Aviom A-16 User Manual
A-16 Personal Monitor
Mixing System
User Guide
Information in this document is subject to change. All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2003 Aviom, Inc. Printed in USA
Document Rev. 1.03 Part Number 9301 1001 0001
Aviom, Inc.
1157 Phoenixville Pike Suite 201
West Chester, PA 19380 USA
610-738-9005
610-738-9950 (fax)
www.aviom.com
READ THIS FIRST
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions
!
3. Heed all war nings.
4. Follow all instr uctions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a 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 apparatus (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 third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. No on/off power switches are included in the A-16 system. The
external power supply should be used to control power to an Aviom
A-16 device. This power supply should remain readily operable.
16. The solid line over dashed line symbol ( ) indicates that the
input voltage must be a DC voltage.
17. The box within a box symbol ( ) indicates that the external power
supply is double insulated.
Aviom, Inc. Limited Warranty
Aviom, Inc. war rants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of one year from the date of the original retail purchase.
This warranty does not apply if the equipment has been damaged due to misuse, abuse,
accident, or problems with electrical power. The warranty also does not apply if the product
has been modified in any way, or if the product serial number has been damaged, modified,
or removed.
If a defect is discovered, first write or call Aviom, Inc. to obtain a Return Authorization
number. No service will be performed on any product returned without prior authorization.
Aviom, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge to you. The product
must be returned during the warrant y period, with transportation charges prepaid to Aviom,
Inc., 1157 Phoenixville Pike, Suite 201, West Chester, PA 19380. You must use the product’s
original packing materials for shipment. Shipments should be insured for the value of the
product. Include your name, address, phone number, description of the problem, and copy
of the original bill of sale with the shipment. The Retur n Authorization nu mber should be
written on the outside of the box.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION
TO JURISDICTION). AVIOM’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFU NCTIONS AND
DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET
FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS A ND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WAR RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EX PRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL
APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD.
AVIOM, I NC. DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH
IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOCUMENT. AVIOM, INC.’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT OUR OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT, AN D SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY K IND.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Aviom and the Aviom logo are trademarks of Aviom, Inc.
WARNING!
!
TO REDUCE THE DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO
NOT REMOVE COVERS.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
ONLY
To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock, do not expose this
product to rain or other types of moisture.
To avoid the hazard of electrical shock, do not handle the power
cord with wet hands.
Operating Temperature: 10˚C to 40˚C (50˚F to 105˚F)
CAUTION
Using any audio system at high volume levels can cause
permanent damage to your hearing.
Set your system volume as low as possible.
Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive sound pressure levels.
Table of Contents
Welcome 1
Features 1
Conventions Used in this Document 1
Warranty Information 2
Package Contents 3
AC Line Conditioning 3
Installing the A-16T in a Rack 4
Channel Labels 4
What is Category 5? 5
Cables Used in the Aviom System 5
Cable Lengths 6
About A-Net 7
Power Supplies 8
Cleaning and Maintenance Information 9
The A-16 Personal Mixer 10
Personal Mixer Components 11
The A-16T Transmitter 12
Transmitter Components 13
Navigating the System 14
The A-16T Transmitter 14
Front Panel 14
Channel LEDs 14
Input Levels 14
The Link Switch 15
Power and A-Net 16
The A-16T Rear Panel 17
Power Connector 17
Channel Input Jacks 17
Channel Thru Jacks 17
The A-16 Personal Mixer 18
Operational Modes 18
Global Controls 19
Tone Controls 19
Master Volume 20
Button Behaviors 20
Volume and Pan Control 21
Pan LEDs 22
Using Solo Mode 22
Muting a Channel 22
