A-16R Personal Mixer Console Personnelle A-16CS Control Surface for A-16R Console Personnelle User Guide ARTWORK, LABEL ID, A-16CS SCALE 9310 1003 0001F rev 2.001:1 © 2009 Aviom, Inc.
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Table of Contents Welcome ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 Features ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 A-16R Personal Mixer Features: ��������������������������������������������������������������� 1 A-16CS Remote Control Surface Features: ������������������������������������������ 1 System Options: ������������������������������������
Solo Functions ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26 Solo a Channel ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������26 Held Solo Mode �����������������������������������������������������������������������������27 Mute a Channel ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������28 Unmute a Channel ������������������������������������������������������������������������29 Creatin
Saving All Mix Presets via MIDI ������������������������������������������������52 Loading Presets via MIDI �������������������������������������������������������������������������53 Loading One Preset via MIDI ����������������������������������������������������53 Loading an All Preset File via MIDI ������������������������������������������53 Exit MIDI SysEx Mode ������������������������������������������������������������������54 Applications ����������������������������������������������������������
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the A-16R Personal Mixer, and A-16CS Control Surface both of which are members of Aviom’s Pro16® Series of digital products. All Pro16 products are powered by A-Net®, Aviom’s proprietary data transmission protocol designed especially for the unique demands of live streaming audio. This User Guide is designed to familiarize you with your new product and to have your system up and running in no time.
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 Recall button, followed by a numbered button”.
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 in a remote location while at the same time providing the user with complete 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 of the A-16R or the A-16CS Control Surface will be used for editing.
Package Contents Check the contents of the shipping box carefully before making connections and continuing with installation. The A-16R Personal Mixer box contains: • One A-16R Personal Mixer • DC Power supply • User documentation Also included within this document is a Warranty registration page. Be sure to fill out the form and return it to Aviom, Inc. via mail or fax as soon as possible.
Compatibility with Pro64 Many Pro16 products can be connected to a Pro64® A-Net system with the addition of the ASI A-Net Systems Interface. The ASI translates Pro64 A-Net data into Pro16 data and separates the 64-channel Pro64 stream into up to four 16-channel Pro16 outputs, depending on the Pro64 sample rate being used. Only Pro16 devices that have an A-Net In port such as Personal Mixers, A-Net Distributors, and output modules are compatible with Pro64 and the ASI.
Cat-5 Cables The cables used with your Aviom system are interchangeable with any standard Category 5e (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 (150 meters) between components).
AN-16/i Input Module Up to 500 feet of Cat‑5e cable can be used to connect each system component AN-16/o Output Modules or Personal Mixers Infinite number of A-Net components Your cable length performance will be affected by a number of factors including the quality of the cables used, and the number of devices such as cable couplers used or passive wall panel interconnections in use. Use Cat-5e cable for best performance wherever possible. Stranded or solid Cat-5e cable can be used.
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. Note that it is possible that the maximum cable length specification can be compromised by using inline couplers or other passive connection devices.
Type: Switching Input Voltage: 90-240 volts 50/60Hz 30VA Output: 24VDC 0.5A Polarity Outer = negative; Inner = positive Plug Size 2 mm _ + 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.
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.
