A-Net In Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono v.2 Stereo Power Input Module User Guide 9310 1026 0001F rev 1.00 © 2013 Aviom, Inc.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Aviom, Inc. Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Insert Send/Return Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRS Inserts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Discrete Insert Send and Return Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-Net Audio Without the Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AN-16/i v.2 Input Module Thank you for purchasing the Aviom AN-16/i v.2 Input Module. This User Guide is designed to familiarize you with your new product’s features and to have your Pro16® or Pro16e™ system up and running as quickly as possible. A-Net In Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono v.2 Stereo Power Features The AN-16/i v.
Conventions Used in This Document AN-Series The AN-16/i v.2 Input Module, original AN-16/i Input Module, AN-16/i-M Mic Input Module, and AN-16/o Output Module are referred to generically as the AN-Series of products. When describing audio network configurations, the AN-16/i-M Mic Input Module and most Pro16 console interface cards can be substituted anywhere the AN-16/i is used.
Package Contents The AN-16/i v.2 Input Module box includes: •• AN-16/i v.2 Input Module •• DC Power supply for the AN-16/i v.
Compatibility The AN-16/i v.2 Input Module is compatible with Pro16, Pro16e, and Pro64 A-Net devices as detailed below. Pro16 Products The following Pro16 and Pro16e products may be connected to the AN-16/i v.2 A-Net Out: •• A360 Personal Mixer •• A-16II Personal Mixer •• A-16R Rack-mount Personal Mixer •• A-16D A-Net Distributor •• A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor •• AN-16/o Output Module •• AV-P2 Output Module •• Another AN-16/i v.2 Input Module P Note: The AN-16/i v.
About Category 5 The term Category 5 (also referred to as Cat-5) is broadly used to describe a type of high performance network cabling used for data transmission purposes to connect computer networks and other devices. A standard patch cable consists of four twisted pairs of copper wire terminated by RJ45 male connectors. The cable assembly is used to provide connectivity between any two Cat-5 female RJ45 jacks.
Cable Lengths For Pro16 applications—connecting one Pro16 device to another—the Cat-5e cables used with your Aviom products may be up to 500 feet (approximately 150 meters) in length between devices. For example, connecting an AN-16/i-M Mic Input Module to an AN-16/o Output Module is a Pro16-to-Pro16 connection.
AC Line Conditioning Aviom products are digital devices and as such are sensitive to sudden spikes and drops in the AC line voltage. Changes in the line voltage from lightning, power outages, etc. can sometimes damage electronic equipment. To minimize the chance of damage to your equipment from sudden changes in the AC line voltage, you may want to plug your equipment into a power source that has surge and spike protection.
Installing in an Equipment Rack The AN-16/i v.2 Input Module is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch audio equipment rack. This design is both for easy transportation of the unit and for protection. Each unit takes up one standard rack space (19 inches wide by 1.75 inches high). The rack ears on each side of the device are designed to support the weight of the AN-16/i v.2 without additional hardware. Each rack ear contains holes for two screws per side.
Mono AN-16/i v.2 Front Panel Use the following diagrams to become familiar with the components of the front and rear panels of the AN-16/i v.2 Input Module. Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Stereo Mono A-Net In v.
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AN-16/i v.2 Features This section explains the basic layout of your new Aviom Pro16 product and its functions. Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono The front panel of the AN-16/i v.2 contains the channel information, Mono/Stereo link switches, Signal Present LEDs, Clip LEDs, A-Net In and Power indicators, and the Input Level switches. Channel LEDs The numbered Channels on the AN-16/i v.2 front panel correspond to the sixteen line-level analog audio inputs on its rear panel.
As a general guideline, try the +22dB setting for the output of professional mixing consoles; use the -10dBV setting for devices such as consumer MP3 devices and CD/DVD players. Mono Stereo Mono Stereo The AN-16/i v.2 has four input level options per channel pair. To maximize the signal-to-noise ratio when setting up your Aviom products it is important to understand how the input and output settings on these products interact.
