa aaa 26 FOH Monitor dual system using digital mic split Default Template SHOW Layout 000 0 ceeseseseteeessssssseseceescecscseseseseseseseseseseeteeteteeeen 27 Format strip layout and socket patching of the FOH_LRSub Show iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 3 AP7141 iss 2 Basic system ial fa Cy engine and most of the I O can be positioned on stage and the Surface ive l control and local I O at the FOH mix FOH l cigital position A single CAT5 cable up to 120m long transports control and local audio between them using the ACE Systems port Linked FOH Monitor system Use the MixRack Port B audio network slot to create a digital mic split between two systems over a single cable for example using the ACE or EtherSound card option Add a network link if the two systems are to be accessed over the same network using your laptop The network link can be tunnelled via the single cable ACE connection iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide The MixRack mix Adding more control Plug into a Network port at the MixRack or Surface to add simultaneous control using one or more laptops running iLive Editor software Use wired or plug in a router for wireless connection Add the assignable PL Series devices for distributed control for example personal monitoring One or more can be daisy chained from the MixRack PL Anet PLIO MEMM control is possible via MIDI S ACE
29. ie wT part of the strip LCDs Mix sends are presented rainy Mt on faders or encoders The name of the current mix selected is displayed in the lower status bar of the screen Note Make sure you are working with the correct mix After making your adjustments remember to turn off the MIX key or return to your main mix Turning off the MIX key automatically Man Hat Name returns to the main mix There are two ways to work with the mix Master MIX view All sends to one master Current mix status ON channel is assigned PRE Channel send is set pre fader MASTER aaa gu AP ON Ape ROTARY SHIFT a PRE POST FADE a MIX MIX MIX MIX ASSIGN E E E I 2 San CO Mix sends Aux FX Matrix may be 4 configured in the ROUTING screen as fader or rotary sends Fader mix Faders Sends Encoders Pan if a stereo send Rotary mix Faders Channel trim Encoders Sends Shifted encoders Pan Press a master strip MIX key Its sources are presented across the channel strips Assign channels to the master To assign individual channels hold down the ASSIGN key then press channel MIX keys To assign all hold down ASSIGN then press the mix master MIX key The ON icon displays in the LCD for assigned channels
30. ifferent parameter settings for each as the sound check or show progresses Reorder mode Lets you re arrange the 250 Scenes by moving copying deleting them or clearing their contents Select single or multiple Scenes Use the TouchScreen encoder to highlight the new position when moving or copying Scenes Touch Apply to confirm the edit Move Repositions Scenes in the list Copy Copies the name and contents to other Scenes in the list Remove Choose to clear the name and contents of Scenes or to delete them from the list 24 AP7141 iss 2 Factory default Template shows Archive existing settings COC BLATE Hoi Emisi TAD 1A His Bsa Irade enr USU Sher i Tai a lt lt taal teitinn gt ine Som frat 13 iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide Scene Recall Safes lets you make selected input channels and mix masters safe 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 on for channels made safe Note The mic preamp is not included in channels made safe This is because preamps can be patched to any input channel may be mapped to more than one channel or used as sources to other parts of the system which may not be associated with the channel you want to make safe Show memories You can archive your configuration as a Show memory Show
31. including the DSP mix architecture Surface configuration current parameters all the Scene and Library memories If you want to keep the current configuration make sure you archive it as a User Show before recalling the new Show Template Shows available FOH These make a good starting point for general purpose live mixing whether FOH only or mixing monitors from FOH They provide a classic Group Aux Mains Matrix bus architecture and differ only in the type of main mix configured MON These recall a format and layout suitable for dedicated monitor mixing with a combination of mono and stereo auxes and engineer s dual Wedge IEM monitor SLAVE Use these when the system gets its inputs from a master console via a digital mic split such as Ace or EtherSound Load a Template Show Press the UTILITY key below the TouchScreen UTILITY Configuration Show Manager Highlight the Templates item Touch the button to expand the tree Select a show from the list and touch Recall A show takes around 2 minutes to load depending on the amount of data stored Recall the layout for your Surface When the recall has finished a Hello message is displayed on the strips This is to remind you to load a Scene to match your iLive model The Scene recalls the strip layout for your Surface size and configures the output patching for either the standard iLive or the T Series Press the SCENES key below the TouchScreen SCENES
