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1. de AN16 0 Expansion Out L anet L h LA AN 16 z In Expansion Out L _ a net _ A Net Input Module Out Expansion jt L a net airs In Expansion Out L 3 L Aet _ 1 AN 16 7 To configure a 16 x 16 system 1 Set up one input module AN 16 1 or AN 16 i M and one AN 16 0 on each side of the network For example one set is at the front of house mix position the match ing set is placed on the stage 2 Connect sixteen mic or line level audio sources to inputs 1 16 on the first AN Series Input Module 3 Connect a Cat 5 cable from the A Net Out jack on the first input module to the A Net Expansion jack on the first AN 16 0 4 Plug a Cat S cable into the A Net In jack on the first AN 16 0 Output Module This cable will be used to span up to 500 feet between the two sides of the network 5 Connect the cable from the A Net In jack in Step 4 to the A Net Out jack on the second AN Series Input Module 6 Connect the second group of sixteen audio sources to inputs 1 16 on the second AN Series Input Module 7 Connect a Cat 5 cable from the A Net Expansion jack on the second input module to the A Net In on the second AN 16 0 8 Patch the audio outputs from the two AN 16 0 Output Modules
2. The front panel of the AN 16SB System Bridge contains four standard RJ45 A Net connector jacks labeled A B C and D These accept standard Cat 5 cables The four standard Cat 5 jacks will always connect to an A Net compatible product The center of the AN 16SB has an EtherCon connector which is a heavy duty RJ45 connector that looks similar to an XLR mic connec tor It can accept a standard Cat 5 cable or the special EtherCon Cat 5 connector This center connection is labeled Bridge The Bridge jack and its EtherCon connector will always connect to another AN 16SB System Bridge s EtherCon connector Connecting the AN 16SB Adding an AN 16SB System Bridge to a system is quite simple Two AN 16SB System Bridges are used to create a network The four A Net connectors labeled A B C and D on the one side of the network are directly related to the A B C and D connectors on the other side of the network That is if you patch an AN 16 i Input Module into port A on one side of a System Bridge an AN 16 o Output Module would be connected to port A on the other side of the System Bridge See the following diagram A Net Out A Net In AN 16 i AN 16 0 AN 165B AN 16SB This diagram shows the relationship of the A B C and D ports on the AN 16SB A complete network using four units per side follows the same pattern An AN Series Input Module connected to port B on o
3. EXPANSION lt gt MAIN OUT 33 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide Some points to remember about using the A Net Expansion jacks on the AN Series input modules and AN 16 0 to create a distributed audio network e When creating a network with four AN Series units one A Net Expansion jack will be connected to an A Net Jn port while the other A Net Expansion jack will be connected to an A Net Out port The A Net Out jacks on the AN 16 0 Output Modules should be empty when only four AN Series units are being used to create a network These are then available for adding audio splits with additional AN 16 0 Output Modules or for connecting to a Personal Monitor Mixing System The cable connecting the two sides of the network carrying thirty two channels of audio should be connected to one A Net Jn port and one A Net Out port e Do not connect Cat 5 cables carrying expanded system data more than 16 channels to an A 16D A Net Distributor or A 16II Personal Mixer The maximum cable length specification of 500 feet 150 meters applies to the length between an A Net In port and an A Net Out port Cables used to connect devices via the A Net Expansion jacks must fall within this maximum distance An A Net Expansion port is never connected to another A Net Expansion port e The A Net Main Out on the AN 16 i M is the only A Net jack that works with the Expansion port In the