Mono/Stereo Link Switch The AN-16/i v.2 Input Module provides an easy solution for stereo input sources such as mixer sub-groups, keyboards, DSP effects device outputs, computers, and MP3 or CD/DVD player outputs when incorporating the AN-16/i v.2 into a personal mixing system. There are eight stereo link switches on the front panel of the AN-16/i v.2. They can be used in any combination, as your needs require. The Mono/Stereo link switch is located between two channels—one odd and one even.
ono Using Stereo Links Some things to keep in mind about linked channels: •• The position of the Mono/Stereo link switch does not affect the audio in Pro16 output modules such as the AN-16/o. •• Linking channels affects all Personal Mixers connected to the system. •• Channels cannot be unlinked at the Personal Mixer •• Any combination of stereo and mono channels can be used.
AN-16/i v.2 Rear Panel On the rear of the AN-16/i v.2 Input Module you will find the DC power connector, A-Net connections, Slot Range switch, sixteen balanced TRS analog audio inputs, and the sixteen audio Thru jacks. Signal routing into and out of the AN-16/i v.2 Input Module has been designed to be extremely flexible, allowing the AN-16/i v.2 to integrate into virtually any audio environment. AN-16/i v.2 rear panel connections Power Connector The AN-16/i v.
When a proper A-Net connection between the AN-16/i v.2 Input Module and a Pro16 Personal Mixer or output module exists, the A-Net LED on the receiving device will light. Slot Range Switch The enhanced version of Pro16 A-Net, Pro16e, allows up to 64 channels of audio data to be made available to A360 Personal Mixers in a single data stream. Each AN-16/i v.2 in a system may be set to provide one of four banks of channels: 1-16, 17-32, 33-48, or 49-64. The Slot Range switch on the AN-16/i v.
in the device chain to an A-Net Distributor or A360 Personal Mixer. The order in which the AN-16/i v.2 Input Modules are connected does not matter, but each must be set to a unique Slot Range. See page 35 for additional Pro16e system setup details. If two devices are set to the same slot range the last device in the input module chain’s audio will be heard. Channel Input Jacks The rear panel of the AN-16/i v.2 Input Module contains sixteen analog input jacks (labeled In).
Connecting Audio The are many ways to get audio into the AN-16/i v.2 Input Module for processing. Depending on your application— stage, studio, broadcast, etc.—the types of signals and equipment available will vary. This section will give examples of some typical setups that you can modify to suit your individual needs. Connections on the AN-16/i v.2 Rear Panel There are two rows of balanced TRS connectors marked In and Thru on the rear of the AN-16/i v.2 Input Module.
Connecting a Mixing Console to the AN-16/i v.2 Almost any line-level audio output can be used with the AN-16/i v.2. Depending on the topology of your particular mixing console (hardware or virtual as part of a DAW), some or all of the following signal types could be available. Direct Output A direct output is typically found at the channel level of a mixing console.
TRS Inserts Some mixing consoles use a single jack to perform both send and return functions. In this case the jack would use tip-ring-sleeve (TRS) wiring, with one of the signal wires performing the Send function, the other being used for the Return. Both Send and Return share the common ground wire. For TRS inserts, it is common to use a “Y” cable, one that has a TRS plug on one end and then a split into two mono tip-sleeve (TS) cables on the other.
Output Console TRS Channel Insert Effect Device Input Audio flowsflows from thefrom consolethe insert point intoinsert the effectpoint device and back to the console using a Y-cable. Audio console intothen the effect device and then back to the console To use the AN-16/i v.2 with this insert layout, both the In and Thru jacks on the AN-16/i v.2 are used. The main console’s Insert Send should be plugged into the In jack on the AN-16/i. v.2 The Thru jack on the AN-16/i v.
Adding Effects Console insert points offer a convenient way to patch audio into the AN-16/i v.2 Input Module. But, there are times when the insert send/return points will be needed for use with a DSP effect processor such as a compressor. There are some optional ways of both getting audio into the AN-16/i v.2 and patching in effects devices. A-Net Audio Without the Effect •• Connect the console insert Send to an input on the AN-16/i v.2. •• Connect the AN-16/i v.
