ALLEN & HEATH dLive CTi1500 User manual

Surface Getting Started Guide
CTi-1500
Before starting please check www.allen-heath.com for the latest dLive
firmware and documentation.
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Any changes or modifications to the product not approved by Allen & Heath
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operate it.
dLive CTi-1500 Surface Getting Started Guide
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IMPORTANT - Read before starting
Safety instructions
Before starting, read the Important Safety Instructions printed on the sheet supplied with the equipment.
For your own safety and that of the operator, technical crew and performers, follow all instructions and heed
all warnings printed on the sheet and on the equipment panels.
System operating firmware
The function of the dLive Surface is determined by the firmware (operating software) that runs it. Firmware
is updated regularly as new features are added and improvements made.
Check www.allen-heath.com for the latest version of dLive firmware.
Software licence agreement
By using this Allen & Heath product and the software within it you agree to be bound by the terms of the
relevant End User Licence Agreement (EULA), a copy of which can be found at www.allen-
heath.com/legal. You agree to be bound by the terms of the EULA by installing, copying, or using the
software.
Further information
Please refer to the Allen & Heath website for further information, knowledgebase and technical support.
For more information on dLive setup and mixing functions please refer to the dLive Firmware Reference
Guide available for download at www.allen-heath.com.
Check for the latest version of this Getting Started Guide.
You can also join our Allen & Heath Digital Community to share knowledge and information with other dLive
users.
General precautions
•Protect the equipment from damage through liquid or dust contamination. Cover the Surface when
it is not being used for a long period.
•If the equipment has been stored in sub-zero temperatures allow time for it to reach normal
operating temperature before use at the venue. Recommended operating temperature is 0 to 35
degrees Celsius.
•Avoid using the equipment in extreme heat and direct sunlight. Make sure the ventilation slots are
not obstructed and that there is adequate air movement around the equipment.
•Clean the equipment with a soft brush and dry lint-free cloth. Do not use chemicals, abrasives or
solvents.
•It is recommended that servicing is carried out only by an authorised Allen & Heath agent. Contact
details for your local distributor can be found on the Allen & Heath website. Allen & Heath do not
accept liability for damage caused by maintenance, repair or modification by unauthorised
personnel.
•To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics, avoid placing heavy objects on the control
surface, scratching the surface or touchscreen with sharp objects, or rough handling and vibration.
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Packed items
Check you have received the following:
•dLive CTi-1500 Surface
•CAT5 Cable (2m)
•Getting Started Guide AP12150
•Safety Sheet
•IEC mains lead
Contents
IMPORTANT - Read before starting ............................................................................................................3
Packed items ................................................................................................................................................4
Contents .......................................................................................................................................................4
1. Introduction......................................................................................................................................5
1.1 dLive Surfaces ........................................................................................................................ 5
2. Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................................6
3. Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Harmony UI...........................................................................................................................10
3.2 Screen modes....................................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Fader strip............................................................................................................................. 12
3.4 Working with the Mix.............................................................................................................13
4. Connect and power up ..................................................................................................................14
4.1 MixRack connection..............................................................................................................14
4.2 Recall a Template Show ....................................................................................................... 14
4.3 Expander connection............................................................................................................ 14
4.4 Connect a laptop or wireless router ...................................................................................... 15
5. Dimensions.................................................................................................................................... 16
6. Technical specs.............................................................................................................................17

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1. Introduction
dLive is a distributed digital mixing system providing a uniquely flexible solution for any live sound
application. It separates the mix engine from the control surface, putting the audio and processing where it
is needed, and offering a host of control and audio networking possibilities. Refer to the Allen & Heath
website to find out more about dLive.
The MixRack is the heart of any dLive system. It houses the XCVI processing core complete with audio I/O,
control and audio networking ports. The Surface is effectively a network controller for the MixRack, with the
addition of built-in audio I/O and audio networking ports. DX Expanders can be added to the system for
extra I/O.