4. XLR mic input TRS line level input Mic Thru jack XLR AC power inlet ak WN Fuse compartment Conceived designed and manufactured by Aviom Inc Made In USA LOOO AVIOM AN 16 7 M Module Send Return EXPANSION MAIN OUT Aux Out Channel insert Send jack Channel insert Return jack A Net Main Out jack 6 7 8 A Net Expansion jack 9 10 A Net Aux Out jack Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide Package Contents A complete AN Series distributed audio network system consists of at least one AN 16 i M Mic Input Module connected to an A Net output device such as the AN 16 o Output Module or A 16I Personal Mixer Many configurations are possible by using additional Input Modules and or AN 16 o Output Module units Check the contents of the shipping box carefully before making connections and continuing with installation The contents of the AN 16 i M Mic Input Module box include e One AN 16 i M Mic Input Module One power supply cable for the AN 16 i M e User Guide Options for your system include e Category 5 interconnect cables or Category 5e e The AN 16SB System Bridge e Aviom Personal Monitor Mixing System products such as the A 16II Personal Mixer or A 16R rack mount Personal Mixer e AN 16 0 Output Module A 16D A Net Distributor or e A 16D Pro A Net Distributor Also included with the system is a Warranty Registratio
5. Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide 40 64 Channel Systems When used with the optional AN 16SB System Bridge the AN Series Input Modules and the AN 16 0 Output Module can create audio networks of up to sixty four channels Up to four AN 16 i and or AN 16 i M Input Modules and four AN 16 o Output Modules can be used in a variety of combinations to create a flexible and reconfigurable audio distribution network Aviom s distributed audio network products work in modules of sixteen channels Distributed audio networks of up to sixty four channels can be configured as e 64 channels send by zero channels return 64 x 0 48 channels send by 16 channels return 48 x 16 32 channels send by 32 channels return 32 x 32 16 channels send by 48 channels return 16 x 48 e 0 channels send by 64 channels return 0 x 64 Note When using the AN 16SB System Bridge to create a network the Expansion jacks on the AN Series Input Modules and AN 16 0 are not used AN 16SB System Bridge The AN 16SB System Bridge is a two part accessory that takes in up to four A Net data streams and combines them into a single A Net signal for transmission A single Cat 5 cable can then be run to the destination At the destination another AN 16SB is used to separate the A Net streams The four separate A Net data streams can then be connected to A Net compatible devices as needed A Net A B BRIDGE c D AN 16se System Bridge
6. The lower LED marked Signal will light as long as an audio signal of at least 40dB is present on the channel It provides an easy way to confirm that audio is indeed passing into and being processed by the AN 16 i M The center LED lights when audio signals reach a level that is within 10dB of the maximum level before clipping 14 The upper LED is marked Clip It lights when input signal levels exceed the maximum of 0dB If the Clip LED is lighting frequently you should lower the level of the audio source using the AN 16 i M Gain knob Phantom Power Switch Phantom power is provided for condenser mics on each channel Engaging the Phantom Power switch for a channel delivers 48 volts to the XLR jack on the rear panel of the AN 16 i M The LED lights to indicate that phantom power is on Note Avoid using phantom power with line level devices Gain Knob Each channel has a rotary Gain knob with continuously variable gain Two gain ranges are available one for the signals connected via the XLR jack and another for signals connected to the TRS balanced inputs on the rear panel combo jacks The XLR input has a gain range of 6dB to 60dB The TRS input gain range is from 15dB to 36dB The XLR input will be most often used with microphone signals although it can also accept line level signals Low Cut Rolloff Below the Gain knob is the Low Cut switch It provides a low frequency rolloff at 85Hz that can be used to
7. LEDs 14 line level 29 XLR input 19 line level signals 15 Line Output 20 Linking Channels 17 Link switch 16 Local Area Network 12 long distance A Net 24 Low Cut 4 15 M Main Out 7 A Net 21 maximum cable length 12 35 media converter 24 mic line 18 mixer sub groups 16 module combinations 42 Mono 17 N Network 13 44 networking 13 Neutrik 3 O Output Module 16 P Package Contents 8 Parallel A Net Routing 24 parallel connection 23 passive splitter 19 permanent installation 10 Personal Monitor Mixer A 16 A 16I1 A 16R 17 Personal Monitor Mixers 38 Personal Monitor Mixing System 31 38 phantom power 15 19 phantom power switch 4 Phase Invert Switch 4 6 16 ports 41 Power Connector 18 Power LED 5 17 power supply 18 Power switch 5 R Rear Panel description 18 Return insert 20 Return jack 7 RJ45 3 40 41 RJ45 connector 10 Rolloff 4 15 router 13 rumble filter 15 S Send 20 send return 19 20 Send jack 7 series connection 23 Signal LED 14 Signal present LED 4 signal repeater 24 snake 16 25 21 32 33 splitter 19 stand alone mic preamp 20 stereo channel 16 stereo input 16 17 Stereo Link 16 17 Stereo Link switch 5 Submixing 27 System Bridge 8 32 33 40 41 45 connecting 41 using multiple 45 T Thru jack 6 19 26 Tip Ring and Sleeve 19 TRS 19 TRS balanced input 15 U unbalanced 19 unshielded Cat 5 cables 10 UPS 9 Using Multiple System Bridges 45 X XL
