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Publication AP8900
ICE-16
USER GUIDE
Allen & Heath 3 ICE-16 User Guide
Warranty .................................................................................... 4
Conformity Statement ............................................................ 5
Safety Instructions .................................................................... 6
Packed Items Checklist ........................................................... 9
Introduction to ICE-16 ........................................................... 10
Applications Drawings ............................................................ 11
Front Panel Controls & Features ......................................... 14
Rear Panel Features ................................................................. 15
USB Direct Recording Quickstart ....................................... 16
Recording to USB MemoryImportant Notes............... 17
USB Memory Initialisation and Formatting ........................ 18
USB Recording Front Panel Controls ................................. 19
Recording to USB MemoryFurther Notes ................... 20
Playlist Mode .............................................................................. 22
FireWire DriverInstallation (PC)..................................... 23
FireWire DriverControl Panel (PC) .............................. 24
USB DriverInstallation (PC) .............................................. 27
USB DriverControl Panel (PC) ........................................ 29
Connecting to a Mac computer ........................................... 31
USB Memory File Structure .................................................. 31
USB Memory RecordingSynchronising units ................ 33
Connecting Mixing Consoles to ICE-16............................. 35
Specifications.............................................................................. 36
Dimensions & Weights ........................................................... 38
Block Diagram ........................................................................... 39
CONTENTS
Allen & Heath 4 ICE-16 User Guide
Limited One Year Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for period of one year from the date of purchase by the
original owner.
To ensure a high level of performance and reliability for which this
equipment has been designed and manufactured, read this User Guide
before operating. In the event of a failure, notify and return the defective
unit to ALLEN & HEATH Limited or its authorised agent as soon as
possible for repair under warranty subject to the following conditions
Conditions Of Warranty
The equipment has been installed and operated in accordance with the
instructions in this User Guide.
The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or
accidental, neglect, or alteration other than as described in the User
Guide or Service Manual, or approved by ALLEN & HEATH.
Any necessary adjustment, alteration or repair has been carried out by
ALLEN & HEATH or its authorised agent.
The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to ALLEN & HEATH
or its authorised agent with proof of purchase.
Units returned should be packed to avoid transit damage.
In certain territories the terms may vary.
Check with your ALLEN & HEATH agent for any additional warranty
which may apply.
http://www.allen-heath.com
WARRANTY
Allen & Heath 5 ICE-16 User Guide
ICE-16 User Guide AP8900 Issue 1
Copyright © 2012 Allen & Heath Limited. All rights reserved
Allen & Heath Limited
Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LU, UK
This product complies with the European Electro magnetic
Compatibility directives 2004/108/EC and the European Low Voltage
Directives 2006/95/EC.
This product has been tested to EN55103 Parts 1 & 2 2009 for use
in Environments E1, E2, E3, and E4 to demonstrate compliance with
the protection requirements in the European EMC directive
2004/108/EC. During some tests the specified performance figures
of the product were affected. This is considered permissible and the
product has been passed as acceptable for its intended use. Allen &
Heath has a strict policy of ensuring all products are tested to the
latest safety and EMC standards. Customers requiring more
information about EMC and safety issues can contact Allen & Heath.
NOTE: Any changes or modifications to the product not approved
by Allen & Heath could void the compliance of the product and
therefore the users authority to operate it.
http://www.allen-heath.com
EMC & SAFETY
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WARNING - Read the following before proceeding :
WARNING - THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
CAUTION - HOT SURFACE, AVOID CONTACT.
CAUTION
Made in the UK by ALLEN & HEATH
SERIAL No:
T 3.15A 20mm 220 - 240V~
T 5.0A 20mm 100 - 120V~
FUSE TYPE AC SUPPLY
47-63Hz
320VA MAX
300W MAX
AC MAINS IN ~
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
Read instructions: Retain these safety and operating instructions for future
reference. Adhere to all warnings printed here and on
the product. Follow the operating instructions printed in
this User Guide.
Do not remove cover: Operate the product with its covers correctly fitted.
Power sources: Connect the product to a mains power unit only of the
type described in this User Guide and marked on the
rear panel. Use the power cord with sealed mains plug
appropriate for your local mains supply as provided
with the product. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet consult your service agent for assistance.
Power cord routing: Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked
on, stretched or pinched by items placed upon or
against it.
Grounding: Do not defeat the grounding and polarisation means of
the power cord plug. Do not remove or tamper with the
ground connection in the power cord.
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WARNING: This equipment must be earthed.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter E or with the Earth symbol. This appliance must be earthed.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L.
Ensure that these colour codes are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed.
Water and moisture: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not ex-
pose the product to rain or moisture or use it in damp
or wet conditions. Do not place containers of liquids on
it which might spill into any openings.
Ventilation: Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or position the
product where the air flow required for ventilation is
impeded. If the product is to be operated in a rack unit
or flightcase ensure that it is constructed to allow ade-
quate ventilation.
Heat and vibration: Do not locate the product in a place subject to exces-
sive heat or direct sunlight as this could be a fire haz-
ard. Locate the product away from any equipment
which produces heat or causes excessive vibration.
Servicing: Switch off the equipment and unplug the power cord
immediately if it is exposed to moisture, spilled liquid,
objects fallen into the openings, the power cord or plug
become damaged, during lightening storms, or if
smoke, odour or noise is noticed. Refer servicing to
qualified technical personnel only.
Installation: Install the product in accordance with the instructions
printed in this User Guide. Do not connect the output of
power amplifiers directly to the product. Use audio
connectors and plugs only for their intended purpose.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TERMINAL WIRE COLOUR
European USA/Canada
L
LIVE BROWN BLACK
N
NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE
E
EARTH GND GREEN & YELLOW
GREEN
Important Mains plug wiring instructions
The product is supplied with a moulded mains plug fitted to the AC mains power lead.
Follow the instructions below if the mains plug has to be replaced. The wires in the
mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
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General Precautions:
Damage : To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics
avoid placing heavy objects on the control sur-
face, scratching the surface with sharp objects, or
rough handling and vibration.
Environment : Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat and vibra-
tion when operating and storing. Avoid tobacco
ash, smoke, drinks spillage, and exposure to rain
and moisture. If the product becomes wet, switch
off and remove mains power immediately. Allow to
dry out thoroughly before using again.
Cleaning : Avoid the use of chemicals, abrasives or solvents.