32. ink is audio is sync locked to established the selected clock source If one or more pulse at a slow rate or the red Err LED remains At the Surface lit then check that the cables Indicates that the are correctly plugged in and are surface audio is sync not faulty locked to the MixRack The STATUS screen Switch power on Switch on the MixRack and Surface by pressing their rear panel power ON switches If you need to switch them on 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 MixRack It takes around 15 seconds for the DSP to start passing audio with the same settings current at last power down You should hear the relays click as they connect the outputs once the MixRack has booted Surface In just over 1 minute the strip LCD displays turn on and the Surface is ready to take control of the mix TouchScreen It takes a little longer for the TouchScreen to complete its boot up process In around 2 minutes the screen is ready and the system fully booted Status indicators Once booted check that the blue POWER ON indicators are lit and the various system status LEDs indicating correctly With all the TouchScreen keys turned off and no channel selected the screen displays status information about the system A red cross displays in place of the green tick if a problem is detected A yellow triang
33. it is recalled 14 AP7141 iss 2 Step 5 Work with the channel processing Channel Processing Block Due to its compact size the smaller iLive surfaces do not provide all the physical controls Access these parameters using the TouchScreen 1 STEREO IP 1 2 PARAMETRIC EQ LIMITER Mairi Heat 14a ae 1 STEREO IP 1 2 PARAMETRI EQ a VOMS IP 14 PREAMP STEREO 1 GRAPHIC Ed Meat 12h iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide Processing SEL keys Access the Preamp EQ and dynamics Press a strip SEL key Press the key again to turn it off or press another to access a different channel You can press and hold any SEL key in the Processing Block to temporarily send it to the PAFL system to listen to and meter the signal at that point in the signal path The Channel Processing Block displays the current settings for that channel Controls illuminate if available The TouchScreen provides an alternative graphical view and access to the input and insert patching delay setting and changing the name and colour Touch the screen to open the different processing views Touch Return to return to the main page Note To view the processing parameters on the screen make sure all the screen keys are turned off The SEL keys will not access the processing if you leave the screen in NAME COLOUR MIXRACK or SURFACE The PREAMP screen lets you patch the Source to the DSP channel
34. ld only be used when reconfiguring your system for a different event This would typically be done once for the event Use the Scene memories rather than Shows to recall settings for different scenes in a theatre performance bands at a music festival day to day setups in a church and so on Note For iLive to see the Shows on your USB key they should be placed in an allenheath shows folder in the root directory of your key If you have previously archived Shows to the key using an iLive then this folder should have already been created In situations where you want to import settings from a guest engineers USB key but do not want to overwrite all the system settings you can use the USB Scene Transfer function available in the UTILITY Configuration screen Refer to the TouchScreen HELP manual for further information 25 AP7141 iss 2 System example The following is just one of many system combinations possible with iLive Here two 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 T80 Surface to mix the house sound the other uses a 48 mic inputs wireless laptop to mix monitors on stage MONITOR SYSTEM Laptop EDITOR Bridge ae dae Wireless router for PC running Editor T Master system The iDR 48 provides a large number of mic inputs for sources on stage and plenty o
35. le a MIX is active Hold down ASSIGN and press strip MIX keys to toggle the assignments on or off Hold down PRE POST and press strip SEL keys to toggle pre or post fade Hold down ROTARY SHIFT to access the second encoder function if it has one iLive T 112 Z TouchScreen Hold down ALT VIEW to view the channel or socket numbers in place of the name in the LCD windows GEQ FADER FLIP to present the GEQ across the faders FREEZE IN LAYERS to keep a channel visible across all layers Hold down and press strip MIX keys rn a e W Assignable local audio inputs and outputs Rows A C inputs Rows B D outputs Balanced TRS jack RCA phono RCA digital SPDIF iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 7 Surface to MixRack link ACE audio and control over Ethernet CAT5 cable up to 120m 400 feet For status display system setup and memory management To see an alternative graphical view of the processing for the channel or master currently selected make sure none of the keys below the screen is selected Soft Keys 8 user assignable keys Dimmer Talkback Hold down TB ASSIGN and press the master MIX keys to assign PAFL monitor and SIP Scene GO recall keys These can be disabled SCENE SAFES to prevent selected channels being overwritten by the memories Hold down SAFES and press MIX keys to toggle on or off IEC mains power input MIDI in and out Additional Ethernet