8. Tighten all four screws firmly but avoid overtightening Aviom suggests the use of non metallic washers between the rack mounting screws and the device s finished surface to avoid marring the painted finish on your Aviom products Always allow adequate ventilation for devices mounted in equipment racks Avoid placing your AN 16 i M directly above or below other rack mounted devices that produce high levels of heat such as power amps Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide What is Category 5 Category 5 sometimes referred to as Cat 5 describes a commonly used type of high performance network cabling It is used mainly for data transmission purposes to connect computers modems and other devices A standard Category 5 patch cable consists of four twisted pairs of copper wire terminated by RJ45 male connectors The cable assembly is used to provide connectivity between any two Category 5 female outlet jacks A variation called Category 5e or Cat 5e uses additional twists in the cable to reduce interference in high speed network applications In general when using long cable lengths select Cat Se cables for best performance The RJ45 connector looks similar to the connectors found on a telephone system only larger The twisting of the wire pairs helps to shield the cable from unwanted interference from electrical fields or radio interference sometimes referred to as RF Cat 5 cabling supports frequencies up to 100 MHz and speeds
9. M Mic Input Module the individual channels in your mixer need to be assigned to the desired bus output This is usually done with a selector button located somewhere within each channel strip Assigning a channel to a bus output does not remove the signal from the main mix Some mixers do allow the option however Specific instructions about how to use your particular mixer in this case are beyond the scope of this document Consult your mixer s documentation to learn more With a number of channels assigned to a bus output you can then control the level of the bus independent of the other levels on the mixer The individual channel level fader is used to set the relative balance of all channels assigned to the bus The following example shows a typical mixer Five of the audio channels are first assigned to bus 1 using the buttons in the channel 27 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide 28 strip This routes their audio signals to the bus output faders seen on the right side of the mixer The level for the combined channels is set by this fader The output of the bus fader can be patched as needed to a monitoring system audio distribution network recording device etc output is a single audio signal 5 channels assigned to bus 1 gt WES A combined as a group to one fader Using a Bus Output As an example all the channels of the main mixer devoted to drums can be assigned to a bus As mentioned previously
10. Most professional audio equipment uses the 4dB output level while semi pro and consumer audio gear operate at the 10dB level Channel output level settings are switched in pairs from the front panel of the AN 16 o Adding More Audio Outputs When additional copies of the same audio channels are needed using A Net allows easy system expansion The A Net Out jack on the back of the AN 16 o can be used to send an exact copy of the audio data being received to as many AN 16 o Output Modules as required 16 Channels In A Net 16 Channels Out This diagram shows a simple system with one AN 16 i M Mic Input Module connected to one AN 16 o Output Module Audio connected to the AN 16 i M is delivered to the AN 16 0 via A Net 16 Channels In 16 Channels Out 16 Channels Out AN 16 0 16 Channels Out AN 16 0 16 Channels Out By connecting AN 16 0 Output Modules any number of exact copies of the sixteen channels can be added Remember cable runs between devices can be up to 500 feet 150 meters for added flexibility 30 To create a sixteen channel distributed audio network e Connect audio from your source to the inputs of the AN 16 i M e Connect the A Net Out jack on the AN 16 i M to the A Net In jack on the first AN 16 o Output Module Expand the system by connecting a Cat 5 cable from the A Net Out of the first AN 16 0 Output Module to the A Net In jack on the next AN 16 0 Output Module e