The front panel is best cleaned with a soft brush
and dry lint-free cloth. The switches and potenti-
ometers are lubricated for life. The use of electrical
lubricants on these parts is not recommended.
Transporting : Protect the controls from damage during transit.
Use adequate packing if you need to ship the unit.
Hearing : To avoid damage to your hearing do not operate
any sound system at excessively high volume.
This applies particularly to close-to-ear monitoring
such as headphones and in-ear systems. Contin-
ued exposure to high volume sound can cause
frequency selective or wide range hearing loss.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Check that you have received the following:
Mains Lead
Check that the correct
mains plug is fitted.
ICE-16
PACKED ITEMS
This User Guide!
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Plastic feet for non rack-mount use
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Background Overview:
The Allen & Heath ICE-16 was designed to make life easier when it comes to re-
cording multiple audio sources. Experience of struggling with boot-up and set up
times when recording to a laptop at shows, and choosing the right converter unit
made us think that there is a real need for a straightforward multi-channel analogue
input capture unit that is both easy to use and high quality. So the ICE-16 was born.
Multi-application:
The primary aim for the ICE-16 was to capture multiple channels of audio from an
analogue mixer or other source of line level audio signals but it has so many more
application possibilities. In addition to recording straight to a USB memory device,
the ICE-16 can stream multi-channel audio in high resolution 24bit, up to 96kHz
sample rate, to and from a computer so you can use the ICE-16 in a studio environ-
ment as well as live sound or event recording. In fact, if you were wondering where
the name ICE came from, here is the explanation:
Interface - Capture - Expand
Interface: The ICE-16 can function as a multi-channel analogue to digital and digital
to analogue converter, connecting 24 bit audio at up to 96kHz sample rate to a
computer via either IEEE1394 FireWire or USB-2. This is ideal for studio environ-
ments where analogue signals are converted and sent to a computer for recording
to a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).
Capture: Record 16 channels of audio in either 16 or 24 bit resolution (depending
on the USB memory speed) at up to 48kHz sample rate, (96kHz with 8 channels)
directly to a USB memory deviceeither a USB hard drive or memory stick.
Expand: You can link ICE-16 units together in different ways. You can daisy chain
two units together using the FireWire ports in order to expand the number of
channels connected to a computer. Or you can link two or more units together
using the Sync ports in order to synchronise more than one ICE-16 when recording
multiple channels,
The Sync option is currently NOT implemented on the initial firmware
release, but will be enabled by updating the firmware from a local com-
puter.
Expected release date is Jan/Feb 2013.
INTRODUCTION TO THE ICE-16
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APPLICATION: RECORDING TO USB MEMORY
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HF
12k
-15
HM
+15
2k5
-15
LM
+15
250Hz
-15
LF
+15
80Hz
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
EQ IN
10
-30
-20
-5
0
5
-10
ST1
LEV
OO
10
-30
-20
-5
0
5
-10
OO
To LR
To CH
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
OO
OO
ODD
BAL
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PFL
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
ST1IN
R
ST2
L/M
R
10
-30
-20
-5
0
5
-10
ST3
LEV
OO
To LR
To CH
PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL
ST3
L
R
ST4
L/M
R
STEREO INPUTS
ST2
LEV
IN
IN IN
-15 +15
HF
12k
-15
HM
+15
2k5
-15
LM
+15
250Hz
-15
LF
+15
80Hz
EQ IN
10
-30
-20
-5
0
5
-10
OO
ST4
LEV
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
OO
OO
ODD
BAL
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PFL
PK !
SIG
0
10
OO
30
20
19-20
OO
R
OO
L
OO
+6
+6
+6
2
3
GRP
4
OO
GRP
OO
1
GRP
OO
GRP
+6
+6
+6
1
OO
M
+6
OO
R
OO
L
OO
+6
+6
+6
2
3
GRP
4
OO
GRP
OO
1
GRP
OO
GRP
+6
+6
+6
OO
M
+6
OO
LEVEL
+6
AFL
OO
LEVEL
+6
AFL
AUX 1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 AUX 5 AUX 6
GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4
INSERT 1 INSERT 2 IN SERT 3 INSERT 4
USB
SENDRETURN
AUX OUT
GROUP OUT
MTX1 MTX2
MATRIX
OUT
L
L
R
L
R
2TRK IN
2TRK OUT
INSERT L
INSERT R
INSERT M
L
R
MAIN OUT
M
PHONES
MIN MAX
TB MIC
MIN MAX
M
LR
L
+16
-6
-9
-20
-30
-16
-12
-3
0
+3
+6
+9
R
+16
-6
-9
-20
-30
-16
-12
-3
0
+3
+6
+9
PFL/AFL ACTIVE
Talk to LRM
Talk to AUX 1-4
POWER
MTX
1-2
AUX
1-2
AUX
5-6
LR
pre-fade
All up =LR post
OO +6
PLAYBACK
To LR
ALLEN&HEATH
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
L-R
M
PAN
L R
=
PAN
L R
=
PAN
L R
=
PAN
L R
=
PK!
+6
0
SIG
PK!
+6
0
SIG
PK!
+6
0
SIG
PK!
+6
0
SIG
PK!
+6
0
SIG
PK!
+6
0
SIG
PK!
+6
0
SIG
MUTE
AFL
MUTE
AFL
MUTE
AFL
MUTE
AFL
MUTE MUTE MUTE
AUX1
AFL
AUX2
AFL
AUX3
AFL
AUX4
AFL
AUX5
AFL
AUX6
AFL
GRP L R M
L-R
M
L-R
M
L-R
M
00
1 2 3 4
USB
2TRK
PLAYBACK SOURCE
LEVEL
PLAYBACK
LEVEL
TB
LEVEL
PHONES
PFL
USB SEND SOURCE
ST3 INPUT SOURCE
USB
ST3 IN
IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN
L R M
MATRIX 2MATRIX
1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
OO +10
0
OO +10
0
OO +10
0
OO +10
0
OO +10
0
OO +10
0
PFL
Mics & Instruments
Into console.