Personal Mixer Rear Panel 23
A-Net Connectors 23
DC Power Input 23
Audio Outputs 24
Quick System Setup 25
AC Power Connection 25
System Interconnections 25
Audio Connections — Inputs 26
A-16T Front Panel Settings 26
Audio Connections — Outputs 26
Labeling the Channels 27
Powering Up 27
Basic Navigation 27
Preparing to Make a Mix 28
Mixing 28
Saving Your New Preset 29
What Gets Saved 29
Connecting Audio 30
Connections on the A-16T Rear Panel 30
Connecting a Mixer 30
Direct Output 30
Bus Outputs 31
Aux Sends (Effects Sends) 32
Insert Send/Return Points 32
Line Level Devices 34
Mixing 35
The Editing Interface 35
Making Changes to a Mix 35
Linking Channels 36
The Spread Control 36
The Effect of the Spread Control 37
The Mute and Solo Functions 37
Solo a Channel 37
Mute a Channel 37
Unmute a Channel 38
Creating Groups 38
Creating Additional Groups 39
Making Changes to a Group 40
Changing Channel Settings Within a Group 40
Removing Channels From a Group 40
Muting Groups 41
Applications 42
Create a Mix With Console Direct Outputs 42
Using Aux Sends to Create a Monitor Mix 42
Studio Cue System 43
Playback Monitoring 43
Using Console Inserts 45
Y Cable Insert 45
Adding Effects 45
Using a Balanced TRS Cable 45
Adding Effects When Using a Single Balanced Cable 46
Using a Patch Bay 46
A-16T In and Thru Patching 46
Adding Effects to a Monitor Mix 47
Adding Live Ambience to a Monitor Mix 47
Silent Jam Session 48
Other Uses for the Personal Mixer Outputs 48
Record a Mix 48
Troubleshooting 49
A-16T Transmitter Specifications 51
A-16 Personal Mixer Specifications 51
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Aviom A-16 Personal Monitor Mixing System. This
User Guide is designed to familiarize you with your new product and to have you up
and running in no time.
Features
Your Personal Monitor Mixing System provides a host of professional features
designed to make the system flexible in a variety of music and audio situations.
A-16T Transmitter Features:
• Sixteen high-quality audio channels
• Adjustable input gain switches per channel pair
• Eight stereo channel Link switches
• Signal and Peak LEDs on each channel
• Sixteen -inch TRS jacks for audio Input connections
• Sixteen -inch TRS jacks for Thru connections
• Single-ended input accepts balanced or unbalanced signals and can
provide balanced or unbalanced signal pass-through
• 1U-high rack-mountable enclosure
A-16 Personal Mixer Features:
• Sixteen Channel select buttons with dual LEDs
• Dedicated Recall, Group, Solo, and Mute buttons
• Sixteen user Preset memory locations
• Pan/Spread control with LED readout
• Channel volume control with LED level readout
• Master Volume, Treble and Bass controls
• Tabletop or mic stand mountable (using optional stand-mounting
bracket)
Conventions Used in this Document
When indicating a button on the front panel of the A-16 Personal Mixer, a special
typeface is used. For example, when selecting a Preset, press the RECALL button.
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Warranty Information
Please record the following information for future reference:
Your Authorized Aviom Dealer:
Name: _____________________________
Address: _____________________________
_____________________________
Phone: _____________________________
Serial Numbers of Your Aviom Products: ____________________
____________________
Date of Purchase: ________________
Your Authorized Aviom Dealer is your primary source for service and support. The
information recorded above will be helpful in communicating with your Authorized
Aviom Dealer should you need to contact Aviom Customer Service. If you have
any questions concerning the use of this unit, please contact your Authorized Aviom
Dealer first. For additional technical support, or to find the name of the nearest
Authorized Aviom Repair Station, check the Aviom web site at www.aviominc.com.
To fulfill warranty requirements, your Aviom product should be serviced only at an
authorized Aviom service center. The Aviom serial number label must appear on the
outside of the unit, or the Aviom warranty is void.
This manual and its contents are copyrighted by Aviom, Inc. All rights are reserved
by Aviom, Inc. This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied,
reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable
form without prior written consent from Aviom, Inc.
The software and/or firmware contained within Aviom products is copyrighted and
all rights are reserved by Aviom, Inc.
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the text and illustrations in this manual, no guarantee is made or implied as to the accuracy of the
information contained within.
A-16 Personal Monitor Mixing System is a trademark of Aviom, Inc.
A-Net is a trademark of Aviom, Inc.