11. N 16 0 Rear Panel 29 N 16SB System Bridge 32 40 43 connecting 41 using multiple 45 AN Series 33 35 Audio Networks 32 audio splitter 19 Aux Out 7 A Net 21 Aux Sends 28 29 pre post fader 29 B balanced 26 Balanced signals 19 bidirectional 38 Bridge 41 42 A Net 42 Bus Output 27 28 C cable length 11 12 42 Cat 5 10 11 Cat 5e 10 Category 5 5e 10 10 Category 6 10 Channel Input Jacks 19 Channel Inserts 19 Channel insert Return jack 7 Dorper Channel insert Send jack 7 Channel LEDs 14 Channel Thru Jacks 19 Cleaning and Maintenance 13 Clip LED 4 6 15 combo jack 19 compressor 20 computer network 13 condenser mic 19 Configuration Notes 42 Connecting Audio 26 Connecting a Mixer 26 Control Surface 17 crossover cables 11 D daisy chain 23 31 44 digital snake 16 25 32 Direct Line Outputs 20 Direct Output console 27 distributed audio network 16 21 36 Distributor 24 39 44 E effects device outputs 16 Effects Send 28 EtherCon Connector 3 41 42 Ethernet 12 43 expanded network 38 Expanding 39 44 Expansion 7 23 34 35 40 Expansion jack 40 Extending A Net 24 F fiber optic 24 Flat 15 Front Panel AN 16 1 14 G Gain 4 Gain knob 15 19 gain range 15 Group button 15 group output 27 console 27 guitar 19 I inline coupler 12 Input 26 Input Jacks 19 Insert 18 19 insert Return jack 7 insert Send jack 7 Invert 16 L LAN Local Area Network 12 LED 4
12. Ports B C and D use the same type of module For a 32 x 32 configuration place two similar modules together connected to ports B and C on the AN 16SB The modules connected to ports A and D are also similar by doing this configuration See the following diagram A Net Out A Net In AN 16 0 AN 16 i AN 16 i AN 16 0 AN 16 i AN 16 0 AN 16 0 AN 16 i AN 16SB AN 165B 43 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide Ports A and D use the same type of module ports B and C contain the same type of module Note that the total A Net cable length between devices is limited to 500 feet Expanding a Network As mentioned in the section on 32 channel systems any available A Net Out jack on an A Net device can be used to expand an existing system Any number of additional AN 16 0 Output Modules can be added as can any number of A 16 A 1611 or A 16R Personal Mixers A Net Distributors the A 16D and the A 16D Pro can also be used to expand a system The following example shows one variation of an expanded system A Net In A Net Out AN 16 0 AN 16 0 AN 16 0 AN 16 0 AN 16 0 AN 16 0 AN 16 0 AN 16 0 AN 16SB AN 16 0 This example starts as a 64 x 0 configuration the input side of the system is not shown in the diagram Two of the outputs are expanded Port A has two AN 16 0 Output Modules added Port D has two Output Modules which then feed an A 16D A Net Distributor The A 16D Distributor connects
13. Repeat this same patching as needed for each additional AN 16 0 added to the network e Connect the audio outputs of each AN 16 o to the line level audio inputs of your receiving devices Adding Personal Mixers An audio distribution network can be expanded to include Aviom s line of Personal Monitor Mixing System products as well As seen in the previous section the A Net Out jack on any A Net compatible device can be used to send a copy of the sixteen channels of audio data to another A Net compatible device This includes the A 1611 and A 16R rack mounted Personal Mixers The following diagram shows a 16 x 16 system with two different types of expanded outputs It uses both AN 16 0 Output Modules and Personal Mixers 16 Channels In Stereo Mix Out Any number of A 16II or A 16R Personal Mixers can be added using this method In fact it s important to remember that any A Net compatible device can be added to a system connected via daisy chain or parallel 31 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide 32 Audio Networks A Net input and output modules can be combined to create distributed audio networks of up to sixty four audio channels with unlimited expansion When using more than sixteen channels of audio in a distributed audio network several options are available Systems using sixteen or thirty two audio channels can be configured with no additional hardware For systems larger than thirty two channels Aviom offers t
