Aviom A-16R, A-16CS User Manual
A-16R Personal Mixer
TM
A-16CS Control Surface
For Use With Aviom Monitor Mixing and
Distributed Audio Network Products
User Guide
Information in this document is subject to change. All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2003-2005 Aviom, Inc. Printed in USA
Document Rev. 1.03 Part Number 9301 1003 0001
Aviom, Inc.
1157 Phoenixville Pike - Suite 201
West Chester, PA 19380-4254
USA
+1 610-738-9005 (voice)
+1 610-738-9950 (fax)
www.aviom.com
WARNING!
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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 fire 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.
IMPORTANT:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pu rsuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmf ul 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 harmf ul interference to radio or television reception,
which can be deter mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to t ry to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation bet ween the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different f rom
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Changes or modif ications to the product not expressly approved by Aviom, Inc.
could void the user’s FCC authority to operate the equipment.
Warranty Information
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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.aviom.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.
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Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the text
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Personal Monitor Mixing System is a trademark of Aviom, Inc.
A-Net is a trademark of Aviom, Inc.
©2003-2005 Aviom, Inc.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instr uctions
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
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 groundingtype 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 manufac
turer.
12. Use only with the car t, 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 power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the ap
paratus 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.
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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 warrant y 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 perfor med 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 t ransportation 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 Return Authorization nu mber should
be written on the outside of the box.
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Table of Contents
Welc ome 1
Featur e s
Co nventions Used in this Do c ument 2
Bu t ton Presses
Using Per so nal Mixers 2
Op tional Rem ote Cont r ol 2
Master Volume C ontrol
A-16R Front Panel 4
A-16R Co mpone nts - l ef t si de
A-16R Co mpone nts - r i ght side 5
A-16R Rear Panel 6
Audio Connectio ns
A-16R MIDI and Data Connections 7
A-16C S Compone nts
Le f t Si de 8
A-16C S Right Sid e 9
Packag e C o nten t s 1
AC L ine Conditio ning 10
Instal lin g the A-16R i n a Rac k 1
Chann el L a bels 11
What is Cate gor y 5? 12
Ca bles Used in the Avio m System 1
Ca tegor y 6 C able s 12
Ca ble Lengths 1
Ab out A-Net 14
Powe r Supplies 15
Cleaning and Ma inte nanc e 1
System Se t up 17
AC P owe r Co nnecti on 1
System Interco nnecti ons 17
Audio Connectio ns — Input s 18
Audio Connectio ns — Output s 1
Lab elin g t he C hannels 18
Powe r ing Up 1
Ba sic Naviga tion 19
Pr e paring to Make a Mix 19
Mixin g 2
Se t t he C hannel Vo lume 20
Se t t he Pan Location 2
Saving Your New Pre s e t 21
What Gets Saved 21
Infor mation N ot Saved With a Preset 2
System Navigation 23
A-Net Connection O ptions 2
Se r ies Conn ec tion 23
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Parallel Conn ec tion 23
Mixin g 24
Th e A-16R Pe r s onal Mi xer 25
Op erati onal Mo des 2
Global Controls - the Mas t er Section 26
Tone Cont r ols 2
Master Volume 27
Bu t ton B ehavior s 27
Be f ore You Start Edit ing 2
Volume and Pa n C o ntrol 30
Pan L EDs 3
Li nkin g C hannels 31
Th e Spread Control 31
Solo Modes 3
Single-Channe l So lo 32
He ld Solo Mode 3
Mutin g a Channe l 33
Cr eating G r oups 34
Cr eating Additional G roups 3
Makin g Chang e s t o a Group 36
Chang ing Channel Volumes Within a Group 3
Removing Ch anne ls From a Group 36
Mutin g Gr o ups 37
A-16R Rear Panel 3
A-Net Connector s 38
DC Power Input 3
Audio Ou tputs 38
Ba lanc ed Inser ts 40
Signal F low 4
Mix In 41
A-Control 4
MIDI I /O 43
A-Net In and Out 43
A-16C S Control Sur face 4
Overview 45
Th e A-16C S Fr ont Pan el 4
Global Controls 45
Tone Cont r ols 45
Master Volume 4
Bu t ton B ehavior s 47
Chann el Volume an d Pan C ontr o l 4
Mutin g a Channe l 49
Saving a Mix From the A-16CS 50
Recalling a Preset Fr om the A-16CS 5
Display the Cur r e nt Preset Number 51
Th e A-16C S Rear Pan el 5
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Fo otswi tch Jack 52
MIDI 53
MIDI Jacks 5
MIDI In 54
MIDI O ut 5
MIDI T hru 54
A-16R MIDI B ase Chan nel 5 4
Display the MIDI Bas e Ch anne l 5
MIDI Automati on 55
Data Stor age 5
Saving P resets 57
Save On e Mix Preset via MIDI 57
Saving A ll Mix Preset s via MIDI 5
Lo adin g . via MIDI 59
Lo adin g a n A ll Preset File via MIDI 6
Exit MIDI Mode 60
Troubl e shooting 62
Specific a tion s 6
A-16R Pe r s onal Mixer 65
A-16C S Control Sur face 6
MIDI Implemen t atio n C hart 66
MIDI Syste m E xclusive Imple mentation 67
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Aviom A-16R for use with Aviom’s
Monitor Mixing and Distributed Audio Network products. This User
Guide is designed to familiarize you with your new product’s features
and to make the installation and setup of your new product quick and
easy.
