Allen & Heath iDR-Out 8 Output Expander for iDR Systems

iDR-Out OVERVIEW

The iDR-Out audio expander provides an additional 8 line outputs on XLR when connected to an iDR-4 or iDR-8.

iDR-Out connects to the main iDR unit, which can be up to 250 metres away, via CAT5 STP cable. iDR-Out has 8 front panel LEDs in addition to the 3 status indicators; these are 3-colour soft LEDs which can be assigned as audio meters, mute indicators or presets related indicators and are programmed in the usual way using the iDR System Manager software.

iDR-OutST version also available, with XLRs replaced by Euroblock (Phoenix) connectors.

The iDR-In audio expander provides an additional 8 mic/line inputs on XLR when connected to an iDR-4 or iDR-8.

iDR-In converts the analogue audio to an 8 channel wide digital bus which feeds the main iDR unit, which can be up to 250 metres away, via CAT5 STP cable. iDR-In features high grade mic/line preamps with PC configured gain, pad and phantom power switching via DR-Link, and a built-in soft clip. The expander has 8 front panel LEDs in addition to the 3 status indicators – these are 3-colour soft LEDs which can be assigned as audio meters, mute indicators or presets related indicators and are programmed in the usual way using the iDR System Manager software.

iDR-InST version also available, with XLRs replaced by Euroblock (Phoenix) connectors.

iDR System Manager is a software interface allowing for control and management of iDR units. System Manager enables the operator to Adjust, Set, Store and Recall settings in the iDR Unit(s). A complete system can be designed and realised allowing useful functions such as password protection, offline editing, multiple unit interconnection and function pairing and recalls.

Updates in this release include:

1. Mic-Pre settings not stored in current settings after preset recall – Fixed.
2. PL Chain reset time set back to 1 second.
3. Fixed ‘cannot create orphaned object-PL-11’ bug.
4. Fixed Telnet command strings recognition issue.