36. le also displays in the lower toolbar Displays the current firmware Indicates that the MixRack version loaded A red cross is sync locked to the warns if a software error has selected audio clock been detected The green tick source should return after viewing the Event Log in the UTILITY Diagnostics screen Firmware V1 4C Temperature Mix Rack System Lock surace Link Port B No Card Fitted tatus Net Bridge surface Lock Meters User 1 Information about the ACE Surface to MixRack audio control connection Status displays error detection over the previous minute in time green none yellow few red many errors Net Bridge indicates correct operation of the Ethernet link over ACE Surface Lock indicates that the Surface audio is sync locked to the MixRack iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 10 A green tick indicates that the temperature sensed within the rack and surface is within normal operating range Real time clock You can change the time using the UTLITY Configuration screen 13 16 04 Current User Admin Last Show Recalled If an optional audio network card is fitted to the MixRack Port B slot then its status information is displayed here AP7141 iss 2 Step 2 Load a Template Show as a starting point The iLive has a fully configurable audio architecture and control layout and socket patching letting you customise the way you work It would be a daunting task for the ne
37. memories overwrite all the settings These include all current parameters system DSP and control configuration all 250 Scenes and the user preferences Shows are stored on the TouchScreen computer within the Surface and can be transferred between systems using a USB key 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 Enter to archive the show This takes a few seconds to complete Use the button to Expand the list of Shows currently stored Template Shows are factory defaults that cannot be deleted They give you a quick starting point for mixing with iLive and can be edited to create your own User shows To overwrite an existing User Show highlight it in the list and touch Archive The keypad opens with its name displayed Either type in a new name to archive it as a different show or just press Enter to overwrite the existing show To recall a Template User or USB show go to the UTILITY Configuration Show Manager screen highlight a Show in the list then touch the Recall button Confirm the action Note Recalling a show overwrites all the system settings and can change your mix architecture and patching Make sure existing settings are archived first if you want to keep them to use again in the future Show recall can take up to 3 minutes depending on how much information is stored Note Show recall shou
38. o 2 stereo Matrix FX 16 DCAS CH1 60 mono CH61 62 63 64 stereo 6 Send Return stereo FX CH61 62 63 64 stereo Bus configuration Layout assigned for 40 MixRack mic inputs 4m 2st Surface inputs L R Sub main mix 2m 2st Groups 6m 2st Auxes 4 FX 2m 2st Matrix You can change your configuration and layout to suit your application STRIP LAYOUT Inputs Masters DCA MAIN 1 2 3 4 By oR sw A SoftKeys DCA mutes AUX 5 6 81 82 B AUX sends on Faders FX ret FXsend_ C FX sends on Rotaries GRP MATRIX Surface T112 T80 MixRack iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 27 AP7141 iss 2
39. out DSP mix bus and stereo channel architecture soft key assignments and more You can design your own console to suit the way you like to work Note These instructions are intended to get you started For more information on configuring the iLive and using its advanced features please refer to the TouchScreen HELP manual and the iLive Reference Guide which you can download from the Allen amp Heath web site To change the FADER STRIP LAYOUT Any input mix master DCA master or Wedge IEM master can be assigned to any strip on any layer in any Bank Go to the SURFACE SETUP Strip Setup screen A cigarer Mido Select Single to assign a single strip Press a channel SEL key Assign Channel Type using the drop down menu Touch Channel Number and use the encoder to scroll to the number you want Press Apply Select Block to assign a range of strips Press the start strip SEL key Press the end strip SEL key Assign the channel type and start number as above Unused blank Input channel Mono St Group Mono St Aux Mono St FX send Main Mono St Matrix Input FX return DCA master Wedge IEM master Note The strip SEL keys are used to select which strips to assign while in this mode Make sure you exit SETUP mode to restore normal channel processing selection U ae To change the MIX BUS configuration Press the TouchScreen MIXRACK key to view the current channel settings and assignments of the 32 mix buses