Submixing When creating a personal mixing system it is important to consider exactly what content should be sent to the performers. Most performers will not need every element of a drum mix, for example. Instead, providing the kick, snare and a stereo mix of the remaining drum kit elements can provide a better monitoring experience. After all, the performer’s job is to play and sing, not engineer a mix. An overly complex set of channels actually defeats some of the benefits of a user-controlled monitor mix.
console’s Pan knobs. To get an element of the group into only the right side of the submix, its pan knob should be turned to the fully clockwise position. The left/right outputs of the submix get connected to two input channels on the AN-16/i v.2 where the channels can be linked as a stereo pair; performers mix and monitor the submix in stereo on their Personal Mixers.
Line-level Devices In addition to connecting a traditional mixing console, there are numerous other audio sources that can be used with the AN-16/i v.2. There is no requirement that your audio sources be connected to a mixing console first. Using some creative patching, you’ll find numerous ways to get audio into a personal mixing or audio distribution system. Here are a few examples: •• Connect the stereo outputs of multiple CD/DVD players to inputs on the AN-16/i v.
Configuring Monitor Systems Aviom’s A360, A-16II, and A-16R Personal Mixers are powerful tools designed to improve the monitoring experience for performers on stage and in the studio. The A-16II and A-16R use the Pro16 version of A-Net and support a maximum of 16 channels.
Daisy Chain Personal Mixing System Connections The digital output from the AN-16/i v.2 A-Net Out jack may be connected directly to an A-16II or A-16R Personal Mixer with a Cat-5e UTP (or better) cable to start a personal mixing system. Personal Mixers connected in this manner need to be daisy chained, connecting the A-Net Out of the first Personal Mixer to A-Net In on the next and so on. There is no practical limit to the number of Personal Mixers that can be connected in this manner.
Using an A-Net Distributor The digital A-Net output from the AN-16/i v.2 may be connected to an A-Net distributor such as the A-16D or A-16D Pro to allow Personal Mixers to be connected in parallel while at the same time being powered over the Cat-5 cable. Using an A-Net distributor simplifies setup, eliminates the need for local DC power supplies for the Personal Mixers, and cleans up the appearance on stage and in the recording studio. To use an A-Net distributor with a personal mixing system: 1.
When using an A-Net distributor with a Pro16 personal mixing system, any combination of A360, A-16II, and A-16R Personal Mixers may be used. The A-16D Pro can power the A360, A-16II, or A-16R Personal Mixers. A personal mixing system using an A-Net Distributor can be expanded by adding more A-Net Distributors which can connect via the built-in A-Net Thru jack on the front panel of the A-16D Pro. AN-16/i v.
Multi-Zone 16-Channel Monitor Systems Creating a personal mixing system with two or more mix zones is a simple way to provide customized monitor content to the various parts of an ensemble using A-16II and A-16R Personal Mixers. For example, take an ensemble that has five singers plus a five-piece horn section. The singers want to have each voice appear on a separate channel of a Personal Mixer and would prefer a stereo submix of the horns on a pair of channels.
Higher Channel Count Personal Mixing Systems The Pro16e version of A-Net offers increased channel capacity and routing flexibility, allowing more stereo channels to be delivered to performers for a more realistic monitoring experience. Two or more AN-16/i v.2 Input Modules may be used to create a personal mixing system of up to 64 input sources for use with A360 Personal Mixers.
Channel Mapping on the A360 To accommodate the higher channel count provided by Pro16e A-Net, the A360 maps network channels to mixer buttons. More sophisticated algorithms are required for managing the default routing of Pro16e channels from input modules to A360 Personal Mixers, particularly to avoid unexpected results when channels are switched from stereo to mono (or vice versa) at an input module.
How Stereo Links Work When channels are stereo linked on the input module, both channels appear on the A360 as a stereo pair, using one mix channel button. The table shows the default mapping of 32 input sources to an A360. AN-16/i v.
Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Inputs 1-2 are set to mono while inputs 3-4 are linked as a stereo pair. 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. Stereo sources greatly benefit the performer.
Rear Panel Setup for Pro16e Systems When creating a Pro16e personal mixing system it is important that the Slot Range switch on each input module be set correctly. This switch assigns the incoming audio signals for each AN-16/i v.2 in use to a specific Slot Range within the Pro16e A-Net stream. 32-Channel Example Using two AN-16/i v.2 Input Modules provides up to 32 mono or 16 stereo sources to A360 Personal Mixers.
