Allen & Heath M-DL-GACE-A User Manual
M-DL-GACE fitting note 1 AP10842 Issue 1
M-DL-GACE fitting note
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M-DL-GACE is one of several audio networking options that can be fitted to an
Allen & Heath dLive I/O Port. It provides a 128x128ch 96kHz gigaACE point-topoint link to another dLive mixing system.
gigaACE is a proprietary Allen & Heath protocol for transporting Audio and
Control over Ethernet, using standard CAT cables. It allows very low latency,
cable redundancy and can tunnel TCP/IP network control over the same
connection.
Use touring grade CAT5e (or higher specification) cables
up to 100m long.
M-DL-GACE requires dLive firmware V1.3 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.
Setting clock and patching signals
Use the dLive I/O screen to patch signals from or to the I/O Ports.
Use the MixRack / Audio / Audio Sync screen to select the clock source. Set
this to Internal on the master system, or to the relevant I/O Port on all other
networked (clock slave) systems.
For more information on dLive setup and functions please
refer to the dLive Firmware Reference Guide available for
download at www.allen-heath.com.
M-DL-GACE fitting note 2 AP10842 Issue 1
Front panel
Control Network Bridge
Links the dLive control Network to gigaACE so that dLive control data and third
party Ethernet data is tunnelled over the gigaACE 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.
gigaACE port A
Connect to the gigaACE port on the other device.
The Link Status LED flashes yellow to indicate
network activity, or lights red when a connection
or data error is detected.
gigaACE port B
Optional redundant
backup connection.
Before you enable the Control Network Bridge, make sure all devices
on the network have unique, compatible IP addresses within the
same subnet.
A limited one year manufacturer’s warranty applies to this product, the conditions
of which can be found at: www.allen-heath.com/legal.
This product complies with the European Electromagnetic
Compatibility directive 2014/30/EU and the European Low Voltage
directive 2014/35/EU.
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