This is a maintenance release of the iLive operating system firmware. It fixes known issues with the previous release. For further details please refer to the full release notes available from the Allen & Heath web site.
Note 1: Check the A&H web site for the latest version of firmware and instructions on how to update your system.
Note 2: Updating the firmware resets the system parameters. Make sure you archive your current settings as a Show memory before updating.
Note 3: Show memories archived in this version are not compatible with older firmware. For example, Shows created in 1.53 will not load on systems running the older 1.43 firmware. However, Shows created in 1.43 or earlier can be opened and re-archived in 1.53. Ensure all your iLive systems are updated with the latest firmware version.
Note 4: Remember to update your version of Editor software too.
1. Compatibility with RAB2 and the new digital audio option cards
The original Remote Audio module allowed up to 2 EtherSound card options to be fitted. The new Remote Audio 2 (RAB2) module allows up to 2 of a variety of new digital audio interface modules to be fitted. These include EtherSound, ACE, MADI, MMO (ADAT, Aviom, iDR expanders). Older systems may be upgraded with the new RAB2 module.
2. Preamp sharing channel Trim option
The PREAMP screen adds a new Trim control with option to present either Gain or Trim on the Surface controls. This can give each engineer independent ‘gain’ control using Trim once the preamp Gain has been set. This is a solution for systems where preamps are shared using a digital mic splitter, for example FOH/Monitor.
3. Dynamic FX shaping
A new DFX (Dynamik FX) button is added to all FX providing two modes of operation, Gate and Duck, to dynamically alter the amount of effect added to the signal.
4. Tap Tempo on Soft Keys
Tap tempo may now be assigned to the Soft Keys. Multiple Tap keys may be assigned for different FX devices, and the tempo display can be assigned to the associated key LED indicators if required.
5. Scene Reordering
The 250 Scenes may now be re-arranged by moving, copying or deleting them. A ‘Remove’ function lets the user choose to delete scenes from the list or simply clear their contents. Single or multiple selections can be made.
6. Scene Contents list updates
The ‘Input Channel Mixer’ item has been further divided into Mutes, Faders, Sends and DCA assignments to allow greater flexibility using partial Scenes. Improvements have been made to the Scene Contents list order and item naming.
7. More Alt View functions
Options have been added to allow the user to choose the primary, shifted and Alt View function of the strip rotary encoders. This adds Gain (Trim) and Direct Out level.
8. Dual inserts on FX
Stereo FX can now be inserted across two unrelated mono channels, for example to add chorus to a stereo keyboard feeding mono channels.
9. Mute Group mode
Selected DCA groups may be assigned as Mute Groups by locking their faders to 0dB.
10. RTA peak frequency band display
The RTA display in the TouchScreen and on the meters in GEQ on Faders mode now displays the dominant frequency band, very useful for identifying frequencies, for example while ringing out the monitors on a quiet stage.
11. Name reset to channel number
A button has been added to the PREAMP screen to quickly reset the current name to the associated DSP channel number. A block of names can now be reset using the NAME&COLOUR screen.
12. PFL Trim
The AFL trim function in the PAFL screen has been changed to PFL trim providing up to 12dB of attenuation for hot PFL signals. This does not affect the reading on the PAFL meters.
13. Editor Custom User Strips added
The user can assign any combination of strips across any number of layers to create an independent virtual surface on the laptop while working with a physical surface connected, for example when using the laptop to mix monitors and iLive surface to mix FOH sound, each with their own strip layout.
14. Editor PEQ Graph view
The Graph view is now persistent when left in this view while selecting channels.
15. Editor updates for stand alone MixRack operation
Using a laptop with just a MixRack is now further supported with the ability to:
Update the MixRack firmware from within Editor (from V1.5 on),
Globally turn all mix assignments on or off,
Globally change Aux mix pre/post settings,
Set the Aux channel send source,
Set channel Scene Safes,
Set DCA mute group mode,
Set PAFL, Talkback and MIDI functions
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