A-16R Front Panel 1 6 Group 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Select Mute Mute Save A-16R Personal Mixer Select Recall 5 6 8 9 5 1 Recall button (for Save, hold Recall and Group) 2 Group button 3 Channel or Preset select button (depends on mode) 4 Channel Select LED 5 Channel Mute LED 6 Label strip A-16R Personal Mixer and A-16CS Control Surface User Guide 7 11 10 11
7 9 Solo 11 12 13 Pan l Mode - All Volumes Zero Volume Mute 8 16 Remote MIDI Off Mix In 16 15 A-Net Active _ 15 14 10 7 Solo button 8 Mute button 9 Channel Pan control and LEDs 10 Channel Volume control and LEDs 11 A-Net Active LED 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 A-16R Personal Mixer and A-16CS Control Surface User Guide + Bass _ MIDI On Local +
A-16R Rear Panel 2 1 Lin e Out Left A -16 R Right + _ /T/Pin 2 /R/Pin 3 /S/Pin 1 Mono/Stereo R L Personal Mixer 3 In sert Right Return + _ /T/Pin 2 L /R/Pin 3 /S/Pin 1 4 Send R L 5 1 XLR balanced outputs 2 TRS balanced outputs 3 Mono/Stereo output switch 4 Balanced stereo insert Return 5 Balanced stereo insert Send 6 Stereo auxiliary Mix Input A-16R Personal Mixer and A-16CS Control Surface User Guide Mix In R L A-Contro R 6 13
MID I R A-Control Out Thru In 8 7 7 A-Control (for A-16CS remote controller) 8 MIDI In, Out, Thru connections 9 A-Net Out 10 A-Net In 11 DC power connection A-16R Personal Mixer and A-16CS Control Surface User Guide A-Net Out In DC Power 9 10 11 14 18-24V Regulated 500 mA
10 9 8 A-16R Personal Mixer and A-16CS Control Surface User Guide 15 16 14 1 13 12 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 A-16CS Front Panel 15
1 A-Control In jack (rear panel) 2 A-Net Active LED 3 Channel Pan control and LEDs 4 Channel Volume control and LEDs 5 Footswitch jack (rear panel) 6 Bass tone control 7 Treble tone control 8 Master volume control 9 Solo button 10 Mute button 11 Channel Mute LED 12 Channel select LED 13 Channel or Preset select button (depends on mode) 14 Label strip 15 Recall button (for Save, hold Recall and Group) 16 Group button A-16CS Rear Panel 5 1 Footswitch 1/2 A-Control T-FtSw 1
Monitor System Setup Configuring a Pro16 monitor mixing system requires only a few steps. Start with all devices turned off. When all power, network, and audio connections have been made, you can then power up all the components in your system. Power up the personal mixers and any amplifiers or powered speakers last to avoid unwanted pops or noises. Power Connection Connect the DC power supply to the A-16R Personal Mixer unit. Plug the power supply into an available AC power outlet.
From A-Net input module Left A -16 R Lin e Out In sert Right MID I Return + _ /T/Pin 2 L + _ /T/Pin 2 L + _ /T/Pin 2 L /R/Pin 3 /S/Pin 1 Mono/Stereo Send R L Mix In R L R L R L R A-Control R A-Control R A-Control Out Thru In A-Net Out In DC Power In DC Power In DC Power 18-24V Regulated 500 mA Personal Mixer Left A -16 R Lin e Out In sert Right /R/Pin 3 /S/Pin 1 Mono/Stereo MID I Return Send R L Mix In Out Thru In A-Net Out 18-24V Regulated 500 mA Per
P Note Use only non-permanent marking devices on the label surface to avoid permanently marring the surface. Powering Up As when powering up any audio gear, it’s best to turn on all system components in the safest possible order to minimize the risk of damage to system components and your hearing. Start by turning on devices such as mic preamps, mixers, keyboards, and effects processors. Follow this by turning on power amps, or anything that applies power to speakers, headphones, etc.
Operational Modes When using the A-16R Personal Mixer, you will be in one of the following modes: • Mix Mode — Here you can change channel and mix settings such as volume, mute, and panning; you’ll spend most of your time in this mode. • Recall Mode — When activated by the Recall button, the row of sixteen channel buttons are used to select one of the sixteen available mixes saved as Presets. • Group Mode — Used when creating Groups or editing existing Groups.
Some important points to keep in mind: • Set the Remote/Local switch to the Local position to use the front panel of the A-16R for editing and save/recall of Presets. MIDI can also be used for changing mix param‑ eters and for Preset save/recall. (The A-16CS is disabled.) • Set the Remote/Local switch to the Remote position to use an A-16CS Control Surface to remotely control the A-16R. Editing mixes and save/recall of your Presets only works from the A-16CS in this case. MIDI is disabled.
Solo Remote MIDI Off A-Net Active Pan _ Mix In 16 olumes Zero Mute + Bass _ Treble Master Volume MIDI On Local + Volume Phones The global Bass, Treble, and Master volume controls on the A-16R and A-16CS When the A-16R Remote/Local switch is in the Remote position, the Tone Control settings can be changed from the A-16CS Control Surface. The Bass and Treble EQs in the Personal Mixer are both shelving type. There is +/-12dB of cut or boost available for each.
