A-16R Personal Mixer A-16CS Control Surface For Use With Aviom Monitor Mixing and Distributed Audio Network Products TM User Guide Information in this document is subject to change. All rights reserved. Copyright ©2003-2005 Aviom, Inc. Document Rev. 1.
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Table of Contents Welcome Features Conventions Used in this Document Button Presses Using Personal Mixers Optional Remote Control Master Volume Control A-16R Front Panel A-16R Components - left side A-16R Components - right side A-16R Rear Panel Audio Connections A-16R MIDI and Data Connections A-16CS Components Left Side A-16CS Right Side Package Contents AC Line Conditioning Installing the A-16R in a Rack Channel Labels What is Categor y 5? Cables Used in the Aviom System Categor y 6 Cables Cable Lengths
Table of Contents Parallel Connection Mixing The A-16R Personal Mixer Operational Modes Global Controls - the Master Section Tone Controls Master Volume Button Behaviors Before You Star t Editing Volume and Pan Control Pan LEDs Linking Channels The Spread Control Solo Modes Single-Channel Solo Held Solo Mode Muting a Channel Creating Groups Creating Additional Groups Making Changes to a Group Changing Channel Volumes Within a Group Removing Channels From a Group Muting Groups A-16R Rear Panel A-Net Connecto
Table of Contents A-Control Footswitch Jack MIDI MIDI Jacks MIDI In MIDI Out MIDI Thru A-16R MIDI Base Channel Display the MIDI Base Channel MIDI Automation Data Storage Saving Presets Save One Mix Preset via MIDI Saving All Mix Presets via MIDI Loading .
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.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide 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
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 REMOTE position when the A-16CS is being used.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide A-16R Front Panel 5 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 A-16R A-Net Mixer 2 3 4 6 A-16R Components - left side 4 1 Recall button (for Save, hold RECALL and GROUP) 2 Group button 3 Channel Select LED 4 Channel Mute LED 5 Label strip 6 Channel or Preset select button (depends on mode) 7 8 9 10
A-16R Components - right side 9 7 15 11 13 12 14 15 16 Remote Midi Off 16 Local Midi On Mix In Phones 8 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 17 5
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide A-16R Rear Panel Audio Connections 1 ��������������� ����������� 2 3 ��������������� 4 6 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 6
A-16R MIDI and Data Connections 2 1 3 4 1 A-Control for A-16CS remote controller 2 MIDI connections 3 A-Net Out 4 A-Net In 5 DC power connection 5 7
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide A-16CS Components Left Side 7 1 Save Recall 1 2 8 1 Group 2 3 3 4 5 4 6 5 1 A-Net Active LED 2 Recall button 3 Group button 4 Pan knob & LEDs 5 Volume knob & LEDs 6 Channel buttons 7 A-Control input (rear panel) Solo 7 8 9 10 6 11 12 13 14 Mute 15
A-16CS Right Side 7 8 9 13 Save Group all Solo In Recall Mode All Volumes Zero Mute Select Mute 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 7 Bass Tone Control 8 Treble Tone Control 9 Master Volume 10 Solo Button 11 Mute Button 12 Label Strip 13 Footswitch jack (rear panel) 14 11 15 16 12 9
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide 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.
Installing the A-16R 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 flat surface such as a shelf.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide 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.
used in any part of an Aviom system that specifies a Cat-5 cable. 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.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide 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.
Power Supplies Your Aviom product uses a DC power supply that has a two-prong power cord. The prongs on the power supply are identical, meaning that there is no need to orient the plug in a specific direction in the power outlet. Some products with two-prong power cords have polarized plugs that can only be inserted into an electrical outlet one way. The power supply that ships with your Aviom product is a universal switching type. It is capable of working with voltages from 90 to 240 volts AC.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide 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 first. Then use the dampened cloth to clean the product.
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.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide 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.
marking area to identify Channels. Use only non-permanent marking devices on the label surface to avoid permanently marring the surface. Do not use permanent marker to write on the label 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.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide audio mix. Set the MASTER VOLUME knob on the Personal Mixer to a low setting, about 9 or 10 o’clock should be safe. Send audio into the system; this could be the band playing live or audio from a tape deck or other multi-track audio device. Raise the levels to a comfortable level after you have audio playing through the system. Mixing Start creating a monitor mix by selecting the first Channel you want to hear.
