User guide
iLive Reference Guide – Hardware  Part 1 - 10  AP6526-1 iss.5 
Mic/Line inputs High performance, recallable 
analogue preamps for balanced or unbalanced 
microphone and line level signals. Gain, Pad 
and 48V are digitally controlled within the 
preamp.  Digital Trim and Polarity is available 
within the DSP channel. 
Inputs are identified by Slot (card position) and 
Socket (number), for example A1 or C8. Any 
input can be patched to any DSP channel 
using the PREAMP screen. 
Line outputs Line level, balanced XLR 
outputs. Nominal level +4dBu with +22dBu 
maximum providing +18dB headroom. 
iLive signals can be patched to any output 
socket using the OUTPUTS screen. The 
outputs are relay protected to prevent power 
on or off thumps. 
PL-Anet RS485 connection for Allen & Heath 
PL Series remote controllers. Several may be 
daisy chained together or routed individually 
via the PL-9 PL-Anet hub. PL controls can be 
assigned using the SURFACE SETUP screen 
or Editor software. 
MIDI IN and OUT sockets.  
MIDI is tunnelled via ACE™ 
or Network to the MIDI port 
at the Surface. For more 
information about MIDI 
refer to the iLive MIDI 
Specification. 
Network Built-in 3 port switch. Connect one or more laptops 
running iLive Editor, a wireless router, other iLive systems or 
external network, or link control to a Surface not equipped 
with ACE™. All devices on the network must have 
compatible TCP/IP addresses. A recessed switch lets you 
reset the network settings to factory default. 
ACE™ MixRack to Surface link Also used when linking a 
Slave MixRack to a Master in Dual-Rack expansion mode. A 
single CAT5 cable links audio and control. You do not need 
a separate Network cable because control is bridged over 
the ACE™ cable between MixRack and Surface. 
PHONES ¼” stereo socket and level control 
for the built-in headphone amplifier. The 
output follows the PAFL selection. 
Port B audio network option slot Fit one of 
the option cards available for system 
expansion, digital mic splitting and distributed 
audio networking. Capable of bi-directional 64 
channels, 48kHz sampling rate. Current 
options include ACE™, EtherSound, MADI, 
MMO. Refer to the A&H web site for more on 
available options. 
SYSTEM LOC
K
 indicates MixRack digital audio sync lock.
Rack Ears Fit into a 19” 
rack or flightcase. 
PL-9 hub 
iLive Fixed Format MixRack