P Note: Always use caution when adjusting any audio system component to avoid potential hearing damage. Button Behaviors There are various combinations of lighted and unlighted buttons on the A-16R Personal Mixer. Here is an overview: • Channel buttons have two LEDs, an upper and lower. The upper button is red and indicates that the channel is selected. The lower button is yellow; it indicates that the channel is muted. Channel buttons will light solid or flash. • The Recall button has one red LED.
Making a Mix Set the global tone controls—Bass and Treble—to about 12 o’clock. This is the default EQ setting; no boost or cut is applied to the audio mix. Set the Master volume knob on the A-16R Personal Mixer to a low setting, about 9 or 10 o’clock should be safe. Send audio into the system; this could be a band playing live or audio from a multi-track audio device. Raise the levels Personal Mixer to a comfortable level after you have audio playing through the system.
Setting Pan The Pan indicator is made up of five LEDs. The center LED is green. The LEDs on either side of center are red. As you turn the Pan knob, the LEDs will light in various combinations. At either end of the display only one LED will be lit to indicate that the channel is panned full left or right. When using stereo linked channels, the LEDs light in different patterns, using a pair of LEDs on either side of the display to indicate the width of the stereo field.
The Spread Control When two channels are linked, they no longer have separate pan controls. With the channel link comes a new feature, called Spread. The Spread control varies the stereo image of the two linked channels from full stereo to mono. This allows you to position stereo sources in your mix by controlling the width of the stereo image. Spread changes the panning of the left and right channels simultaneously.
mode, simply select another channel or press the Solo button again. To select a different channel for auditioning in Solo mode, remember that you must first select the channel and then press the Solo button to enter Solo mode.
You can also exit Held Solo Mode by pressing the Recall, Group, or Mute buttons. Remember that the Personal Mixer can only enter Held Solo Mode from the normal Mix Mode. If you currently have a channel temporarily soloed (the Solo LED is lit solid), you must exit the single channel Solo Mode (by hitting another channel button or the Solo button) before you can enter Held Solo Mode.
Unmute a Channel Once a channel is muted, you can follow this simple procedure to clear the mute: • Select the muted channel. (It should have the yellow LED in its button lit.) • Press the Mute button. • The yellow LED will go out. • To clear mutes on other channels, continue selecting chan‑ nels, pressing the Mute button to clear each mute. Save the Preset with the mutes, if desired. P Note: Solo mode will temporarily override a mute. This guarantees that you will always hear the channels you solo.
Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Select Mute Select Mute Mute Save Personal Mixer Solo Select Recall A-16R 9 10 11 12 13 14 Press the Group button to create or edit a group. To create a Group: • Start by selecting a channel that you want to be included in the Group. • Press the Group button on the left side of the A-16R Personal Mixer or A-16CS. • The red Group LED will begin to flash indicating that you can now edit the Group.
Use these steps to create a second and/or third Group. • Select a channel that is not currently part of an existing Group. • Press the Group button to enter Group Mode. The Group LED will flash. • Double-click any channels that you want to add to the Group. • To save the Group, press the Group button again. The flashing LED will go out. Shortcut: While in the Group edit mode, you can start the process of creating a new Group while editing an existing Group.
without affecting the other components of the Group. The changes you make to volume and pan affect only the selected channel, allowing you to change the relative balance of the individual components of your Group. Changes can be made in real time. To select a different channel in a Group for editing, press one of the flashing LEDs (don’t double-click it). The new selection will light its LED solid, while the previously selected channel will start to flash. Continue making changes as needed.
Some points to note about Groups: • Up to three Groups can be created per Preset. • Groups are relative only to the Personal Mixer that they are created on. • Groups you create on one Personal Mixer do not affect other Personal Mixers being used in a system. Remember that although you have edited and saved changes to a Group, you must still save the Preset if you want to recall the Preset with the new Group configuration intact.
