Allenheath iDR-8 Manual do Utilizador

USER GUIDE Hardware Configuration For software configuration refer to the iDR System Manager Help file Publication AP4530 iDR-8 Digital Audio Mix Pr

10 IDR-8 User Guide System Processing Overview The iDR-8 has 8 analogue inputs and 8 analogue outputs. However, it has the onboard DSP processing f

iDR-8 User Guide 11 Physical inputs and outputs These are the hardware audio connections including XLRs, digital expanders, headphones and monitor.

12 IDR-8 User Guide Delay Each input and output channel provides delay from 0 up to 340ms. It can be adjusted in ms, metres or feet and has compen

iDR-8 User Guide 13 Getting Started - Check the Contents Keep the product packing in case you need to ship the product in the future. You should fin

14 IDR-8 User Guide Installing the iDR-8 The iDR-8 and its expanders are supplied ready for 19” rack mounting. For desk top or shelf mounting remov

iDR-8 User Guide 15 Earthing The connection to mains earth (ground) in an audio system is important for two reasons: Safety - To protect the operato

16 IDR-8 User Guide Starting Offline with iDR System Manager Software You need to install the iDR System Manager software on your PC. This requires

iDR-8 User Guide 17 Checking the iDR-8 Operating Code Version With the face plate removed, press and hold the ESC key to view the current version of

18 IDR-8 User Guide PL-Anet Devs: nnLocked: NOSync Slave: NOForced Mstr: NOAudio Exp: NoneSampling: 48kHzNum Connects: nn*8.5 Comms Opt&apo

iDR-8 User Guide 19 Accessing the iDR-8 Setup Menus Before your PC can take control of the iDR-8 you need to set up its unit name and communication s

2 IDR-8 User Guide This product complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directives 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC and the European Low

20 IDR-8 User Guide Getting Started – Checking the Hardware The iDR-8 is supplied with its settings pre-configured so that you can turn it on and im

iDR-8 User Guide 21 Communicating with the iDR-8 The iDR-8 is configured using a PC running the Allen & Heath Windows™ iDR System Manager applic

22 IDR-8 User Guide Communicating Using A TCP/IP Connection The iDR-8 uses TCP/IP to communicate with a PC or distributed network via a CAT5 Etherne

iDR-8 User Guide 23 Connecting the iDR-8 Direct to the PC 1 Connect the PC to the iDR-8 Plug the PC Ethernet port into the iDR-8 rear panel NE

24 IDR-8 User Guide Communicating Using an RS232 Dial Up Connection A front and a rear RS232 connection is provided. You choose which one to use by

iDR-8 User Guide 25 Connecting the iDR-8 to a Modem 1 Connect the iDR-8 to the modem Use the rear panel RS232 (MODEM) port. Check that the ‘ac

26 IDR-8 User Guide Working with the iDR System Manager Having established a connection between your PC and the iDR-8 you can run the iDR System Mana

iDR-8 User Guide 27 XLR Analogue Inputs and Outputs MIC/LINE Inputs Plug analogue microphone and line sources in these inputs. The connections are

28 IDR-8 User Guide Monitor Inputs and Outputs Monitor TRS Input and Output The monitor is available as a line level signal on the rear panel. A p

iDR-8 User Guide 29 Daisy chaining iDR-8 monitors The active monitor bus can ripple through multiple iDR-8 units so that the last in the chain can

iDR-8 User Guide 3 Important Safety Instructions – Read First Read instructions: Retain these safety and operating instructions for future refer

30 IDR-8 User Guide Adding the iDR-in and iDR-out Audio Expanders iDR-in and iDR-out are add-on audio expander units for the iDR-8 audio mix processo

iDR-8 User Guide 31 Fully expanded iDR-8 This diagram shows the iDR-8 with both the input and output expander fitted. Note the connection of DR-L

32 IDR-8 User Guide Linking iDR-8 Units Several iDR-8 units can be daisy chained together such that audio is passed between them using the 8 channel

iDR-8 User Guide 33 Loop back system This example shows two units connected with the audio bus looped back from the last to the first. This means

34 IDR-8 User Guide Adding the iDR-switch Expander The iDR-switch is an add-on control expander for the iDR-8 audio mix processor. It provides an ad

iDR-8 User Guide 35 Important Note: The iDR-switch provides contact closure switch inputs and open-collector logic outputs. How these are wired

36 IDR-8 User Guide Using the logic outputs Each output is opto-coupled to isolate the iDR-switch from the connected equipment. It provides an o

iDR-8 User Guide 37 MIDI, SysNet and PL-Anet Ports Together with RS232, the MIDI, SysNet and PL-Anet serial ports are part of the communications opti

38 IDR-8 User Guide The iDR-8 Memory System The iDR-8 has onboard flash memory. This is non-volatile memory that retains its settings when power is

iDR-8 User Guide 39 Starting with the Patches The patch system is the key to the iDR system’s unique flexibility. Unlike some systems which simply t

4 IDR-8 User Guide Introduction This user guide is intended for the technical engineer in charge of the installation and configurat

40 IDR-8 User Guide Technical Specification S1TRIMLEVELDR-8For connection to PC com portL3L2S2L1S3CODE UPDATEactiveS4L4S5L5FRONT/REARRS232S6L6S7

iDR-8 User Guide 41 DR-8AUDIO MIX PROCESSORAUDIO INPUT EXPANDERpowerlock linkiDR-inlock link powerAUDIO OUTPUT EXPANDERiDR-outlink power24 IN 16 OUT

42 IDR-8 User Guide Description iDR-8 8 mic/line in 8 line out main processor iDR-in 8 mic/line in audio expander iDR-out 8 line out audio expa

iDR-8 User Guide 43 Network Port For system configuration and control using iDR System Manager and PL Client software RJ45 TCP/IP Ethernet MDI/X swi

44 IDR-8 User Guide Software Downloadable from Allen & Heath web site iDR-8 operating code – can be updated via RS232 using Windows™ HyperTermin

iDR-8 User Guide 45 Level Control Input channels, output channels, monitor, signal generator Linear fader range off to +5dB in 51 steps Controls – m

46 IDR-8 User Guide Factory default unit settings Unit name – iDR Unit Name Network settings DHCP – No IP address – 192.168.0.1 Net mask – 255.

iDR-8 User Guide 47 Template for Allen & Heath iDR-8 Front Panel Key Label File: iDR-8_label.dot for Microsoft® Word Each label is

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iDR-8 User Guide 5 Contents Important Safety Instructions ... 3 Welcome to the iDR-8 ...

6 IDR-8 User Guide Welcome to the iDR-8 The Allen & Heath iDR system is a set of components whose hardware, control and signal processing flexibi

iDR-8 User Guide 7 Main Features • iDR-8 main processing unit 2U, 8 mic/line in, 8 line out audio mix processor with 16x16 channel matrix. The he

8 IDR-8 User Guide Front Panel Overview Shown with face plate removed. 1 Rack ears Mount the unit into a standard 19” equipment rack. Can be r

iDR-8 User Guide 9 Rear Panel Overview 1 Mains input Use the IEC lead with moulded mains plug suitable for your local mains voltage. The protec