Aviom A360 User Manual

A360DESIGNGUIDE
Aviom’s new A360 Personal Mixer brings a number of major advances in personal mixing for performing and recording musicians. For more than a decade, Aviom has set the standard for personal mixing, delivering a unique combination of truly useful features and ease of use for both the technical and non-technical musician. The A360 raises the bar for features while maintaining the intuitive ease of use Aviom is known for, giving musicians unprecedented control and clarity in their monitor mixes.
This design reference provides guidance on designing Aviom personal mixing systems with the new A360.
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BUILDINGASYSTEM
The A360 is backwards-compatible with legacy Pro16 gear such as the AN-16/i, A-16D Pro, and A-16II, and it may be integrated into existing Aviom Personal Mixing Systems. This section details the similarities and diff erences with legacy hardware and systems and shows how to set up A360 Personal Mixers in a variety of systems.
A360 Product Overview
The A360 Personal Mixer utilizes a 36-channel mix engine to give performers more control over their monitor mix, without introducing unwarranted complexity. The 36-channel mix engine supports 16 mono or stereo standard
mix channels, a mono or stereo Dual Profi le Channel™, and mono or stereo One-Touch Ambience™. Optimized for in-ear monitors and headphones (but fully compatible with wedge monitors), the A360 adds enhanced
One-Touch Ambience
Standard mix channels (each button can host a
mono or stereo signal)
Dual Pro le Channel (additional mix channel or channel mirror)
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channel-level and master controls to help users improve the naturalness, fi delity, and consis- tency of their monitor mix.
Technology Overview
The A360 is a Pro16® Series device, and it is fully compatible with legacy Pro16 Series hardware. However, to provide the fl exibility of addi- tional mix channels, the A360 uses an expanded version of the Pro16 A-Net Pro16e™.
The Pro16e packet supports up to 64 channels (48kHz, 24 bits). Maximum Cat-5e cable length
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packet, called
Like standard Pro16 A-Net, Pro16e is a point-to-point digital audio protocol; it is not a full network like
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Pro64
A-Net.
for Pro16e is 400 feet (100 feet less than stan­dard Pro16).
All devices capable of generating or utilizing a Pro16e data stream are labeled with the Pro16e logo. All standard Pro16 devices are capable of receiving and retransmitting a Pro16e packet (but can utilize only the fi rst 16 channels). For example, a standard A-16D Pro is used in an A360 personal mixing system and can sup­ply power and Pro16e audio data to the A360 Personal Mixers.
A360 Mode Selection
In order to streamline integration of A360s into existing Aviom personal mixing systems and to provide fl exibility in how systems utilize input hardware, the A360 supports two modes of op­eration, selected with a rear-panel slide switch.
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In systems with 16 or fewer channels, A360s can be connected to existing hardware in the same manner as A-16IIs are connected. A360s and A-16IIs can be used together seamlessly.
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PRO16 MODE
In systems with 16 or fewer channels, the A360 will typically be set to mode, channels are laid out on the A360 as on the A-16II, with stereo channels using two adjacent buttons rather than being placed under a single button. The Dual Profi le Channel on the A360 may be used to mirror any channel or channel pair. Ambience must use the onboard microphone. All mixing functions, including full stereo pan-spread control for stereo pairs, are available in Pro16 mode.
For systems utilizing Pro16 mode on the A360, system design and setup are the same as for systems with A-16II and A-16R Personal Mixers, and all three models of mixers may be used in any combination.
PRO16e MODES
For systems with more than 16 channels, the mode switch should be set either to to
CUSTOM. In these switch positions, the A360
will be looking for a Pro16e packet and will place stereo channels under a single button.
In
DEFAULT mode, channels from the network
are assigned to A360 buttons according to the default rules (see “Pro16e Channel Routing” be­low for detailed information). Only the onboard microphone may be used for ambience. The Dual Profi le Channel may mirror one of the standard mix channels but may not be used as a 17th mix channel.
PRO16 mode. In this
DEFAULT or
AN ADDITIONAL NOTE
Pro16e input modules generate Pro16e packets regardless of the channel count of the system. Thus it is possible to have a Pro16e system with 16 or fewer channels (one AN-16/i v.2 Input Module as the front end).
In such systems, A360s may be set to either
PRO16 mode or one of the Pro16e modes. Using
one of the Pro16e modes places stereo chan­nels under a single button and allows users to customize their channel layout and use network audio for ambience (in
CUSTOM mode).