Direct outs or to Line Inputs on ICE-16
USB Memory stick or
Drive
ICE-16
Mixing console
Go to page 16 for Quickstart
Allen & Heath 12 ICE-16 User Guide
APPLICATION: VIRTUAL SOUNDCHECK
ICE-16
Mixing console
9
1
10
2 11
3
12
4
135
14
6
15
7
16
8
DEL PREV
NEXT
PLAY/STOP
REC
Record
TIME
USB DRIVE
Hi Level
Signal
MONITOR SEL
IN/OUT MONITOR
PHONES/MONITOR
MONITOR LEVEL
OUT
ALLEN&HEATH
AC MAINS IN ~
100 - 240V~ 47-63Hz 20W MAX
OFF ON
20mm
T1.0AL 250V
FUSE
9
1
FireWire
OUTPUTS
INPUTS
10
2
11
3
12
4
13
5
14
6
15
7
16
8
9
1
10
2
11
3
12
4
13
5
14
6
15
7
16
8
USB
SYNC
IN OUT
BA
See underside for safety warnings.
MIC
INSERT
LINE
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
1
DIR OUT
48V
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
HF
EQ IN
12k
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
PFL
SIG
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
10
OO
30
20
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
2
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
EQ IN
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
3
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
EQ IN
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
4
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
EQ IN
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
5
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
EQ IN
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
6
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
EQ IN
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
7
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
EQ IN
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
8
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
EQ IN
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
9
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
EQ IN
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
10
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
EQ IN
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
11
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
EQ IN
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
12
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
EQ IN
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
13
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
EQ IN
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
14
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
EQ IN
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
15
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
EQ IN
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
-6-10 63 26
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
16
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
OO
HPF
100Hz
-15
LF
-15
+15
+15
180
45
LM
35Hz
70
-15
400
1k
250
+15
3k
HM
700
500Hz
-15
1k
6k
15k
4k
+15
EQ IN
80Hz
ODD
PAN
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
MIC
INSERT
LINE
DIR OUT
48V
MIC
INSERT
LINE
DIR OUT
48V
MIC
INSERT
LINE
DIR OUT
48V
MIC
INSERT
LINE
DIR OUT
48V
MIC
INSERT
LINE
DIR OUT
48V
MIC
INSERT
LINE
DIR OUT
48V
MIC
INSERT
LINE
DIR OUT
48V
MIC
INSERT
LINE
DIR OUT
48V
MIC
INSERT
LINE
DIR OUT
48V
MIC
INSERT
LINE
DIR OUT
48V
MIC
INSERT
LINE
DIR OUT
48V
MIC
INSERT
LINE
DIR OUT
48V
MIC
INSERT
LINE
DIR OUT
48V
MIC
INSERT
LINE
DIR OUT
48V
MIC
INSERT
LINE
DIR OUT
48V
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17-18
-15 +15
HF
12k
-15
HM
+15
2k5
-15
LM
+15
250Hz
-15
LF
+15
80Hz
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
HF
12k
EQ IN
10
-30
-20
-5
0
5
-10
ST1
LEV
OO
10
-30
-20
-5
0
5
-10
OO
To LR
To CH
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
OO
OO
ODD
BAL
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PFL
PK !
SIG
10
OO
30
20
ST1IN
R
ST2
L/M
R
10
-30
-20
-5
0
5
-10
ST3
LEV
OO
To LR
To CH
PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL PFL
ST3
L
R
ST4
L/M
R
STEREO INPUTS
ST2
LEV
IN
IN IN
-15 +15
HF
12k
-15
HM
+15
2k5
-15
LM
+15
250Hz
-15
LF
+15
80Hz
EQ IN
10
-30
-20
-5
0
5
-10
OO
ST4
LEV
+6
AUX1
PRE
+6
AUX2
PRE
+6
AUX3
+6
AUX4
PRE
POST
OO
OO
OO
OO
+6
AUX5
POST
+6
AUX6
POST
OO
OO
ODD
BAL
L
EVEN
R
=
MUTE
PFL
PK !
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ICE-16 outputs to console line inputs
PA & Monitors
Using ICE-16 for a Soundcheck
With pre-recorded instruments, vocals and drum
sounds in your multi-channel Song folders, you can
use ICE-16 to play individual channels to the line
inputs of a mixing console so that you can set eq,
monitor sends and create a mix even before the
band arrives, leaving you to set the levels for the
microphones and plug them into the designated
channels on the console.
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APPLICATION: RECORDING STUDIO
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Artists’ monitor amplifiers & speakers
Control room monitors
Mics & Instruments to pre-amp
ICE-16
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DAW
ICE-16 outs to CRM etc.
To 2nd ICE
ICE-16 can form an integral part of your recording studio setup. There are
plenty of outputs for your studio monitors that you can control in the DAW.
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Channel Monitoring and Metering
A switch per channel sends either the input or the output (depending
on the IN/OUT switch) for that channel to the headphones monitor
circuit, Multiple channels can be selected at once to create a mix of
channels.
The green signal LED illuminates when a signal level is present above
22dBu (-42dBFS).
The red Peak warning LED illuminates when the signal level exceeds
+14dBu (6dB before clipping).
The LEDs show signal either at the inputs or outputs depending on the
IN/OUT switch.
ICE-16 FRONT PANEL FEATURES
IN/OUT Switch
Allows you to choose the source for the headphones and the meter
LEDseither from the inputs or the outputs.
USB Memory port.
Standard A type USB connector . Plug in your USB memory device
here.
Recorder Controls and Display
The user interface for recording direct to USB memory.
Monitor Headphones
For checking individual or multiple inputs or outputs. Each signal is
mono and therefore feeds both left and right ears. Both 1/4” and 3.5mm
sockets are provided.
Illuminated Display
Purely to make the ICE look nice! And to indicate that the power is
switched on.
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Mains Power Supply, Switch and Fuse
Standard IEC mains power inlet. The ICE-16 accepts mains voltages
from 90V to 265V at either 50Hz or 60Hz.
The On/Off switch powers the unit on or off.
The mains fuse is housed in the 20mm fuse holder
ICE-16 REAR PANEL FEATURES
Sync IN/OUT Connectors
This feature will be available via a firmware release early 2013.
9 pin mini DIN connectors. Use a 9 way mini DIN cable to connect the
OUT of one ICE-16 unit to the IN of another. This allows two or more
ICE-16s to be synchronised together when recording multiple tracks to
more than one USB memory device.
This feature will be available via a firmware release early 2013.