Saving a Preset It’s important to remember that your mix is not saved if you should power the system down unless you store the mix as a Preset. You need to save a Preset to a memory location to be able to recall it later. The channel buttons serve as memory location buttons when in Save mode. To save a Preset: • Hold down the Recall and Group buttons, found to the left of the label strip on the A-16R and in the upper left side of the A-16CS.
Information Not Saved With a Preset When saving a Preset the following information is not saved: • Master Volume level on A-16R and A-16CS • Master Bass and Treble tone control settings • Auxiliary Mix In level • Remote/Local switch position on the A-16R • Setting of the rear-panel Mono/Stereo switch on the A-16R • Stereo Link information set at the A-Net input module Note also that the system does not remember if the optional A-16CS Control Surface is connected to the A-Control jack on the rear pane
A-16R Rear Panel On the rear of the A-16R Personal Mixer you will find the A-Net connectors, the power supply input, insert points, auxiliary mix input jacks, MIDI I/O, the A-Control connector, and the XLR and TRS line-level audio outputs.
DC Power Input Connect the DC power supply to the jack on the rear of the A-16R Personal Mixer. Use only power supplies designed for your Aviom products. When using the optional A-16D or A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor products, power can be supplied to the A-16R from a remote location eliminating the need for the local DC power supply. Consult the distributor products’s documentation for additional setup information.
headphones to the front panel headphone output of an A-16R while at the same time the audio signal is connected to a mono power amp and crossover combination being used to create a bass shaker system in the platform he is sitting on. To use a mono amplifier, powered speaker, subwoofer, etc., connect a standard audio interconnect cable (TRS or XLR type) from the audio output on the rear of the A-16R to the audio input on your mono device. For best results, set the Mono/Stereo switch to the Mono position.
Left 16R Lin e Out In sert Right + _ /T/Pin 2 /R/Pin 3 /S/Pin 1 Mono/Stereo M ID I Return L Send R L Mix In R L R A-Control Out Thru onal Mixer Effect Outputs Effect Inputs Effect Audio from the A-16R is sent to the effect device’s inputs. The processed sound is heard when the signal from the effect is plugged into the A-16R Insert Return jacks. The audio signal will not be interrupted when a cable is patched into the Insert Send jack.
16 channels of Audio + + Mix In Insert Main Mix Out = + + = audio in EFFECT A-16R signal flow Mix In The A-16R includes a convenient auxiliary stereo mix input. The input has its own front-panel level control. Signals connected to the Mix In are added to the stereo mix in the analog domain, at the point where the digital mix is converted back to an analog signal.
2 3 1 A-Control A-Control is a special protocol developed to allow the A-16R to be controlled by a remote device. Only the optional A-16CS Control Surface should be connected to the A-Control jack. The connection uses a standard Cat-5 jack and cable. The A-Control jack supplies power and data to the A-16CS. In sert MID I Return L Send R L Mix In R L A-Control R Out Thru In A-Net Out DC Power In Connect the A-16CS to the A-Control jack.
There are three MIDI jacks found on the rear panel of the A-16R, labelled In, Out, and Thru. • MIDI Out is used to send Preset data from your A-16R to another device capable of recording and storing the SysEx data. • MIDI In is used to control the A-16R mix parameters, or to send recorded SysEx messages from a storage device back into the A-16R • MIDI Thru can be used to daisy-chain MIDI devices. The Thru jack carries a copy of the data appearing at the A-16R MIDI In port.
A-16CS Control Surface Overview The A-16CS Control Surface is an optional accessory than can be used with the A-16R Personal Mixer. The button layout of the A-16CS is the same as found on the A-16II Personal Mixer. The main physical differences between the A-16II Personal Mixer and the A-16CS Control Surface are on the rear panel. The A-16CS has no audio outputs. Also missing are the A-Net In and Out connections.
Changing Channel Settings When the A-16CS Control Surface is used to control an A-16R remotely, all edits made on the A-16CS will be reflected immediately on the A-16R. When you change the volume of a Channel from the A-16CS, the LEDs in the Volume section of the Personal Mixer and A-16CS will move simultaneously and will indicate the level changes in real time. Saving a Mix From the A-16CS When creating monitor mixes, you can save your work as a Preset remotely from the A-16CS.
