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PN 9320-65060-00 REV A 2/12
AO16 Analog Output Card
for VENUE Systems
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This guide is copyrighted ©2012 by Avid Technology, Inc., (hereafter “Avid”), with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Avid.
Product features, specifications, system requirements, and availability are subject to change without notice.
Guide Part Number 9320-65060-00 REV A 2/12
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Contents

Chapter 1. Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
AO16 Card Capabilities and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Conventions Used in This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About www.avid.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2. Installing AO16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing in Mix Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing in SC48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Completing and Confirming Installation for Mix Rack and SC48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing in Stage 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 3. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Audio Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Appendix A. Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Environmental Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Chapter 1: Overview

The AO16 Analog Output Card provides 16 channels of high quality line-level outputs to VENUE Mix Rack systems, VENUE SC48 consoles, and VENUE Stage 48 remote stage boxes.

What’s Included

The AO16 card package includes the following items:
• AO16 card
•Mounting screws
• Registration Information Card
•This guide

AO16 Card Capabilities and Features

The AO16 card provides the following:
• 16 channels of analog line level outputs via XLR-3 male connectors
• 24 dBu maximum output level

System Requirements

One of the following is required to use the AO16 card with your installed and configured VENUE system:
• A Mix Rack with an available output card slot
• An SC48 with an available output card slot
• A Stage 48 with an available slot
Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved.
For complete system requirements and a list of qualified com­puters, operating systems, hard drives, and third-party de­vices, visit:
www.avid.com/compatibility
Chapter 1: Overview 1

Registration

About www.avid.com

Review the enclosed Registration Information Card and follow the instructions on it to quickly register your purchase online. By registering, you become eligible to receive the following:
• Technical support information
• Software update and upgrade notices

Conventions Used in This Guide

All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands:
:
Convention Action
Options > System In the VENUE software, click
Options to display the Options page, then click the System tab.
File > Save Choose Save from the File menu
Control+N Hold down the Control key and
press the N key
Control-click Hold down the Control key and click
the mouse button
Right-click Click with the right mouse button
The names of Commands, Options, and Settings that appear on-screen are in a different font.
The following symbols are used to highlight important infor­mation:
User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your system.
The Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your system. The following are just a few of the services and features avail­able.
Product Registration
Register your purchase
online.
Support and Downloads
Contact Customer Success (technical support); download software updates and the latest online manuals; browse the Compatibility documents for system re­quirements or search the online Knowledgebase.
Training and Education
Study on your own using courses available online or find out how you can learn in a classroom setting at a certified Avid training center.
Products and Developers
Learn about Avid products; download demo software or learn about our Devel­opment Partners and their plug-ins, applications, and hard­ware.
News and Events
Get the latest news from Avid or sign up for
a product demo.
Pro Tools Accelerated Videos
Watch the series of free tutorial videos. Accelerated Videos are designed to help you get up and running with Pro Tools and its plug-ins quickly.
Live Sound Webinars
Watch free tutorial videos and
VENUE-specific webinars to learn from the experts.
To learn more about these and other resources available from Avid, visit our website (www.avid.com).
Important Notices include information that could affect your data or the performance of your system.
Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse shortcuts.
Cross References point to related sections in this guide and other VENUE guides.
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Chapter 2: Installing AO16

Mounting screws (remove all)
Faceplate
This chapter provides information on installing the AO16 card in the following VENUE Hardware:
• Mix Rack (see “Installing in Mix Rack” on page 3)
• SC48 (see “Installing in SC48” on page 4)
• Stage 48 (See “Installing in Stage 48” on page 6)