Continue this process of setting volume and pan until all the Channels have been added to the mix. At this point you should have a basic mix playing in your monitor device. You can continue to make changes in real time as your needs require. Remember that changes to Channel volume and pan setting affect the selected Channel only. The selected Channel always has its red LED lit.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide • The current active Channel, linked pair, or Group Tip: One Channel is always selected on a Personal Mixer, and this Channel info is stored with the mix Preset. By selecting a specific Channel prior to saving a Preset you can always have your favorite Channel ready for real-time editing when the Preset is recalled.
System Navigation This section explains the basic layout of your new Aviom products. The diagrams on the previous pages can be used as a quick visual guide to the location of the basic components of the system. A-Net Connection Options In a simple system, the easiest connection method uses what is called a daisy-chain. That is, each device is connected in series. The first mixer device in the chain receives the A-Net signal from the A-Net input module.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide A-16 D or A-16D Pro Personal Mixer Personal Mixer Personal Mixer Personal Mixer Personal Mixer A-Net Out from the A-16D or A-16D Pro is connected to each Personal Mixer’s A-Net In. Removing one Personal Mixer from the system has no effect on other Personal Mixers being used. Mixing The process of creating a monitor mix using Aviom’s Monitor Mixing System is similar to the process used to create a front-of-house mix.
The A-16R Personal Mixer This section describes the controls, modes, and functions of the A-16R rack mounted Personal Mixer.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide selected Channel (or Group) is audible while the rest of the mix is muted. • Mute Mode — When the MUTE button is pressed, the selected Channel (or Group) is muted • Save Mode — This mode is activated by pressing and holding both the RECALL and GROUP buttons. When both buttons are held down, the Save Mode is active. Pressing any numbered button while still holding this button combination will save your current mix to that Preset location.
turn the knob counterclockwise past the center. To change the highfrequency content, follow the same procedure; turn the TREBLE knob right to add highs, left to diminish them. The Bass and Treble EQs in the Personal Mixer are both shelving type. There is +/-12dB of cut or boost available for each.
8 Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide • The RECALL and GROUP buttons will both flash when held down simultaneously. This is the Save Mode, as indicated by the connecting graphic above the two buttons on the front panel. • When a Preset is saved, all sixteen Channel buttons will flash briefly to confirm the Preset save operation. • The SOLO button has one LED. It will light when pressed, indicating that the selected Channel or Group is now being auditioned with all other Channels being muted.
n • • • • • Panning for mono channels Spread for stereo channels Mute status Solo status Grouping In addition to these changes, you can use Solo Mode to audition your edits to a Channel while all other Channels are temporarily silenced. Groups can also be soloed. Before You Start Editing Remote Midi Off Local Midi On Phones When using the A-16R, it is important to note that only one device can control the mix settings of the A-16R at a time.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide Volume and Pan Control When you change the volume of a Channel on the Personal Mixer, the LEDs in the Volume section of the interface will indicate the level in real time. There are twelve LEDs in the Volume indicator, each capable of displaying two levels, for a total of twenty-four visible lighted steps. When a Channel is selected, the current volume is instantly indicated on the LEDs. When no LEDs are lit, Channel volume is at its minimum setting.
patterns, using a pair of LEDs on either side of the display to indicate the width of the stereo field. When the stereo image has been collapsed to mono, only the center green LED will be lit. In this case the stereo input will be heard as mono. Linking Channels For stereo input sources such as keyboards, drum machines, CD players, main console submixes, console stereo group outputs, etc., Aviom input modules provide a convenient method of controlling these two-channel sources. It’s called a Stereo Link.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide into this, for example When you adjust the Pan control with a stereo-linked Channel selected, the Pan LEDs show the width of the stereo spread that is currently set. Multiple LEDs light to indicate the compression of the image from full stereo to mono (a single green LED in the center of the display). Solo Modes The A-16R provides two methods for hearing a channel in solo mode. The first method works on one channel at a time.
To use Held Solo Mode: • Press and hold the SOLO button. • While holding down the SOLO button, press and then release any Channel button. • You can now release the SOLO button. (If you release the SOLO button before releasing the Channel button, Held Solo Mode will not be engaged.) • The Channel that you pressed is now soloed, and the Solo LED is flashing. • To solo another Channel, press any Channel button. • To exit Held Solo Mode, press the SOLO button again.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide Creating Groups When you need control over more than just a stereo pair of Channels as described earlier using the Stereo Link function, you can use the Group function to control multiple Channels. Up to three Groups can be created per user Preset. This means that every Personal Mixer can have up to forty-eight different Groups saved by using all sixteen user mix Presets. A Group can consist of any number of Channels, but Groups cannot overlap.