1.1 dLive Surfaces
There are different sizes of dLive Surface available. The CTi-1500, C1500, C2500 and C3500 feature the
same I/O and differ only in the number of faders and touchscreens. The S3000, S5000 and S7000 offer
more I/O, an extra I/O Port, redundant power supplies and dual redundant gigaACE and DX connections.
Refer to their Getting Started Guide for further detail.
dLive Surface features at a glance:
•Fully assignable layout
•Single or twin 12” capacitive touchscreen
•Gesture control –pinch, swipe, drag ‘n drop
•Configurable widget areas for Scenes, meters, FX and more
•19 assignable SoftKeys (26 on S3000, S5000, S7000)
•Engineer’s Wedge and IEM fader strips
•Comprehensive multipoint metering
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2. Rear Panel
Mic/Line inputs –6x recallable preamps for balanced or unbalanced
microphone and line level signals. Gain, Pad and 48V are digitally controlled within
the preamp.
The PP indicator lights up when phantom power voltage is detected at the socket,
whether internally or externally sourced.
Any socket can be patched to any Input Channel using the I/O or Processing /
Preamp screen.
I/O Port –Audio interface port, 128x128 channels. Fit one of the option cards
available for system expansion, digital mic splitting, recording or distributed audio
networking. Refer to www.allen-heath.com for a list of available option cards.
iLive / GLD option cards (M-Dante, M-Waves, M-ES-V2, M-ACE, M-MADI) can be
used with dLive when fitted with the M-DL-ADAPT ‘letter-box’ adapter. This
provides a 64x64 48kHz interface with built-in Sample Rate Conversion.
Use the I/O screen to patch signals from or to the I/O Ports.
Digital inputs –Stereo AES3 input (32kHz –96kHz sampling rate). Sample
Rate Conversion can be bypassed.
Any socket can be patched to any Input Channel using the I/O or Processing /
Preamp screen.
Line outputs –6x line level, balanced XLR outputs. Nominal level +4dBu.
Signals can be patched to any output socket using the I/O screen.
Digital outputs –Stereo AES3 output (48kHz or 96kHz switchable).
Signals can be patched to any output socket using the I/O screen.
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Power Supply –Mains IEC socket, fuse and On/Off rocker switch.
Heed the safety warnings printed on the panel.
A plastic P-clip cable clamp is provided to secure the mains cable. Slot the cable in
or lock it in place using a star Torx©T20 screwdriver to refit the clamp around the
cable.
Status indicators –Power ON indicator. The Ready indicator lights up
when the output sockets are ready to pass audio after power up.
Phones - Standard 1/4” and 1/8” jack sockets. Another pair of sockets is
located under the armrest.
Screen Out –VGA port for connection of an external monitor. The external
monitor can mirror either of the touchscreen views or display a third view. Use the
Surface / Screen screen to configure.
External touchscreens are not supported.
Kensington Lock - A slot for fitting standard Kensington anti-theft security
devices.
DX link –EtherCon port for connection of a DX expander over Fast Ethernet
(IEEE 802.3 Layer 2 compliant). A single Cat5e (or higher) cable carries 32x32
channels of 96kHz audio and control.
Use the I/O screen to patch signals from or to the DX expanders.
Word Clock I/O - BNC connector for syncing from an external audio clock
or providing a clock to other devices.
Network –2 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Connect a laptop or a wireless
router to use with dLive Editor or iOS apps. All devices on the network must have
compatible IP addresses.
gigaACE link –MixRack to Surface link over Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3
Layer 2 compliant). A single Cat5e (or higher) cable carries bidirectional 96kHz audio
and control.
Audio Sync Locked –Indicates a valid clock source.
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3. Front Panel
Touchscreen –Single 12” capacitive touchscreen with gesture control and
daylight visibility. Read the Harmony UI paragraph below for further information.
Main / PAFL meters –LCR meters with PAFL active indicator. Press PAFL
Clear to cancel any active PAFL.
USB ports –The upper port is dedicated to stereo WAV file recording and
playback. The lower port is for data transfer of Show files, Libraries, event logs and
firmware updates.
Phones –Analogue volume control for the headphones output.
