Page 2 - ALLEN; Safety Instructions; iLive Fixed Format Systems Getting Started Guide AP7141 Issue 2
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 2 AP7141 iss.2 ALLEN & HEATH 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...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 3 AP7141 iss.2 Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 5 System components ....................................................
Page 4 - Systems
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 4 AP7141 iss.2 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...
Page 5 - Introduction
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 5 AP7141 iss.2 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 engi...
Page 6 - System components
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 6 AP7141 iss.2 System components PL-6 PL-5 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 ty...
Page 7 - T Series Control layout
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 7 AP7141 iss.2 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 acces...
Page 8 - R Series Control layout
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 8 AP7141 iss.2 R Series Control layout 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 sc...
Page 9 - Step 1 – Connect and power up; Adding PL Series controllers; Network settings
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 9 AP7141 iss.2 Step 1 – Connect and power up 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...
Page 10 - Switch power on; The STATUS screen
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 10 AP7141 iss.2 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...
Page 11 - Step 2 – Load a ‘Template Show’ as a starting point; Load a Template Show; Recall the layout for your Surface
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 11 AP7141 iss.2 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 th...
Page 12 - Step 3 – A few things to know before starting; Two important keys; Fader Strip LCD display; NAME; IP
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 12 AP7141 iss.2 Step 3 – A few things to know before starting Before working with the iLive familiarise yourself with its control layout and operating principles. Two important keys SEL - Select the channel processing. View and adjust the parameters for that ...
Page 13 - Set your operating preferences
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 13 AP7141 iss.2 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 ...
Page 14 - Step 4 – Name and colour channels; Channel Processing view; Name & Colour screen; Quick Menu
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 14 AP7141 iss.2 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 ...
Page 15 - Step 5 – Work with the channel processing; Access the Preamp, EQ and dynamics; PREAMP; GEQ on faders
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 15 AP7141 iss.2 Step 5 – Work with the channel processing 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...
Page 16 - Step 6 – Work with the mix; MIX; MIX
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 16 AP7141 iss.2 Step 6 – Work with the mix MUTE SEL MIX MIX PAFL Press a strip MIX key. The current mix status is displayed in the lower part of the strip LCDs. Mix sends are presented on faders or encoders. The name of the current mix selected is displayed i...
Page 18 - Work with the FX; Patch to; Dry; FX; Tap Tempo
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 18 AP7141 iss.2 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 ...
Page 19 - Using DCA groups; Using DCAs to create MUTE GROUPS; Using the SoftKeys for Mute Groups; Mute Groups
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 19 AP7141 iss.2 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...
Page 20 - Channel Ganging
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 20 AP7141 iss.2 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 inpu...
Page 21 - Step 7 – Patch the sockets; View and patch channel INPUT sockets; View and patch OUTPUT sockets; Patching INSERTS
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 21 AP7141 iss.2 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 yo...
Page 22 - Step 8 – Customise your configuration; To change the FADER STRIP LAYOUT; To change the MIX BUS configuration
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 22 AP7141 iss.2 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 lay...
Page 23 - Step 9 - Save your settings; Power down memory; Libraries
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 23 AP7141 iss.2 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 ...
Page 24 - Scene memories
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 24 AP7141 iss.2 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 an...
Page 25 - Scene Recall Safes; Show memories
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 25 AP7141 iss.2 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...
Page 26 - System example; Master system; Slave system; Find out more about using the iLive
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide 26 AP7141 iss.2 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....