Connecting A360s
Regardless of the mode a given A360 is utilizing and regardless of whether the system includes A-16IIs or is comprised entirely of A360s, there are no special considerations in connecting A360s. Because Pro16 devices such as the A-16II can receive a Pro16e packet but will use only the fi rst 16 channels (as if it were a standard Pro16 stream), A360s and A-16IIs can use the same A-Net stream and be fed by the same A-Net Distributors.
Note that the A360 does not have an A-Net Out jack and thus cannot be in the middle of a daisy chain; most systems will utilize an A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor for supplying power and audio to the A360 Personal Mixers.
CUSTOM mode, any network channel(s) can be
In assigned to any mixer button. Ambience may use the onboard mic or audio from the network, and the Dual Profi le Channel may be used to mirror one of the 16 standard mix channels or as a 17th stereo or mono mix channel.
Getting More Than 16 Channels into the System
The new AN-16/i v.2 Input Module is used to expand the Pro16 packet to include more chan­nels; up to four input modules may be used for up to 64 channels in the network stream. Each A360 may select its mix channels from the complete pool of 64 channels in the network.
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from the console to connect to AN-16/i v.2 Input Modules for additional channels and a Pro16e stream.
Refer to the Appendix for illustrations of a range of digital consoles connected to Aviom personal mixing systems with expanded chan­nel counts.
Daisy-chaining AN-16/i v.2 Input Modules allows more channels to be sent to A360 Personal Mixers.
The A360 must be set to CUSTOM to use non­default channels.
To expand the Pro16 packet, simply connect the A-Net Out of the fi rst input module to the A-Net In of the second. This daisy chain may be continued for up to four input modules and 64 channels.
The AN-16/i v.2 has a rear-panel switch for as­signing the channel range of each device (1-16, 17-32, 33-48, or 49-64). The order in which the input modules are connected is irrelevant.
COMBINING LEGACY INPUT HARDWARE
The FIRST input device in this daisy chain of in­put devices may be a legacy Pro16 input module (e.g., original AN-16/i or AN-16/i-M) or console card (e.g., Aviom’s Y1 card or a partner card). These channels are assigned to channels 1-16 automatically, and other input modules in the system must be set to 17-32, 33-48, and 49-64.
At this time, there is no ability to connect mul­tiple legacy Pro16 input devices, including con­sole cards, for expanded channel count. Thus, systems with digital consoles may use a single Pro16 A-Net card but must use analog outputs
Pro16e Channel Routing
Because the A-16II and A360 (in Pro16e mode, with a Pro16e front end) map stereo channels to mixer buttons diff erently, more sophisti-
AN-16/i
AN-16/i
AN-16/i
AN-16/i
64-channel Pro16e stream
Up to four AN-16/i v.2 Input Modules can be daisy chained to form a 64-channel Pro16e A-Net stream. A360 Personal Mixers can select their mix channels from this stream. Note that the fi rst device in the chain of input modules may be a legacy Pro16 input module or console card.
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The AN-16/i v.2 input channels can be thought of in stereo channel pairs. The A360 default routing uses odd numbered input channels for left or mono and even numbered input channels for the right side of a stereo channel.
cated algorithms are required for managing the default routing of Pro16e channels from input modules to personal mixers, particularly to avoid unexpected results when channels are switched from stereo to mono (or vice versa) at an input module.
Because the A360 and the A-16II behave identi­cally in Pro16 systems with 16 or fewer chan­nels, this section applies only to systems utiliz­ing a Pro16e packet.
STEREO INPUT CHANNELS
In Pro16e systems using default channels on A360s, input module channels should generally be viewed as channel pairs, similar to a stereo channel on a console. Thus channel 1 and chan­nel 2 on an input module are the left and right halves of what will become channel 1 on an A360 Personal Mixer. (Channels 3 and 4 map to A360 channel button 2, 5 and 6 to A360 channel button 3, and so on.)
If the channels are stereo linked on the input module, then both channels appear on the A360 as a stereo pair, using one mix channel button.
If the channels are NOT stereo linked, then only the odd input module channel is utilized by the A360, and the even input module channel is ig­nored (but may be used by A-16IIs in the system or by A360s in Pro16 mode).
Thus for many Pro16e systems, the AN-16/i v.2 is better viewed as an input module with 8 stereo input channels rather than just 16 channels.
This approach ensures predictable results and avoids any unexpected channel reassignment on the Personal Mixer as a result of a stereo link switch being changed on an input module. The table on the following page shows the default channel routing for a Pro16e system.
