ALLEN&HEATH iDR10 iLive System DSP MixRack USER GUIDE Publication AP6525
Limited Two Year Warranty This product has been manufactured in the UK by ALLEN & HEATH and is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase by the original owner. To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this equipment has been designed and manufactured, read this User Guide before operating.
Important Safety Instructions WARNINGS - Read the following before proceeding : CAUTION ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR Read instructions: Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. Adhere to all warnings printed here and on the equipment. Follow the operating instructions printed in this User Guide. Do not remove covers: Operate the equipment with its covers correctly fitted. Refer any service work on the equipment to competent technical personnel only.
Important Mains plug wiring instructions. The unit is supplied with a moulded mains plug fitted to the AC mains power lead. Follow the instructions below if the mains plug has to be replaced.
Introduction This is the user guide for the Allen & Heath iDR10 ‘MixRack’. We recommend that you read this fully before starting. Included is information on installing, connecting and operating the unit. Whilst we believe the information in this guide to be reliable we do not assume responsibility for inaccuracies. We also reserve the right to make changes in the interest of further product development.
Welcome to the iDR10 MixRack The iDR10 is the heart of the iLive mixing system. It is called the ‘MixRack’ as it houses the iDR-64 DSP mix engine, the CPU module which manages and allows remote control of the mix functions, and the RAB (remote audio) module which provides up to two audio networking interfaces (currently both EtherSound). It is the mixer itself, configurable and controllable via Ethernet using an iLive Surface or PC.
DSP ‘RackExtra’ module The DSP mix engine, the heart of the iLive mixing system. 64x32 mix architecture plus 8x internal FX racks. REMOTE AUDIO module With system clock, headphones and remote audio distribution. Fit up to 2 audio network option cards. EtherSound interface is available here. iDR10 CPU module Manages the MixRack system and allows remote control via Ethernet, MIDI and PL-Anet. Also provides System modules Slots K, L, M MixRack Ethernet switch 3x network ports.
Installation Free standing The iDR10 can be operated as a freestanding unit for shelf or floor operation. Ensure adequate air flow around the unit. It must not be covered in any way. Always stand the unit on a firm flat surface away from any soft furnishings or carpet. Rack mounting The iDR10 is designed as a 19 inch rack mount unit and will occupy 9U of rack space. Ensure natural convection of airflow around the unit by allowing good ventilation below, in front of and behind the unit.
Connecting the system The iDR10 requires two main system connections, both using CAT5 cables. NETWORK connects a remote controller such as the iLive Surface or a laptop. ESA connects audio to and from external locations such as the Surface and EtherSound equipped break in/out boxes. The optional ESB port can be used to connect audio between systems such as FOH/Monitor, broadcast or recording. iLive systems are shipped with 1.8 metre UTP CAT5 cables fitted with EtherCon locking connectors as standard.
Power up the system Connect mains power An IEC mains power cord with moulded plug suitable for your territory is provided for each power supply module fitted to the iDR10. Refer to your Allen & Heath agent if the incorrect type has been provided. The iDR10 uses universal voltage power supplies that accept world wide mains sources from 100 to 240V.AC 47 to 63Hz.
Module options – Analogue inputs and outputs MIC/LINE INPUT part M-MICIN-A This is the main audio input module for the iLive system. It provides 8x high performance analogue input preamps for microphone and line level signals. The front end gain, pad and phantom power are remote controlled via the network connection from the Surface or PC. The settings may be recalled as part of the iLive system memories. CHK Yellow indicator follows the PAFL function.
Module options – Digital inputs and outputs DIGITAL INPUT part M-DIGIN-A This module provides 8 digital inputs arranged as four pairs. Each offers a choice of digital format AES, SPDIF or optical (TOSLINK). For each pair, one format is chosen and used at a time. The selection is made using the iLive Surface or PC application channel SEL function. One of 3 yellow LED indicators lights to show which input format is selected.
Module options – Digital outputs DIGITAL MULTI OUT part M-MULTI-OUT-A This module provides 16 outputs and therefore uses two slots at the MixRack or Surface. Use the iLive OUTPUTS patch bay to map any signal to any output socket. The module presents these outputs simultaneously to a variety of different multi-channel digital formats: ADAT There are two ADAT optical light pipe outputs, each carrying 8 audio channels. Use these to connect to ADAT equipped devices such as multitrack recorders.
Module options - System iDR-64 RackExtra DSP This is the DSP mix engine, the ‘brains’ of the iLive system. The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) handles the audio signal processing such as EQ, dynamics, delays and mixing. The more recent ‘RackExtra’ version includes additional DSP to handle up to 8 internal stereo effects ‘racks’. Older systems with 2 effects may be upgraded to this version by swapping out the iDR-64 DSP module. Note: The DSP is in the MixRack not the Surface.
Module options - System Restore the factory default mapping of ESA if it has been previously changed for other EtherSound applications using an external PC running the Auvitran ES Monitor or similar software. This automatically reboots the iLive system, reconfiguring (restoring) the current I/O setting assignments. Set the system audio clock source to Internal, ESB or DARS sync input. Note: Refer to the iLive System Reference Guide for more information on EtherSound and how to configure it.
Module options - System CPU module Provides the control interface to the MixRack. This module is identified as the ‘iDR RACK CPU’. It is not interchangeable with the iLive Surface CPU module. Power ON Blue LEDs display the power supply status. One or two power supply modules may be fitted to the MixRack. The second provides dual supply redundancy. 12V LAMP Plug in a standard 4-pin XLR gooseneck console lamp to illuminate the rack while plugging up in a dark environment.
Using the iDR10 There are several ways the iDR10 can be used within an iLive system. It is one of many component options that may be configured to satisfy a host of demanding audio mixing applications. We recommend that you visit the Allen & Heath web site for information on the full range of iLive components available. You can also download additional application drawings which illustrate the versatility of iLive in satisfying many basic and advanced applications.
APPLICATION EXAMPLE - FOH / MONITOR (Analogue mic splitter) 56 inputs FOH, 48 way split. Each engineer has gain control.
APPLICATION EXAMPLE - FOH / MONITOR (Digital mic splitter) 56 inputs FOH, 48 way split. One engineer has gain control affecting both.
APPLICATION EXAMPLE - FOH / MONITOR (Digital mic splitter. No ESA at Monitor) 48 inputs FOH, 40 way split. One engineer has gain control affecting both.
APPLICATION EXAMPLE - FOH / MONITOR (iDR0 at Monitors) 64 inputs FOH, 56 way split. FOH engineer has gain control.
APPLICATION EXAMPLE - FOH / MONITOR (iDR0 at FOH) 64 inputs FOH, 56 way split. Monitor engineer has gain control.
APPLICATION EXAMPLE - FOH / MONITOR (iDR0 at FOH, No ESA on Monitor) 56 inputs FOH, 48 way split. No ESA on monitor system. Monitor engineer has gain control.
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