SoftKeys –19 user assignable keys. Assign functions using the Surface /
Control / SoftKeys screen.
Talkback –Press to Talk latching or momentary key and Talk Active
indicator. Hold down Assign and press any master Mix key to assign.
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Assign –Hold down and press a strip Mix key to toggle its assignment to the
active Mix on or off.
Pre/Post –Hold down and press a strip Sel key to toggle sends to the active Mix pre
or post fade.
Toggle all channels on/off or pre/post by pressing a master Mix or Sel.
Assignments and pre/post settings for the selected channel or Mix are also available
in the Routing screen.
Layers –Navigate 6 layers of fader strips per bank. The red peak indicators
light up when any channel in the associated layer is within 5dB of clipping, so you can
keep a check on signal activity across the layers.
Fader Strips –Provide control of Input channels, FX returns, Mix masters,
DCAs, engineer’s Wedge / IEM monitor, or MIDI. Read the Fader Strip paragraph
below for further information.
The strip layout is user assignable and stored in Scenes. Use the Surface / Control /
Strip Assign screen to edit the strip layout.
Phones - Standard 1/4” and 1/8” jack sockets are located under the armrest.
Safes –Hold down and press a strip Mix key to make the channel safe from
Scene recall. To make only a selection of parameters safe, use the Scenes / Scene
Safes screen.
Freeze in Layers –Hold down and press a strip Mix key to lock a channel in place
across all layers.
GEQ on Faders –Presents the GEQ for a selected mix on the faders. Press to toggle
between high and low frequencies, and to exit. Frequency values are shown on the
strip LCD displays and the strip meters show RTA activity of each frequency band and
peak band indication. This is useful for ringing out monitors or identifying trouble
frequencies.
The mix master fader is presented on the right-hand strip while in this mode.
Copy –Hold down and press:
•A strip Sel key to copy the channel processing.
•A strip Mix key to copy the mix assignments and send levels.
•Any highlighted area of the touchscreen to copy the settings of a specific
processing block.
Paste - Hold down and press a Sel key, Mix key or highlighted area of the
touchscreen to paste copied settings.
Reset - Hold down and press a Sel key, Mix key or highlighted area of the
touchscreen to reset the related parameters to factory default.
Hold down Reset and nudge a fader up or down to quickly set it to 0dB or off.
Strip rotary mode –Select the function of the fader strip rotary encoders.
The fader strip rotaries can control preamp Gain, Pan, Sends to the active Mix, and 4
assignable functions. Assign these using the Surface / Control / Preferences screen.
The colour of the rotary LED matches the active function e.g. red for Gain, yellow for
Pad; it follows the colour of the active Mix when in Sends mode.
The Sends function puts control of send levels to the active Mix on the strip rotaries,
while the faders control the channel levels to the main mix i.e. it temporarily inhibits
‘sends on faders’.
LCD Display mode –Select the information shown in the strip LCD
Displays. Read the Fader Strip paragraph below for further information.
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3.1 Harmony UI
Dedicated areas of the screen display values and status of the corresponding controls; some are
configurable or user assignable (widget areas). Tapping on any of these areas will open the associated tab
in the main screen area.
Home –Press to restore a familiar state of the Surface. Home restores default
active layers, screen modes, active Mix, strip rotary mode and channel LCD view.
Home does not affect channel processing, strip layout, illumination or any other
setting which is stored in Scenes.
Preamp and Filters –This area of the screen is dedicated to the channel
preamp and filters.
Insert –Insert In switch and Assigned indicator. The indicator is lit when any
of the channel Insert points is assigned.
Lib –Press to access the preset Library for the channel or processing block in
focus. A popup menu lets you Recall, Store, Overwrite or Delete libraries. Press Lib
again to exit.
Setup –Hold down and tap on any highlighted area of the screens to configure it. For
example, touch a widget area to set up functions, views or controls. Touch on the
main screen area to access options further to those displayed.
Listen –Hold down and tap on any highlighted area of the screen to listen to that
point in the signal path of the selected channel. The signal temporarily overwrites the
PAFL bus and associated meters.