Installing in Mix Rack

In the base configuration of Mix Rack, output slot D contains an AO16 card. Mix Rack supports up to a total of two AO16 cards. These instructions show how to install an AO16 card in slot E of Mix Rack.
If you are replacing an AO16 card, you must first remove one of the cards. See the Venue Service Guide for instruc­tions on removing cards.
To install an AO16 card in Mix Rack:
1 Shut down the VENUE system, and turn off power to the
Mix Rack.
2 Disconnect all cables from Mix Rack.
3 Remove Mix Rack’s front panel cover by unscrewing its
mounting screws (#1 Phillips).
4 On the back panel of Mix Rack, locate the output slot (as
noted in Figure 2 below) and remove the card slot cover.
Figure 2. Output slot E on the Mix Rack back panel
5 Remove the card from its packing material. Hold the card by
its edges.
6 Gently slide the card into the empty slot and secure it to the
rack using the four mounting screws.
Figure 1. Mix Rack front panel
7 Inside the rack (via the open front panel), tighten the captive
thumbscrews to secure the card to the rack’s chassis.
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8 Still inside the rack, locate the Hub 48 card at the bottom of
in slot E
Connects to output card
in slot D
Connects to output card
the rack. It is the first vertically-oriented card visible from the open front panel. Input and output cards are connected to the five 50-pin ribbon cable ports aligned vertically on the right side of the Hub 48 card, as shown in Figure 3.
Do not disconnect or re-seat the ribbon cable connections on the Hub 48 card while the card is installed in the Mix Rack. This may cause excessive flexing of the Hub 48 card.
Figure 3. Five Hub 48 I/O card ribbon cable ports
10 Connect the unconnected end of the ribbon cable to the rib-
bon cable socket on the A016 card. Make sure the plastic key on the connector is aligned with the slot on the socket. Secure the connection by moving the retaining clips on each side of the socket connector inward. Check to make sure the ribbon cable is connected securely.
Figure 5. A properly connected I/O card
11 Reattach Mix Rack’s front panel and proceed to “Complet-
ing and Confirming Installation for Mix Rack and SC48” on page 5.

Installing in SC48

SC48 has two available output card slots, slots D and E. A stan­dard SC48 console ships with one AO16 card installed in slot D. A second AO16 can be installed in slot E of the console.
9 Find the ribbon cable connected to the top I/O card ribbon
cable port, as noted in Figure 4. The other end of the cable is unconnected.
Figure 4. Output card ports on the Hub 48
To install an AO16 card in SC48
1 Shut down your system, and turn off power to the SC48.
2 Disconnect any power cables from the SC48, as well as any
other audio cables that may get in your way.
3 On the back panel of the SC48, locate output slot E.
Figure 6. Slot E on the back panel of a SC48 console (standard SC48 shown)
4 Remove the four screws holding the card slot cover in place.
You can use a flathead screwdriver to pry the cover away from the output slot after removing the screws.
Use care when prying away the card slot cover. The ribbon cable that you connect to the output card is attached to the inside of the card slot cover.
Keep the screws nearby for securing the card to the SC48.
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5 Clip the cable tie to free the ribbon cable that is attached to
the inside of the card slot cover.
Figure 7. Clip the cable tie to free the ribbon cable
6 Remove the card from its packing material. Hold the card by
its edges.
7 Connect the ribbon cable to the card socket. Make sure the
key on the connector is aligned with the slot on the socket. Se­cure the connection by moving the retaining clips on each side of the socket connector inward. Check to make sure the ribbon cable is connected securely.
.

Completing and Confirming Installation for Mix Rack and SC48

To complete and confirm installation:
1 Reconnect power and any audio cables to your system.
2 Turn o n you r syst em.
3 In VENUE, go Option > Devices tab view your system hard-
ware status. The newly installed AO16 Card should be dis­played.
If the AO16 card does not appear, check the ribbon cable connection inside the rack. Shut down your system, then disconnect and reconnect the ribbon cable to the card, mak­ing sure to properly seat the connector in the ribbon cable socket on the card.
Figure 8. Connecting the ribbon cable to the card socket
8 Slide the output card into the slot, firmly pressing on both
ends of the card so that it fits snugly in the slot.
Figure 9. Installing the AO16 Card
9 Secure the card to the rear panel using the four screws you
removed earlier.
10 Proceed to “Completing and Confirming Installation for
Mix Rack and SC48.”
Figure 10. Detail of Mix Rack Devices tab showing AO16 cards in slots D and E
Figure 11. Detail of SC48 Devices tab showing AO16 cards in slots D and E
4 Go to Patchbay > Outputs and click the Stage tab to verify
that the outputs are available in the Patchbay.
In the standalone software, you can modify I/O card config­urations to match your system’s configuration. In the standalone software, go to Options > Device and right-click the Mix Rack graphic and choose the I/O from the pop-up menu.
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Installing in Stage 48

