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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.
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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 & 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 presents 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 & Heath web site for the latest information on iLive and additional
resources for download.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 5
System components.............................................................................................................................. 6
T Series control layout ......................................................................................................................... 7
R Series control layout......................................................................................................................... 8
Step 1 – Connect and power up....................................................................................................... 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 point..............................................................11
Choose your console application
Load a Template Show and choose your surface type
Identify the socket patching and connect the audio
Step 3 – A few things to know before starting ........................................................................12
Become familiar with the operating principles
Step 4 – Name and colour channels ............................................................................................14
Using the virtual write-on strip
Step 5 – Work with the channel processing
One button access to the preamp, dynamics, EQ, delay
Preamp Gain Sharing using Trims
GEQ on faders
.............................................................................15
Step 6 - Work with the mix................................................................................................................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 .................................................................................................................19
Input, output and insert patching
Step 8 – Customise your configuration......................................................................................22
Change the strip layout
Change the mix bus configuration
Step 9 - Save your settings ..............................................................................................................23
The memories – User Profiles, Libraries, Scenes, Shows
System Example....................................................................................................................................26
FOH/Monitor dual system using digital mic split
Default Template Show Layout ......................................................................................................27
Format, strip layout and socket patching of the FOH_LRSub Show
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Systems
Basic system The MixRack (mix
engine and most of the I/O) can be
positioned on stage, and the Surface
(control and local I/O) at the FOH mix
position. A single CAT5 cable up to
120m long transports control and local
audio between them using the ACE
port.
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
port, or distributed via a PL-9 hub. Further
control is possible via MIDI.
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.
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.
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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 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 & 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. Its 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 user guides
and resources available for the iLive family.
Big Surface - iLive-T112 Small Surface - iLive-T80
Big MixRack - iDR-48
Rack mount Surface – iLive-R72
iLive Series
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.
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Small MixRack - iDR-32
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System components
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 allows
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
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
PL-3 PL-4
PL-10
PL-6
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PL-5
PL-9
Hub
and faders. A PL-8 4in/4out GPIO controller is also
available. These connect to the MixRack via the PLAnet 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 & Heath web site.
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T Series Control layout
Channel Processing Strip 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. Press the strip SEL
key to access the processing of the channel or master
assigned to it. The controls illuminate when they are
available.
Virtual write-on strip
Name and colour
TouchScreen 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
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
For future
use…
VGA port for
external monitor
(same view as
TouchScreen).
2x USB
ports.
Plug your
USB key
in here.
Copy/Paste/Reset edit keys
ASSIGN and PRE/POST access
keys for the selected mix.
While 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.
Local
PAFL
monitor
output
Assignable local audio
inputs and outputs.
Rows A, C = inputs
Rows B, D = outputs.
Balanced TRS jack
RCA phono
RCA digital (SPDIF)
Hold down ALT VIEW to
view the channel or
socket numbers in place
of the name in the LCD
:
Surface to MixRack link
ACE (audio and control over
Ethernet) CAT5 cable up to
120m (400 feet)
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.
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.
MIDI in and out
Additional Ethernet ports
for connecting laptops
and wireless router.
IEC
mains
power
input
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R Series Control layout
Soft Keys 8 user assignable keys
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.
Copy/Paste/Reset edit keys
Hold down then press a SEL or MIX
key to copy or reset parameters.
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.
SEL opens the channel
processing for the selected strip
in the TouchScreen.
MIX presents the sends for the
selected strip on faders (or
encoders) and assignments
and pre/post settings in the
strip LCD windows.
ASSIGN and PRE/POST access
keys for the selected mix.
While a MIX is active
Hold down ASSIGN and press
strip MIX keys to toggle the
assignments on or off. To assign
all use the master MIX key.
Hold down PRE/POST and press
strip SEL keys to toggle pre or
post fade. To assign all use the
master SEL key.
Hold down ROTARY SHIFT to
access the second encoder
TouchScreen keys When these keys are off the
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.
Dimmer
Hold down ALT VIEW to
view the channel or
:
socket numbers instead
of name in the LCDs.
You can choose to
access GAIN using the
strip rotaries while the
key is pressed.
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.
Talkback Mic Input and level trim.
Recessed switch to select 48V
phantom power.
Headphones level control
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.