PEQ –In switch, peak indicator, Frequency and Gain controls for the 4 bands
of parametric EQ. Hold down Width and turn the Frequency controls for width
adjustment.
The Width button can be configured to operate in latching mode by pressing
Setup on the Processing / PEQ screen and touching Enable Width Latch
A dedicated area of the screen displays the PEQ parameters and/or response curve,
either individually for the 4 bands or full range. This area can also be configured for
other functions, for example as a scrollable meter-bridge. Hold down Setup and touch
this area to configure. Press View to toggle between the configured views.
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Touch & Turn –Touch a parameter or setting in the main screen area and
adjust its value with the rotary control.
Help –Press to display a brief contextual help for the active screen.
3.2 Screen modes
The screen mode buttons select the menus for the main screen area.
Meters –Access to Input meters, FX meters, Mix meters, RTA, spectrogram, and 4
customisable meter views.
FX –View, load and set up the 16 RackFX units. The Back Panel view lets you patch
each unit as inserted or send/return.
I/O –Patch system inputs and outputs by tapping on crosspoints.
Scenes –Access to Scene Manager, Cue Lists and Scene Safes.
Ganging –Create up to 16 gang groups to link selected parameters across multiple
channels.
MixRack Setup –Access to mixer bus configuration, Input stereo configuration,
Network settings, User Profiles, Talkback assignments, Signal Generator, Audio Sync
and I/O Ports options.
Surface Setup –Assignments of fader strip layout, SoftKeys and custom rotary
functions. Control of Surface illumination and USB Audio playback / recording. Access
to PAFL options and Network settings.
Util/Shows –Access to Show Manager, Library Manager, system diagnostics, screen
and fader calibration, firmware update and MIDI MMC.
Routing –Access to routing and assignments for the selected channel.
Processing –Channel processing screen for the selected channel.
When no screen mode is selected, a System Status dashboard is displayed. Touch
Power Down in this screen to safely power down the Surface before switching off.
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Aux PRE
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DCA
3.3 Fader strip
Meter –10-segment signal meter and 4-segment gain reduction meter. The meter
displays audio signal activity for the channel.
The red peak indicator lights to warn that the signal is within 5dB of clipping. It is multi-
point sensing which means it detects peak activity at several points in the signal path.
If it lights before the rest of the meter, check signal activity in the processing screen.
To set the global meter source point for Input channels and Mix masters, hold
down Setup and touch the main screen area in the Meters / Inputs or Meters /
Mix screen.
LCD Display –Displays information about the channel, including name and colour.
Strip rotary –Their function is
selected using the strip rotary mode
keys as described earlier in this
chapter. The rotaries can control
preamp Gain, Pan, Sends to the
active Mix, and 4 assignable
functions. The colour of the rotary
LED matches the active function
e.g. red for Gain, yellow for Pad; it
follows the colour of the active Mix
when in Sends mode. The value is
displayed in the LCD display.
Mute –Turns off the channel signal. Affects the main mix, pre-fade and post-fade
sends. The Muted LED lights when the channel is muted by a DCA or Mute Group.
Sel –Selects the channel for use with the Processing and Routing screens. The
channel strip controls become active to control processing for the channel.
The currently selected channel is displayed in the top left corner of the
Processing screen.
Mix –Puts the send levels and assignments of the associated channel or masters onto
the fader strips (or strip rotaries when rotaries are in Sends mode). See the next
paragraph for examples of use.
The currently active Mix is displayed in the top right corner of the Processing
screen. Press an active Mix key to return to the main mix.
PAFL –Sends the channel signal PFL (pre-fade listen) or AFL (after-fade listen) to the
headphones and monitoring system. Preferences for the PAFL system are set using
the Surface / Audio / PAFL screen.
Strip type
Channel has been made
Safe from Scene recall
Channel is assigned to
one or more DCA groups
Assignment to the
active Mix, Mix type
and pre/post setting
User-defined
backlight Colour
Use the LCD Display Mode
keys to display the user-
defined channel Name, the
fader position in dB, the DSP
channel number, or the I/O
socket identifier of the
patched source / destination.