©2003 Aviom, Inc.
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Package Contents
The complete A-16 Personal Monitor Mixing System comes packaged in two parts, the
A-16T A-Net Transmitter and the A-16 Personal Mixer. Check the contents carefully
before making connections and continuing with installation.
To create a basic system you should have:
An A-16 Transmitter box with
• One A-16T A-Net Transmitter
• Power supply for the A-16T A-Net Transmitter
An A-16 Personal Mixer box with
• One A-16 Personal Mixer
• Power supply for the A-16 Personal Mixer
• One Category 5 interconnect cable
• User Guide
Also included with the system is a Warranty Card. Be sure to fill out the form and
return it to Aviom, Inc. as soon as possible.
AC Line Conditioning
The A-16 is a digital device and is sensitive to sudden spikes and drops in the AC line
voltage. Changes in the line voltage from lightning, power outages, etc. can sometimes
damage electronic equipment.
To minimize the chance of damage to your equipment from sudden changes in the AC
line voltage, you may want to plug your equipment into a power source that has surge
and spike protection. Power outlet strips are available with built-in surge protection
circuits that may help protect your equipment.
Other options for protection of your equipment include the use of an AC line conditioner
or a battery backup system (sometimes referred to as an uninterruptible power supply,
or UPS).
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Installing the A-16T in a Rack
The A-16T Transmitter is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch audio equipment rack. This design is both for easy transportation of the unit and for protection.
The unit takes up one standard rack space. Optionally, you can use the unit on a table
top or other flat surface such as a shelf.
The rack ears on each side of the unit are designed to support the weight of the A-16T
without additional hardware. Each rack ear contains holes for two screws per side.
Always support the unit with four screws.
To mount the A-16T Transmitter, position it in the equipment rack at the desired
location. Use standard rack-mounting screws to attach the unit to your rack hardware.
Tighten all four screws firmly, but avoid overtightening.
You may want to use non-metallic washers between the rack-mounting screws and the
A-16T’s finished surface to avoid marring the painted finish on the A-16T Transmitter.
Always allow adequate ventilation for devices mounted in racks. Avoid placing your
A-16T directly above or below other rack-mounted gear that produces high levels of
heat.
Channel Labels
For writing channel information or names on the A-16 Personal Mixer label surface or
“scribble strip”, we suggest the using a china marker or other easily removed marking
device. A china marker is designed for marking on plastic, metal, glass, wood, and
paper. These are available at most office supply outlets. Avoid the use of permanent
markers.
To clean the label writing area on the A-16 Mixer, use a soft clean cloth to remove
most types of temporary marking material. For difficult-to-remove types of marking
devices, a cotton swab moistened with a drop of rubbing alcohol can be used. Use the
minimum amount possible to remove the writing. Be careful not to get rubbing alcohol
on the surface of your Aviom products.
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Personal Mixer Label Strip
What is Category 5?
Category 5 (sometimes referred to as Cat-5) describes a commonly used type of high
performance network cabling. It is used mainly for data transmission purposes to connect computers, modems and other devices. A standard Category 5 patch cable consists
of four twisted pairs of copper wire terminated by RJ45 male connectors. The cable
assembly is used to provide connectivity between any two Category 5 female outlet
jacks. A variation, called Category 5e, uses additional twists in the cable to reduce
interference in high-speed network applications.
The RJ45 connector looks similar to the connectors found on a telephone system, only
larger. The twisting of the wire pairs helps to shield the cable from unwanted interference from electrical fields or radio interference (sometimes referred to as “RF”). Cat-5
cabling supports frequencies up to 100 MHz and speeds up to 1000 Mbps.
Category 5 cables
Cables Used in the Aviom System
The Category 5 cables used with your Aviom system are interchangeable with any
standard Category 5 (or Cat 5e) cables. If you need a longer cable for a particular
application, any computer store should be able to supply you with an appropriate cable.
A qualified technician should be able to build custom cables to any length (up to the
maximum of 500 feet between components).
For fixed or permanent installations, you have the option of running Category 5 cables
inside walls and terminating them with readily available wall panels that include the
RJ45 jack.
