Adding 1 expander to a single rack system – Allen&Heath xDR-16 User Manual
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Adding 1 expander to a single rack system
This example shows one xDR-16 expander connected to an iDR-16 MixRack to increase the number of
physical mic/line inputs to 32 and XLR outputs to 16. The xDR can connect to any of the 6 MixRack
models available.
ACE
xDR-16 Expander
ACE
MixRack
Surface
ACE Link 1
Network Bridge
Port B
ACE option card
Port B Network or recording option
Step 1
Install the ACE option card into the MixRack
Port B slot following the instructions provided with the
card.
Step 2
(Optional) Install any option card you require
into the xDR-16 Port B slot.
Step 3
Bridge the MixRack network over ACE by
connecting one of its NETWORK ports to the ACE card
BRIDGE socket using the CAT5 jumper cable provided
with the card.
Step 4
Connect the xDR to the MixRack using a
suitable CAT5 cable between the xDR ACE port and
MixRack Port B ACE Link 1 socket.
Step 6
Power up the system. The xDR will connect
automatically if the MixRack IP address is set to its
default 192.168.1.1. If not, the xDR will need to be
manually added using the
UTILITY / Network /
Expander Setup
screen.
Step 7
Check expander status using the
UTILITY /
Network / Expander Setup
screen. Also check that the
firmware versions are the same.
Step 8
Patch the xDR inputs and outputs. This is
described elsewhere in this guide.
Note 1 -
MixRack Port B ACE Mode
Redundant Link must be OFF for MixRack Port B
(use the second or third option). This is set in the
MIXRACK SETUP / Mixer Pref
screen.
Note 2 -
Compatible IP addresses
The xDR expander and iLive system must have
compatible IP addresses.
The xDR looks for a MixRack with default address
192.168.1.1 and connects automatically when it
finds it. If the MixRack has a different address you
will need to add the xDR manually.
If the IP addresses have been changed or your
system fails to connect you may need to reset the
network settings. More information on network
settings is described elsewhere in this guide.
Note 3 -
Firmware versions
Must be the same for the xDR and the MixRack.
Check the Allen & Heath web site for the latest
version. The xDR firmware can be updated using
the iLive system or a laptop running Editor.