LED goes out and you are returned to your current Preset and live mix. In the current Preset, you will now see all Channel LEDs associated with a Group light whenever you press a Channel button that is included in your saved Group. The Channels now behave as one. Note: Remember to save the Preset if you want to be able to recall the Preset with the new Group settings later. Creating Additional Groups Three Groups can be created and saved in each Preset in a Personal Mixer.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide Making Changes to a Group Once you have created a Group, you can edit it in a number of ways. You can add or delete Channels from the Group, and change individual Channel volume, mute and pan settings. To change a Group, start by selecting a Channel that is already part of a Group. All Channel LEDs that are part of the Group will light. Press the GROUP button to enter the editing mode. The Group LED flashes. Then, follow the specific directions below.
• • Groups you create on your Personal Mixer do not affect other Personal Mixers being used in your system. Groups created with an A-16CS are stored in the A-16R, not in the A-16CS. Remember that although you have edited and saved changes to your Group, you must still save the Preset if you want to recall the Preset with the new Group configuration intact. Muting Groups Groups can be muted if necessary while creating a monitor mix or editing. The procedure is the same as for muting a single Channel.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide 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 line-level audio outputs. A-Net Connectors There are two A-Net connectors on the rear of the Personal Mixer. The A-Net In jack accepts • the A-Net signal coming from the A-Net input module (AN-16/i, Y1 card, AN-16/i-M, A-16T Transmitter, etc.
used with any device that can accept a line-level audio output, such as wireless in-ear monitor transmitters, powered speaker systems, and recording devices. Balanced stereo and dual-mono outputs are available. Both XLR and 1/4-inch TRS jacks are available. Audio routing tip: Both sets of audio outputs (XLR and 1/4-inch) can be connected at the same time and routed to different audio devices.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide position. Unbalanced audio devices can be connected to the A-16R Personal Mixer by using standard guitar-type (or tip-sleeve) cables. Balanced Inserts ��������������� ������ The A-16R is equipped with a stereo insert send/return loop that can be used just like the insert points found in many mixing consoles. The audio signal from the A-16R can be sent to the inputs of an audio processor such as a compressor or limiter.
pair of audio outputs as long as no cables are connected to the Return jacks. Plugging a cable into the Return jack will interrupt the signal heard in the mix outputs (headphones and rear-panel line outputs) and will complete the signal path. Note: The insert Send/Return loop includes the auxiliary Mix In signal in the processing path.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide ��������������� Any analog line-level signal can be connected to the Mix In jacks. Some ideas for connected signals to the Mix In jacks include: • Click Tracks • Talkback or intercom communications • Pre-recorded tracks • Cascading other A-Net mixer outputs • CD players or other recorded audio devices The Mix In jacks can accept a wide variety of signal levels without distortion. The connections are balanced TRS jacks.
MIDI I/O The A-16R can send its Presets to another device via system exclusive (sometimes referred to as SysEx) commands. MIDI is used to save banks of sixteen User Presets as a single file to a remote storage device such as a computer running MIDI sequencer software. Once stored in a remote device, the user’s mix Presets can be reloaded into any A-16R that is connected via MIDI. The MIDI Preset storage feature makes recalling setups for studios, theatres, and touring professionals fast and easy.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide The A-Net connections on the rear of the A-16R connect the A-16R to your audio network. The A-Net In jack accepts signals coming from Aviom’s A-Net input modules (AN-16/i, AN-16/i-M, Y1 card, or A-16T), another A-16R, an A-16 or A-16II Personal Mixer, or from an A-16D or A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor. The A-Net Out jack can be used to start a daisy-chain connection.
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 original Aviom Personal Mixers, the A-16 and A-16II. The main differences between the A-16 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.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide The default position for the BASS and TREBLE knobs is at 12 o’clock. To add more low frequencies to your monitor mix, turn the BASS knob to the right of the 12 o’clock position. To remove lows, turn the knob counterclockwise past the center. To change the high-frequency content, follow the same procedure; turn the TREBLE knob right to add highs, turn left to diminish them.
Button Behaviors There are various combinations of lit and unlit buttons on the A-16CS Control Surface. They are the same as those found on the A-16R. 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.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide Solo In Recall Mode All Volumes Zero Mute All Volumes Zero Select Mute 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Note: The text on the right side of the A-16CS Control Surface reads “In Recall Mode All Volumes Zero” as a reminder that this function is always available. 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.