L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R
Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo
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2345678
A-Net In
Power
The AN-16/i v.2 input channels can be thought of in stereo channel pairs. The A360 default routing uses odd numbered input channels for left or mono and even numbered input channels for the right side of a stereo channel.
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AN-16/i v.2 Default A360 Channel
Bank Channel If Stereo If Mono
1 1 (left) 1
2 1 (right)
3 2 (left) 2
4 2 (right)
5 3 (left) 3
6 3 (right)
7 4 (left) 4
8 4 (right)
1-16
9 5 (left) 5
10 5 (right)
11 6 (left) 6
12 6 (right)
13 7 (left) 7
14 7 (right)
15 8 (left) 8
16 8 (right)
1 9 (left) 9
2 9 (right)
3 10 (left) 10
4 10 (right)
5 11 (left) 11
6 11 (right)
7 12 (left) 12
8 12 (right)
17- 32
9 13 (left) 13
10 13 (right)
11 14 (left) 14
12 14 (right)
13 15 (left) 15
14 15 (right)
15 16 (left) 16
16 16 (right)
Ignored
Ignored
Ignored
Ignored
Ignored
Ignored
Ignored
Ignored
Ignored
Ignored
Ignored
Ignored
Ignored
Ignored
Ignored
Ignored
CUSTOM MODE
The A360 also provides the ability to assign channels from the network to any button on each mixer independently. Ultimately, users will have the option to do this from either a comput­er or from the front panel of the A360. Initially, a computer will be required, utilizing Aviom’s free
A360 CHANNEL MANAGER application.
CUSTOM MODE as in DEFAULT MODE, stereo
In channels are placed under a single button on A360s. However, mono channels in even num­bered input module channels may be assigned to A360 buttons.
CUSTOM MODE gives designers and users the
most fl exibility, allowing each A360 to have its own selection of channels and its own arrange­ment of channels. This is particularly useful in larger ensembles where diff erent musicians require control of diff erent channels.
The Pro16e data stream supports up to 64 chan­nels, and system to be assigned a unique set of channels for the 16 mono or stereo standard mix chan­nels, the mono or stereo (which may also be set to mirror one of the standard mix channels), and ambience.
The table on the following page shows a sample patch list for a larger system.
CUSTOM MODE allows each A360 in the
DUAL PROFILE CHANNEL
This table shows the mapping of input module channels to A360 mix channels in Default Mode. Note that even numbered mono input channels are not used in this mode.
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Mixer Channel Singers’ A360s Horns’ A360s Backline A360s
1 Lead Vocal Lead Vocal Lead Vocal
2 Vocal 2 Vocals Mix (stereo) Vocals Mix (stereo)
3 Vocal 3 Horn 1 Gtr 1 (stereo)
4 Vocal 4 Horn 2 Gtr 2 (stereo)
5 Vocal 5 Horn 3 Keys 1 (stereo)
6 Vocal 6 Horn 4 Keys 2 (stereo)
7 Gtr 1 (stereo) Horn 5 Horns Mix (stereo)
8 Gtr 2 (stereo) Gtr 1 (stereo) Kick
9 Keys 1 (stereo) Gtr 2 (stereo) Snare
10 Keys 2 (stereo) Keys 1 (stereo) Hi Hat
11 Horns Mix (stereo) Keys 2 (stereo) Drums OH (stereo)
12 Drums Mix (stereo) Drums Mix (stereo) Bass
13 Bass Bass Tracks/Loops (stereo)
14 Tracks/Loops (stereo) Tracks/Loops (stereo) Click
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This table shows a sample channel mapping for a larger ensemble utliizing the A360’s ability to select its mix channels from all of the channels available in the network.
Combining A360s in Systems With A-16IIs and A-16Rs
The A360 was designed to be fully compatible with existing Aviom personal mixing systems, allowing existing users to upgrade some or all of their Aviom Personal Mixers without having to start over with all new gear.
SYSTEMS WITH 16 OR FEWER CHANNELS
In low-channel-count systems, A360s can simply be added to the system or swapped in for an older Aviom Personal Mixer. Simply connect a Cat-5e cable to the existing A-Net Distributor and to the A360. Note that the A360 cannot be in the middle of a daisy chain.
SYSTEMS WITH MORE CHANNELS
In systems with more than 16 channels and both A360 and A-16II or A-16R Personal Mixers, some planning for input patching must be allowed for.
Because the A-16II and A-16R Personal Mixers can use only the fi rst 16 channels in the system, all channels required by these mixers must be connected, in the desired order, to the fi rst input module or console card.