40. ows digital mic splitting and system expansion from a choice of audio networking cards IDR 48 Biggest rack 48 Mic Line inputs 8U 24 XLR line outputs IDR 32 Mid sized rack 32 Mic Line inputs 6U 16 XLR line outputs 1 e IDR 16 Smallest rack 16 Mic Line inputs 3U 8 XLR line outputs The Surface is simply a network controller for the MixRack It has a built in interface for local audio which is transported to and from the MixRack via the ACE connection along with the Ethernet control Each bank of faders has 4 or 6 layers providing a total of 72 80 or 112 control strips depending on Surface size These strips are freely assignable as inputs mix masters or DCAs in any combination The Surfaces offer the same control the difference being a reduced rotary control section for the smaller models All processing is available using the TouchScreen iLive T112 Biggest surface 28 faders 4 layers 112 strips 16 local line in 8 TRS 4 RCA 2 SPDIF digital 14 local out 8 TRS 2 RCA 1 SPDIF Monitor iLive T80 Mid sized surface 20 faders 4 layers 80 strips 8 local line in 4 TRS 2 RCA 1 SPDIF 10 local out 4 TRS 2 RCA 1 SPDIF Monitor iLive T80 Smallest surface 12 faders 6 layers 72 strips 8 local line in 4 TRS 2 RCA 1 SPDIF 10 local out 4 TRS 2 RCA 1 SPDIF Monitor PL Series controllers A range of remote controllers is available with assignable switches LEDs encoders and faders A PL 8 4in 4out
41. provides the option to interface with industry standard networks such as EtherSound or MADI create a digital mic splitter to link FOH Monitor systems connect to digital multitrack recorders personal monitor systems and more Further control possibilities include MIDI and the Allen amp Heath range of PL Series remote controllers iLive is fully configurable the 64x32 mix architecture can be assigned as any combination of mono or stereo groups auxes FX main mix and matrix the surface fader strips arranged with any channel or master assigned anywhere to suit your way of mixing channels and masters named and coloured physical and network sockets patched soft keys and PL remote devices assigned In fact you can design your own mixer Settings can be stored in various memory types and transferred between systems or archived to computer using a USB key The iLive is the perfect introduction to digital mixing for new users or operators familiar with analogue consoles lts analogue style control interface and extensive visual feedback make it quick to learn reduce operator errors and allow the fast access most important to live sound mixing This guide takes you through the quick first steps in learning to use iLive A little time spent during a quiet moment pressing buttons and navigating through the various screens should help you become familiar with its more advanced features and capabilities Refer also to our web site and the other us
42. rmat Getting Started Guide 18 AP7141 iss 2 DCA DRUMS DCA ASSIGNMENT GP FE IP FE wi MAIN Le DRUMS DCA 1 ROUTING T aln PAFLIP SOPO Curent amp Mo Mame Nert 1 No Name Mute Groups iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 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 using its SEL key Note Make sure you turn off the DCA master MIX key or select your usual MIX after you have finished assigning the groups Pressing a DCA master PAFL key mixes all assigned channels to the PAFL monitor Pressing a DCA master MUTE key mutes all channels assigned to the group This affects all pre and post fade signals as if the channel mutes have been pressed The strip DCA MUTE indicator lights and the LCD DCA icon flashes if the channel is muted by the DCA group Start with the DCA master fader set to 0 normal position In this position the assigned channel levels are unaffected by the master Raise the master to boost the assigned channel levels by up to 10dB Lower the master to reduce the levels to fully off Using DCAs to create MUTE GROUPS With 16 DCAs available you should have enough to use some for VCA mixing and configure others as mute groups A Mute G
43. roup mode can be set for each DCA group Press the DCA master SEL key to open its TouchScreen view Select the ROUTING screen Touch the DCA Fader to 0dB button to set mute group mode The master fader snaps to OdB Assign channels to the DCA group in the normal way Use the DCA master MUTE key as the mute group master Using the SoftKeys for Mute Groups The DCA master MUTE keys may be assigned to the user SOFT keys next to the screen This is useful once you have assigned the groups as you can hide its fader masters on a layer you are not using To assign SoftKeys use the SURFACE SoftKey Setup screen The Template Shows provided with the iLive already have the Soft keys preconfigured as DCA group 1 8 mutes 19 AP7141 iss 2 ALLEN amp HEATH iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide Channel Ganging Ganging lets you link selected processing and mix parameters between input channels or masters 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 the input Preamp gain To enter Ganging Setup mode and view and assign ganged input or mix master channel parameters select the TouchScreen MIXRACK Ganging page Ganged channels must be compatible input or mix types Up to 8 gangs can be assigned with up to 8 channels each The parameters available to be ganged are known as the attributes These include processing such as EQ and