Features
Aviom’s Personal Monitor Mixing System provides a host of
professional features designed to make the system flexible in a variety
of music and audio situations.
The A-16R rack-mounted Personal Mixer can be used with all of
Aviom’s A-Net devices including:
• AN-16/i Input Module
• AN-16/i-M Mic Input Module
• Y1 digital input card for use with Yamaha consoles
• A-16T Transmitter
• AN-16/o Output Module
• A-16 Personal Mixer
• A-16II Personal Mixer
• A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor
• A-16D A-Net Distributor
A-16R 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
• Stereo Mix In with volume control
• Balanced outputs on the rear panel
• Balanced stereo insert points on the rear panel
• MIDI save and recall of user Presets
• MIDI remote mixing control
• A-Control jack accepts the optional A-16CS Control
Surface
• Stereo/Mono operation
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A-16CS Remote Control Surface Features:
• Controls all front-panel functions on the A-16R
• Sixteen Channel select buttons with dual LEDs
• Dedicated Recall, Group, Solo, and Mute buttons
• Pan/Spread control with LED readout
• Footswitch jack for Preset Up/Down control
• Can be mounted on the optional MT-1 mic stand mount
System Options:
• A-16D A-Net Distributor
• A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor
• MT-1 mic stand mount for the A-16CS Control Surface
Conventions Used in this Document
Button Presses
When indicating a button on the front panel of the A-16R Personal
Mixer or A-16CS, a special typeface is used. For example, “when
selecting a Preset, press the R
button”.
ECALL button, followed by a numbered
Us ing Personal Mixe r s
It is possible to create a personal monitor system using any
combination of Aviom Personal Mixer products. In some cases the
information in this document can refer to either the table-top version
of the Personal Mixer, or the rack-mounted A-16R version.
When using the A-16R Personal Mixer with the optional A-16CS
Control Surface, many of the same buttons and functions are available.
When refer ring to the use of the mixers in a Personal Monitor Mixing
System in general, the terms A-16 Mixer or Personal Mixer are used
to describe a case where a standard A-16 or A-16II Personal Mixer, the
A-16CS remote Control Surface, or a rack mounted A-16R Personal
Mixer can be used.
Optional Remote Control
When using the A-16R in a monitor system, the A-16CS Control
Surface can be used as an optional remote control device. This enables
the A-16R to be placed at the rear of the stage or in another remote
location while at the same time providing the user with complete
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control over their monitor mix environment.
It is important to note that the A-16R front panel has a switch that
selects whether the front panel buttons and knobs or the A-16CS
Control Surface will be used for editing. The Remote/Local switch
must be in the LOCAL position to use the front panel controls or to
send/receive MIDI SysEx data. The Remote/Local switch should be in
the REMOT E position when the A-16CS is being used.
Master Volume Control
When using an A-16CS Control Surface with an A-16R it is also
important to note that the position of the Master Volume knob on
the A-16R rack sets the total volume output for the unit. The Control
Surface simply offsets that master volume setting, allowing for precise
system gain setup.
Switching from remote to local control with the R
EMOTE /LOCA L switch
may cause an increase in the overall volume, since this removes the
A-16CS Control Surface from the signal path.