IEEE1394 FireWire Ports
Standard 6 pin IEEE1394 device ports. You can connect either of these
to a host computer with FireWire in order to stream 16 channels of
digital audio to and from the ICE-16. Two ICE-16s can be daisy-chained
together to double the number of channels on the FireWire bus to 32..
USB 2.0 Device Port
Type B USB device port. An alternative connection to FireWire for
streaming 16 channels of digital audio to and from a computer.
Outputs
RCA Phono connectors for analogue outputs 1 to 16. Nominal level
0dBu (775mV rms) Unbalanced.
Inputs
Standard 1/4” TRS jack sockets for analogue inputs 1 to 16. Nominal
level 0dBu (775mV rms). Unbalanced.
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RECORDING DIRECT TO USB MEMORY
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QUICKSTART
1.
Plug in your USB hard drive or USB
memory stick (see www.allen-heath.com
for verified memory devices).
Power ON
Format the memory device by pressing
DEL+REC for 1 second. The display will show
“For” and the dots will flash. The memory will
be tested (display “tst) and the ICE-16 will au-
tomatically be set to either 24bit (“Hi”) or 16bit
(“Lo”) mode depending on the memory quality.
Press & hold DEL & REC for 1 second
Confirm with PLAY/STOP
Check the sample rate the recorder is set to by
pressing & holding TIME. The set sample rate
will be displayed. For 16 channel recording this
must be either 44.1 or 48kHz. Select the sample
rate by continuing to hold TIME and pressing
either PREV or NEXT. If you choose 88.2 or
96kHz then only channels 1-8 will be recorded.
Select sample rate (while holding TIME)
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play will rotate segments and show the Song (or
recording) number and the Record LED will be
lit red. Press START/STOP to stop the record-
ing or REC to stop and start the next one. Re-
maining time in minutes is displayed every 10
seconds (maximum 99 is displayed).
Press REC to start recording.
Press START/STOP to stop recording.
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RECORDING DIRECT TO USB MEMORY
Please read these important notes regarding ICE-16 and USB memory devices.
Functional Overview:
There are no drivers required for this functionalityICE-16 is ready to record to USB
memory straight out of the box.
One of the first things to say is that USB memory devices have variable performance, depend-
ing on type and manufacture. The good news is that modern USB memory devices are now
much faster and able to cope with the demands of writing high quantities of data reliably. It is
important to understand however, that some USB memory, especially some sticks, will not
meet the performance requirement for reliable operation, this is mainly due to the write
speed.
Please refer to a list of tested USB memory devices on the www.allen-heath.com
website, on the product pages for ICE-16.
Capability Description:
ICE-16 can record standard wave (.wav) files to either a USB 2.0 hard drive or memory stick.
The resolution will depend on the write speed of the memory. In general, USB hard drives
will achieve the highest resolution of 24 bit at up to 48kHz sample rate, while most USB
sticks will be set to record 16 bit at up to 48kHz sample rate. The bit depth will be set auto-
matically, the sample rate can be set manually. Higher sample rates can be used (up to 96kHz)
for recording direct to USB memory, the number of channels will be reduced from 16 to 8.
Connecting USB Memory
Plug in your USB memory device into the USB DRIVE port on your ICE-16. Doing this will
disconnect any computer connection plugged into any of the FireWire or USB ports on the
rear-panel. You cannot record direct to USB memory and stream audio to a computer at the
same time.
Formatting USB Memory
ICE-16 will check the USB memory device each time it is connected. Previously formatted
devices will not be tested, and any recorded songs will be displayed numerically. If the
memory device is new and unformatted, ICE-16 will test it and display either the resolution
mode Hi or Lo depending on the test result, or display Slo if the memory device does not
have sufficient speed to cope with the data rate with the memory format. This may well be
because the cluster size is set to 4, 8 or 16kbytes. It needs to be 32kbytes. Formatting the
USB memory on the ICE-16 will correct this. So if the initial test results in Slo being displayed
try formatting the memory to reset the cluster size and re-test the memory speed.
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USB Memory
Initialisation & Test
Insert memory
RECORDING DIRECT TO USB MEMORY
Is memory previously initialised by ICE?
Yes
No
Test memory
Set to 24 bit Set to 16 bit Too Slow
Error
Any previous Recordings?
No
Yes
Format Memory (DEL+REC)
Ready.
No Recordings
Ready.
7 Recordings
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* Rec = Recording mode; Pls = Playlist mode
Short press button functions
RECORDING DIRECT TO USB MEMORY
Button State Mode Comment Display
PLAY/STOP Idle Rec/Pls * Play selected song Song no.
PLAY/STOP Playing Rec/Pls Stop playing Song no.
PLAY/STOP Recording Rec Stop recording Song no.
REC Idle Rec Start recording Song no.
PREV Idle Rec/Pls Previous song Song no.
PREV Playing Rec/Pls Pre-selects previous song Song no. (blinks)
NEXT Idle Rec/Pls Next song Song no.
NEXT Playing Rec/Pls Pre-selects next song Song no. (blinks)
DEL Idle Rec Delete current song
Press PLAY/STOP to confirm
Any other key to abort.
dEL
(blinks before
confirmation)
TIME Any Rec/Pls Show remaining record time
if below 99mins.
rxx (minutes)
Button State Mode Comment Display
PLAY/STOP Playing Pls Toggle playlist mode
Continuous play mode
Single song mode
Dot 1 on
Dot 1 off
TIME Any Rec/Pls Display sample rate 44.1 or 48.0
Long press button functions (>1 second)
Button State Mode Comment Display
TIME+NEXT Not Re-
cording
Rec/Pls Toggle Record/Playlist mode
Recording mode
Playlist mode
Xxx (Song no.)
Pxx
DEL+REC Any Rec/Pls Format USB memory
Press PLAY/STOP to confirm
Any other key to abort
For
Dots flash
Long press multiple button functions (>1 second)
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Slow Memory write speed (Display Slo)
If you get the Slo message when a new USB memory device is inserted, try re-formatting the
device using ICE-16. Press and hold DEL + REC then confirm the formatting with the PLAY/
STOP key. ICE will set the cluster size correctly and re-test the memory speed. If, after re-
formatting, the Slo message is displayed again, then the memory device should not be used.
The Formatting process normally takes around 30 seconds, but could take longer depending
on the speed and size of the memory.
