Table of Contents
Airlite support page
| Airlite Software | Windows 7  | Windows 8  | Windows 10  | Windows 11  | MAC OS X  | Linux | Manual & Info |
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| Airlite Control | v1.1.1 (NEW! With WebSocket interface) | v1.0.485.1 (..-..-2019 FW v1.20) |
v1.0.485.0 (..-..-2019 FW v1.20) | PDF Port settings Wiki WS API |
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| Airlite Meters | v1.1.269.0 (06-11-2019 FW v1.21) | v1.1.236.0 (..-..-2019 FW v1.20) | v1.1.236.0 (..-..-2019 FW v1.20) | ||||
| Airlite Configuration Manager | v1.0.896.0 (06-11-2019 FW v1.21) | v1.0.790.0 (..-..-2019 FW v1.20) | v1.0.793.0 (..-..-2019 FW v1.20) | ||||
| Airlite Virtual Keyboard Mapper | v2.0.99.0 (06-11-2019 FW v1.21) | - | - | ||||
| D&R VoIP Connect Button (Works with FW V1.20 or later!) | v1.0.229.0 | - | - | ||||
| Optional Software | Windows 7 | Windows 8 | Windows 10 | Windows 11 | MAC OS X | Linux | Manual & Info |
| Firmware Updatetool Requires AtLibUsbDfu.dll driver (A), Java 32 bits (B), Visual Studio (C) | v4.11.0 (Needs Java 32bits, Visual Studio and driver!) | N/A | N/A | ||||
| AtLibUsbDfu.dll installer (Needed for Firmware update tool) (A) | Driver X86 Driver X64 or Video AtLibUsbDfu.dll | - | - | - | |||
| Java 32 bits (Needed for Firmware update tool) (B) | Java X86 | - | - | - | |||
| Visual Studio (Needed for Firmware update tool if not installed by Windows Update) (C) | Visual Studio | - | - | - | |||
| Airlite Firmware (D) | FW v1.23.0 (15-08-2022) | - | - | TXT | |||
| Airlite Default Preset (D) | for v1.21 (06-11-2019) | - | - | - | |||
| Airlite & Mac Os X (E) | - | - | - | - | Disable AppNap | - | - |
| Airlite StationPlaylist Plugin (F) | v1.0 | - | - | ||||
| Airlite SDK | v1.1.133.0 | - | - | ||||
| Airlite Control v1.1.0.66.0 WS API | - | - | - | PDF v.0.1.0 | |||
| Channel Configuration | - | - | - | Video | |||
| USBdeview | Remove all D&R .bat file (Copy to USBdeview folder) | - | - | Nirsoft (C) | |||
How to update Airlite Firmware
All our software and the firmware should be updated together to be sure that all new added features will work.
Install all our software as Administrator by “Run as Administrator” 
In order to perform an Firmware update you'll need to set the unit in bootloader mode
To set the unit in bootloader mode:
- Take off the Power off the unit
- Hold down the “Connect button” of the “Voip channel”
- While holding down the “Connect button” you'll have to “Power on” the unit
- Release the “Connect button” after 5 seconds
- The Unit will show some random LED's as there is no software loaded at this moment
If you receive a Error 740, it means that it requires elevation to run.
Meaning you must run it as administrator.
Try right clicking the command prompt and running it as administrator.
(A) NOTE: This application requires the AtLibUSBdfu.dll driver to perform the firmware update
(B) NOTE: This application requires JAVA 32-bits to be installed. Please download and install the latest version first
(C) NOTE: Some users still receive the error message: Firmware update failed! Make sure console is connected and in bootloader mode, they are probably missing the Microsoft Visual Studio drivers
(D) NOTE: Users that update from an older version need to select the MIC-ON trigger at the Master tab in the Configuration Manager
(E) NOTE: 1. Open Airlite Control v1.x.xxx.x.dmg file.