14. 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 Note Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners on the finished surfaces of your Aviom products 13 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide Panel Descriptions This section explains the basic layout of your new Aviom product The diagrams on the previous pages can be used as a quick visual guide to the location of the components of the AN 16 i M mentioned in this section AN 16 i M Front Panel Clip O O 10dB O O Signal O O Phantom T O O D Power 48V 48v XLR 6dB to 60dB TRS 15dB to 36dB 6 60 6 60 GAIN GAIN The front panel of the AN 16 i M contains the Channel input strip Stereo Link switches Signal Present LEDs Clip LEDs Power indica tor and the AC power switch Channel LEDs The numbered Channels on the AN 16 i M front panel correspond to the sixteen analog mic or line audio inputs on the rear panel of the unit They are grouped together in pairs Channels 1 and 2 Channels 3 and 4 etc Each Channel contains three LEDs one showing that there is an audio signal present one LED to display when signal levels reach a point that is 10dB from maximum level and another used to indicate that the input to a channel is causing audio clipping
15. pickup s signal to mic level Balanced signals sometimes referred to as TRS for Tip Ring and Sleeve are found on many professional audio devices The 1 4 inch connector used for balanced audio wiring has three conductors the tip the ring and the sleeve The balanced wiring system is ideal for keeping noise out of the audio signal from sources such as radio interference sometimes called RF Unbalanced audio signals sometimes referred to as TS for Tip and Sleeve are found on many effects processors music keyboards and consumer electronics Only two connectors are used the tip and the sleeve A standard musical instrument cable sometimes called a guitar cord uses this configuration for example Channel Thru Jacks The sixteen XLR balanced audio Thru jacks on the AN 16 i M provide an exact copy of the mic signal plugged into the Input jack just above it This provides a passive splitter that can send a copy of the audio inputs to another audio mixer for example No front panel adjustments are passed on to the Thru connector with the exception of the phantom power used by condenser mics Channel Inserts Each of the sixteen audio channels has a dedicated set of insert send re turn jacks The insert jacks are 1 4 inch balanced TRS and are designed 19 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide to allow audio processors such as compressors to be added to each channel Connect a cable from the channel s Send jack to t
16. the relative mix of all the components of the drum sound would remain the same the levels are based on the individual channel s level settings By sending all the drum channels to a bus the entire drum kit s volume can be raised or lowered from a single fader Stereo Drum Mix Example By using two bus outputs a stereo drum sub mix with panning can be created The drums are assigned to two bus outputs usually consecu tive numbers such as 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 The stereo pan or left right balance from the drum kit is then set by using the mixer s Pan knobs To get the floor tom into only the right speaker for example its pan knob should be turned to the fully clockwise position Aux Sends Effects Sends An Auxiliary Send also called an Aux Send or effects send is typically used on a live or recording console to send the sound from a channel into an effect device such as a reverb Using a dedicated set of knobs found in each channel strip each channel can have a different amount of the effect applied as needed An Aux Send does not have to be used exclusively with effects though You can think of an Aux Send as another mini mixer it functions in a similar manner to a bus output It is used to pass the audio signals from the console to another destination You can use any combination of available audio sources with the AN 16 i M Mic Input Module The method for using an Aux Send to create a monitor mix is similar to t