More notes on USB memory recording user interface
RECORDING DIRECT TO USB MEMORY
24 bit vs 16 bit resolution (Display Hi or Lo)
USB Hard drives are generally faster than USB stick memory devices and allow ICE-16 to
record in Hi resolution 24 bit mode. USB stick memory, although convenient will usually be
automatically set to 16 bit resolution .
USB memory recording sample rate (Display 44.1, 48.0, 88.2 or 96.0)
For recording 16 channels simultaneously, the sample rate must be either 44.1kHz or 48kHz.
You can check the sample rate by holding down the TIME button.
You can change the sample rate by holding down the TIME button and pressing either the
NEXT or PREV buttons.
Warning! Doing this while recording WILL change the sample rate. It is best to
select it before recording and leave it set.
Note that you can select higher sample rates of 88.2kHz and 96kHz, but only 8 channels will
be recorded at these rates.
USB memory recording dropouts (Display dxx)
If there is a problem with the USB memory speed or quality, an interruption or dropout may
occur. This could be for an undefined number of samples. Should this occur the message dxx
will be displayed momentarily (xx is the current number of dropouts that have occurred
during the recording). At the end of the recording, the finalisation process may take a little
longer and the message dxx will be displayed showing the total number of dropouts during
that recording. This message will not be displayed if another song or recording is selected.
To avoid dropouts use a good quality USB hard drive preferably, or a fast USB
memory stick of a type validated by the Allen & Heath test team.
(see www.allen-heath.com)
Recording Time (Display rxx)
The time remaining will be displayed when TIME is pressed once (if over 99 minutes 99 will
be displayed). The display will count down the seconds from 99 seconds remaining and when
the memory is full, the display will flash “Full”.
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After formatting, the file structure on your USB memory device will look like this when
connected to your computer (removed from ICE and plugged into your computer):
Notes on USB memory recording file structure
RECORDING DIRECT TO USB MEMORY
The recorder.ini file stores the initialisation settings for the device. Do not modify this file!
The Music folder is where you can copy .wav files to for playlist playback, for example if you
require background music at an event or wish to listen to an individual or consecutive list
of .wav audio files.
The Records folder is where your ICE-16 recordings are stored, under sub folders Song _01
for the first recording, Song_02 for the second and so on.
The individual channel .wav files will be
named chan-01.wav to chan_16.wav.
You can copy or import these to your
DAW system for mixing and editing, or you
can play them back to the individual outputs
on the ICE-16.
Note that the channel order in which the
files are played to the outputs is dependent
on the order in which files were created in
the folder rather than the name. This is
useful to know if you want to change the
file order, you can copy files to a new Song
folder in the order you require.
If you delete any files from a Song folder the remaining files will play in order of creation in
that folder to the outputs from output 1 but with no gap. In other words, if you deleted
chan_01.wav from the folder above and played the song on ICE-16 then chan_02 to chan_16
would play to outputs 1 to 15.
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PLAYLIST MODE
You can use ICE-16 to play audio music files (.wav) from the Music folder on your USB
memory device for situations such as background music, pre-show & interval music, sound
effects, or situations where a very large amount of consecutive audio needs to be played.
The stereo .wav files will be played to outputs 1 & 2.
DEL PREV NEXT PLAY/STOP REC
TIME
REC
Enter Playlist mode by pressing TIME +NEXT
simultaneously and holding them for 1 se-
cond.
You can choose to play songs individually
(stop after each) or continuously (one after
another) by pressing and holding PLAY/STOP.
The first dot indicates continuous play mode.
Press & hold TIME & NEXT for 1 second
Press & hold PLAY/STOP for 1 second
Use the PREV & NEXT buttons to select (or pre-select if playing) a song.
Note. Each time you select and play a new song remember to hold down PLAY/STOP for 1
second if you wish to remain in continuous play mode.
In continuous play mode, at the end of the last song or track in the music folder, the player
will start to play the first song or track in the folder.
To exit Playlist mode and enter Record mode either press TIME + NEXT at any point, or
stop the playback and press REC to start a recording.
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Connecting to a computer via FireWire.
The ICE-16 can either be connected to a computer for streaming digital audio via FireWire
or USB, or it can be used as a standalone recording device. Here we describe the FireWire
connection and driver installation.
IMPORTANT!
Ensure your ICE-16 is NOT connected to the computer before installing drivers.
INSTALLING THE FIREWIRE DRIVERS
WINDOWS Computers:
Download the FireWire Driver.
First you will need to download the latest driver package from:
www.allen-heath.com
Once you have the downloaded the folder containing the driver, save it to your pc.
Locate the folder and open it to view the files. Double click Setup.exe.
The Setup Wizard will open.
Follow the instructions…….
Click Next
Click Install
Click Continue Anyway
INSTALLATION ON WINDOWS XP SHOWN
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INSTALLING THE FIREWIRE DRIVERS (PC)
At this point connect the ICE-16
(either FireWire port) to your com-
puter using a commercially available
IEEE1394 FireWire cable.
Then switch on the ICE-16.
When asked to connect to Windows
Update, click No, not this time, then
click Next.
Click Install…...automatically
Click Next
Click Finish
The Driver should then be installed
on your computer.
In order to comply with EMC/FCC
performance standards, a FireWire
lead with moulded ferrite filters at
each end of the cable must be
used.
For more information and a list of
recommended cables please see:
www.allen-heath.com
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FireWire Driver Control Panel Application
An application is installed along with the FireWire driver on Windows personal computers
which allows control of various aspects relating to the streaming of digital audio via FireWire.
The following guide outlines the control panel application.
THE FIREWIRE DRIVER CONTROL PANEL (PC)
Open the control panel from either
your prorams list or by clicking the
green FireWire icon in your system
tray.
The control panel will open and show
any ICE-16 devices connected. You can
re-name the device here if you wish.
The unique ID number of your device
is also displayed.
Device status information is displayed
at the bottom of the window.
Click Input Channels in the menu pane
on the left to view or edit details of
the audio channels going to the com-
puter from ICE-16. Here you can edit
the channel names and include the
device (unit) name in the ASIO display
name which will appear in your audio
software.
Click Output Channels to view and
edit the audio channels going to the
ICE-16 from the computer. The names
can be edited here as well.
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THE FIREWIRE DRIVER CONTROL PANEL (PC)
Click Synchronisation to view the sta-
tus and access control over the sync
options.