Note: When purchasing Category 5 cables, be sure to buy only standard Cat-5
cables, not those sold as crossover cables. A crossover cable is used for file transfer
between two computers. It is not compatible with your Aviom equipment.
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Cable Lengths
Category 5 cables used with the A-16 Personal Monitor Mixing System can be up to
500 feet (approximately 150 meters) in length. The maximum cable length specification applies to the cable connected between the A-16T Transmitter and the first A-16
Personal Mixer in your system as well as for cable runs between each additional A-16
Personal Mixer unit in your system.
Pre-made cables in a variety of lengths and colors are available at most computer outlets. Cables can be extended by using a simple passive device called an inline coupler
to add length to existing cables (as long as you do not exceed the specified maximum
cable length). If you need a longer cable on occasion, this is a simple solution. Inline
couplers are available at most computer outlets.
A-16T Transmitter
A-16 Personal MixersUp to 500
feet of Cat 5
cable can be
used to
connect
each system
component
Infinite
number
of A-Net
components
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About A-Net
Aviom’s A-Net is a high-speed data transmission protocol. It is capable of sending
and receiving high-quality audio using readily available Category 5 cables. The A-Net
technology is a proprietary system developed by Aviom.
A-Net is based on Ethernet, a Local Area Network (or LAN) technology. This provides
A-Net with a mature and robust base on which to build.
As used in your A-16 Personal Monitor Mixing System, the A-Net signal carries
sixteen channels of digital data from the A-16T Transmitter to each and every Personal
Mixer connected to the system.
Some of the benefits of using A-Net to transmit digital audio are:
• No latency
• No ground loops
• Easy cabling using readily available components
• An unlimited number of Personal Mixers can be used in a system
• Ease in spanning long distances between system components
Note: While the Category 5 cables and connectors used on your Aviom products
look like typical computer network connections, do not connect computers, routers,
or other home and business networking equipment to your Aviom products.
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Power Supplies
Your Aviom product uses a DC power supply that has a two-prong power cord. The
prongs on the power supply are identical, meaning that there is no need to orient the
plug in a specific direction in the power outlet. Some products with two-prong power
cords have polarized plugs that can only be inserted into an electrical outlet one way.
The power supply that ships with your Aviom product is a universal switching type.
It is capable of working with voltages from 100 to 240 volts AC. This means that
a separate power supply is not needed to use the products with the power systems
found in most countries. You may need plug adapters to use the power supply with
the AC outlet plug shape variations used throughout the world.
Should you need to replace the power supply that came with your product, we recommend using only a power supply that meets the following specifications.
Type: Switching
Input Voltage: 100-240 volts 50/60Hz
30VA
Output: 24Vdc 0.5A
Polarity Outer = negative; Inner = positive
Power Supply Polarity
Note that polarity of the plug found on the DC power supply needs to match that of
the original power supply that came with your Aviom equipment. The outer contact is
negative, the inner contact is positive. (See the diagram.)
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Cleaning and Maintenance Information
The exterior of your Aviom product should be cleaned with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.
For tougher dirt, you can use a cloth slightly dampened with water or with a mild
detergent.
When cleaning your Aviom products, never spray cleaners directly onto the product
surfaces. Instead, spray a small amount of the cleaning solution onto a clean cloth
first. Then use the dampened cloth to clean the product.
Never use abrasive cleaners. Never use solvents or abrasives on the finished
surfaces of your Aviom product.
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The A-16 Personal Mixer
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Personal Mixer Components
1 A-Net In jack (rear panel)
2 A-Net Out jack (rear panel)
3 A-Net Active LED
4 Channel Pan control and LEDs
5 Channel Volume control and LEDs
6 DC power jack (rear panel)
7 Headphones/Line output (rear panel)
8 Bass tone control
9 Treble tone control
10 Master volume control
11 Solo button
12 Mute button
13 Channel Mute LED
14 Channel select LED
15 Channel or Preset select button (depends on mode)
16 Label strip
17 Recall button (for Save, hold Recall and Group)
18 Group button
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