A range of digital audio networking options handling up to 64 channels of bi-directional audio is available for the iLive and T Series. These small interface cards can be fitted to Slot A and Slot B * in iLive MixRacks and Surfaces fitted with the RAB2 module, and to Port B in the T Series MixRacks. They greatly expand the capability of the system providing digital snake, mic splitting, networking with other mix, broadcast and personal monitoring systems, multitrack recording and more. Popular industry standards are supported such as EtherSound, MADI, ADAT, Aviom™ as well as the cost effective point-to-point Allen & Heath ACE™ link. More will be made available as new standards become established.
* Current firmware supports only the M-MMO option in the RAB2 module Port B of the modular iLive Surface. Other card options are supported in the Surface Port A but not Port B. All card options are supported in MixRack Port B.
Please note… Many of the options provide the benefit of long distance connection using single cables such as CAT5 or coax. The maximum distance is affected by the type and quality of cable used, and how well they are made. For this reason Allen & Heath cannot guarantee that all cables will work to the maximum distance specified. We have tested and approved certain types to maximum distance according to application
Click here for information on recommended cable type and maximum length.
Click here to learn more about the iLive RAB2 module
M-MADI (64 channel MADI)
Dual port MADI card supports two streams of 64 channel bi-directional 24-bit 48kHz serial digital audio transmission using two 75 ohm coaxial cables per port. An additional AUX connector can be configured to mirror stream 1 outputs, pass thru stream 1 inputs, or as a word clock input or output.. Daisy chain or split signals to multiple devices, sync with either stream or an external word clock. The second port can be configured as an independent stream or as a redundant backup connection using a second cable. Signals from either stream can be routed to the iLive channels in blocks of 8. iLive outputs can be patched to MADI and appear at both stream outputs.
M-MADI can be fitted to Port B in any iLive MixRack and to Port A in RAB2 equipped iLive as an alternative to ACE™ or EtherSound as the MixRack to Surface link. It can not be fitted to Port B of the iLive Surface. MADI recording at the Surface is possible using M-MADI in Port A instead, providing the Surface to MixRack link with ability to route additional signals for recording.
Click here to read the Instructions for the M-MADI card.
Click here to learn more about iLive and MADI.
Link to RME HDSP MADI PCI card recording interface.
M-MMO (Mini Multi-Out)
The Mini Multi-Out card provides a variety of formats of multi-channel digital output at 48kHz sampling rate. Outputs simultaneously available include ADAT (3x optical ports for up to 24 tracks), Aviom™ (16 channel personal monitoring feed), and iDR (2x 8 channel links to the Allen & Heath iDR Series installed product range). The iDR output is also compatible with the Hearback™ personal monitoring system. Any iLive signal can be patched to any of the 56 outputs, ideal for recording, personal monitoring, direct link to speaker processing using the iDR Series, and for system expansion.
Each of the two iDR outputs provides an 8 channel digital audio link to Allen & Heath iDR Series via CAT5 cable with length up to 250m (825’). This means that iLive can transport up to 16 signals directly to the iDR-8 and iDR-4 digital mix processors, and also use the 8 channel iDR-out (analogue XLR) and iDR-Dout (AES, SPDIF, Toslink digital audio) output expanders for remote audio feeds. The DR-Link sockets are used to transport meter data to the output expanders, but not required when linking to the iDR-8 or iDR-4.
Click here to read the Instructions for the M-MMO card.
Click here to learn more about the iDR Series installed sound products.
M-ES-V2 (EtherSound)
EtherSound is a popular low latency industry networking standard supporting 64 channels of bi-directional audio over CAT5 cable. A growing number of third party ES equipped devices are becoming available for remote audio distribution, PC recording, speaker controllers, amplifiers and more. A single cable transports audio in both directions. The second socket allows further networking beyond the iLive. Note that ‘IN’ and ‘OUT’ refer to the direction of the audio master, not direction of audio. A control port provides access to the routing configuration within EtherSound and opens up many more networking possibilities.
The older EtherSound AVD card fitted to the original RAB module can be re-used in the newer RAB2 module using a card frame adapter available from Allen & Heath.
Click here to read the Instructions for the M-ES-V2 card.
Click here for information on using the original AVD card in RAB2.
Click here for information on recommended cables and switches.
Click here to view the EtherSound routing diagram.
Link to Digigram LX6464ES EtherSound PCI card recording interface.
M-ACE (ACE™ control + audio link)
EtherSound
The Allen & Heath proprietary ACE™ (Audio and Control over Ethernet) link offers a cost effective point-to-point connection up to 120m over a single CAT5 cable for 64 channels of very low latency bi-directional audio plus network control. ACE™ is the primary iLive Surface to MixRack link and can also be fitted to Port B for digital mic splitting and system expansion. For modular iLive systems fitted with RAB2, ACE™ is one of several choices for the Port A Surface to MixRack link.
The card provides two ACE™ ports. Port 1 is the main link. Port 2 can be configured either as a mirror of the outputs appearing on port 1 to split signals to a second device, or as a second connection for redundant backup. The iLive NETWORK port can be linked to ACE™ Port 1 using the short CAT5 cable provided to bridge control over the same cable as the audio.
Click here to read the Instructions for the M-ACE card.
Click here for information on recommended cable type and maximum length.
Click here to learn more about ACE™. |
