iLive T SERIES AP6526 - Manual (Page 60)

60 ALLEN & HEATH iLive Reference Guide AP6526 iss.3
SoftKeys
8 SoftKeys to the right of the TouchScreen can be assigned to
different functions to suit your application. For example, you could
use them as MUTE GROUP masters, to recall Scene memories,
quickly access processing or mix parameters of a certain channel or
master, send a MIDI message and more.
Working with Mute Groups Although iLive does not have
dedicated Mute Groups it does feature no less than 16 DCA groups.
Some of these could be configured as Mute groups simply by setting
and leaving their master faders at the normal ‘0’ unity gain position.
Assign channels to the group in the usual way and use the group
master MUTE switch to control the Mute Group. For example, DCA 1
to 8 could be used as true DCA groups for level control, while DCA 9
to 16 could be used as Mute groups with just switch control. These
DCA master strips could be assigned to a seldom used layer on the
Surface for Mute group assignment only. The master Mutes can be
operated using the Soft Keys giving you instant access to control your
eight Mute groups.
To find out more about assigning the SoftKey refer to the section on
Surface Setup later in this guide.
PL-Anet remote control
PL-Anet is the proprietary Allen & Heath RS485 based serial control
network for connecting combinations of PL Series remote controllers
to iLive
. Use standard CAT5 cables to connect PL Series controllers
to the iLive PL-Anet port either at the Surface or the MixRack. Make
sure the last PL controller has the end of line terminator plugged into
its output socket. For more information on using PL-Anet refer to the
user guide that comes with the controller.
Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for information on the range of PL
remote control devices available.
PL-6 The 8 faders can be assigned to control levels. The faders are
not motorised. You can set an option to allow the fader to ‘pick up’
the current level, or for the level to jump to the fader setting as soon
as it is moved.
PL-10 This has 8 rotary controls instead of faders. As they are
endless turn encoders with LED bars they always indicate and follow
the current levels and therefore make the PL-10 better suited than the
PL-6 in providing simultaneous control alongside the Surface.
Note: Only connect PL Series devices to the PL-Anet port. DC
voltage is present that may damage network and other devices if
connected.
MIDI
MIDI IN, OUT and THRU connections are available at both the
MixRack and Surface. MIDI is tunnelled via the Ethernet control
connection between the MixRack and Surface which means devices
may be connected at either end.
Go to the UTILITY / Configuration / MIDI page to set the MIDI
channel number and access the MMC transport controls. You can
also assign SoftKeys and PL device controls to transmit custom MIDI
message strings. For the full MIDI implementation refer to the MIDI
chart later in this guide.