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iLive M-DANTE Option Instructions 1 AP8340 issue 1

M-DANTE is one of several plug-in card options available from Allen &

Heath that may be fitted to the iLive Series. It provides a multi channel

digital audio and control network that can distribute signals between

iLive, computers and 3

party Dante

enabled equipment.

Dante

is a high performance, AVB ready industry standard digital

media transport system developed by Audinate that runs over standard

IP networks. Its main benefits for iLive are:

 64 channel bi-directional audio plus control over CAT5

 Uses standard off-the-shelf computer networking equipment

 Easy to add, name, remove and rearrange devices

 Wide range of Dante enabled equipment becoming available

 Secondary port for redundant connection option (page 5 Note 1)

 Control port to bridge iLive or other network over Dante (Note 2)

 Sample accurate playback syncronisation

 Very low latency

 Gigabit ports

 Direct connection to computer for multitrack recording

 Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) software

 Dante Controller software for setting up the network

M-DANTE is supplied with one Dante Virtual Soundcard licence to

enable a single computer. More can be purchased from Audinate if

required. The token below is needed to obtain your licence Id. Please

read the instructions provided within this guide.

Dante Virtual Soundcard Licence ID token:

iLive Dante Option Publication AP8340

Getting Started Guide

Part number M-DANTE-A

Issue 1

This guide applies to Dante Release 1 (firmware 3.4.x). Some features will

become available with Release 2 (firmware 3.5.x) due for release soon.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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iLive Dante Option Getting Started Guide Publication AP8340 Issue 1 This guide applies to Dante Release 1 (firmware 3.4.x). Some features will become available with Release 2 (firmware 3.5.x) due for release soon. Part number M-DANTE-A M-DANTE is one of several plug-in card options available from Allen & Heath that may be fitted to the iLive Series. It provides a multi channel digital audio and control network that can distribute signals between iLive, computers and 3rd party DanteTM enabled equipment.
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Fitting to the fixed format iLive Port B The M-DANTE card option may be fitted to Port B in the iDR-16, iDR-32, iDR-48 or iDR-64 MixRack, or the xDR-16 expander. First make sure the MixRack is switched off. Remove the 2 screws securing the blank panel over Port B. Slide the card into the slot and press it firmly into the mating connector. Secure the card using the 2 screws.
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Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) is a software application that turns your PC or Mac into a Dante enabled device allowing up to 64 channels of bi-directional audio for recording, processing and playback via a standard computer Ethernet port, either direct from the M-DANTE card or via an Ethernet switch. No additional hardware is required. Note For minimum system requirements and support information please visit the Support section at: www.audinate.
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Dante Controller is a software application provided by Audinate which allows users to configure and route audio across Dante networks. It is available as a free download to registered users, and can be installed on the same computer that is running the Dante Virtual Soundcard. Using Dante Controller you can view and configure all Dante enabled audio devices and their Dante audio channels. Note To install Dante Controller on a PC you will need to download ‘Bonjour’ for Windows.
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Connections and indicators ALLEN&HEATH GigE Lnk/Act Lnk/Act Control Network Link status One LED indicates network activity. The other indicates that a Gigabit Ethernet link has been established. Primary Lnk/Act Secondary Primary Port Gigabit Ethernet, Locking EtherCon RJ45 connector. The main port. Connect to the Primary port on another Dante equipped device to link the devices directly. Connect to a Gigabit switch to connect multiple Dante enabled devices.
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Connecting to a single device This example shows connection to a PC or Mac for multitrack recording. Use the M-Dante Primary port. Route signals to the device using the iLive OUTPUTS screen Port B tab. Connecting to multiple devices This example shows connection to a PC or Mac for multitrack recording as well as two other Dante equipped devices such as signal processors or amplifiers. Route signals to Port B using the iLive OUTPUTS screen Port B tab.
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Linking iLive systems for FOH/Monitor This example shows two iLive system using Dante as a digital mic splitter to share the Mic Preamps for FOH and Monitor mixing. The Gigabit switch is needed if you want to add recording and other Dante equipped audio devices.
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iLive M- DANTE Option Instructions 8 AP8340 issue 1