Allen&Heath iDR10 - Manual (Page 9)

iDR10 User Guide 9
Connecting the system
The iDR10 requires two main system connections, both using CAT5 cables. NETWORK connects a
remote controller such as the iLive Surface or a laptop. ESA connects audio to and from external
locations such as the Surface and EtherSound equipped break in/out boxes. The optional ESB port
can be used to connect audio between systems such as FOH/Monitor, broadcast or recording. iLive
systems are shipped with 1.8 metre UTP CAT5 cables fitted with EtherCon locking connectors as
standard. Allen & Heath can supply an 80 meter drum of approved cable (part number AH7000) if the
Surface is located remote from the MixRack. Two of these are required to connect control and audio
between the MixRack and the Surface. One is required to connect audio between the MixRack and
another remote rack.
Ethernet (control network) cable
A 3 port Ethernet switch is built into the CPU module allowing connection of more than one control
device, for example a Surface and a laptop. Cables up to 100 metres (330 feet) may be used. Plug
the CAT5 cable into any NETWORK port. Standard Ethernet hardware may be used to extend or
route this connection if required.
Note: Plug only one CAT5 cable to connect between the MixRack and Surface. You may plug this
into any one of the three network ports available. Do not connect a second cable for redundancy.
Third party systems are available to extend the connection or provide dual redundancy.
EtherSound (audio network) cable
Plug the MixRack ESA OUT to the Surface ESA IN to connect the PAFL, talkback and rear panel
input/output signals (ES channels 1 to 32) to and from the Surface. Plug the Surface ESA OUT to
external break in/out device ES IN to route signals to and from further locations if required (ES
channels 33 to 62). For information on using the optional ESB network refer to the panel descriptions
and application diagrams later in this user guide.
Note: Connect only one EtherSound cable between two devices. Do not connect both IN to OUT
and OUT to IN. The terminology ‘IN’ and ‘OUT’ refers to the clock master and not direction of audio.
Each EtherSound cable carries 64 channels of audio in both directions.
Note: The EtherSound standard is maintained and licensed by Digigram who recommend that only
the cable types and network components tested and approved for EtherSound are used. This is
most important to ensure reliability when using longer cable lengths approaching the 100 metre (330
feet) maximum. For further information on compatibility please refer to the EtherSound web site:
www.ethersound.com/technology/compatibility.php .
CPU
RAB
ESA IN
CONTROL (ETHERNET)
AUDIO (ETHERSOUND)
Connect RACK ESA OUT to SURFACE ESA IN
NETWORK
NETWORK
ESA OUT
ESB OUT
ETHERSOUND MIC SPLIT / SYSTEM EXPAND