Save Group Recall Solo Pan and Volume Controls In Recall Mode All Volumes Zero Mute Select 1 To make changes to a Channel from an A-16CS: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Mute 12 13 14 15 • Select a Channel by pressing its numbered button—the upper LED will light. • Rotate the VOLUME knob to the right to increase the volume, to the left to lower the volume • While the Channel is still selected, you can also change the Pan setting.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide Note: Changes made from the A-16CS will be instantly reflected on the front panel of the connected A-16R Personal Mixer. Remember that the REMOTE /LOCAL switch on the A-16R must be in the REMOTE position in order for messages from the A-16CS to be received. Saving a Mix From the A-16CS When creating monitor mixes, you can save your work as a Preset remotely from the A-16CS. The Preset itself is stored in inside the A-16R, not in the A-16CS.
Note: Remember that the REMOTE /LOCAL button on the front panel of the A-16R must be in the REMOTE position to save or recall Presets 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.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide Footswitch Jack The A-16CS can use any standard dual-pedal footswitch to select Presets in the A-16R. When using a dual pedal, the right-side pedal is used to move forward through the Preset list. The left pedal is used to move backward through the Preset list from the current selection. 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.
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.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide 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 a serial manner. MIDI Out The MIDI Out jack carries MIDI information and commands generated by the A-16R.
To check the currently assigned MIDI 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.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide 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.
The A-16R can send the following data types from the MIDI Out jack: • Single Preset files - the current system settings including volume, pan, mute, and group information are transmitted. • All Preset files - the sixteen saved user Presets are 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.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Set the A-16R front panel Remote/Local switch to the LOCAL (MIDI On) position. Set up your MIDI recording device so that it is ready to receive MIDI SysEx data. Hold the RECALL and GROUP buttons down to enter Save Mode. While still holding the RECALL and GROUP buttons, press the SOLO button. (After pressing the SOLO button, you can release the RECALL and GROUP buttons.
If you have edited a mix and have not stored it to a memory location, this mix will not be recalled when the SysEx data is loaded into the A-16R later. Loading . 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.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide flash Press any A-16R button to acknowledge the transfer status message and return the A-16R to normal operation. Loading an All Preset File via MIDI As when loading a single Preset via SysEx, to load an All Preset data file the A-16R must first be placed into MIDI Recall Mode. 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.
the A-16R. The remaining internal Preset memory of the A-16R will remain unaltered.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide Troubleshooting Before contacting Customer Service, check the following list of common problems and solutions for help. Problem: No audio from the Personal Mixer outputs Possible Solutions: • No input audio from the main mixing console. Check the levels of the main mixing board that the system is connected to. • Check the cables and connections between the main mixer and the A-Net system’s input module.
necessary. 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 receiving device is properly connected to another A-Net device. It does not indicate that all devices in a system are properly configured, 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.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide that the even-numbered channel (the right side of the pair) will inherit the characteristics of the odd-numbered channel (left side of the pair). Problem: When editing a Group that contains a large number of Channels, it seems like all of the LEDs are pulsing. Possible Solutions • This is a normal effect of the current-limiting circuit and is not an indication of a problem. Problem: Don’t know if a Preset was saved.
Specifications A-16R Personal Mixer Sample Rate Bit Depth Signal to Noise Ratio (Referenced to 0dB) Treble (shelving) Bass (shelving) Headphone Impedance Range Balanced line output impedance Maximum Levels Line/Headphone outputs Impedance Headphone outputs Max Level (RMS) Max Level (RMS) Mix In (balanced TRS) Mix In - Input Impedance Mix In - maximum input level Insert Send Impedance (balanced TRS) Insert Return Impedance (balanced TRS) Insert Send/Return 44.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide MIDI Implementation Chart Product: Aviom A-16R Personal Mixer 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 A16R’s MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) implementation. MIDI SysEx support for the A16R 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.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide 2.1. MIDI System Exclusive Packet Head Several data bytes define the “SysEx Packet Head.” Among these are the standard “Start of Exclusive” also known as SOX, a standard MIDI Manufacturer’s ID assigned by the MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA) and Aviom proprietary product and message type identification. SysEx messages that contain incorrect or unknown ID information or unsupported message types are ignored by the A-16R without generating error indications.