The clock master can be set to be the
ICE-16 internal clock (recommended)
or the pc driver.
The sample rate can be selected to be
set manually or by the clock master.
Manually is recommended as a default,
the sample rate can still be set by your
DAW in this setting.
The sample rate option box will display
the current sample rate and a drop
down selection will show available rates
if in manual set mode.
The Settings page of the control panel
shows the buffer depths for the audio
data stream and the ASIO and Win-
dows driver.
You can adjust the settings using the
sliders to increase or decrease the
buffer depth depending on your com-
puter system. For minimum latency use
lower buffer depths. Increase them if
you experience audio dropouts or
clicks.
Click Streams in the menu pane to view
details of the digital audio data stream
and synchronisation connectors.
Important! If you change Synchro-
nisation Mode to Slave to Audio
Clock Master”, ensure you swap
back to “Device Internal Clock”
before using ICE for USB direct
recording.
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Connecting to a computer via USB 2.0
The ICE-16 can either be connected to a computer for streaming digital audio via Firewire or
USB 2.0, or it can be used as a standalone recording device. Here we describe the USB 2.0
connection and driver installation.
IMPORTANT!
Ensure your ICE-16 is NOT connected to the computer before installing drivers.
INSTALLING THE USB DRIVERS (PC)
WINDOWS Computers:
Download the USB Driver.
First you will need to download the latest driver package from:
www.allen-heath.com
Once you have the downloaded the folder containing the driver and save it to your pc.
Locate the folder and open it to view the files. Double click Setup.exe.
The Setup Wizard will open.
Follow the instructions…….
Click Next
Click Install
Click Continue Anyway
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INSTALLING THE USB DRIVERS (PC)
Connect the ICE-16 to your computer
using a standard commercially available
USB (A to B) cable.
Switch on the ICE-16.
The USB driver should now be installed on your computer.
Click Next
You may find an additional dialogue
window about Logo testing, sometimes
behind another window!
Click Continue anyway in order to
finish the installation.
Click Finish to exit the installation
wizard.
Allen & Heath 29 ICE-16 User Guide
USB 2.0 Driver Control Panel Application
An application is installed along with the USB driver on Windows™ computers which allows
control of various aspects relating to the streaming of digital audio via USB 2.0.
The following guide outlines the control panel application.
THE USB DRIVER CONTROL PANEL (PC)
Open the control panel from either
your programs list or by clicking the
purple USB icon in your system tray.
The control panel will open and show
any ICE-16 device connected. You can
re-name the device here if you wish.
The unique ID number of your device
is also displayed.
Device connection status is displayed at
the bottom of the window.
Click Input Channels in the menu pane
on the left to view or edit details of
the audio channels going to the com-
puter from ICE-16. Here you can edit
the channel names and include the
device (unit) name in the ASIO display
name which will appear in your audio
software.
Click Output Channels to view and
edit the audio channels going to the
ICE-16 from the computer. The names
can be edited here as well.
Allen & Heath 30 ICE-16 User Guide
THE USB DRIVER CONTROL PANEL (PC)
Click Synchronisation to view the sta-
tus and access control over the sync
options.
The clock master can be set to be the
ICE-16 internal clock or the pc driver.
The sample rate can be selected to be
set manually or by the clock master.
Manually is recommended as a default,
the sample rate can still be set by your
DAW in this setting.
The sample rate option box will display
the current sample rate and a drop
down selection will show available rates
if in manual set mode.
The Settings page of the control panel
shows the buffer depths for the audio
data stream and the ASIO and Win-
dows driver.
You can adjust the settings using the
sliders to increase or decrease the
buffer depth depending on your com-
puter system. For minimum latency use
lower buffer depths. Increase them if
you experience audio dropouts or
clicks.
Click Streams in the menu pane to view
details of the digital audio data stream
and synchronisation connectors.
Allen & Heath 31 ICE-16 User Guide
CONNECTING ICE-16 TO A MAC COMPUTER
ICE-16 is Core Audio compliant so there are
no drivers required for Mac computers.
Simply connect your ICE-16 to your Mac
using either a FireWire or USB 2.0 cable and
open Audio/MIDI devices/Audio Devices to
view the connected devices and settings.
You can select the clock source and change
the sample rate.
If you are using a FireWire connection, you
can add a second ICE-16 connected via Fire-
Wire to the first. Here you can see two ICE-
16s, serial number 0000 and 0001. You can
set which is the clock masterhere it is set
to 0000 (both devices have this as their clock
source)
You can combine the two ICEs as one aggre-
gate device for use in DAWs such as Logic
or Pro Tools. To do this click the + button at
the bottom left of the window and click Use
for the two ICE-16s. This will expand the
number of inputs and outputs available to 32.
SNOW LEOPARD SHOWN
Allen & Heath 32 ICE-16 User Guide
CONNECTING ICE-16 TO A MAC COMPUTER
Here you can see two ICE-16 devices
connected to a Mac running Mountain
Lion, An Aggregate device has also
been configured at the bottom of the
list and named ICE-32.
You can set your iTunes playback to
any of the device channels by clicking
Configure Speakers. Here we have
chosen the ICE-32, channels 1 & 2, but
this could be any channels up to chan-
nels 31- 32 (in stereo mode).
MOUNTAIN LION SHOWN
Allen & Heath 33 ICE-16 User Guide
This feature is due to be released in early 2013 with a firmware update.
If you wish to synchronise more than one ICE-16 for direct to USB
memory please refer to www.allen-heath.com for information.
This page is therefore intentionally left blank.
SYNCHRONISING MORE THAN ONE ICE-16
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SYNCHRONISING MORE THAN ONE ICE-16
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0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
0
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
M
L-R
1-2
3-4
OO +10
0
OO +10
0
OO +10
0
OO +10
0
OO +10
0
OO +10
0
PFL
OO
30
OO 10
-30
-20
-5
0
5
-10
ST
RTN
To LR
To CH
OO 10
-30
-20
-5
0
5
-10
2TRK
RTN
OO 10
-30
-20
-5
0
5
-10
USB
RTN
-30
-20
-5
5
0
OO
-10
10
IN
-15 +15
12kHz
HF
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
L R
BAL
=
PK !
PFL
STEREO
MUTE
PK !