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A-16R
A-Net Mixer
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A-16R Front Panel
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A-16R C omponents - lef t side
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2 Group button
3 Channel Select LED
4 Channel Mute LED
Recall button (for Save, hold R
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ECALL and GR OUP)
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5 Label strip
6 Channel or Preset select button (depends on mode)
Phones
Mix In
Remote
Midi Off
Local
Midi On
A-16R C omponents - right side
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7 Solo button
8 Mute button
9 Channel Pan control and LEDs
10 Channel Volume control and LEDs
11 A-Net Active LED
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12 Mix In volume control
13 Bass tone control
14 Treble tone control
15 Master volume control
16 Remote/Local MIDI on/off switch
17 Headphone output
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A-16R Rear Panel
Audio Connections
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XLR balanced outputs
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2 TRS balanced outputs
3 Mono/Stereo output switch
4 Balanced stereo insert Return
5 Balanced stereo insert Send
6 Stereo auxiliary Mix Input
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A-Control for A-16CS remote controller
2 MIDI connections
3 A-Net Out
4 A-Net In
5 DC power connection
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Save
Recall
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Group Solo Mute
Select
Mute
In Recall Mode
All Volumes
Zero
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A-16CS Components
Left Side
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3 Group button
4 Pan knob & LEDs
5 Volume knob & LEDs
6 Channel buttons
7 A-Control input (rear panel)
A-16CS Right Side
Select
Mute
In Recall Mode
All Volumes
Zero
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9 Master Volume
10 Solo Button
11 Mute Button
12 Label Strip
13 Footswitch jack (rear panel)
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Package Contents
A complete Monitor Mixing System requires two basic components:
an input module and a mixing product such as the A-16R Personal
Mixer.
Check the contents carefully before making connections and
continuing with installation.
The A-16R Personal Mixer box includes:
• One A-16R Personal Mixer
• DC Power supply for the A-16R Personal Mixer
• One Category 5 cable
• User Guide
Options for your system include
• The A-16CS remote Control Surface for use with the
A-16R
• A-Net Distributors, including the A-16D and A-16D Pro
• MT-1 mic stand mount for the A-16CS
AC Line Conditioning
Aviom A-Net products are digital devices and are 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-16R in
A-16R
A-Net Mixer
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Mix In
a Rack
The A-16R Personal Mixer is designed to be installed in a standard 19inch audio equipment rack. This design is both for easy transportation
of the units and for protection in a permanent installation. Each unit
takes up one standard rack space (19 inches wide by 1.75 inches high).
Optionally, you can place the units on a table top or other f lat surface
such as a shelf.
The rack ears on each side of the device are designed to suppor t
the weight of the A-16R without additional hardware. Each rack ear
contains holes for two screws per side. Always support the unit with
all four screws.
To rack mount the A-16R Personal Mixer, position it in the equipment
rack at the desired location. Use standard rack-mounting screws (10-32
size) 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 device’s finished surface to avoid marring the painted
finish on your Aviom products.
Always allow adequate ventilation for devices mounted in equipment
racks. Avoid placing your A-16R Personal Mixer directly above or
below other rack-mounted gear that produces high levels of heat, such
as power amps.
Channel Labels
For writing channel information or names on the A-16R Personal
Mixer (or A-16CS) label surface or “scribble strip”, we suggest 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 off ice supply outlets. Avoid the use of
permanent markers. Optionally a strip of removable artist’s tape can
be used instead of writing directly on the product’s surface.
Mixer Label Strip
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To clean the label area on the A-16R Mixer or A-16CS, use a soft
clean cloth to remove most types of temporary marking materials. 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.
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 (or Cat-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.
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 (about 150 meters) 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 panel connectors that include the RJ45 jack. (Solid wire
is recommended for permanent installations.) Aviom recommends
the use of unshielded Cat-5 cable.
Categor y 6 C ables
Cat-6 cable is the most recent variation in networking cable
technology. Cat-6 uses a tighter wire pair twist to help reduce
interference in network installations. The outer jacket of a Cat-6 cable
is also different, allowing the cable to lay flatter. Cat-6 cables can be
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used in any part of an Aviom system that specifies a Cat-5 cable.
A-Net Input Module
Note: When purchasing Category 5 (or Cat-6) cables, be
sure to buy only standard 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.
Cable Lengths
Category 5 cables used with the Aviom 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 each
A-Net compatible device in your system. The A-Net signal is refreshed
each time it passes through an A-Net device.
A-Net Input Module
Up to 500
feet of Cat-5
cable can be
used to
connect
each system
component
Personal Mixers
Infinite number
of A-Net components
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
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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. Note
that it is possible that the maximum cable length specification can be
compromised by using inline couplers. Inline couplers are available at
most computer outlets.