64-Channel Example Four AN-16/i v.2 Input Modules can provide up to 64 mono or 32 stereo sources to a personal mixing system using A360 Personal Mixers. Set the first AN-16/i v.2 to Slot Range 1-16, the second AN-16/i v.2 to 17-32; set the third input module to Slot Range 33-48 and the fourth to 49-64. Connect Cat-5e cables as shown in the example from A-Net Out on the first AN-16/i v.2 to A-Net In on the subsequent AN-16/i v.2 modules.
Once the Cat-5 cables are configured as shown in the example, the 64-channel Pro16e stream created by this setup appears at the A-Net Out on the last (fourth) AN-16/i v.2. Connect a Cat-5e cable from its A-Net Out to the A-Net In on an A-Net distributor such as the A-16D Pro and then connect Cat-5 cables from the distributor to the A360 Personal Mixers. Using Legacy Input Hardware The first input device in a daisy chain of input devices may be a legacy Pro16 input module (e.g.
Digital Snakes Combining Pro16 input and output modules allows multi-channel audio to be easily distributed over long distances using a single Cat-5 cable. Up to 64 channels may be distributed in a variety of configurations. Pro16’s plug-and-play simplicity allows digital snakes to be easily reconfigured, adding to their flexibility. Basic Digital Snake Configuration When designing a digital snake using Pro16 devices, each input module will be paired with an output module.
System Bridge The AN-16SBR System Bridge is used to simplify the Cat-5 wiring when configuring Pro16 digital snakes. This passive device takes four Pro16 or Pro16e A-Net streams and enables all four streams to be transported over a single Cat-5 cable. In a typical digital snake this will be the longest cable, so the AN-16SBR offers substantial savings in the amount of cable used as well as the time and labor to connect it.
Digital Snake - 16 x 16 To configure a 16 x 16 (16 Sends, 16 Returns) digital snake, two AN-16/i v.2 Input Modules and two AN-16/o Output Modules are used, connected via the System Bridge. Setup On Stage Place the following on stage: •• one AN-16/i v.2 Input Module •• one AN-16/o Output Module •• one AN-16SBR Make these connections: 1. Set the Slot Range switch on the AN-16/i v.2 Input Module to 1-16. 2. Connect the A-Net Out of the AN-16/i v.2 to port A on the System Bridge. 3.
Setup at Front-of-House (FOH) Place the following at front-of-house: •• one AN-16/i v.2 Input Module •• one AN-16/o Output Module •• one AN-16SBR Make these connections: 1. Set the Slot Range switch on the AN-16/i v.2 Input Module to 1-16. 2. Connect the A-Net Out of the AN-16/i v.2 to port D on the System Bridge. 3. Connect the A-Net In of the AN-16/o Output Module to port A on the System Bridge. 4.
Digital Snake - 32 x 16 Adding 16 more inputs to the 16 x16 digital snake configuration is simple; one more AN-16/i v.2 is added on the stage and another AN-16/o Output Module is required at front-of-house. Starting with the 16 x16 configuration described previously, make these connections: 1. On stage, make sure that the Slot Range switch is set to 1-16 on the AN-16/i v.2 being added. 2. Connect the A-Net Out of the AN-16/i v.2 Input Module to port B on the System Bridge. 3.
Digital Snake - 48 x 16 To increase the digital snake to its maximum size using all four ports of the System Bridge, one more AN-16/i v.2 is added on the stage connected to another AN-16/o Output Module at front-of-house. Starting with the 32 x16 configuration described previously, make these connections: 1. On stage, make sure that the Slot Range switch is set to 1-16 on the AN-16/i v.2 being added. 2. Connect the A-Net Out of the AN-16/i v.2 Input Module to port C on the System Bridge. 3.
Adding Audio Outputs - Splits The A-Net Out ports on the AN-16/o Output Modules are not used when configuring and patching a digital snake system (with or without a System Bridge). This allows additional output modules to be added as needed to suit a variety of audio situations, creating a digital split—an exact copy of the digital audio sent to the device via A-Net. Any Pro16 A-Net compatible product that has an A-Net In port can be connected to an A-Net Out port of a device used in a digital snake.