44. ter a user Name and add a Comment Set a Password if required Touch Set Permissions to enable or disable access to certain functions You can also assign a Startup Scene which will recall automatically when the user logs in Select No Startup Scene if none is required Activate any user profiles you want to appear in the Change User or log in screen Note Only set passwords if you really need to Make sure you keep a log of all passwords allocated Clearing passwords required resetting internal jumpers and clearing the memories To log in as a different user go to the TouchScreen UTILITY page and touch the Change User button If a password has been set then you are prompted to enter it when you turn the system on or lock or unlock the Surface Libraries You can name store and recall parameter settings as User libraries or recall factory presets from the Library pane in each processing screen Libraries can be archived to computer or transferred between iLive systems using a USB key Press the TouchScreen UTILITY Configuration Library Manager key to work with the USB library function If you plug in a USB key with libraries available these will be listed in the related Library screens You do not need to copy them to the Surface to work with them Copy libraries from the iLive to the USB key to archive or transfer them Note For iLive to see the Libraries on your USB key they should be placed in an allenheath libraries
45. urn or master strip SEL All processing parameters associated with that channel but not the Preamp settings or mix sends and assignments Channel or master strip MIX Mix parameters including the send levels group and DCA assignments but not fader level source or pre post settings For example you can copy one Aux mix into another as a starting point for setting up that monitor mix 20 AP7141 iss 2 Step 7 Patch the sockets The iLive features a built in soft patchbay that lets you freely patch input and output sockets The default Template Shows provide a standard patch as a useful starting point You can change this patching to suit your application and store it in the Scene and Show memories Main Wert 1 No Nome Signals available to patch Mono St Group Mono St Aux Main mix Mono St Matrix Input channel direct output PAFL monitor L R MixRack inputs mic split Bus out 1 32 Wedge IEM monitor Select the tab to view the sockets you wish to patch Touch the socket to view its current patch or select it for patching 1 STEREO IP 1 2 PREAMP GATE PARAMETRIC EQ zy y COMPRESSOR iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide View and patch channel INPUT sockets Press SEL for an input channel and view its screen PREAMP page Make sure the keys next to the TouchScreen are turned off Use the Source Select boxes at the top of the screen to view and change the input socket feeding the
46. w user if we gave them a blank canvas to start from scratch Instead we have provided a set of Template Show memories which give you a choice of classic console format to load in as a quick starting point These emulate the familiar architecture and logical layout of well equipped analogue consoles Once you are comfortable working with iLive you can make changes to your set up and save these as your own User Shows A default show is already loaded when the iLive is shipped from the factory This is FOH_LRSub Details of the layout and patching of this show are presented on the rear cover of this guide FOH_LR Standard stereo main mix with LR master faders and channel Pan FOH_LRSub Stereo with separate Sub mix quickly accessible on each channel using a shifted rotary function FOH_LCR Conventional LCR panning left through centre to right FOH_LCRplus LCR image control with Pan and Blend LR to C controls Similar to the Allen amp Heath ML Series consoles MON_12m2st 12 mono 2 stereo mixes plus Wedge IEM monitor MON 8m 6st 8 mono 6 stereo mixes plus Wedge IEM monitor SLAVE_FOH_LRSub FOH mixer receiving its inputs from the monitor console via a digital audio network SLAVE _MON_8m 8st Monitor mixer receiving its inputs from the FOH console via a digital audio network Main Next 1 No Name iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide Note Recalling a Show overwrites all the system settings
47. y to load into an empty position or change an effect type m amp Dowty Bark The Front Panel view presents the FX parameters Touch a parameter box or control and use the encoder to change the setting All FX units feature a Dynamic FX Shaper DFX which can use the source to Duck or Gate the effect automatically This provides dynamic control of the effect for example to prevent reverb or echo swamping the signal during loud busy passages The Back Panel view lets you configure whether the effect is inserted into a channel or master or set up as a send return path Choose the source feeding the FX and its output routing The source can be patched from a dedicated FX send bus if configured in the Mix Config screen a mono or stereo Aux or channel direct output saves using up mix buses The FX can be patched via a mono or stereo input channel or dedicated FX return short channel which provides full routing and a PEQ and is in addition to the 64 processing channels Press SEL on either an FX send master or return channel to open the FX screen if none of the screen keys is already selected The channel Processing Block PEQ becomes available when selecting the return You can assign delay FX tap tempo to SoftKeys using the SURFACE SoftKey Setup screen Multiple tap keys may be assigned as these are linked to specific FX units Choose whether to display the tempo on the associated LED iLive Fixed Fo
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