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 the Monitor Mixing System, the A-Net signal carries
sixteen channels of digital data from the A-Net input module to each
and every Personal Mixer connected to the system.
Some of the benefits of using A-Net to transmit digital audio are:
• Virtually no latency
• No ground loops
• Easy cabling using readily available components
• An unlimited number of Personal Mixers can be used
in a monitoring 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
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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 90 to
240 volts AC. This means that a separate power supply is not needed
to use the product with the power systems found in most countries.
You should always use the power supply that shipped with your
Aviom product. When travelling, you may need plug adapters to use
the power supply with the AC outlet plug shape variations in use
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:
Input Voltage:
Output:
Polarity
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. Aviom products use a center positive power supply.
The outer contact is negative, the inner contact is positive. (See the
diagram above.)
Switching
90-240 volts
24Vdc 0.5A
Outer = negative; Inner = positive
50/60Hz
30VA
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Cleaning and
Maintenance
The exterior of your Aviom products 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 f irst. Then use the dampened cloth
to clean the product.
Note: Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners on the
finished surfaces of your Aviom products.
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System Setup
Start with all devices turned off. When all power and audio
connections have been made, you can then power up all the
components in your system.
AC Power Connection
The component parts of your Personal Monitor Mixing System use
separate external power supplies.
• Connect the power supply to the 18-24 VDC Power jack
on the rear of the analog input module (does not apply
when using the Yamaha-compatible Y1 card).
• Plug the power supply into an available AC power
outlet.
• Connect the power supply to the A-16R Personal Mixer
unit.
• Plug the power supply into an available AC power
outlet.
The Personal Monitor System will be in its “on” state as long as it is
plugged into a working electrical outlet.
No on/off power switches are included. If you would like to control
the power state of your units, simply connect the power supplies to a
power strip with an on/off switch. Use that as a system power switch.
Note: The A-16CS gets its power from the A-16R when the
A-Control jacks are connected via a Cat-5 cable. No
power supply is required.
System Interconnections
A single Category 5 cable is required to connect each A-Net
compatible device in your system.
Connect a Category 5 cable from the front panel A-Net jack on the
Aviom A-Net input module (AN-16/i, AN-16/i-M, A-16T, or Y1 card)
to the A-Net In jack on the first Personal Mixer.
Connect additional A-16, A-16II or A-16R Personal Mixers with a
single Category 5 cable from the A-Net Out jack on the first Mixer to
the A-Net In jack on the next Personal Mixer. (Repeat this process for
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Aviom A-16R an d A-16CS Use r Guid e
each additional Mixer unit in your system.) As an option, you can use
the A-16D or A-16D Pro A-Net Distributors for parallel connections.
If using the A-16CS Control Surface for remote mix control, patch a
Cat-5 cable from the A-16R A-Control jack to the A-Control input on
the A-16CS.
Audio Connections — Inputs
The Aviom Personal Monitor Mixing System is designed to work in a
wide variety of audio situations. For complete setup information, refer
to the detailed instructions included with your A-Net input module.
Line outputs, aux sends, direct outputs, bus and group outputs are
some examples of signals that are compatible with the analog inputs
of Aviom’s input modules. Users of the Y1 card with Yamaha digital
mixing consoles can patch audio to the A-Net channels in the digital
domain using the Yamaha mixer’s user interface.
Audio Connections — Outputs
Plug headphones or in-ear monitors into the A-16R Personal Mixer’s
front panel Headphone jack. If you use powered stage monitors, spot
monitors, or wireless in-ear monitors, connect the Line output jacks on
the rear panel of the A-16R Personal Mixer to the inputs of your audio
device.
Before powering up the system, turn the Master Volume control
on the Personal Mixer to its minimum setting (full left) to ensure
that unwanted high-volume audio is not accidentally sent into your
monitors when the system is powered up. The Master Volume control
is on the right side of the Personal Mixer, next to the Bass and Treble
controls.
If you are using the A-16CS Control Surface, make sure that the
A-Control cable is connected and that the REMOTE /LOC AL switch on
the front panel of the A-16R is in the REMOT E position.
Labeling the Channels
The A-16R Personal Mixer and the A-16CS Control Surface have a
convenient label strip right on the front panel.
Use a china marker (sometimes called a “grease pencil”) to write the
name of the instrument or audio source appearing on each Channel’s
label area.
Optionally, you could also write a performer’s name on the label strip
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