Display the Current Preset Number This function displays the last recalled or saved Preset number when in Save Mode. This is useful when editing Presets to help avoid overwriting a Preset you want to preserve in memory. In Save Mode the current Preset will blink on the A-16CS channel button LED’s. To check the current Preset: • Hold down the Recall and Group buttons. • The current Preset number’s LED blinks.
For example, if you have just loaded Preset 7 (by pressing the Recall button followed by the number 7 button), pressing the right pedal once will move to Preset 8. Pressing the left pedal will move down one, returning you to Preset 7. Another press of the left pedal loads Preset 6, and so on. Changes are reflected on the A-16CS and its connected A-16R host. As with other operations involving the A-16CS, the Remote/Local switch must be in the Remote position in order for the footswitch to be functional.
MIDI The A-16R supports MIDI communication via system exclusive (SysEx) messages. System Exclusive messages (sometimes referred to as data dumps) are designed to allow compatible devices to send and receive digital data, providing such functions as preset storage and/or parameter editing. System exclusive messages contain device-specific information that allow connected MIDI devices to identify compatible data and ignore data destined for other devices connected in a MIDI network.
MIDI In Connect the A-16R MIDI In jack to the MIDI output of a device in your MIDI system. The MIDI In jack is used to receive data from an external device. Data received at the MIDI In jack will be echoed to the MIDI Thru jack automatically. This allows multiple A-16Rs or other MIDI devices to be connected in serially (a daisy chain). MIDI Out The MIDI Out jack carries MIDI information and commands generated by the A-16R.
To check the currently assigned MIDI base channel: • Move the Remote/Local switch from the Remote position to the Local/MIDI position. • Note that one of the Channel LEDs will blink for a few seconds. The Channel LED that is blinking corresponds to the MIDI channel that is currently assigned to the A-16R. To change the currently assigned MIDI channel: • Hold down the desired Channel button on the A-16R while switching from Remote to Local/MIDI mode with the Remote/Local switch.
MIDI Messages The A-16R will respond to the following MIDI messages: MIDI Message Controller or Program Value Result Program Change: 0-15 Recalls Presets 1-16 Program Change: 16-31 Selects Channels 1-16 Controller 7: 0-127 Mapped to Current Channel Volume (min. to max.
transmitted as a single data dump. The A-16R can receive the following sysex data types: • Single Preset files - saved mix information is loaded into the current mix state. • All Preset files - the A-16R’s current sixteen mix Presets are replaced with the data from a set of sixteen saved Presets. The A-16R is capable of saving and restoring Presets via MIDI only when the front panel Remote/Local switch is in the Local position. In the Remote position, MIDI communication is disabled.
recording device as a SysEx data dump. 7. Save your MIDI SysEx data to disk or other storage media used by your MIDI recording device or software application. When transmitting a single Preset, the sixteen yellow Mute LEDs in the channel buttons will light solid for the duration of the transmission to verify the send operation. For single preset file dumps this will be relatively brief.
Loading Presets via MIDI The A-16R can load Presets saved as either single Preset files or as All Preset files that include the complete set of sixteen memory locations. As when recalling a Preset from the internal memory, you must first enter Recall Mode to load a Preset. (Recall Mode on the A-16R is entered by pressing the Recall button.) Remember that you need to have MIDI cables properly connected between the A-16R and your MIDI recording devices to load presets.
The A-16R will remain in MIDI Recall until a valid A-16R MIDI message is received, or until another front panel button is pressed to exit MIDI mode. MIDI SysEx information for other manufacturer’s devices will pass through the A-16R and be ignored. To load an All Preset data file via SysEx: 1. Set the A-16R front panel Remote/Local switch to the Local position. 2. Press the Recall button. The Recall button LED flashes. 3. Press the Solo button to arm the A-16R for MIDI reception.
Applications This section describes how to set up and use the Pro16 Monitor Mixing System in a variety of contexts. Pro16 mic- or line-level input modules such as the AN-16/i and AN‑16/i-M can be used as well as console cards from Aviom and third-party manufacturers. Most of the applications described below apply equally to analog and digital consoles. However, this document cannot cover third-party digital console cards and the configuration of the consoles that can accept them.