All other channels—those channels added to the monitoring feeds for the benefi t of the A360 users—will be patched to the AN-16/i v.2 Input Modules set to one of the higher channel banks (17-32, 33-48, or 49-64). These channels will be ignored by the A-16IIs and A-16Rs in the system.
In most cases, setting the A360s in these sys­tems to
CUSTOM will help rearrange the chan-
nels in a way that is most useful for A360 users.
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The following diagrams show Pro16e systems connected to a range of digital mixing consoles. The systems shown here support up to 32 channels; most could be expanded further to provide up to 48 or 64 channels to the Aviom Pro16e A-Net system and the A360 Personal Mixers. All of the sys­tems shown here can also have A-16II or A-16R Personal Mixers attached, using the fi rst 16 channels in the Pro16e system.
Avid Venue/Profi le with Stagerack
APPENDIX
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Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
Avid Venue/Profi le with Mix Rack
Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
Avid SC48
Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
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Behringer X32
DiGiCo D1
Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
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Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
DiGiCo SD7
Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
DiGiCo SD9
Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
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Midas Pro1
Midas Pro3/6/9
Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
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Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
Soundcraft Vi Series
Soundcraft Vi1
Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
Soundcraft Si1+
Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
Soundcraft Si Comp32
Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
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Yamaha LS9-32
Yamaha M7CL
Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
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Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
Yamaha CL5
Pro16e to Aviom Personal Mixers
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Aviom’s A360 Personal Mixer brings new levels of control and customization to personal mixing and is the per fect so­lution for controlling musicians’ monitors on stage or in the studio. Ideal for use with in-ear monitors and headphones, the A360 delivers breakthrough features for more precise mix control and more musical monitoring, while also pre­serving the simplicit y required for use while performing.
The A360 includes an advanced 36-channel mix engine
which can be used to mix up to 16 mono or stereo standard channels plus mono or stereo ambience and the Dual Profile Channel™. Each A360 in a system may use the default chan­nels, or audio channels can be selected and assigned indi­vidually for each personal mixer, drawing from a network pool of up to 64 channels.
Each A360 mix channel may be adjusted for volume, tone, and reverb. The A360 also includes the innovative Stereo Place­ment pan-spread control that allows the width of a stereo channel’s image to be controlled independent of its lef t-right placement in the stereo field, significantly improving the user experience with in-ear monitors and headphones.
The A360’s seventeenth mix channel—the Dual Profile
Channel™—provides users with instant access to two inde­pendent combinations of channel volume, tone, reverb, and stereo placement for a favorite channel. The Dual Profile Channel may be set to mirror one of the 16 standard mix channels or may be used for additional mix content.
Ambience can be added to the mix either using the conve­nient onboard ambient microphone or by using network audio channels. Regardless of the source of the audio, the A360 One-Touch Ambience™ streamlines control of ambi­ence levels during performance, allowing musicians to add or remove ambience with the single touch of a button.
Each A360 can store up to twenty mix snapshots—16 saved in the channel button locations plus another four assigned to dedicated Instant Mix Recall buttons.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Advanced 36-channel mix engine• Customizable channel selection from a
64-channel network pool 16 standard mono or stereo mix channels plus
customizable Dual Profi le Channel™ Enhanced Stereo Placement controls for
improved sonic clarity Per-channel volume, tone, reverb, and
pan-spread Three-band master tone control optimized for
in-ear monitors One-Touch Ambience™ control using onboard mic
or network audio channels Four Instant Mix Recall™ presets—plus 16
standard mix presets USB for mixer profi les and mix settings 1/4” and 1/8” TRS Stereo Mix Out• XLR Mono Mix Out with dedicated volume control• Seamless integration with existing Aviom
personal mixing systems
PRELIMINARY
A360 PRODUCT DATA SHEET
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The master output section includes Bass and Treble tone con-
trols, plus the unique Enhance control designed to provide more presence for users of in-ear monitors. In addition to the main 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch stereo outputs, a separate Mono Mix Out control feeds a rear-panel XLR jack, per fect for con­necting to a subwoofer, shaker, or mono wedge monitor.
The A360 user interface is designed to meet the needs of
performing and recording musicians. All mixing features are instantly available—no menus to navigate, no complex pro­gramming, no computer required—so customizing and
adjusting a mix is fast and intuitive, even in the middle of performing.
