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Hi Maarten,

Let’s say you have an iDR32 mix rack. Even though you only have 32 mic pre-amps, the iDR32 still has 64 channels of processing power. So you can assign mic pre-amp 1 to channels 1 and 33, pre-amp 2 to channels 2 and 34 and so on. Use channels 1 to 32 for front of house and channels 33 to 64 for monitors.

Enjoy!
Paul

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I guess in going through the thread the first time, overly complex and user hostile kind of stuck with me as the main themes of the thread. Hence my previous post. I was just trying to emphasize that one can reduce complexity by using only what you need. I hope I wasn’t perceived as being disrespectful.

But having gone through it again, I understand that it is more about non audio issues. Connectivity, networking etc… If you are not familiar with computers, networks and how to configure them, I certainly see how this can be a source of frustration and/or anxiety. The Ilive systems (mixrack and surface) are preconfigure to work together out of the box. If you are adding wireless connectivity with a router, yes you have to configure it, but once it is configured, you should be good to go night after night. Unlike other digital consoles, the ilives layout is completely configurable which may also add to its complexity…

I’m an old fart too and in the ‘old’ days, there was a different kind of complexity. Configuring the system consisted of lugging around and wiring all that outboard gear (sends/returns, inserts…). With no recall of show set-ups, sound checks were a good chunk of work also.

So to answer naffdave’s original question, I don’t feel that the technology has shifted away from just getting a good sound. It all depends on what the operator is comfortable with. As a note, I recently turned down a gig because I was not familiar with the digital desk supplied by the venue. I explained to the artist that I didn’t currently have the time to familiarize myself with the desk and I didn’t want to compromise the show by spending 80% of my effort trying to figure out how to do something on the desk.

Paul []

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To me the “digital desk” is just a toolbox. A big toolbox with lots of different tools in it. I only use the tools I require to get the job done and my job is to balance sounds. When you have great musicians with great instruments the last thing I want to do is smother their performance by using every tool in your toolbox. Our job is to enhance the performance not make it into something entirely different. It is great to have a lot a tools available to you however!

Happy mixing everyone!
Paul []
idr32, T112, Dante

[parsenParticipant]

I for one can wait. I would much rather have a stable, robust 1.9

[parsenParticipant]

Hi all,

One thing I have suggested in the past is:

– Scenes should be able to recall library items. For example let’s say you have a PEQ store in the library for your lead vocal. During sound check, you need to make a change to that PEQ setting for whatever reason. By simply updating this change in the library, the change should be reflected by all the scene recalls which use this library entry. (Change once, apply to many)

So, using the actor with the hat changing mic characteristics example, lets say the actor puts the hat on and takes it off more than once during the show. With two EQ settings stored in you library, one for hat on and one for hat off, it would be nice if you could have a scene recall the EQ setting from your library. This way, if you need to change let’s say the hat on EQ for some reason, you would make your EQ change and update your previous hat on EQ in your library. You wouldn’t have to update any of the scenes. Otherwise, you have to first recall each scene making use of this hat on EQ one at a time, make your EQ change, and update the scene. Why? Simply because you may have other settings common to those scenes but set differently that you don’t want updated. That would be disastrous. An UNDO would be good too.

Just a thought!

Paul

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Cheapest way is to use a laptop with editor. Since you have an iDR32 you can assign mic pre 1 to input 33, 2 to 34… to have separate processing between foh and monitor. There is an excellent tutorial on the A&H website describing this. Otherwise I believe you must have at least an iDR0 to be able to do it with two services.

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I do use MixPad when walking the room, ringing out monitors and during sound check where i’ll spend some time on stage with the band and my IEMs. I don’t trust it beyond that. I would certainly not run a show FOH with it. I do with editor however.

I think the problem stems from the IPAD going dormant to save battery life. Went this happens you loose the WIFI. When you wake up the IPAD the WIFI connection eventually re-establishes itself but the MixPad app does not recover from the lost connection.

Paul

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This is my typical set-up on the T112 which gives me lots of flexibility…

LEFT BANK
Layer A: input channels 1-12
Layer B: input channels 13-24
Layer C: input channels 25-36
Layer input channels 37-48

CENTER BANK
Layer A: L,R,SUB,Matrix(front fill), Matrix(delay stacks), Matrix(spare), input CD, IEM master
Layer B: sends to 8 FXs
Layer C: returns from 8 FXs
Layer DCAs

RIGHT BANK
Layer A: IEM mixes on stereo auxes
Layer B: sends to 8 FXs
Layer C: returns from 8 FXs
Layer DCAs

You will notice that layers B, C and D on the Center and Right Banks are the same. I find this very useful for facilitating workflow during a show.

best regards all,

Paul

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Hi,
N&C in the safes page refers to Name & Color.

Hope this helps.

Paul

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Martin,

Brilliant!!!!

You may want to consider an editable version of the DSP inputs where one could add microphone, mic stand type, etc.

Great job!!!

all the best,
Paul
iDR32, T112, Dante, Macbook Pro

[parsenParticipant]

Hi,

– Scenes should be able to recall library items. For example let’s say you have a PEQ store in the library for your lead vocal. During sound check, you need to make a change to that PEQ setting for whatever reason. By simply updating this change in the library, the change should be reflected by all the scene recalls which use this library entry. (Change once, apply to many)
– How about a sensitivity control for the RTA? This would be helpful when ringing out wedges.
– When configuring the sources to a Matrix, the ON indicators should not be visible on sources, such as chanels, which are not routable to the Matrix. This issue occurs in both the surface and editor.

Been using the system (T112/32) for 6 months now. I LOVE IT!

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