Using Aux Sends An Aux Send can be used alone or in combination with other audio sources such as direct outputs to create a monitor mix. Each Aux Send can be used to create a unique blend of channels, with the Aux Send output connected to the Pro16 input module. For example, to send a mono blend of six vocals to one channel of the Pro16 input module, turn up the Aux Send the desired amount on each vocal source channel on the mixing console. Connect the Aux Send’s output to the Pro16 input.
the simple insert example. You’ll need one more cable. Monitor without the effect: • Remove the cable from the Thru jack of the Pro16 input module. • Plug it into the output of the effect. • Connect a cable from the input module Thru jack to the input of the effect. • The send/return loop is complete and now includes the effect. • You do not hear the effect in the monitors. Monitor with the effect: • Remove the cable from the audio In jack of the Pro16 input module.
If you can dedicate two inputs on the Pro16 input module for playback, you can easily provide the performers with a high-quality playback of the track they have just recorded. Here’s how to set it up: • Set aside the first fourteen channels of the Pro16 input module for audio tracks to be sent to the performers as a cue mix. • The remaining two channels (15-16) are reserved for the stereo mix that the engineer creates in the studio.
input module first and then use the Thru jack on the input module to complete the signal chain. In either case the performers can now decide how much of the effects return is required in their personal mix. And, they can save up to sixteen mixes with various amounts of effects in each. Adding Live Ambience to a Monitor Mix For performers using in-ear monitors in a live performance situation, it may be desirable to add some room ambience into the monitor system to help add a sense of space.
are at line level, they are capable of sending the current monitor mix to any audio device capable of using a line level audio signal. Record a Mix The output of your Personal Mixer can be used for recording. Use it to record a rehearsal or performance, or to create rehearsal mix-minus recordings for substitute performers. Connect either the XLR or TRS line outputs to the recording device. Two separate cables are required—one for the left side, the other for the right.
Troubleshooting Before contacting Customer Service, check the following list of common problems and solutions for help. Problem: Nothing happens when editing from the front panel of the A-16R. Or, nothing happens when trying to edit the A-16R remotely using an A-16CS Control Surface. Possible Solutions: • The Remote/Local switch on the right side of the A-16R determines which device is active for editing.
Problem: Can’t change Presets Possible Solutions: • Make sure that the Recall button has been pressed. Its LED will flash, indicating that you should press a numbered button to recall a Preset. Problem: I don’t think my Preset was saved. Possible Solutions: • When saving a Preset, make sure that the Recall and Group buttons are both held down before pressing one of the numbered memory location button. The Preset is saved when you release your finger from the memory location button.
Problem: The A-Net LED is on, but there is no sound Possible Solutions: • The A-Net Active LED indicates that the input to the receiv‑ ing device is properly connected to another A-Net device. It does not indicate that all devices in a system are properly connected, however. If you have two Personal Mixers connected together, the second Personal Mixer’s A-Net LED will light because the first Personal Mixer is correctly connected to it.
Problem: In Group mode, can’t select a new channel. Possible Solutions: • If you already have three Groups defined and attempt to create a new Group, the button press is ignored. Creating a new Group would exceed the limit of three Groups per Preset. Edit or delete an existing Group to continue.
Specifications - A-16R Impedance matched output Audio Outputs Headphone Output Front panel; TRS; Tip: Audio Left; Ring: Audio Right; Sleeve: Ground Balanced 1/4” TRS; front-panel volume control Mix input, stereo Insert send/return A-Net I/O Balanced 1/4” TRS 1 A-Net In, 1 A-Net Out; RJ45 connectors D/A Conversion 44.
Specifications - A-16CS Footswitch jack 1/4” TRS, selects Preset up/down A-Control Supplies data and power from host A-16R; RJ45 connector Pan: 5 LEDs, 4 red, 1 green; Channel Volume: 12 red LEDs Powered by host A-16R Indicators Power Supply Dimensions 10.75” (273 mm) wide x 5.6” (142.2 mm) deep; 2.25” (57.5 mm) high Weight 3.4 lb. (1.54 kg) Options MT-1 Mic Stand Bracket (uses 6-32, 1/4-inch machine screws) EB-1 Extension Bracket All Aviom products are designed and manufactured in the USA.
