Allen & Heath has added the xDR-16 expander unit to the iLive digital mixing family, providing remote analogue I/O expansion and networking options at FOH, on the other side of a large stage, in another room, or even in a different building during installations.
The xDR-16 has 16 analogue inputs and 8 analogue outputs connected via Allen & Heath's proprietary Audio and Control over Ethernet (ACE') link fitted in Port B of an iLive MixRack, which can be positioned up to 120 metres away on CAT5 or further on a dedicated fibre optic system.
Allen & Heath's range of audio interface and network plug-in cards can be fitted to the xDR-16 to provide additional connectivity, including EtherSound, MADI, Mini Multi-Out (Aviom' and ADAT), ACE', RockNet and Dante.
Up to two expanders can be added to a standard iLive system, providing a total of 32 inputs and 16 outputs, and the ability to fit two audio networking cards, such as a combination of MADI and Aviom, to one system. Systems implementing 'DualRack' mode or a FOH/Monitor split can support one expander if required.
The xDR-16 also features an Ethernet network port, enabling the user to plug in a laptop or wireless access point for remote control of the entire mixing system via iLive Editor control software or iLive Tweak iPhone app.
- 16 XLR analogue inputs
- 8 XLR analogue outputs
- Compatible with all iLive MixRacks
- Connection to MixRack via ACE link over CAT5 cable
- Port B for audio networking / recording interface option cards
- Up to 2 xDR-16s can be added to an iLive system
- Network ports for software control
- Connection for optional backup iPS-10 power supply
- 3U rack mounting