The Surface  is simply a network controller for the MixRack. It has an easy to use interface for live sound mixing.  Local audio I/O connections are built in with audio transported to/from the MixRack using a single cable digital snake.

The Surface is arranged in BANKS of fader strips with LAYERS per bank. The strips may be assigned as inputs, masters, DCAs or engineer's wedge/IEM monitor in any combination.  Press the strip
SEL key to access the signal processing for each channel or master. Press the strip MIX key to access the mix sends and assignments.  Use the TouchScreen for system setup and access to the FX and memories. Most live mixing functions do not rely on the screen although it can give you an alternative graphical view of the channel parameters.  8 User assignable SoftKeys are available.

7 Surface versions are available.  They differ in size and number of fader strips available:

iLive-176  Largest modular - 44 faders in 3 banks of 24,12, 8 with 4 layers per bank = 176 control strips.  4 way modular I/O card frame built in (max 32 sockets).

iLive-144   Standard modular - 36 faders in 3 banks of 16,12, 8 with 4 layers per bank = 144 control strips.  4 way modular I/O card frame built in.

iLive-112   Compact modular - 28 faders in 3 banks of 12,8, 8 with 4 layers per bank = 112 control strips.  4 way modular I/O card frame built in.

iLive-80   Smallest modular - 20 faders in 2 banks of 12, 8 with 4 layers per bank = 80 control strips.  Due to its compact footprint the dynamics controls are accessed via TouchScreen only.  4 way modular I/O card frame built in.

iLive-T112   Large fixed format - 28 faders in 3 banks of 12,8, 8 with 4 layers per bank = 112 control strips.  Fixed format IO = 16 line inputs (8 TRS, 4 phono, 2 SPDIF) and 12 line outputs (8 TRS, 2 phono,1 SPDIF).

iLive-T80   Small fixed format - 20 faders in 2 banks of 12,8 with 4 layers per bank = 80 control strips.  Fixed format IO = 8 line inputs (4 TRS, 2 phono, 1 SPDIF) and 8 line outputs (4 TRS, 2 phono, 1 SPDIF).

iLive-R72   Rack mount - 12 faders in 2 banks of 8,8 with 6 layers per bank = 72 control strips.  Fixed format IO = 8 line inputs (4 TRS, 2 phono, 1 SPDIF) and 8 line outputs (4 TRS, 2 phono, 1 SPDIF).