Available with AES digital outputs Available with AES-Out xDR-16 Input/Output Expander Getting Started Guide Publication AP8331
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 system is determined by the firmware (operating software) that runs it.
Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 4 xDR-16 panel layouts ............................................................................................................................ 5 Read these notes before starting.................................................................................................... 6 Network connection and settings ....................
Introduction Two versions available: xDR-16 16 mic/line in, 8 XLR line out xDR-16-DO 16 mic/line in, 4 XLR line out + 2 dual channel AES out The xDR-16 is a 3U rack mountable 16 input 8 output audio expander for the iLive digital mixing system. It provides an affordable solution for adding more sources and distributing audio. For example, you could have your MixRack on one side of stage, one xDR-16 on the other side, and provide more audio and another Port B at the FOH mix position.
The xDR-16 Mic/Line inputs High performance, recallable analogue preamps for balanced or unbalanced microphone and line level signals. Gain, Pad and 48V are digitally controlled within the preamp. Digital Trim and Polarity are available within the DSP channel. Line outputs Line level, balanced XLR outputs. Nominal level +4dBu with +22dBu maximum providing +18dB headroom. iLive signals can be patched to any output socket using the OUTPUTS screen.
Read these notes before starting Analogue version: Firmware Firmware versions V1.8 + AES digital version: Firmware Check that your iLive system and xDR are running the same version of firmware. The system must be loaded with V1.8 or higher for the analogue xDR-16, or V1.9 for the AES digital version. Refer to www.allen-heath.com for the latest version. V1.9 + The system firmware can be updated via USB key plugged into the Surface or using Editor software. The MixRack must be connected to do this.
Network connection and settings The xDR-16 is a networked device. It connects to the same network as the MixRack, Surface, TouchScreen and laptop or wifi router. The xDR and each device on the network must have a unique address compatible with the rest of the system. The easiest way to work with the xDR is to use the factory default IP addresses.
To change the iLive Network Settings Go to the UTILTY / Network / Network Setup page. To access the MixRack settings make sure the drop down menu at bottom right of the screen displays MASTER. Make the changes to the settings. Touch Apply to accept and reboot the system. To change the xDR Network Settings With the xDR connected to the MixRack you can use the Network Setup screen as above but select xDR 1 or xDR 2 from the drop down menu.
Adding the xDR-16 expander Auto detection When connected for the first time, the xDR-16 looks for a MixRack with the default 192.168.1.1 address. It will connect automatically if it finds it. An xDR-16 is connected to ACE Link 1 To check expander status go to the TouchScreen UTILTY / Network / Expander Setup page. Link 2 is available but no expander fitted Manually add the expanders If the MixRack IP address is not set to its default 192.168.1.
Adding 1 expander to a single rack system This example shows one xDR-16 expander connected to an iDR-16 MixRack to increase the number of physical mic/line inputs to 32 and XLR outputs to 16. The xDR can connect to any of the 6 MixRack models available. xDR-16 Expander Port B Network or recording option ACE Port B ACE option card MixRack Surface ACE ACE Link 1 Network Bridge Note 1 - Step 1 Install the ACE option card into the MixRack Port B slot following the instructions provided with the card.
Adding 2 expanders to a single rack system This example shows two xDR-16 expanders connected to an iDR-16 MixRack to increase the number of physical mic/line inputs to 48 and XLR outputs to 24. xDR-16 Expander 1 Port B network option xDR-16 Expander 2 Second Port B option ACE Port B ACE option card MixRack Surface ACE ACE Link 2 Network Bridge Note 1 - Step 1 Install the ACE option card into the MixRack Port B slot following the instructions provided.
Adding an expander to a linked FOH/Monitor system You can add one xDR-16 expander to a linked iLive system using digital mic splitter. This example shows an iDR-32 expanded with an xDR-16 for stage monitors, and an iDR-16 for FOH getting the 48 channels via an ACE digital mic split.
Patching xDR signals Patching single inputs For each channel press the strip SEL key, open the PREAMP screen and access the Source drop down menu. Select xDR 1 or xDR 2 as the source and then scroll the Slot and Socket to find the one you want to assign. Touch Apply to assign the source. To assign the source from an option card fitted to the xDR Port B select xDR 1 Port B from the drop down menu. Patching a range of inputs Go to the MIXRACK SETUP / Mixer Pref / Quick Input Source Select screen.
The xDR input/output routing MixRack Port B (ACE) Outputs: Map signals to Port B ACE using the OUTPUTS screen. Port B map 1-64.
xDR weights and dimensions Expander rack xDR-16 WEIGHT = 7kg / 15.4lbs 482mm / 19" DEPTH 300mm / 11.8" xDR-16 132mm / 5.2" 3U iLive xDR-16 Getting Started Guide 15 AP8331 iss.
Limited One Year Manufacturer’s Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for period of one year 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. In the event of a failure, notify and return the defective unit to the place of purchase.
