Connect using a Surface
Mains power - Plug in all PSU IEC mains leads. To prevent the cable pulling out hook it into the P-clip provided.
Surface to MixRack link:
ACE
- fixed format
iLive
Plug a single CAT5 cable from MixRack ACE to Surface ACE. Ethernet is bridged
internally over ACE. Only one cable needed - do not connect a separate NETWORK
cable.
ACE
- modular iLive
fitted with
Remote Audio 2 (RAB2)
Plug a single CAT5 cable from MixRack ACE port A to Surface ACE Port A. Bridge Ethernet
control over ACE using a short CAT5 cable to connect one of the 3 NETWORK sockets to the ACE
module BRIDGE socket. Do this at both ends.
Dante - modular iLive fitted with RAB2
Plug a single CAT5 cable from MixRack Dante port A to Surface Dante Port A. Bridge Ethernet
control over Dante using a short CAT5 cable to connect one of the 3 NETWORK sockets to the
Dante module Control Network socket. Do this at both ends. The Dante network is set up
using dante Controller software from Audinate.
ES
- modular
iLive fitted with
RAB2
Plug in two CAT5 cables:
MADI - modular iLive fitted with RAB2
Plug in one CAT5 + two coax cables:
Note on network settings - The Surface and MixRack will only connect if their network addresses are compatible. If the system fails to connect refer to Troubleshooting.
Note on cables - Maximum cable length depends on type and make of cable used. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for recommended cables.
Dual-Rack If you are linking two MixRacks using the Dual-Rack function to expand to 128 input channels than make sure the Slave Port A connects to Master Port B and that the NETWORK is linked. Refer here for more information.
xDR-16 expanders To connect one or two expanders make sure an ACE card option is fitted to Port B in the iLive MixRack. Its Port B ACE Mode option must be correctly set. Each component in the iLive system including the expanders must have a unique IP address. Refer here for more information.