Talkback Hold down TB ASSIGN and
press master MIX keys to assign.
Scene GO recall
keys. These are
disabled by default.
Use the SURFACE
Preferences option
to enable.
SCENE SAFES to
prevent selected
channels being
overwritten by the
memories. Hold
down SAFES and
press MIX keys to
toggle on or off.
VGA port for external
monitor (same view as
TouchScreen).
For future use…
2x USB ports.
Plug your USB key in here.
Surface to MixRack link
ACE (audio and control over
Ethernet) CAT5 cable up to
120m (400 feet)
Additional Ethernet ports for connecting
laptops and wireless router.
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Local PAFL
monitor output
MIDI in
and out
System hard
reset jumpers
Assignable local audio inputs and outputs.
Row A = inputs. Row B = outputs.
Balanced TRS jack line level
RCA phono line level
SPDIF digital (2 channel)
IEC mains power input.
Plastic clip to secure
power cable.
Lamp socket
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Step 1 – Connect and power up
The Control Surface
Connect Surface to MixRack
Plug a CAT5 cable up to 120m * (400 feet)
between the Surface and MixRack ACE ports.
An 80m drum of suitable cable is available from
Allen & Heath (part number AH7000).
Note: You only need one connection between
the Surface and MixRack. The control network
data is transported with the audio via the single
cable ACE link. You do not need a second
cable for the network link.
Note *: Maximum cable length depends on
cable type. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site
for information on recommended cables.
ACE
The Mixer
Network settings
iLive communicates over a TCP/IP network.
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
network addresses. Factory defaults are:
MixRack 192.168.1.1 Sub mask 255.255.255.0
Surface 192.168.1.2
TouchScreen 192168.1.3
If you use static IP addressing for your laptop we
recommend you set:
Laptop 192.168.1.10 Sub mask 255.255.255.0
Router 192.168.1.245
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
Troubleshooting page in the TouchScreen HELP.
NETWORK
PL-ANET
IN OUT IN
Termination
Adding PL Series controllers
Use CAT5 cable to connect the MixRack PL-Anet port to
the PL device IN socket. Daisy chain OUT to the next
unit, or use a PL-9 hub for star connection. Make sure
the terminator provided is plugged into OUT of the last
device in the chain.
Note: Once connected, the PL controls need to be
configured. Settings can be saved as library items.
iLive Editor software.
Download from
www.allen-heath.com
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
have network addresses compatible with
the iLive system.
Plug your laptop or wireless router network
connection into any one of the NETWORK
ports at the Surface or MixRack.
Start the iLive Editor program and connect
online.
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The yellow Lnk/Act LEDs for
connected sockets flash at a
steady rate once the link is
established.
If one or more pulse at a slow
rate or the red Err LED remains
lit then check that the cables
are correctly plugged in and are
not faulty.
Secure the mains cable in
the clip provided here.
The STATUS screen
At the MixRack:
Indicates that the
audio is sync locked to
the selected clock
source.
At the Surface:
Indicates that the
surface audio is sync
locked to the MixRack.
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
triangle also displays in the lower toolbar.
Displays the current firmware
version loaded. A red cross
warns if a software error has
been detected. The green tick
should return after viewing the
Event Log in the UTILITY /
Diagnostics screen.
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.
Indicates that the MixRack
is sync locked to the
selected audio clock
source.
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.
If an optional audio network
card is fitted to the MixRack
Port B slot then its status
information is displayed here.
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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 new 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 & Heath ML Series consoles.
MON_12m2st 12 mono + 2 stereo mixes
plus Wedge/IEM monitor.
MON_8m6st 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_8m8st Monitor mixer receiving
its inputs from the FOH console via a digital
audio network.
Note: Recalling a Show overwrites all the system
settings 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 / (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.
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Step 3 – A few things to know before starting
Before working with the iLive familiarise yourself with its control layout and operating principles.
SEL
PAFL
MUTE
MIXMIX
DCA status
Strip type
Mono or stereo
IP = Input channel
On = The channel is assigned to one or more DCA groups.
Flashing = Channel is muted by DCA groups. A red LED also
lights.