3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
I/O card slots
Mounting screws (remove all)
Fan mounting screws (do not remove)
Stage 48 has three slots that accept Stage I/O cards. I/O cards are connected to pre-installed 50-pin ribbon cables located in­side Stage 48.
I/O cards can be installed in any slot of Stage 48, in any order. If you are installing a combination of input and output cards, however, it is recommended that you install input cards above output cards.
It is recommended that you install cards in Stage 48 starting with the top slot. If you are installing a combination of input and output cards in one Stage 48, it is recommended that you install input cards above output cards.
To install I/O cards in Stage 48:
1 Power down Stage 48.
2 Remove power and audio cables from Stage 48.
3 On the front panel of Stage 48, locate the slots which you
want to install I/O cards into, and remove the card slot covers.
5 Carefully pull the panel partially away from the rack, making
sure not to damage the fan cable attached to the back panel.
Figure 14. Removing the back panel.
6 Disconnect the fan cable before removing the panel entirely.
Set the panel aside.
Figure 12. An empty Stage 48’s I/O card slots
4 Remove the ten back panel mounting screws.
Do not remove the four fan mounting screws that are closest to the fan port.
Figure 13. Stage 48 I/O back panel
Disconnecting the fan cable
7 Locate the included extenders.
8 For each output card you are installing, use two extenders
and two of the included Phillips head screws to attach the ex­tenders to the back of the card. Orient the extenders so that the long side of the extenders lay flat.
Figure 15. AO16 Output card with extenders
9 For each I/O card you are installing, hold the card by its
edges and gently slide the card into the slot.
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10 Secure each card to the front panel of Stage 48 using four
1
2
3
11
2
3
front panel mounting screws.
11 Inside Stage 48 via the open back panel, tighten the two
captive thumbscrews to secure the I/O card to the Stage 48 chassis. Use a screwdriver to make sure the card is properly se­cured.
Figure 16. Tightening a captive thumbscrew
12 Inside Stage 48, locate the pre-installed 50-pin I/O card rib-
bon cable bundle.
14 Use the following cables, depending on the slots you have
chosen to install cards into:
• For a card installed in the top slot of Stage 48, use the ca­ble that is labeled in Figure 19 as “1.”
• For a card installed in the middle slot, use the cable that is labeled in Figure 19 as “2.”
• For a card installed the bottom slot, use the cable that is labeled in Figure 19 as “3.”
Figure 19. I/O card ribbon cables
15 Connect the cable to the I/O card by making sure the plastic
key on the connector is aligned with the slot on the port. Se­cure the connection by moving the retaining clips on each side of the socket connector inward. Check to make sure the ribbon cable is connected securely.
Figure 17. I/O card ribbon cable bundle (front view)
13 Cut the cable tie that is securing the ribbon cable bundle,
making sure to not damage the ribbon cables. Remove the ca­ble tie from Stage 48.
16 Reconnect the fan cable.
17 Replace the back panel of Stage 48.
See the Stage 48 Guide for instructions on connecting Stage 48 to SC48 and confirming I/O.
Figure 18. Cable tie to be removed
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Chapter 3: Specifications

Audio Specifications

AO16 Analog Line Outputs
Parameter Specifications Limit Units Condition/Comment
Type Balanced, XLR3-Male
Impedance 50 Ohm Each leg to ground
Maximum Output Level +24 max dBu
D/A Converter Latency 0.58 ms Fs=48kHz
All measurements at Fs=48 kHz with 150 Ohm source impedance and 600 Ohm load impedance, unless otherwise specified.
0 dBU = 0.775Vrms.
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Appendix A: Compliance Information

Environmental Compliance

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Perchlorate Notice
This product may contain a lithium coin battery. The State of California requires the following disclosure statement: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
Recycling Notice
FCC Compliance for United States
Radio and Television Interference
Communication Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by Avid, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Australian Compliance
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le material brouilleur du Canada.

EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)

Avid declares that this product complies with the following standards regulating emissions and immunity:
• FCC Part 15 Class B
• EN 55103-1 E2, E3
• EN 55103-2 E2, E3
• AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class B
• CISPR 22 Class B
CE Compliance
(EMC and Safety)
Avid is authorized to apply the CE (Conformité Europénne) mark on this compliant equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
Korean EMC Regulations
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Safety Compliance

Safety Statement
This equipment has been tested to comply with USA and Canadian safety certification in accordance with the specifications of UL Standards: UL60065 7th /IEC 60065 7th and Canadian CAN/CSA C22.2 60065:03. Avid Inc., has been authorized to apply the appropriate UL & CUL mark on its compliant equipment.
Warning
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this equipment near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) For products that are not rack-mountable: Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the equipment has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) For products that are a Mains powered device: The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids (such as vases) shall be placed on the equipment.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
16) For products containing a lithium battery: CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
17) For products with a power switch: The main power switch should remain accessible after installation.
18) The equipment shall be used at a maximum ambient temperature of 40° C.
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