A-Net A-16R Personal Mixer and A-16CS Control Surface User Guide Mix In R Mix In L Pan Digital mixer Volume R L D/A converter 2-band EQ R Master volume L Insert return R Insert send Insert return L Insert send Stereo/mono R L Audio R Audio L Headphone out A-16R Block Diagram 67
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A-Control Specifications The specifications below can be used to set up control systems to remotely send commands to the A-16R Personal Mixer via its A-Control jack. Physical Connections The A-Control interface on the A-16R and A-16CS is an RJ45 connector. Cabling between the devices is standard Cat-5e cable with a maximum distance of 60m/200ft. Electrical Connections The A-Control interface uses the RS-422 asynchronous serial protocol for information exchange.
Physical Layer Data Format The Physical Layer data format of the RS-422 A-Control conforms to the following specifications: Physical Layer Data Format Electrical: RS-422 Start Bits: 1 Data Bits: 8 Hardware CTS, RTS: Not Supported Stop Bits: 1 Parity: None Baud: 31.25k Idle State: High (Active-low start bit referenced to “+” signal on RS-422) Note that hardware handshaking (dedicated lines for CTS, RTS, DTR, etc.) is not supported.
MIDI Implementation Chart Function...
MIDI System Exclusive Implementation Version 1.00 for Aviom A-16R 1. Introduction and Overview This document is designed to aid in the understanding of the A-16R’s MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) implementation. MIDI SysEx support for the A-16R product includes messages that allow for uploading and downloading of all sixteen system presets or the current active configuration also referred to in this document as the current preset. Described in this document is the implementation of these features.
terminates/ends the packet. Described below is an overview of a generic MIDI SysEx packet structure. SysEx Head Message Data SysEx Tail Figure 3 - MIDI General Packet Structure The specifics and mechanics of the various packet pieces are described in the subsequent sections. 2.1. MIDI System Exclusive Packet Head Several data bytes define the “SysEx Packet Head.
2.2. MIDI System Exclusive Packet Tail Every complete MIDI System Exclusive message should contain a Trailer/ Tail byte referred to as an “End of Exclusive” or EOX for short. Reception of implemented System Exclusive messages in the A-16R that do not contain an EOX will be treated as incomplete and flagged as an error. EOX 2.3. 1111 0111 (F7H) End of Exclusive Message Data Format There are essentially two basic data byte formats used in the “Message Data” section of an A-16R’s SysEx message.
failure/error will be generated. When an error is detected on the A-16R, the SysEx progress LEDs (also known as the mute LEDs) will stop updating and the failure will be indicated by flashing the channel select LEDs. The SysEx error can only be acknowledged and cleared by the users pressing a button on the A-16R’s front panel or by toggling the remote/local switch. 3. Message Type List Currently there are only two SysEx message types implemented in the A-16R.
3.1. MIDI All Presets (Message Type = 00H) Listed below is an overview of the complete “MIDI All Presets” message. This message contains data for all 16 presets transferred to or from the A-16R. All portions of this message are included in the figure including, “SysEx Head”, “Message Data” , and “SysEx Tail.
3.2. MIDI Current Preset (Message Type = 01H) Listed below is an overview of the complete “MIDI Current Preset” message. This message contains data for the current active configuration transferred to or from the A-16R. All portions of this message are included in the figure including, “SysEx Head”, “Message Data” , and “SysEx Tail.
4. MIDI All Presets Detail Listed below is a more detailed picture of the “MIDI All Presets” message as implemented on the A-16R. SOX 1111 0000 (F0H) Start of Exclusive Manufacturer’s ID 0000 0000 (00H) Aviom Manufacturer’s ID Byte 1 0000 0001 (01H) Aviom Manufacturer’s ID Byte 2 0100 0101 (45H) Aviom Manufacturer’s ID Byte 3 Family ID 0000 0000 (00H) (A16 Family) Product ID 0000 0000 (00H) (A-16R Product) Device ID 0000 0000 (00H) (expansion) Msg.