PFL
L
+16
-6
-9
-20
-30
-16
-12
-3
0
+3
+6
+9
R
PFL ACTIVE
MIN MAX
PHONES
AUX1
AUX2
2TRK RTN
USB RTN
STEREO
OO +6
ALT
OUT
MONITOR
LR
OO +6
AUX1
MASTER
OO +6
AUX2
MASTER
5
20
10
5
0
10
ON
To LR
To CH
ON
To LR
To CH
ON
ST3
USB
AUX1-2
AUX3-FX
LR PRE
UP=LR post
SENDRETURN
L R
BAL
=
MUTE
-30
-20
-5
5
0
OO
-10
10
IN
-15 +15
12kHz
HF
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
L R
BAL
=
PK !
PFL
STEREO
ST2
MUTE
-30
-20
-5
5
0
OO
-10
10
IN
-15 +15
12kHz
HF
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
L R
BAL
=
PK !
PFL
STEREO
ST1
MUTE
OO
30
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
-15
HM
+15
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
FX
POST
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
POST
PRE
LR
ST2 IN
L/M
R
ST3 IN
L/M
R
L/M
R
L
R
POWER
48V
INSERT R
AUX1 OUT
PHONES
MAIN OUT
INSERT
16
ST RTN
L
R
2TRK RTN
L
R
REC OUT
L
R
ALT OUT
L
R
INSERT
15
INSERT
14
INSERT
13
INSERT
12
INSERT
11
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
-15
HM
+15
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
-15
HM
+15
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
-15
HM
+15
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
-15
HM
+15
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
-15
HM
+15
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
11 12 13 14 15 16 17-18 19-20 21-22 FX RL
0
0
0
PHANTOM POWER
ALLEN HEATH
LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE LINE
MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC MIC
ST4 INST1 IN
L/M
R
AUX2 OUT
AUX3 OUT
INSERT L
MONO OUT
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
500 1k
3k
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
500 1k
3k
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
500 1k
3k
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
500 1k
3k
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
500 1k
3k
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
500 1k
3k
POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST POST
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO
30
5
10
20
5
0
10
+16
-6
-9
-20
-30
-16
-12
-3
0
+3
+6
+9
FX
POST
FX
POST
FX
POST
FX
POST
FX
POST
FX
POST
FX
POST
FX
POST
F/SWITCH
FX MUTE
INSERT
10
LINE
MIC
INSERT
9
LINE
MIC
INSERT
8
LINE
MIC
INSERT
7
LINE
MIC
INSERT
6
LINE
MIC
INSERT
5
LINE
MIC
INSERT
4
LINE
MIC
INSERT
3
LINE
MIC
INSERT
2
LINE
MIC
INSERT
1
LINE
MIC
OO
30
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
-15
HM
+15
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
FX
POST
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
10
500 1k
3k
POST
OO
30
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
-15
HM
+15
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
FX
POST
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
9
500 1k
3k
POST
OO
30
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
-15
HM
+15
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
FX
POST
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
8
500 1k
3k
POST
OO
30
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
-15
HM
+15
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
FX
POST
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
7
500 1k
3k
POST
OO
30
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
-15
HM
+15
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
FX
POST
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
6
500 1k
3k
POST
OO
30
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
-15
HM
+15
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
FX
POST
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
5
500 1k
3k
POST
OO
30
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
-15
HM
+15
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
FX
POST
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
4
500 1k
3k
POST
OO
30
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
-15
HM
+15
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
FX
POST
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
3
500 1k
3k
POST
OO
30
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
-15
HM
+15
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
FX
POST
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
2
500 1k
3k
POST
OO
30
-6-10 6326
GAIN
MIC
0
LINE
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
100Hz
12kHz
-15 +15
HF
120Hz 4k
200
2k
650
-15
HM
+15
-15 +15
80Hz
LF
5
10
20
5
0
10
OO +6
AUX1
PRE
OO +6
AUX2
PRE
OO +6
AUX3
OO +6
FX
POST
L R
PAN
=
PK !
PFL
MUTE
1
500 1k
3k
POST
OO +6
OO +6
PARAMETER (HOLD)
TAP
SEL
168
5
6
7 15
14
13
2
3
4 12
11
10
1 9
Dly+verb (level)
Dly+verb (size)
Dly+verb (regen)
PingPong(regen)
BeatDly (regen)
Ambient (echo)
SlapVerb (size)
DoubleZED(size)
Plate (decay)
Plate (predly)
Plate (colour)
Hall1 (size)
Hall2 (size)
Arena (size)
Flanger (dpth)
Chorus (dpth)
AUX1
AUX2
STEREO
Bank 9-16
TAP
&
DIRECT OUT
Sleeve=ground
Ring=cold (-)
Tip=hot (+)
Sleeve=ground
Ring=cold (-)
Tip=hot (+)
UNBALANCED JACK CABLE
TRS JACK CABLE
AC MAINS IN ~
100 - 240V ~ 47-63Hz 20W MAX
OFF ON
20mm
T1.0AL 250V
FUSE
9
1
FireWire
OUTPUTS
INPUTS
10
2
11
3
12
4
13
5
14
6
15
7
16
8
9
1
10
2
11
3
12
4
13
5
14
6
15
7
16
8
USB
SYNC
IN
OUT
BA
See underside for safety warnings.
OR
INPUT
INSERT JACK
Sleeve=ground
Ring=Insert return
Tip=Insert send
Sleeve=ground
TIP = SIGNAL
Option 2: Custom TRS Jack lead
INPUT
ONE CABLE PER CHANNEL OR MULTICORE
AC MAINS IN ~
100 - 240V ~ 47-63Hz 20W MAX
OFF ON
20mm
T1.0AL 250V
FUSE
9
1
FireWire
OUTPUTS
INPUTS
10
2
11
3
12
4
13
5
14
6
15
7
16
8
9
1
10
2
11
3
12
4
13
5
14
6
15
7
16
8
USB
SYNC
IN OUT
BA
See underside for safety warnings.
CONNECT TIP & RING TOGETHER
DISCONNECT RING TERMINAL
Option 1: T+R to Mono RCA Phono Adaptor + Phono to Jack lead
WIRING MIXERS TO ICE-16
Mixers with Direct outputs
The Direct outputs are ideal sources for the ICE-16
as they can be wired directly to the ICE-16 inputs
with individual or multi-loomed jack cables. Either
TRS (balanced) or TS (unbalanced) cables will work.
