Port B network options
iLive supports up to two 64 channel bi-directional 48kHz digital audio networks - Port A and Port B. Port B can be loaded with one of several option cards available for digital mic splitting, system expansion and interfacing with other equipment over an audio network.
Modular iLive - Port B is available on the MixRack and also at the rear of the Surface if the more recent Remote Audio 2 (RAB2) module is fitted.
Note - The RAB2 module provides two network slots to fit your choice of network interface. The original RAB module supported EtherSound only. Early systems can be upgraded by fitting the RAB2 module.
Note - This version of firmware supports only the MMO module in modular Surface Port B. Signals transported from the MixRack on Port A channels 33-62 are routed to these outputs. Only the MMO ADAT and iDR A outputs are supported at the Surface.
Fixed format iLive - Port B is available only at the MixRack.
Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for more information on the network option cards available. Cards currently available are:
ACE (Audio and Control over Ethernet)- Proprietary Allen & Heath 64 channel bi-directional point-to-point network. iLive network control can be bridged with the audio to use a single CAT5 ACE cable up to 120m (400') depending on cable type. Provides a cost effective single cable Port A Surface to MixRack link and also Port B mic split or connection of up to two xDR Expanders.
EtherSound - Low latency industry standard audio network developed by Digigram. Allows network audio distribution with extensive routing capability. A PCI card is available as a 64 track recording interface to PC.
MADI - Popular industry standard for interfacing with other MADI equipped devices such as mixers, broadcast and recording systems. Can provide a good alternative for modular iLive Port A when MADI recording is required at the Surface.
MMO (Mini Multi Out) - A variety of popular output formats is available including 3x 8 channel ADAT, 16 channel Aviom, 2x 8 channel iDR (Hearbus compatible). The iDR link allows direct connection to the Allen & Heath iDR-8 and iDR-4 digital mix processors, and 8 channel XLR or AES/SPDIF/Optical remote output expanders.
DANTE - Recent standard using the Brooklyn II Dante card from Audinate with very low latency bi-directional 64 channel audio and direct connection to PC for recording.
Waves - Provides an Audio-over-Ethernet connection to the Waves SoundGrid server for multi-channel audio processing using the popular Waves plug-ins. It can also be used for direct to computer multitrack recording and playback.