ALLEN & HEATH iDR Series - User Manual

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iDR training. iDR training CP/LP 29/01/08
Start 09.30. End 16.00. 6 ½ hrs
Requirements
To be supplied by trainee
• Laptop or PC running Windows 98, 2000, XP with Ethernet card. The trainee must have admin
rights in order to manipulate IP addresses and add/remove software.
• Allen & Heath iDR System Manager software. The latest version can be downloaded from the
Allen & Heath website at: http://www.idrseries.com/system_manager.asp
To be supplied by training host
• iDR hardware
The trainer will require the following to demonstrate how the various parts of the system interconnect:
o iDR-8 x2
o iDR-IN expander
o iDR-OUT expander
o iDR-Switch
o 2x PL-4
o Cat 5 network cables (2m) x6

ALLEN & HEATH iDR Series Specifications

General

EQ Bands	4-band parametric EQ per channel
Word Length	24-bit
Dynamic Range	>110dB
THD+N	<0.005%
Control	Ethernet
Connectivity	Ethernet
Audio Processing	96kHz
Mounting	Rackmount
Faders	None (controlled via external surfaces)
Effects	Reverbs, Delays, Modulations
Sampling Rate	96 kHz

Summary

Training Requirements

Trainee Supplied Items

Training Host Supplied Items

Introduction to iDR System

iDR System Manager Software Overview

Introduces the software for programming iDR systems, its features, and offline use.

iDR-4 and iDR-8 Hardware

iDR-8 Unit Front Panel

Details the front panel components and features of the iDR-8 audio processor.

iDR-4 Unit Front Panel

Details the front panel components and features of the iDR-4 audio processor.

iDR Monitor System Functionality

Plugging Up iDR Units

Daisy Chaining iDR Units

iDR Loopback Configuration

iDR Expanders

DR-switch Connectivity and Features

PL-Anet System

PL-Family Device Overview

PL-7, PL-9, and PL-8 Devices

PL-Anet Cat 5 Scanning

PL-Anet Wiring Topographies

PL-Calculator Tool

Describes the PL-Calculator for determining device limits based on current and voltage drop.

PL-Designer and PL-Client Software

Explains PL-designer for GUI creation and PL-client for user interface deployment.

iDR System Manager Software

Opening the System Manager Software

iDR System Manager Software Bundle

System Manager Software Basics

Explains configuration files (.cfg) and the preset structure within the software.

iDR Programming Concepts

System Manager GUI Overview

Details the graphical user interface for programming inputs, outputs, and simulators.

iDR Preset Manager Window

Explains how to create and store presets, and manage device contents for presets.

iDR Routing Matrix

Details connecting inputs to outputs by clicking cross points in the switch matrix tab.

Direct PC Connection to iDR

TCP;IP Networking Explained

Explains Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol and IP addressing basics.

Configuring iDR IP Address

Guides on changing the default IP address and setting the subnet mask.

Connecting iDR-8 with Audio and PL-4

Details connecting the iDR-8 to audio sources and PL-4 devices for system operation.

Advanced Communications for iDR

Remote Internet Connection

Wireless iDR Connectivity