I/O sockets are displayed as
follows:
R-nn = MixRack
S-nn = Surface
DXn-nn = DX Expander port
number and socket number
USB = USB playback/recording
Pn-nn = I/O Port number and
channel number
FX-n= RackExtra FX unit
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3.4 Working with the Mix
Press a Main Mix master strip Mix key.
This is the normal mixing mode. The Input strips
present the channel faders. The Master strips
present the master mix faders.
Hold down the Assign key and press channel
Mix keys to assign or unassign them from the
main mix. Current ON status is displayed on the
lower part of the strip LCDs.
Mix
Aux3
Mix
IP 1 IP 2 IP 3 IP 4 IP 5 IP 6 IP 7 IP 8 Aux1 Aux2 LR
Channel faders Master faders
+ press Mix
ON
Normal mix mode (FOH)
Assign Routing 
Main Mix active
hold
down
Press a Mix master strip Mix key.
Use this to work with Aux and FX sends. The
Input strips present all the send levels to the
active Mix. The Master strips present the master
mix faders.
Hold down the Assign key and press channel
Mix keys to assign or unassign them from the
active Mix.
Hold down the Pre/Post key and press channel
Sel keys to toggle each source pre or post fader.
Current PRE status is displayed on the lower part
of the channel strip LCDs.
You can quickly set all assignments on or off, or
all sources pre or post fader by pressing the
Master strip Mix or Sel key.
All sends to one master Master faders
Aux3
Sel
Mix
IP 1 IP 2 IP 3 IP 4 IP 5 IP 6 IP 7 IP 8 Aux1 Aux2
+ press Mix Assign Routing
ON
all
+ press Sel Pre/Post
PRE
Master Mix
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
all
Aux4
view Access Aux, FX, Matrix mix on faders
hold
down
Press an Input Channel strip Mix key.
Use this to work with Aux and FX sends. The Input
strips remain as Channel Faders. The Master
strips present all sends from the Input channel.
Hold down the Assign key and press master Mix
keys to assign or unassign the channel from each
mix.
Hold down the Pre/Post key and press master Sel
keys to toggle the channel pre or post fader to
each mix. Current PRE status is displayed on the
master strip LCDs.
IP 6 IP 7 IP 8 Aux1 Aux2
ONPRE
Channel faders
Aux3
Sel
Mix
Channel Mix
Assign Routing
Pre/Post 

Aux4
All sends from one input
view
IP 5
IP 4 hold
down
Press a Group Master strip Mix key.
Use this to assign channels to the Audio and DCA
groups. The Input and Master faders are not
affected.
Hold down the Assign key and press channel Mix
keys to assign or unassign the channels from the
group.
IP 4 IP 5 IP 6 IP 7 IP 8 Grp1 Grp2
+ press Mix all
DCA
Mix
DCA and Audio Group assign
Assign
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4. Connect and power up
4.1 MixRack connection
Plug a touring grade CAT5e (or higher specification) cable up to 100m long between the dLive Surface and
MixRack gigaACE port. On a DM32, DM48 or DM64 MixRack, use gigaACE port A only.
Refer to www.allen-heath.com for cable requirements, recommendations, and a list
of CAT5 cables available to order.
Switch on the Surface. The gigaACE Lnk/Err indicators flash at a steady rate when the link is established.
The red error indicator lights if a communication error is detected. Check that the cables are correctly
plugged in and are not faulty.
It takes around 30s for the Surface to take control and the touchscreen to be responsive.
4.2 Recall a Template Show
dLive has a fully configurable audio architecture, control layout and socket patching. We have provided a
set of Template Shows to give a choice of classic console formats to load as a quick starting point. These
present the familiar architecture and logical layout of well-equipped analogue consoles.
To load a Template Show, go to the Utility / Show Manager screen, select one of the available Template
Shows, touch Recall and confirm.
Recalling a Show overwrites all the system settings including the bus configuration,
control layout, current parameters, all Scenes and Library presets. If you want to
save the current settings, then first Store them as a User Show.
