User guide
iLive Fixed Format Getting Started Guide  9   AP7141 iss.6b 
iLive-R72 Control layout 
Channel Processing Select Press this 
key to access the processing for the 
selected channel using the 
TouchScreen. Controls for the preamp, 
EQ, dynamics, delay and insert setup are 
presented. Use the touch controls and 
screen rotary to adjust the parameters.
TouchScreen keys When these keys are off the 
screen displays system status. When these keys are 
off and a strip SEL is active the screen presents the 
associated channel processing. Use these keys to 
access system setup and memory management.  
These override the channel processing view.
Fader Banks Two 
independent groups of fader 
strips with 6 layers each. 
Provides control of the Input 
channel, FX return, Mix master 
or DCA assigned to it. 
SEL opens the channel 
processing for the selected strip 
in the TouchScreen. 
MIX presents the sends for the 
selected strip on faders (or 
encoders) and assignments 
and pre/post settings in the 
strip LCD windows. 
Soft Keys
 8 user assignable keys
Virtual write-on strip Name, 
colour and mix status 
Talkback Hold down TB ASSIGN and 
press master MIX keys to assign. 
Copy/Paste/Reset edit keys 
Hold down then press a SEL or MIX 
key to copy or reset parameters. 
Dimmer 
Scene GO recall 
keys. These are 
disabled by default. 
Use the SURFACE 
Preferences option 
to enable. 
SCENE SAFES to 
prevent selected 
channels being 
overwritten by the 
memories. Hold 
down SAFES and 
press MIX keys to 
toggle on or off.
ASSIGN and PRE/POST access 
keys for the selected mix. 
While a MIX is active: 
Hold down ASSIGN and press 
strip MIX keys to toggle the 
assignments on or off. To assign 
all use the master MIX key. 
Hold down PRE/POST and press 
strip SEL keys to toggle pre or 
post fade. To assign all use the 
master SEL key. 
Hold down ROTARY SHIFT to 
access the second encoder 
function if it has one.
Hold down ALT VIEW to 
view the channel or 
socket numbers instead 
of name in the LCDs. 
You can choose to 
access GAIN using the 
strip rotaries while the 
key is pressed. 
GEQ FADER FLIP to 
present the GEQ across 
the faders. 
FREEZE IN LAYERS to 
keep a channel visible 
across all layers. Hold 
down and press strip 
MIX keys. 
VGA port for external 
monitor (same view as 
TouchScreen). 
2x USB ports. 
Plug your USB key in here. 
Local PAFL 
monitor output 
Assignable local audio inputs and outputs. 
Row A = inputs. Row B = outputs. 
Balanced TRS jack line level 
RCA phono line level 
RCA digital (SPDIF) 
Surface to MixRack link 
ACE (audio and control over 
Ethernet) CAT5 cable up to 
120m (400 feet) 
Additional Ethernet ports for connecting 
laptops and wireless router. 
MIDI in 
and out 
Lamp socket 
IEC mains power input. 
Plastic clip to secure 
power cable. 
TouchScreen rotary control. 
Illuminates orange when it is active. 
Headphones level control 
CLEAR ALL PAFL Press once to 
clear any active Input PAFL. Press 
again to clear Output PAFL. 
Input PAFL overrides Output PAFL. 
Talkback Mic Input and level trim. 
Recessed switch to select 48V 
phantom power. 
System hard 
reset jumpers 
*Refer to www.allen-heath.com 
for recommended cable types 
and maximum lengths. 










