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ALLEN&HEATH compact iLive-R72
Mon, 24 May 2010Allen & Heath has added two new models to the iLive digital mixing series, the iDR-16 3U MixRack and iLive-R72 rackmountable Control Surface. Together they provide a space saving, lightweight digital live mixing system, with the same power, sonic performance and flexibility as the larger touring iLive systems.
With these additions, the iLive Series now includes a total of 6 Surface and 5 MixRack variants, which can be mixed and matched in any combination, and share the same firmware, so that show files are transferable between systems via a USB key.
The iDR-16 MixRack and iLive-R72 Control Surface connect using Allen & Heath’s proprietary ACE (Audio Control Ethernet) link, which allows cost effective long distance point to point control and audio communication over a single CAT5 cable up to 120m in length.
The fixed I/O iDR-16 MixRack provides 16 mic/line inputs and 8 XLR outputs in a compact 3U frame, with a further 8in/8out available locally at the iLive-R72 surface. All MixRacks, including the new iDR-16, feature the same 64x32 RackExtra DSP mix engine, providing processing for 64 channels, 32 mixes, and 8 stereo FX processors. The latest dualcore DSP technology handles all the FX and mixing along with the full dynamics, EQ and delay for all inputs and outputs simultaneously.
Flexible in the extreme iLive’s networking facilitates, for example, digital mic splitting and multi-track recording, with ACE, EtherSound, MADI, ADAT and Aviom™ interfaces available, while control can be via laptops, touch tablets and MIDI devices.
The compact iLive-R72 10” rackmount surface features 12 faders in 2 banks and 6 layers, providing a total of 72 colour assignable channel ID control strips. A built-in touch screen enables swift access to the processing, memories and system configuration.
‘This latest incarnation of the iLive digital series is truly a breakthrough. We’ve packaged the same iLive technology in an ultra compact rackmount solution,’ explained Allen & Heath’s MD, Glenn Rogers. ‘It’s incredible to think you can walk into a gig with the system under your arms and your settings on a USB key in your pocket, and run a 64 into 32 mix with full processing from a small rack mountable surface at FOH, with the mixer on stage!’