IP FX = FX ‘short’ return
GP = Group master
AUX = Aux send master
MAIN = Main mix master
MTX = Matrix master
DCA = DCA master
WDG = Wedge master
IEM = IEM master
Rotary setting
Normal = PAN (fader mix), LEV (rotary mix)
Shifted = LEV, PAN, BLEND, SUB or M
CH FADER
Turns on when the strip fader is
the channel or master fader.
Turns off when the fader is a
send level control.
Two important keys
SEL - Select the channel processing. View and adjust the
parameters for that channel. Within the processing section
use these keys to open individual processing blocks on the
screen, or press and hold to send the signal at that point to
the PAFL system. These keys are also used when copying
or resetting processing parameters, and for setting up
ganging, name & 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
STEREO
IP
DCA
SAFE status
Normal mode = SCENE safe
Solo-in-place mode = SIP safe
NAME
PAN
LR
LEV
CH
FADER
AUX
PRE
ON
The channel is assigned
to the current mix or
DCA.
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
PRE
The channel AUX or MTX
send is pre-fader. Off =
post-fader.
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.
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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 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.
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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.
There are two ways to name and colour 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 & Colour screen
Press the TouchScreen NAME & 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 & 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 it is recalled.
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Step 5 – Work with the channel processing
SEL
PAFL
MUTE
MIXMIX
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.
* 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, 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 0dB.
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Step 6 – Work with the mix
SEL
PAFL
Press a strip MIX key.
The current mix status is displayed in the lower
part of the strip LCDs. Mix sends are presented
MUTE
on faders or encoders. The name of the current
mix selected is displayed in the lower status bar
MIXMIX
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
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 prefader.
IP
1
PAN
LR
SEL
IP
2
PAN
LR
AUX
SEL
IP
3
PAN
LR
AUX
PRE
SEL
IP
4
PAN
LR
AUX
PRE
SEL
IP
4
PAN
LR
LEV
AUX
CH
PRE
FADER
AUX
PRE
5
ROTARY SHIFT
PRE/POST FADE
PRE/POST FADE
MASTER
STEREO
AUX
IEM2
CH
FADER
SEL
3
MIXMIX
MIXMIX
MIXMIX
MIXMIX
ASSIGN
MIXMIX
ASSIGN
2
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
1 Press a master strip MIX key Its sources are presented across the channel strips.
2 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.
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.
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 assignments are displayed on
the LCDs. The faders and encoders remain unaffected.
1
5 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.
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CHANNEL
IP
1
PAN
LR
CH
FADER
SEL
MIXMIX
1
Channel MIX view - Sends to all masters from one channel
STEREO
AUX
IEM1
PAN
LR
LEV
AUX
CH
PRE
FADER
AUX
WDG1
PRE
MASTERS
AUX
WDG2
PRE
STEREO
AUX
IEM1
PAN
LR
5
ROTARY SHIFT
PRE/POST FADE
PRE/POST FADE
SEL
SEL
3
ASSIGN
ASSIGN
MIXMIX
MIXMIX
2
SEL
MIXMIX
STEREO
AUX
IEM2
PAN
LR
PRE
PRE
SEL
MIXMIX
Current mix status
ON = channel is
assigned
PRE = Channel
send is set prefader.
Mix sends (Aux, FX, Matrix) may be
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 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.
4
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 their
source as set in this screen.
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CHANNEL
SENDS
Spatial Modelling Reverberator
Gated Reverb
2 Tap Delay
Automatic Double Tracker
Chorus
Flanger
Symphonic Chorus
Hypabass Sub-harmonic Synthesis
DIRECT OUTPUT
Patch from
Channel Direct Output
Mono or stereo AUX bus
Dedicated mono or stereo FX bus
MAIN MIX
Tap Tempo
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
effect. You can also configure inserted effects such as a
flanger or reverb on a single channel.
Inserted FX Patch the FX unit into a channel or mix
MUTE
Dry
ON
Wet
MIX
master signal path.
Insert
POL0HPF GATE PEQ COMP LIM
IN OUT
FX
Channel Signal Path
DELAY
DE-ES
FADER
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.
IN OUT
FX
Patch to
Dedicated stereo FX IP
Mono or stereo IP channel
PEQ
Short return
Full return
FULL PROCESSING
0
Dry
Use the MIX key to send to the FX as you would to an Aux.