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Audio is delivered to the A360 using Aviom’s A-Net
digital audio protocol. A-Net ensures that audio signals are deliv­ered in real time and provides for simple plug-and-play setup without addressing. The A360 is compatible with existing Pro16 Series devices and monitor systems. Additionally, the A360 can use an enhanced version of the protocol, Pro16e™, which supports expanded channel capacity (up to 64 chan­nels) in the Pro16 audio stream.
TOP PANEL FEATURES
Channel Volume
Channel Tone
Channel Reverb
Channel Stereo Placement
Dual Profi le Channel™
Instant Mix Recalls
One-Touch Ambience™
Group, Recall, Solo, and Mute
Trim All
Digital Signal/Limit
Master Bass, Treble, and Enhance
Master Volume
Mono Mix Out
REAR PANEL FEATURES
Stereo Mix Out (headphone/line-level, 1/4” and 1/8” TRS)
Mono Mix Out
USB storage
Mode switch
A-Net In
A360 PERSONAL MIXER SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Outputs 1/4” TRS stereo, hea dphone or l ine level;
Stereo Mix Outputs, Headphone/Line
Mono Mix Output Pin 2: Hot, Pin 3: Cold; Pin 1: Ground A-Net I/O
D/A Conversion 44.1/48kHz, 24-bit Stereo Operation Stereo Link , per chan nel pair;
USB Storage Save/lo ad mix con guration data, m ix pres ets;
Headphone Output 1.0 watt at 100 Ohms
1/8” TRS stere o, headpho ne or line level; XLR balanced mo no, line level
Tip: Audio L eft; Ring: Audio Right; Sleeve: Ground
1 A-Net In, Et herC on RJ45 c onnector; Suppor ts Pr o16 and Pro16e
Set at the input module; Variabl e pan per mo no channe l or pan/spr ead per stereo channel pair
rmware updates
(Line /Head phone output)
Stereo Mix Out
A-Net In
Mono Mix Out
Output Impedance 32 ohm s Freq. Response 2-22kH z +0.2d B/-3dB
THD +N < 0.003% Signal to Noise
(unweighted) Latency 0.880 ms ec (measure d from analog input to analog
A-Net Pro16e Uses un shielded Cat-5e UTP (or be tter) ca ble;
Power Supply
Input Voltage Output Voltage Plug Size
Dimensions
-106dB (measured with zero data into all channels)
output)
Maximum 4 00 ft (122 m) betwe en devices; Suppor ts Powe r Over A-Net
Exte rnal, DC, univers al switc hing type 100-240 volts, 50/60Hz 24 VDC, 0.5 am p 2 mm
11” (279.4 mm) wide x 6.9” (175.26 mm) deep;
1.835” (46.61 mm) high
Data
PROGRAM
CUSTOM
DEFAULT
24VDC
Regulated
500 mA
Pro16
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AN-16/i v.2 PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Product Highlights
The AN-16/i v.2 Input Module provides sixteen channels of analog-to-digital conversion as the head end for Aviom’s
Converts 16 line-level analog • audio channels to a Pro16e A-Net digital stream
industry standard personal mixing system and modular digital snake products. The module converts sixteen line-level analog audio channels into
A-Net In for generating • Pro16e A-Net for A360
uncompressed 24-bit, 48kHz digital audio data.
Personal Mixers
The AN-16/i v.2 includes an A-Net®
16 balanced line-level inputs
Input jack for connecting up to three additional Pro16® Series input devices.
16 balanced line-level • Thru jacks
The AN-16/i v.2 merges its analog inputs with the incoming A-Net stream, creating the expanded Pro16e digital
48kHz, 24-bit A/D converters
audio stream utilized by Aviom’s A360 Personal Mixer. The digital audio data is
Four-position gain sensitivity
output on standard Cat-5e cables.
switch per channel pair Stereo Link per channel pair
The AN-16/i v.2 front panel has eight four-position input level/gain sensitivity switches, stereo channel link switches for every channel pair, and per-channel
AN-16/i v.2 INPUT MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Inputs 16, balanced line-level TRS Inputs Tip: Audio +; Ring: Au dio -; Sleeve: Ground TRS Thru T ip: Audio +; Ring: Audio -; Sleeve: Grou nd A/D Conversion 48kHz, 24-bit Input Level /
Gain Settings
Metering
Stereo Operation
Max.Input Level +22 dB u Input Impedance 17.8 k oh ms Frequency Response 4Hz-22kHz +0.2dB/-3dB THD +N < 0.003% Crosstalk -90dB
Signal to Noise (unweighted)
Bit Error Rate (BER) 10
+22dBu, +4dBu, 0 dBu, -10dBV 4-position gain switch, per channe l pair
Two LEDs per c hannel; green: Signal Present, red: Clip;
Stere o link, per c hannel pair; Two -p osi ti on sw it ch ( Mono, Stereo)
90dB t ypical, A /D to D/A; Measured from AN-16/i v.2 to AN-16/o Output Module
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signal present and clip LEDs. Digital network connections on the rear panel include one A-Net In jack and one A-Net Out jack.
