Allen & Heath IDR4 Digital System Controller

Description

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. Two main units are available, the 2U high 8 in 8 out iDR-8, and the 1U high 6 in 6 out iDR-4.

The iDR-4 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. The operating code can be updated using RS232 or via the network.

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 attach a custom label within a recess in the face plate.

Includes:

• iDR DSP system
• 16 processing channels (inputs and outputs)
• 2 analogue mic/line inputs on XLR with 20V phantom power
• 4 analogue line inputs on TRS jack
• 4 line outputs on XLR
• iDR-4ST version also available, with XLRs replaced by Euroblock (Phoenix) connectors
• 2 line outputs on TRS jack
• Digital audio expansion ports (8 channels in, 8 channels out)
• Hot Plug‘n’Play PL Series remote controllers
• High quality audio signal path and DSP processing
• Monitor with mouse and ripplethrough capability