To view and set up all 8 'RackExtra' FX select the
TouchScreen FX page. Touch one of the 8 virtual rack slots
shown across the top of the screen. Use the Library to load
into an empty position or change an effect type.
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.
Wet
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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.
Mute Groups
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 Group 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
0dB.
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.
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SEL
PAFL
MUTE
MIXMIX
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
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 return 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.
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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.
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
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).
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.
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
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.
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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 layout,
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 & 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.
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.
None - No main mix, eg. Monitor mixer
M - Mono
LR - Stereo
LRSub - 3way mix with separate sub mix
LRM - 3way mix with send to a mono fill
LCR - Conventional LCR panning
LCRSub - LCR with separate sub mix
LCRM - LCR with send to mono fill
LCRplus - LCR with pan and blend control
To change the MIX BUS configuration
Press the TouchScreen MIXRACK key to view the current
channel settings and assignments of the 32 mix buses.
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
when using the system as a dedicated Monitor console.
Note - Reconfiguring the channel stereo and mix bus
architecture makes major changes to the system DSP and
overwrites related settings. These changes can take up to 1
minute to process and should be made during system setup
and not during the show.
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.
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Step 9 - Save your settings
iLive provides different types of memory to store your settings. Back up your settings to the onboard
memories or archive 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.
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 enter a user Name and
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
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
Library types:
PEQ
GEQ
Noise Gate
Compressor
Limiter/De-esser
Full input channel processing
Full mix channel processing
FX emulations
PL-Anet setup
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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’ 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.
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Recall Scene
Store all settings
Update existing contents of Scene
Settings in the Scene
Settings available to add
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 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 different 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.
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Factory default Template shows
Archive existing settings
User Show list
Scene transfer Filter
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 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 should 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
engineer’s 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.
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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
wireless laptop to mix monitors on stage.
MONITOR SYSTEM
Laptop
EDITOR
48 mic inputs
iDR-48
Port B
ACE
Network
Bridge
Wireless router for PC running Editor
Master system The iDR-48 provides a
large number of mic inputs for sources on
stage, and plenty of 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
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.
Local FOH audio
digital mic split (48 mics)
tunnel FOH outputs back to stage
network link
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 at the Surface for local sources. With the
8 internal FX returns this is the equivalent of a
to
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.
FOH SYSTEM
T Series Surface
ACE
control
iDR-16
Network
Bridge
audio
Port B
ACE
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 & Heath web site. Share experiences and tips with other iLive users by visiting
our online User Forum.
Happy mixing!
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iLive T80 / T112
Load Template Show = FOH_LRSub
LRSub main mix
4 mono, 2 stereo Groups
8 mono, 2 stereo Auxes
Bus configuration
Layout assigned for - 40 MixRack mic inputs + 4m/2st Surface inputs
You can change your configuration and layout to suit your application
Inputs
CH 1 - 12
CH 13 - 24
CH 25 - 36
6 mono FX sends
4 mono, 2 stereo Matrix
16 DCAs
L, R, Sub main mix, 2m/2st Groups, 6m/2st Auxes, 4 FX, 2m/2st Matrix
STRIP LAYOUT
DCA
15234 LRSubA
15234 6S1S2B
FX ret
11234 234 C
Channels
Masters
MAIN
AUX
FX send
CH1 - 60 = mono
CH61/62, 63/64 = stereo
6 Send/Return stereo FX
FX
CH61/62, 63/64 = stereo
SoftKeys = DCA mutes
AUX sends on Faders
FX sends on Rotaries
CH 37 - 40 CH 57 - 64
Surface
55/6
7/8
53 52 51 50 49
54
54321
6
4321
MixRack
1
9 10111213141516 1L1R2L2R
17
iDR-32
25
Inputs
CHANNEL
C
D
MATRIX
T112 T80
CHANNEL
23456
18 19 20 21 22
26 27 28 29 30
GRP
12S1S2 D
63/4
7/8
2L/R
78
23 24
31 32
L
1
5
MATRIX
12S1S2
Inputs
61 60 59 58 57
62
54321
6
1L 1 S R L
1R
Outputs
MAIN
RS1
234
61L1R
MAINMATRIX
MATRIX
AUX
A
B
34 35 36 37 38
33
39 40
1L
1R 2L 2R
iDR-48
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 1 2 3 4
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MATRIX
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