The rear panel of the AN-16/i v.2 also features 16 analog audio inputs with bal­anced ¼” TRS jacks. An audio Thru jack for each input allows the AN-16/i v.2 to be inserted seamlessly into an exist­ing audio signal path. The AN-16/i v.2 can be used with any line-level analog audio signal such as console direct outs, inserts, or aux sends.
The AN-16/i v.2 is equally at home with Aviom’s modular Pro16 digital snake and audio distribution system products, supporting a range of fl exible confi gurations including: 16x0, 32x0, 48x0, 64x0, 16x16, 32x16, 32x32, and 48x16. All confi gurations support an unlimited number of digital splits, with no loss in audio quality.
Digital Output 1 A-Net Out; RJ45 co nnect or Digital Input 1 A-N et In; RJ45 connector
A-Net Pro16e Slots
A-Net Uses unshielded Cat-5e UT P (or better) c able
A-Net Cable Length 400 feet (122 m)
Latency
Power Supply Input Voltage Output Voltage Plug Size
Dimensions
Weight 6.8 lb. (3.08 kg)
Options
All Aviom products are designed and manufactured in the USA.
4-position Slot R ange swit ch assigns the A-Net output to occupy S lots 1-16, 17-32, 33-48, or 49-64
<0.880 mse c (measured from analog input t o analog output)
Exte rnal, DC, univers al switc hing type 100-240 volts, 50/60Hz, 30VA 18-24 VDC, 0.5 amp 2 mm
19” (482.6 mm) wide x 5.75” (146 mm) deep; 1U high
AN-16SBR System Bridg e; used to co mbine up to four A-N et stre ams for tr ansmission over one Cat-5e cable
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FRONT PANEL FEATURES
LED Meters: Signal and Clip
Stereo Link switch
Input Level/Gain Sensitivity:
+22dBu, +4dBu, 0dBu, -10dBV
Power and A-Net In LEDs
Stereo Mono Stereo
A-Net In
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Power
REAR PANEL FEATURES
Line-level input jacks,
balanced TRS
Line-level thru jacks
A-Net In with 4-position Slot
Range selector switch
A-Net Out
DC power
AN-16/i v.2 BLOCK DIAGRAM
Audio Input 1-16
Audio Thru 1-16
Input Level
+22dBu +4dBu 0dBu
-10dBv
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATION
The Aviom AN-16/i v.2 shall provide sixteen channels of line-level audio A/D conversion. Channels shall be transmitted digitally onto an A-Net network. It shall provide full-bandwidth, high-quality audio by employing the Aviom A-Net Pro16e audio transmission protocol. It shall employ 24-bit A/D converters with a 48kHz sampling rate.
It shall have a frequency response from 4Hz to 22kHz, +0/-0.3dB or better, with total harmonic distortion no more than 0.003% at 1kHz with a +4dBu input signal. Maximum input level without clipping shall be +22dBu. Input sensitivit y shall be selec table from a front- panel 4-posi tion switch, with ga in range setting s of +22d Bu, +4dBu, 0 dBu, and -10dBV. Input impedance shall be 17.8k ohms.
Front panel features shall include LED indicators for Signal and Clip of each channel. Each pair of channels shall have a Stereo Link switch. Front-panel power and A-Net In LEDs shall be provided.
A-Net In
A/D
converter
Signal Clip
Rear panel features shall include a detachable DC power cord. The unit shall be powered from an external universal power supply (input voltage 100 to 240 VAC; output voltage 18-24 VDC, 0.5 amps). It shall be UL and CE listed.
The rear panel shall have RJ45 connectors for A-Net digital signal input and output connections.
The AN-16/i v.2 model shall employ TRS input jacks for the sixteen line-level inputs. Sixteen TRS jacks shall be provided for audio Thru connections.
Its dimensions shall be 19 inches wide, 9 inches deep, and 1U (1.75 inches) high. Its net weight shall be 6.8 pounds, and its steel chassis shall be  nished in blue. The unit shall be Aviom, Inc. model AN-16/i v.2.
A-Net
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link
More Channels. More Control. More You.
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