For more information please refer to the dLive Firmware Reference Guide available
for download at www.allen-heath.com.
4.3 Expander connection
Plug a touring grade CAT5e (or higher specification) cable up to 100m long between the DX Expander and
Surface DX port.
Refer to www.allen-heath.com for cable requirements, recommendations, and a list
of CAT5 cables available to order.
Switch on the DX Expander. The DX port Lnk/Err indicators flash at a steady rate when the link is
established. The red error indicator lights if a communication error is detected. Check that the cables are
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4.4 Connect a laptop or wireless router
Connect a laptop, router or access point to either of the Network ports to use with dLive Editor or iOS apps.
Read the Release Notes and Help Files accompanying the software or apps for further information.
dLive communicates over TCP/IP. All devices on the network including the MixRack
and Surface must have compatible IP addresses. Factory defaults are:
MixRack 192.168.1.70
Surface 192.168.1.71
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.1.254
For direct, wired laptop connections, set your laptop to a static, compatible IP
address, for example 192.168.1.10.
For wireless connections, set your router / access point to a compatible IP address,
for example 192.168.1.254, and its DHCP range to a compatible range of addresses,
for example 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.200. Set any wireless laptop or mobile device
to DHCP / ‘obtain an IP address automatically’.

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5. Dimensions
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6. Technical specs
Inputs
System
Mic/Line XLR Inputs
Balanced XLR, +48V phantom power
Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 20-20kHz, minimum Gain,
Pad out
Mic/Line Preamp
Fully recallable
Dynamic Range
110dB
Input Sensitivity
-60 to +15dBu
System Signal to Noise
-92dB
Analogue Gain
+5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
Frequency Response
20Hz - 30kHz +0/-0.8dB
Pad
-20dB Active PAD
THD+N (analogue in to
out)
0.0015% @ +16dBu output, 1kHz
0dB gain
Maximum Input Level
+30dBu (PAD in)
Headroom
+18dB
Input Impedance
>4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in)
Internal operating Level
0dBu
Mic EIN
-127dB with 150Ωsource
dBFS Alignment
+18dBu = 0dBFS (+22dBu at XLR
output)
Phantom Power
indication
Per socket, internal or external
phantom power sensing, triggered at
24V
Meter Calibration
0dB meter = -18dBFS (+4dBu at
XLR out)
Digital Inputs
AES3 2 Ch XLR, 2.5Vpp balanced
terminated 110 Ω
Meter Peak indication
-3dBFS (+19dBu at XLR out)
SRC range 32k - 192kHz, with bypass
option
Sampling Rate
96kHz +/- 20 PPM
Outputs
ADC
24-bit Delta-Sigma
DAC
24-bit Delta-Sigma
Analogue XLR Outputs
Balanced
Latency
0.7 ms (MixRack XLR in to XLR out,
Input to Mix)
Output Impedance
<75Ω
+ 5 samples, Surface to Mixrack
(GigaACE hop)
Nominal Output
+4dBu = 0dB meter reading
+ 8 samples, DX32 to Mixrack (DX
hop)
Maximum Output Level
+22dBu
Residual Output Noise
-92dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
Operating Temperature
Range
0 deg C to 35 deg C (32 deg F to 95
deg F)
-90dBu (muted, 20-40kHz)
Mains Power
100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 110W max
Digital Outputs
AES3 2 Ch XLR, 2.5Vpp balanced
terminated 110 Ω
96kHz sampling rate, switchable to
48kHz, 44.1kHz
USB Audio playback
Mono/stereo .WAV files, 16/24bit,
44.1/48/96kHz
USB Audio recording
Stereo .WAV files, 24bit 96kHz
Dimensions and
Weights
Unboxed
Width x Depth x Height x Weight
Boxed
Width x Depth x Height x Weight
CTi-1500
440 x 644 x 337 mm x 11.5kg
(17.4"x 25.4"x 13.27") (25.4lbs)
CTi-1500
655 x 820 x 470 mm x 20kg
(25.8"x 32.3"x 18.5") (44lbs)