0001 nnnn - Nibblized Preset Data Checksum (LSB) Preset Trailer 0 1 0 0 (40H) 0000 Indicates end of a given preset Padding ... ... 500 consecutive bytes of the pattern 00H Preset ID 0001 0000 (10H) Nibblized Second Preset ID (MSB)* 0001 0001 (11H) Nibblized Second Preset ID (LSB)* Preset Data ... ...
5. MIDI Current Preset Detail Listed below is a more detailed picture of the “MIDI Current Preset” message as implemented on the A-16R. SOX 1111 0000 (F0H) Start of Exclusive Manufacturer’s ID 0000 0000 (00H) Aviom Manufacturer’s ID Byte 1 0000 0001 (01H) Aviom Manufacturer’s ID Byte 2 0100 0101 (45H) Aviom Manufacturer’s ID Byte 3 Family ID 0000 0000 (00H) (A16 Family) Product ID 0000 0000 (00H) (A-16R Product) Device ID 0000 0000 (00H) (expansion) Msg.
Preset Trailer 0100 0000 (40H) Indicates end of a given preset Padding ... ...
Index Symbols 1/4-inch TRS jacks 37 A A-16CS 21, 41, 43, 45, cable length, A-Control 45 Control Surface 14, 15, 16 Saving a Mix 44 select Preset with footswitch 46 A-16CS Control Surface 3, 18, 35 A-Control, connecting 17 and MIDI control 50 A-16CS Master Volume 22 A-16D 2 A-16D A-Net Distributor 36 A-16D Pro 2 A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor 36, 37 A-16II 2 A-16 Personal Mixer 2 A-16R Front Panel 11 Rear Panel 13 A-16R Master Volume 3 A-16R mixers cascading 40 A-16R Personal Mixer 17 AC Line Conditioning 7, 8
Channel select button 11 Channel Select LED 11 Channel Settings 44 Channel Volume 24 Cleaning and Maintenance 9 clean the label writing area 10 compressor 38 computer network 4 console card 1, 4, 55 Console Inserts 56 Controllers MIDI 50 Control Surface Saving a Mix 44 creating a monitor mix 23 crossover cables 6 Current Preset Number display from A-16CS 45 D daisy chain 17, 18 daisy-chain 42 daisy-chaining MIDI 48 data types MIDI 50 DC Power 17 remote, from A-16D or A-16D Pro 37 DC Power Input 14, 37 DC p
Live Ambience 59 Loading Presets via MIDI 53 Local 3 Local Area Network 4 local/remote control editing mixes 21 Local/Remote switch 41 M Master Volume 3, 22, 24, 35, 43 Master volume control 12, 16 maximum cable length 8 MIDI 21, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 72 Controllers 50 Loading Presets 53 Load One Preset Mono/Stereo output switch 13 Mono/Stereo switch 35, 37, 38 MT-1 66 Mute 16 mute all 23 via MIDI 50 Mute a Channel 28 Mute button 23 Mute LED 11 Muting Groups 33 N N‑16/i-M 55 network 4 networking 4
Preset select button 11 Pro16 1, 4 Pro64 5 Program Change MIDI 50 R Rack mounting 9 Recall button 23 Recall Mode 20, 53 Recall Preset via MIDI 50 Record a Mix 60 red LED 23, 24, 30, 31 Remote/Local switch 3, 18, 21, 35, 46, , 51, 52 and master volume 43 Removing Channels From a Group 32 replace the power supply 8 Return 13 Return jack 38, 39 RJ45 connector 5 RoHS ii router 4 RS-422 70 S Save 16 save a Preset 34 Save Mode 20, 23 save Preset 62 Save Preset 11 Saving a Mix from A-16CS 44 Saving Presets MIDI
stereo pan 26 X XLR 13 XLR output balanced output TRS output 37 Y Y Cable Insert 56 yellow LED 19 A-16R Personal Mixer and A-16CS Control Surface User Guide 87
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