2. Drag and drop Airlite Control v1.x.xxx.x application to it's directory
3. Double click at the Disable AppNap.command script to disable app-nap for Airlite Control.
4. Done
(F) NOTE: Requires .Net Framework 4.0 installed
FAQ - Airlite
Software
Installation instructions are available for
| Question: My firmware update isn't working? |
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| Answer: Link: please follow the steps at this link |
| Question: How do I open the Airlite or Webstation control? |
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| Answer: Link: please follow the steps at this link |
| Question: My software (Meters, Configuration manager, Playout software) doen't seem to connect with my mixer? |
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| Communication doesn't seem to work because the Ports seem te be blocked. |
| Answer: Link: please follow the steps at this link |
| Question: How can I connect a second meter application on another PC? |
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| Answer: Link: please follow the steps at this link |
| Question: How do I setup Aircast to work with my Airlite? |
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| Answer: Link: please follow the steps at this link |
| Question: My Meter software shows a distorted screen, what can be the problem? |
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| Answer: Link: please follow the steps at this link |
| Question: Can we use a dual screen video setup from the automation PC so that the Airlite software screen shows up on a second screen. |
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| Answer: Yes, this is possible. Running the AIRLITE METERS on any pc in your LAN network will work since control data is distributed over the LAN. |
| Question: Is it possible the get the meter and control information for the Windows software, via the VOIP USB port? |
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| We run Rivendell automation on Linux, so the Linux machine needs to be connected to the Main USB. |
| Answer: The machine which is connected to the USB MAIN port needs to run the Airlite Control application to distribute the control signals over the LAN (UDP/IP). |
| In such a way any application on any machine can use the Airlite control signals. |
| This means controlling/configuring the Airlite or use Airlite Meters for displaying meter data. |
| Even controlling the Airlite from an external location, i.e. your home (when no one is in the studio) is possible through the Internet. |
| Question: On my Apple Mac OSX the Control software loses connection. |
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| Answer: There is an Appnap script added in the installation which prevents the Control software to go in sleep mode. Some users need to run this manually. |
USB
| Question: What bit and sample rate settings are supported by the soundcards? |
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| Answer: The soundcards in our mixers support 16 bit 32kHz, 16 bit 44kHz and 16 bit 48kHz |
| Question: My USB Channel or other USB hardware isn't recognized, what should I do? |
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| Question: When connecting the USB, I receive a message that the maxmimum services or end points are reached. How can I fix this? |
| Answer: Link: please follow the steps at this link |
| Question: Will the Aircast via the USB port be able to play out on more than one fader? |
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| Answer: Yes, the Airlite has four USB AUDIO CODECS available on the USB MAIN port. AIRCAST can play/receive four stereo streams to/from the AIRLITE. |
| Question: Can you tell me the name of the codec the USB main uses? |
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| Answer: The audio codecs are compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux. (TI PCM2900C). |
| Question: For the module 4 to 7, if I'm using the stereo line input, are the On button or the fader still be able to send out HID signal over USB that can be programmed to do specific functions in my play-out system? |
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| Answer: Yes, the module always sends control signals over USB, independent of your selected source. |
Voip
| Question: How to use the Voip channel in my mixer? |
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| Answer: please follow the steps at this link |
| Question: How do I connect a Hybrid 1 to my mixer? |
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| Answer: Follow the instructions in this .pdf document: How to connect a Hybrid1 |
| Question: The incomming sound (Microphone) of my Voip channel isn't working, how can I solve this? |
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| Answer: Microsoft is changing the Privacy settings to prevent for hacking in to the Microphone sound and listen to what you are saying. Check these settings: |
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Microphone inputs
| Question: How can I connect My mixer with Insert to a effects unit? |
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| Answer: See this picture: |
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Inputs
Outputs
| Question: When the Cue Air button is used the sound is routed to the CRM but also to the Phones and the Announcer bus? The doc is speaking about CRM only. |
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| Answer: The Cue Air is routed to CRM and Phones, not to Announcer. This, because the announcer is only interested in the program signal. Monitoring the AIR signal is for the technician / DJ. |
On Air, Mic on, Fader start, GPO
| Question: I want to connect my Fader start to my CD player, Turntable or other player, how do I have to connect this? |
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| Answer: Instructions can be found in this webpage: Fader start instructions |
Repair and Modification
| Question: What are the differences in versions? |
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| Answer: Link: please read the info at this link |
| Question: How can I replace or repair a board in the Airlite? |
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| Answer: Link: please read the info at this link |
Troubleshooting & Instructions
D&R firmware update tool message AtLibUsbDfu.dll not found for Airlite, Airence, Airlab, GSM Hybrid
D&R USB codec channel configuration for a Airlite, Airence or Airlab