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. The first format is a nibblized format and the second is a padding format. In general the “Message Data” of the A-16R’s SysEx message is nibbilized or broken up into MIDI seven bit status bytes. In this nibblization process one data byte becomes two bytes.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide MIDI All Presets 00H Figure 4 and Section 4 MIDI Current Preset 01H Figure 5 and Section 5 Table 1 - A-16R SysEx Message Types 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.
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide 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. Type 0000 0000 (00H) Message Type = MIDI_ALL_ PRESETS_MSG Msg.
Preset ID 0001 0000 (10H) Nibblized Second Preset ID (MSB)* 0001 0001 (11H) Nibblized Second Preset ID (LSB)* Preset Data ... ... 112 consecutive bytes containing info for one preset Preset Checksum 0001 nnnn - Nibblized Preset Data Checksum (MSB) 0001 nnnn - Nibblized Preset Data Checksum (LSB) Preset Trailer 0100 0000 (40H) Indicates end of a given preset Padding ... ...
Aviom A-16R and A-16CS User Guide 5. MIDI Current Preset Detail Listed below is a more detailed picture of the “MIDI Current Preset” message as implemented on the A-16R.
Preset Trailer 0100 0000 (40H) Indicates end of a given preset Padding ... ...
Index Symbols 1/4-inch TRS jacks 39 A A-16CS 26, 29, 42, 45, 51 cable length, A-Control 51 Control Surface 7, 8 Master volume control 46 Saving a Mix 50 select Preset with footswitch 52 A-16CS Control Surface 2, 18, 22 A-Control, connecting 18 and MIDI control 56 A-16D 18, 23 A-16D A-Net Distributor 38 A-16D Pro 1, 18, 23 A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor 38 A-16II 1, 2, 45 A-16R Front Panel 4 Rear Panel 6 A-16R mixers cascading 42 A-16R Personal Mixer 25 A-16T 1, 44 A-16 Personal Mixer 2 A-Control 7, 17, 22, 42
Index Category 5e Cat-5e 12 Channel 8 selected for editing 19, 22 stereo link 19 Channels labeling 18 MIDI 54 Channel buttons 27, 28 Channel Labels 11 Channel LEDs 21 Channel Mute LED 4 Channel select button 4, 8 Channel Select LED 4 Channel Settings 28, 48 Channel Volumes in a Group 36 Cleaning and Maintenance 16 clean the label writing area 12 compressor 40 computer network 14 Controllers MIDI 56 Control Surface remote/local 29 Saving a Mix 50 creating a monitor mix 20 crossover cables 13 Current Preset N
Index I IEM 20 Impedance 65 in-ear monitors 18, 20 inline coupler 14 Inputs 18 input module 17, 23, 44 Inserts 40 insert point send/return 40 insert Return 6 insert Send 6 Insert Send/Return loop 40, 41 insert send and return and the A-16CS 51 Installing in a Rack 11 Invalid MIDI Data 59 L Labels 11 Label Strip 4, 9, 18 LAN Local Area Network 14 LEDs 19, 27, 30 pan/volume 28 limiter 40 line outputs 39, 41 Linking Channels 30, 31 Link switches 63 Loading Presets via MIDI 60 Local 3 local/remote control edi
Index Muting a Channel 33, 49 Muting Groups 37 Program Change MIDI 56 N R network 14 Rack mounting 11 Recall button 4, 8, 27, 47 Recall Mode 25, 28, 48, 59 red LED 24, 34, 35 Remote/Local switch 3, 18, 22, 29, 45, 52, 57, 58 and master volume 46 Removing Channels From a Group 36 replace the power supply 15 Return 6 Return jack 40, 41 RJ45 connector 12 O on/off power supply 17 Outputs 18 output impedance 65 output module 38 P Package Contents 10 Pan Control 30, 48 Pan knob & LEDs 8 LEDs, Pan 8 Pan LED
Index Stereo Operation 39 subwoofer 39 SysEx 3, 60, 66 data messages 59 MIDI 56 System Exclusive 66 SysEx 43, 53 System Exclusive Implementation 67 System Interconnections 17 System Setup 17 T Tone Controls 26, 45 tone control settings 22 Treble 46 Treble knob 27 Treble tone control 5, 9 Troubleshooting 62 TRS 6 TRS line outputs 39 U Unbalanced audio sources 40 Unmute a Channel 33 unshielded cable Cat-5 12 V Valid Data Received MIDI SysEx 59 Voltage 65 Volume 27 Volume indicator 30 Volume knob & LEDs 8 V
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