Ensure that the direct output on the mixer is pre-fade
and ideally pre-eq so adjustments you make during
the live show do not affect the recording. Unless you
want them to of course!
Mixers with single jack insert points
If your mixer only has insert jacks (no direct outs)
then you can tap off the signal but you will need a
cable arrangement that connects tip and ring at the
insert jack to ensure signal flow. There are two op-
tions detailed here. Check our website if you need
more information about adaptors & leads.
RCA Phono to L+R Jack adaptor
Allen & Heath 36 ICE-16 User Guide
Operating Levels
Input
Mono input 1/4” TRS Jack socket. 0dBu nominal (+20dBu maximum)
Output
Mono output RCA Phono socket 0dBu nominal (+20dBu maximum)
Headphones 1/4” TRS and 3.5mm Jack sockets (mono) 150mW minimum 30 ohms to 300ohms
Frequency Response
Input to output +0.25/-0.5dB 10Hz to 20kHz.
THD+n
Input to output, 0dBu 1kHz 48kHz Sample rate 0.006% (20-22kHz)
Input to output, +10dBu 1kHz 48kHz Sample rate 0.0045% (20-22kHz)
Input to output, +20dBu 1kHz 48kHz Sample rate 0.005% (20-22kHz)
Input to output, 0dBu 10kHz 48kHz Sample rate 0.005% (20-22kHz)
Input to output, +10dBu 10kHz 48kHz Sample rate 0.004% (20-22kHz)
Input to output, +20dBu 10kHz 48kHz Sample rate 0.013% (20-22kHz)
Headroom
Analogue Headroom from nominal (0dBu) 20dB
Digital Headroom from nominal (-20dBFS) 20dB
ADC & DAC
ADC & DAC word length 24 bit
Sample Rate 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
ADC Dynamic range 114dB (A Weighted)
DAC Dynamic range 118dB (A Weighted)
Noise
Output DAC noise (Input routed through to output) -86dBu (20-22kHz)
Output DAC noise (output volume to minimum) -90dBu (20-22kHz)
SPECIFICATIONS
Channel Meter LEDs
Signal LED (Green) -22dBu (-42dBFS)
Hi Level (Red) +14dBu (-6dBFS)
Allen & Heath 37 ICE-16 User Guide
FireWire Streaming
IEEE1394 standard AS400
Number of ICE-16 devices on bus 2 maximum
Audio data 24 bit up to 96kHz
Synchronisation Internal clock or bus
USB Memory Direct Recording
Resolution 16 channels, High quality media 24 bit 44.1 or 48kHz
Resolution 16 channels, Low quality media 16 bit 44.1 or 48kHz
Sample rates allowed with channel count reduced to 8 88.2 & 96kHz
Data rate at 16 bit 44.1kHz, 16 channels 84.6MB/min (3hours on a 16GB drive)
Data rate at 16 bit 48kHz, 16 channels 92.2MB/min (2h 47m on a 16GB drive)
Data rate at 24 bit 48kHz, 16 channels (use USB hard drive) 138.2MB/min (38h 30m on a 320GB drive)
Maximum file size 4GB (8h 17m single recording 24bit 48kHz)
Maximum supported drive size 8TB
Computer Compatibility
Windows PC ASIO & WDM Driver 32 or 64 bit
Mac Computers Core Audio compliant (no driver required)
SPECIFICATIONS
USB Streaming
USB standard USB 2.0
Number of ICE-16 devices on bus 1 maximum
Audio data 24 bit up to 96kHz
Synchronisation Internal clock or bus
Please check www.allen-heath.com website for latest information on compatibility
with computer operating systems.
Allen & Heath 38 ICE-16 User Guide
Weight
Unpacked 3.2kg (7 lb)
Packed 4.4kg (9.7 lb)
DIMENSIONS
44mm (1.73 inches)
482mm (19 inches)
9
1
10
2 11
3
12
4
135
14
6
15
7
16
8
DEL
PREV
NEXT
PLAY/STOP
REC
Record
TIME
USB DRIVE
Hi Level
Signal
MONITOR SEL
IN/OUT MONITOR
PHONES/MONITOR
MONITOR LEVEL
OUT
ALLEN&HEATH
225mm (8.9 inch-
9
1
10
2 11
3
12
4
135
14
6
15
7
16
8
DEL PREV
NEXT
PLAY/STOP
REC
Record
TIME
USB DRIVE
Hi Level
Signal
MONITOR SEL
IN/OUT MONITOR
PHONES/MONITOR
MONITOR LEVEL
OUT
ALLEN&HEATH
ICE-16 can be fitted to a standard 19”
rack using 4 x M6 pan head screws
with plastic washers to fix positions
shown with arrows above.
Fitting to a 19” rack
The feet can be fitted for desktop use or
left un-fitted if rack mounted. Fit the feet
according to the picture. To remove the
feet later, prize out the central plastic rivet.
1
2
Allen & Heath 39 ICE-16 User Guide
BLOCK DIAGRAM SCHEMATIC
16
ICE-16 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
LINE IN
IN/OUT
-20
+15
METER
SUMMING MONITOR
HEADPHONES (MONO)
SIGNAL CHECK METER
INPUT/OUTPUT TO MONITOR AND METERS
ADC
ADC
DAC
DAC
DAC
DAC
CHANNEL 16 ONLY
SHOWN FOR
CLARITY
DEL PREV NEXT PLAY/STOP REC
TIME
USB Memory
CONTROL INTERFACE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
LINE OUT
STREAMING
CONTROLLER
IEEE1394 USB 2.0
DEVICE PORTS
HOST PORT
0dBu Nominal
0dBu Nominal
REC
Allen & Heath 40 ICE-16 User Guide
Registering your product
Thank you for buying the Allen & Heath ICE-16. We hope that you are happy with it and
that you enjoy many years of faithful service with it.
Please go to www.allen-heath.com/register.asp and register your product’s serial number and
your details. By registering with us and becoming an official Registered User, you will ensure
that any warranty claim you might make is actioned quickly and with the minimum delay.
Alternatively, you may either copy or cut off this section of the page, fill in the details, and
return it by mail to:
Allen & Heath Ltd, Kernick Industrial Estate, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9LU, UK
See more products from ALLEN & HEATH at: www.allen-heath.com
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