Allen & Heath IDR48

iLive-T puts the audio and its processing right where it is needed, near to the sources on stage. The rack houses the mic preamps, sends, DSP and digital snake interface for control and local audio at the mix position.

The Mix engine
Both MixRacks feature the same iDR-64 RackExtra DSP engine employed in the flagship iLive Series, providing full processing and mixing for 64 channels and 32 configurable mix buses as well as 8 stereo FX engines based on emulations of popular industry classics. Imagine the gear needed for an equivalent analogue system to provide 64 gates, 96 compressors, 96 limiter/de-ess, 112 fully parametric EQs, 96 delays, 32 graphic EQs and 8 effects!

Mic inputs
The MixRacks differ only in the number of input and output sockets available. The iDR-48 has 48 preamps and 24 outputs. Built-in patchbays enable the user to split, cross-patch and map channels and sends, requiring fewer sockets than equivalent fixed architecture consoles. A new high quality mic preamp with 80dB/1dB resolution gain range, exceptionally low latency and optimised audio signal path ensure the superb performance and sound quality for which iLive has become renowned.

Networking and distributed control
The iDR rack and T surface are connected over a single CAT5 cable up to 120m long using Allen & Heath’s proprietary ACETM digital snake - an affordable, point-to-point multi-channel bi-directional audio and control link. An option slot allows a plugin card to be added for more audio networking possibilities, such as digital mic splitting, audio distribution and digital recording. The MixRack can also be controlled using a networked PC or laptop running iLive Editor software, MIDI, the Allen & Heath PL Series of remote controllers, and, it is fully compatible with the surfaces from the flagship iLive range.

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