Product Details

OVERVIEW:

The Allen & Heath iDR System is a set of components whose hardware, control and signal processing flexibility make it well suited to many installed, live sound and special project applications. The 2U rack or desk mount iDR-8 is the main unit in the iDR system having all the DSP (digital signal processing) power needed for 16 input and 16 output channels.

•  It has 8 XLR analogue mic/line inputs and 8 XLR analogue line outputs.
•  You can add a further 8 inputs and/or 8 outputs bringing it up to a maximum 16x16 matrix by plugging in the iDR-in and/or iDR-out audio expanders.
•  The signal can be routed at three key points: the input source patch bay, central matrix, and output source patch bay.
• Although the iDR does not work with networked audio, the expanders can be located up to 250 metres away so providing remote analogue audio inputs and outputs connected using CAT5 cables.
•  You can also daisy chain multiple iDR-8 units in a distributed system.
• The units are linked using an 8 channel wide bus which plugs into the digital expander ports. Maximum matrix at any unit is 16x16 which includes the interconnecting bus.
• Several iDR-8 units can be linked in this way, but you can have only one iDR-in and one iDR-out expander per system.

A stereo audio monitor is included. This has both input and output TRS jacks so that the monitor can ‘ripple through’ chained iDR units. It also feeds a front panel headphones socket for local monitoring of any point in the audio signal path. The monitor can access the input and output channels so that they can be used with the matrix. For example, you can achieve a 10x10 matrix from an unexpanded iDR-8. A built-in signal/noise generator provides a further source which can be routed to the input channels for test and line up purposes.

There are many operator control possibilities. You can configure the 16 front panel keys and 32 3-colour LEDs, and use the DR-Link port to add up to 3 iDR-switch units for up to 72 additional switch closure and 48 open-collector logic outputs. In addition you can choose two of the following: MIDI, the Sys-Net serial port to interface with third party remote controllers, RS232 for modem communication, and the PL-Anet serial port for running a network of Allen & Heath PL wall plates and controllers.

• The iDR-8 features networked control. It is configured using the iDR System Manager software via an Ethernet port either connected directly to the installer’s PC, or over a TCP/IP network.
•  The PC control can be password protected for security.
•  Once configured it runs stand alone using its built-in iDR Unit software with stored settings.
• iDR units can also be operated from networked PC workstations running PL Client software configured as ‘virtual’ wall plates by the installer using PL Designer software.
•  An RS232 modem port lets the installer remotely interrogate units. A front panel RS232 port allows easy operating code update.

The iDR system offers tremendous flexibility. The system set up is stored in patches. Up to 99 patches can be programmed. You can decide which parameters are affected by each. To make best use of this it is important that you plan your installation carefully before you start. You can try out, prepare and archive different configurations offline before plugging in. Virtual panels and controllers are displayed so you can simulate how it will work for real. You can program the unit name, clock and IP address, and check diagnostic information and audio signal presence using the front panel menus accessed by removing the face plate. You can also attach your custom label here so that it is protected when the plate is refitted. For further information on the configuration of the unit please refer to the Help files which come with the software.

Main Features:

• iDR-8 main processing unit 2U, 8 mic/line in, 8line out audio mix processor with 16x16 channel matrix. The heart of the iDR system, it features 2 24bit Motorola DSPs.
• Daisy chain iDR-8 units. Any number may be interconnected via the 8 channel digital bus using CAT5 cable. Many possibilities for flexible sound system solutions.
• iDR-in- 1U, 8 mic/line input expander unit. Expands the number of inputs to 16. Can be up to 250 metres away for remote audio. Uses CAT5 digital link. One input expander per iDR system.
• iDR-out - 1U, 8 line output expander unit.Expands the number of outputs to 16. Can be up to 250 metres away for remote audio. Uses CAT5 digital link. One output expander per iDR system.
• iDR-switch -1U add-on unit providing 24 contact closure switch inputs and 16 open collector logic outputs. Up to 3 units may be daisy chained for a maximum 72 switch and 48 logic outputs. Each unit can be separated by up to 250 metres. Connects via the DR-Link serial port.
• PL wall plates and remotes - The Allen & Heath range of optional wall plates and controllers for remote switch, rotary encoder, infra-red, fader, LED indicator and logic output control. Connects via the PL-Anet serial port.
•  Desk top or 19” rack mounting - Rubber feet and removable rack ears provided.
• Universal mains power input - automatically detects worldwide voltage from 100V to 240V AC.
• Removable face plate - for accessing front panel setup menu system, RS232 connector and status indicators. Also provides a protected custom label facility.
• XLR mic/line inputs - Electronically balanced, pin 2 hot, for microphone or line level equipment. Soft control of gain, pad switch and 48V phantom power. No internal adjustments needed.
•  XLR line outputs - Electronically balanced, pin 2 hot, 0dBu with +18dB headroom.
• Stereo audio monitor - with front panel headphones socket and rear panel TRS jacks. Can monitor any point in the audio chain using manual or mouse selection. Can be used with the audio matrix as two additional channels, for example providing a 10x10 matrix from an unexpanded iDR-8.
• Network port - connects to a PC or network for control using the iDR System Manager, PL Client software, Telnet, TCP/IP, remote access etc.
• RS232 ports on front and rear - for connection to a PC for code update and to a modem for remote system interrogation.
• SysNet port - for control by third part touch screens and other remote controllers.
• MIDI port IN, OUT and THRU sockets - provided for remote control using show controllers and other MIDI equipment.
• 16 Front panel soft keys - can be assigned by the installer as level, mute or patch recall with different  types of press action. Similar applies to the iDRswitch functions.
• 32 Front panel 3-colour soft LEDs - can be assigned by the installer as signal meters, mute or patch related indicators.
• Front panel LCD display A 16 character 2 line LCD can display combinations of clock, patch name, unit name and user defined text. This can be linked to the patches.
• iDR System Manager software - for system setup. Once configured the PC can be removed and the system operated stand alone.
• PL Designer and Client software - for creation of ‘virtual’ wall plates and controllers that can be run from networked PC workstations. Operator control can be restricted by the installer.
• Powerful fixed architecture - with full processing on all 16 input and output channels. Familiar GUI makes setup and control an easy task.
• 48kHz operation - The iDR-8 has processing for a full 16x16 matrix running at 48kHz. An upgrade to 96kHz may become available in the future.
• Patchbays and crosspoint matrix - The input source patchbay selects any physical input to any input channel. The output patchbay selects any output channel to any physical output. The 16x16 matrix allows independent level control at each crosspoint.
• Channel stereo linking and grouping - Input and output channels can be linked for true stereo operation, and grouped for master fader control.
• Configurations can be named, archived and  pened using PC files. These store the system setup parameters such as communication options, names, stereo linking, scheduled events and set of patches.
• Patches - Up to 99 patches can be created, named and stored within the configuration file. A patch can work with any number of selected parameters including signal processing, soft key and LED settings. This provides a unique flexibility in setting up complex changes with simple operator control.
• Time and day of week - for display on the unit LCD, and for scheduled event patch recalls using the internal iDR-4 clock.
• Naming - Input channels, output channels, fader groups and PL devices can be named.
• Channel processing - Includes faders, mute, polarity reverse, delay, parametric EQ, crossover filters noise gates, compressors and limiters.
• Ducking, AMM and paging - System functions include a 16 priority level ducker, automatic mic mixer and two independent pagers.
• Signal generator - provides sine wave, white, pink and band pass noise signals for system line up and test

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