Talkback System - ALLEN & HEATH iLive Series Reference Manual

Talkback system

iLive provides a fully featured engineer's Talkback system. This uses dedicated Talk keys and is quick to
assign to the outputs without the need to access screen menus. The Surface has a built-in Talkback
microphone input which can link to the MixRack via the Port A digital audio network or an analogue
connection (iLive only). There are several options for setting up the system the way you want to work.
Analogue
Talkback output
TALKBACK
OUT
Assign talkback
destinations
using output
master MIX keys.
iLive Reference Guide – Firmware
Talkback preferences and setup options
TB MIC input
Balanced microphone level input. Plug in a wired handheld
or gooseneck microphone. If phantom power is required use a pointed object
to press in the recessed 48V switch.
microphone is not live to its destinations when switching phantom power.
TALKBACK level
Adjust the gain of the talkback mic. Start at minimum.
TALKBACK OUT socket
level balanced XLR to patch the talkback signal into the MixRack using an
analogue connection when the Port A option is not fitted.
TALK key
Press this key to talk to the destinations currently assigned. Use
the SURFACE SETUP / Preferences
down to talk) or latching (press to turn on, press again to turn off). Latching
operation may be preferred if you are using a handheld mic with built-in switch.
Note: The signal generator is disabled to that destination if Talkback is
active.
Note: The Talkback Mic input on the surface can be used as an input
source to a channel so it can be used in system setup if required.
Assigning Talkback using the
Hold down the TB ASSIGN key, then press the
the output masters you wish to talk to. This assigns the destinations. Press
these keys to toggle the assignments on or off. The
light to display the current talkback destinations while the TB ASSIGN key is
held down.
Note: You can change the talkback assignments while the TALK key is
active. Hold down the TB ASSIGN key and tap the output master
while talking to quickly change destinations.
Assigning Talkback using the TouchScreen
Go to the MIXRACK SETUP / Talkback / Assignment
buttons to assign talkback to your chosen outputs.
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TB ASSIGN
To avoid thumps make sure the
(Only on the modular iLive) Rear panel line
screen to set either momentary (hold
MIX keys
MIX keys on the fader strips of
MIX
page. Use the touch
LCD
DIM
min max
LED
DIM
SOFT 1
min max
SOFT 2
SOFT 3
SOFT 4
TB MIC
48V
SOFT 5
SOFT 6
TALKBACK
SOFT 7
min max
SOFT 8
MONITOR
LOCAL
0 10
PHONES
0 10
TALK MONO
key blue indicators
MIX keys
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