[Nicola A&HKeymaster]

Hi

Unfortunately you cannot use a Waves card in the ME-U as Waves SoundGrid does not transport clock data at present. Me-U can take Dante, EtherSound, MADI, and of course ACE/dSNAKE & Aviom.

As you say, you can fit an ACE card in the iDR and a Waves card in an xDR-16 (which would be limited to 48in 64out). Then use Link 2 on the ACE card to connect ME-1.

Hope this helps,

Nicola
A&H

[Nicola A&HKeymaster]

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Originally posted by woutert

If this were true, fixed MixRack users that already have Dante installed in port 2, could also benefit from ME1 without a major investment in an extra Dante option card + ME-U.

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Fixed format iLive does not allow to route any audio to the integrated ACE port (except surface local I/O, PFL and TB). You can use ME-1 on Port A ACE of modular iLive though.

Nicola
A&H

[Nicola A&HKeymaster]

Hi Wouter,

I will be there – booth C-3128.
Come and meet ME-1

See you there,

Nicola
A&H

[Nicola A&HKeymaster]

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Originally posted by Jens Droessler

@ nicola: So this means after that firmware update for Dante I can have a single network cable run between surface and mixrack based on Dante audio transport inseatd of your proprietary ACE, right? Are there any drawbacks compared to ACE? Do I have to do the patching every time? Or will you maybe offer a standard routing for Dante comparable to the default ACE routing?

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The patching will be stored in the Dante modules so once configured, there should be no need for Dante Controller.

ACE is a cost-effective solution, easier to setup for the basic user (no need for computers), and very low latency. There are pros and cons for both options. Most users are happy with a dedicated link between Surface and MixRack, then use whatever format in Port B for expansion, recording and integration with third party.

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Also, would this work with a Dante card in an iDR16, 32, 48, 64?

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No, the Surface and MixRack always connect via Port A, which is fixed ACE in fixed format MixRacks and Surfaces. You need a modular iDR and modular Surface to use Dante, MADI or EtherSound for this link.

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@ millst: As far as I know the Dante card offers two network connectors which can be used to provide “lossless” redundancy. Isn’t this working

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As mentioned above, redundancy will be available with a firmware update for the Dante card, currently in testing.

Nicola
A&H

[Nicola A&HKeymaster]

Hi Jens,

To use Dante in Port A as your primary Surface to MixRack link, you will need to patch manually the local I/O, PAFL and Talkback in Dante Controller. See the Dante Understanding guide on our website for the details.

Bridging AH-Net into the Dante card for a one-cable connection will be possible with a Dante firmware update currently in testing here at A&H.

Hope this helps,

Nicola
A&H

[Nicola A&HKeymaster]

This has been changed in V1.9

V1.9 release notes:

AviomTM now available at Surface MMO: The MMO (Mini Multi Out) option is the only Port B option supported at the modular Surface. The AviomTM output socket can now be assigned (they duplicate the assignments to the MMO ADAT outputs).

Nicola
A&H

[Nicola A&HKeymaster]

Try connecting the external screen before power-up (or rebooting the touchscreen computer after the screen is connected). Newer SBC computers need to ‘see’ the VGA connection at power-up.

I hope this helps,

Nicola

[Nicola A&HKeymaster]

Hi Joe,

If you are using Waves plugins, you can try Multirack Native. It’s designed precisely for simple, live use of plugins, which are arranged into ‘racks’. It supports ASIO and Core Audio drivers so you can use the Dante Virtual Soundcard.

Alternatively you can use any DAW by routing your Dante channels to a set of tracks, routing the track outputs back to Dante, inserting your FX and activating track monitoring (depending on the DAW, you might have to arm your tracks).

Either way, bear in mind the roundtrip latency (DVS + DAW & FX processing) will delay the processed channels slightly when compared to other, unprocessed channels on the mixer. The effect of plugin latency in live mixing has been discussed elsewhere in this forum, and varies depending on application.

I hope this helps,

Nicola

[Nicola A&HKeymaster]

Hi Heldar,

I can’t spot anything wrong with your settings. Have you tried rebooting the MixRacks after setting the clock options in Dante Controller?

I would also try without the switch (direct connection Dante to Dante) – you can still plug your MacBook into the Control port on either side.

Are both cards working, bi-directionally, with the Dante Virtual Soundcard?

If none of these help, please visit our Support pages and contact Tech Support: https://www.allen-heath.com/uk/support/Pages/support.aspx

Nicola
A&H

[Nicola A&HKeymaster]

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Originally posted by AnnsAudio

I’ve looked around for Editor videos/training – can anyone point me to a resource that will help me on my way with the software?

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We have a basic video on Editor here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQiMbYjMnRc&list=SPFA9E71B7F4BA7FFE&index=25&feature=plpp_video

But I would say the best resource is the Editor Help file.

Nicola
A&H

[Nicola A&HKeymaster]

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Originally posted by AnnsAudio

Will this webinar be recorded for later review? Thanks! Standing by now in the classroom…

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Here you go:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq3_zC_Xz0Pgs6fZEOg2Ul0LBlB-mUpfn

Nicola
A&H

[Nicola A&HKeymaster]

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Originally posted by Heldar

Just to confirm, i have one mixrack+surface firm 1.9 and second mixrack+surface firm 1.83. Both mixracks have dante installed. I suppose it is still possible to make a digital mixrack split via two dantes??

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Yes, there’s no change to the M-Dante card in V1.9. Ultimately any Dante device can be connected regardless of firmware version.

Nicola
A&H

[Nicola A&HKeymaster]

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Originally posted by PeterM

Is there a link anywhere that explains what some of these new features do other than the release notes.

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On November 20, we’ll offer an interactive webinar on V1.9.

There will be two sessions to suit different time zones:

Session 1: 10:00 GMT/London, 11:00 Amsterdam/Paris/Rome, 17:00 Bangkok, 19:00 Tokyo, 21:00 Sydney.
Sign up for this session here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/879160158

Session 2: 16:00 GMT/London, 17:00 Amsterdam/Paris/Rome, 08:00 US/Pacific, 10:00 US/Central, 11:00 US/Eastern
Sign up for this session here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/274775350

Nicola
A&H

[Nicola A&HKeymaster]

Hi Heldar,

This is a known issue. At present the iLive does not display any information about Dante cards fitted in Port A of a modular surface. However, rest assured that the card fully works.

Remember you have to set up the Dante network manually using Dante Controller. Channels 1-32 will need to be transmitted between each device for local I/O. Ch63-64 need to be routed from the MixRack to the Surface for PAFL. Ch64 from the Surface needs to be routed to Ch64 of the MixRack for talkback. The Dante card in the MixRack has to be set as the preferred master clock and ‘Slave to Ext Word Clock’ should be ticked.

This leaves you 30 spare channels for recording if you wish.

Hope this helps

Nicola
A&H

[Nicola A&HKeymaster]

Hi Kimaru,

you’ll have to program your MIDI keyboard or controller according to the iLive MIDI protocol:
https://www.allen-heath.com/UK/CategoryDocuments/iLive%20MIDI%20Protocol%20V1.8.pdf

Hope this helps,

Nicola
A&H

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