Allen & Heath AH-M-DL-GOPT-A User Manual

M-DL-GOPT fitting note 1 AP10843 Issue 1

M-DL-GOPT (fibreACE) fitting note

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M-DL-GOPT (fibreACE) is one of several audio networking options that can be
fitted to an Allen & Heath dLive I/O Port. It provides a 128x128ch 96kHz copper
or fibre optic point-to-point link to another dLive mixing system. It can also be
used to connect a MixRack and Surface via fibre optic instead of CAT cable.

The fibreACE card uses the proprietary Allen & Heath gigaACE protocol for
transporting Audio and Control over Ethernet. It allows very low latency, cable
redundancy and can tunnel TCP/IP network control over the same connection.

 For fibre optic applications, use touring grade opticalCON

Duo multimode cables up to 500m long. opticalCON Duo
accommodates a standard LC-Duplex connector in a
rugged and durable metal housing.

 For copper applications, use touring grade CAT5e (or

higher specification) cables up to 100m long.

 Allen & Heath can provide recommended cable drums of

different lengths. For a list of available cables please refer
to www.allen-heath.com.

 M-DL-GOPT requires dLive firmware V1.4 or higher.

Fitting the card

1. Switch the system off.

2. Remove the 4 screws securing the I/O Port blank panel on the dLive

MixRack or Surface.

3. Slide the card into the slot and press it firmly into the mating

connector.

4. Secure the card by tightening the 4 captivated thumb screws.

M-DL-GOPT fitting note 2 AP10843 Issue 1

Front panel

Control Network Bridge

When in Optical Active or Copper Active mode, dLive control data and third party
Ethernet data can be tunnelled over the fibreACE connection. For example,
switch this On in a digital split setup so that the same laptop running Director
can control either the FoH or Monitors system.

 Before you enable the Control Network Bridge, make sure all devices on

the network have unique IP addresses within the same subnet.

 Control Network Bridge is disabled in Convert mode.

Port A optical

opticalCON Duo
connector (compatible
with LC-Duplex) for fibre
applications.

Port B

Optional redundant
backup connection.

Port A copper

EtherCon connector for
CAT cable applications.

Mode of operation

Set to Optical Active to use as a 128x128 96kHz interface with a
fibre optic link to another dLive system.

Set to Copper Active to use as a 128x128 96kHz interface with a
CAT cable link to another dLive system.

Set to Convert to connect a MixRack and Surface via fibre optic
instead of CAT cable (see diagram on next page).

Optical Active and Copper Active modes

Use the dLive I/O screen to patch signals from or to the I/O Ports.