ALLEN&HEATH IDR-10

The iDR10 is the 19" Mix-Rack housing the iDR-64 DSP mix engine module, the heart of the iLive system, and the CPU and RAB (remote audio) modules that manage the control and audio interfaces. It is the mixer itself, configurable and controllable via Ethernet using an iLive surface or PC. Ten additional slot positions are available to fit the required combination of input and output modules. Universal voltage power supply modules are fitted at the rear, with the second supply acting as a redundant back-up. The iDR-10 is intended for live audio rental, touring and show applications. It is supplied mounted inside a touring grade, shock-mounted flight case with lockable castors and removable front and back covers.

The user has a choice of modules available to fit in the 10 available Mix-Rack card slots. The same modules may be loaded into the 4 card slots on the rear of the surface:

The RAB module provides the local headphones output and networked audio options. Up to two EtherSound (ES) card options may be fitted. These replace the traditional analogue multicore for audio at the surface, communicate the PAFL and talkback signals, provide mic splitting for FOH/monitor systems, and feeds to EtherSound compatible equipment such as audio break in/out boxes, speaker processors and multitrack recorders.

The Mix-Rack is well equipped for the stage environment with a lamp socket for low lighting conditions, LED status indicators for channel phantom power (local or remote),

mute and PAFL active (ideal for helping the stage tech find the right socket!).

Control for the system is TCP/IP over Ethernet with an integrated 3-port switch for connecting more than one network controller, for example an iLive surface and a laptop running iLive System Manager software. A PL-Anet port at both the Mix-Rack and surface lets you use Allen & Heath PL Series remote controllers to control certain aspects of the system, for example personal monitor mixes and triggering scene changes.

For PA companies, AV hire companies and audio system designers needing a high degree of flexibility, iLive provides a compact, modular set of components which can be integrated easily with other control and audio systems. Like its little brother iDR, iLive Mix-Rack will be found in venues from clubs to stadiums, theatres, multipurpose entertainment and conference facilities – in fact, in any type of live music setting.