An Introduction to iLive
Control Network
  The system is controlled over a standard TCP/IP Ethernet network.

Both the MixRack and the Surface have a 3 port switcher built in allowing multiple controllers to be connected, or two systems to be linked for laptop control over the same network.

There are 3 network devices - the MixRack, Surface and the TouchScreen. Even though the screen is built into the Surface it is treated as an independent network device.

Each device (MixRack, Surface and its TouchScreen) has its own network address. These addresses may be configured by the user or reset to factory default. The default addresses are 192.168.1.1, 2 and 3 on subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

Connection between the MixRack and Surface uses CAT5 cable up to 100m (330’) long. Third party solutions are available to extend the distance using an Ethernet switch or fibre optic system.

For the T Series, the Ethernet connection is bridged with the Allen & Heath ACE point-to-point digital audio network that links the Surface and MixRack. Cable length is up to 120m (400') long. The ACE option is available for the standard iLive. Older models can be upgraded by fitting the newer Remote Audio 2 (RAB2) module.