Specifications Audio Inputs 16, balanced line-level TRS Inputs Tip: Audio +; Ring: Audio -; Sleeve: Ground TRS Thru Tip: Audio +; Ring: Audio -; Sleeve: Ground A/D Conversion 48kHz, 24-bit Input Level / Gain Settings +22dBu, +4dBu, 0dBu, -10dBV 4-position gain switch, per channel pair Metering Two LEDs per channel; green: Signal Present, red: Clip; Stereo Operation Stereo link, per channel pair; Two-position switch (Mono, Stereo) Maximum Input Level +22dBu Input Impedance 17.
Dimensions 5.75 [146.05] AN-16/i v.
Block Diagram A-Net In Audio Input 1-16 A/D converter Audio Thru 1-16 Input Level AN-16/i v.
Cat-5 Cable Pinout The tables below detail the two wiring pinout variations for Cat-5 cables. When making custom cables, either pinout can be used, but both ends of a cable must use the same wiring pattern. T568A RJ45 Pin Wire Color 1 White/Green 2 Green 3 White/Orange 4 Blue 5 White/Blue 6 Orange 7 White/Brown 8 Brown T568B RJ45 Pin Wire Color 1 White/Orange 2 Orange 3 White/Green 4 Blue 5 White/Blue 6 Green 7 White/Brown 8 Brown AN-16/i v.
Index Symbols ¼-inch cable 18 ¼-inch connector 17 0dBu 11, 12 1-16 Slot Range 26, 31, 35 1-16 Slot Range Switch 15, 16 +4dBu 11, 12 -10dBV 11, 12 16-channel bank 31 16 x 0 Digital Snake 38 16 x 16 Digital Snake 40 17-32 Slot Range 33, 35, 37 17-32 Slot Range Switch 16 +22dBu 11, 12, 45 32-Channel personal mixing 35 32 x 16 Digital Snake 42 33-48 Slot Range 36 33-48 Slot Range Switch 16 48 x 16 Digital Snake 43 49-64 Slot Range 36 49-64 Slot Range Switch 16 64-Channel personal mixing 36 64-channel Pro16e str
B balanced 10, 18 Balanced signals 17 balanced TRS 15 Bank channel 31, 33 bank of channels 16 Block Diagram 47 Bridge port 39, 41 C Cable Length 6, 44, 45 Pro16e 6 Cat-5 5 cable length 44 Cat-5e 2 UTP 5 Cat-5e cable solid v.
G M gain 18 Gain Settings 11, 45 gain staging 12 inline coupler 6 Input Impedance 45 Input jacks 17 Input Level 11, 45 Input Level Switch 9, 11 Input Voltage 7 insert 17 Insert cable wiring 20 insert points 22 insert send 18, 22 Insert Send/Return 19, 20, 21 Installing in a Rack 8 I/O patching 30, 32 Maintenance 8 Mapping Channels Pro16e 32 matrix 38 maximum cable distance 41 maximum cable length 6, 15 Maximum Input Level 12, 45 maximum output level 11 merge 16 merged Pro16e A-Net data 15 Mic Input Modu
Personal Mixer 2, 13, 14, 16, 26 Personal Mixing 1, 13 Multi-Zone 17 personal mixing system 27, 28, 30 Plug Size DC Power 7 Polarity DC Power Supply 7 post-fader 19 Power Connector 15 Power Jack 10 Power LED 14 AN-16/i 9 power over Cat-5 28 Power Supply 15 plug size 7, 45 replacing 7 power supply polarity 7 preamp 18 pre-fader 19, 24 Pro16 1, 3, 10 default Slot Range 31 Personal Mixers 13 Pro16 A-Net 26, 39, 44 Pro16e 1, 3, 10, 16, 31 cable length 6 Pro16e A-Net 16, 26, 31, 39, 44 Channel Mapping 32 Pro16e
U unbalanced 17, 18 Unshielded Cat-5e 45 Unshielded Twisted Pair 5 update stereo link 13 UPS 7 Using Legacy Input Hardware 37 UTP 2, 5 V Voltage 7 W Warranty Registration 3 wiring TRS and TS 20 Y Y1 A-Net Card 4, 16, 31, 37 Yamaha 37 Y cable 20 Z zone 30 personal mixing 17 AN-16/i v.
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