17. up to 1000 Mbps RJ45 Jack Cat 5 Cable Cables Used in the Aviom System The Category 5 cables used with your Aviom system are interchange able with any standard Category 5 or Cat 5e cables If you need a longer cable for a particular application any computer store should be able to supply you with an appropriate cable A qualified technician should be able to build custom cables to any length up to the maxi mum of 500 feet about 150 meters between components For fixed or permanent installations you have the option of running Category 5 cables inside walls and terminating them with readily available wall panel connectors that include the RJ45 jack Solid wire is recommended for permanent installations Always use unshielded Cat 5 cables for best performance In addition to standard Category 5 and Cat Se cables Category 6 Cat 6 cables can also be used 10 Note When purchasing Category 5 cables be sure to buy only standard Cat 5 or Cat 5e cables not those sold as crossover cables A crossover cable is used for file transfer between two computers A crossover cable is not compatible with your Aviom equipment Cable Lengths Category 5 cables used with your Aviom products can be up to 500 feet approximately 150 meters in length The maximum cable length specification applies to the cable connected between the AN 16 i M Mic Input Module and the first A Net device AN 16 0 Output Module Persona
18. your application studio stage broad cast 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 AN 16 i M Rear Panel There are two rows of balanced connectors on the rear of the AN 16 i M Input Module They are marked Input and Thru but are much more flexible than the simple labels may lead you to believe A balanced insert send return loop is also provided Connections The connections on the AN 16 i M can accept mic signals from dynamic or condenser mics and line level sources from balanced or unbalanced sources via the Y inch jacks The system can accept a wide variety of signal levels gain settings are changed on the front panel of the AN 16 i M The audio design of the AN 16 i M allows you to add the system at virtually any point in your existing audio system The AN 16 i M can accept audio coming from e Microphones e Mixing console direct outputs e Mixing console insert sends Line outputs from mic preamps e Line outputs from keyboards and other music devices CD players e Tape decks e Digital Audio Workstations DAWs e Computer sound cards e Effects processors e Video decks cameras etc Connecting a Mixer As mentioned above almost any line level audio output can be used with the AN 16 i M Depending on the topology of your particular mixer some or all of the following signal types cou
19. 0 AN 16 i AN 16SB AN 16SB A 48 x 16 system is created by exchanging the units connected to port D on the System Bridge Remember the total cable length between A Net devices should not exceed 500 feet Cables used to connect A Net devices to the System Bridge are included in this calculation Configuration Notes When configuring 64 channel systems that send data in both direc tions Aviom suggests the following module combinations While not mandatory these suggestions are made to accommodate the standard wiring practices that Ethernet uses Aviom s A Net technology is based on Ethernet Some wire pairs in a standard Ethernet Cat 5 cable are not next to each other inside the jacket of the cable This can account for slightly higher data errors in rare cases The configuration recommendations apply to systems configured as 16 x 48 and 32 x 32 not those sending data in only one direction The module combinations are applicable especially when using long cable runs For 16 x 48 or 48 x 16 configurations place the three similar modules together connected to either ports A B and C on the AN 16SB or to ports B C and D See the following diagrams A Net Out A Net In AN 16 i AN 16 0 AN 16 i AN 16 0 AN 16 i AN 16 0 AN 16 0 AN 16 i AN 165B AN 16SB Ports A B and C use the same type of module A Net Out A Net In AN 16 0 AN 16 i AN 16 i AN 16 0 AN 16 i AN 16 0 AN 16 i AN 16 0 AN 16SB AN 165B
20. 6 o Output Module that you want to use to expand the system e Each additional AN 16 o that you want to add is con nected by patching a Cat 5 cable from the A Net Out jack on the module preceding it to its A Net In jack Expanding a Network with an A Net Distributor While the A 16D and A 16D Pro Distributors are not compatible with the data being generated by the A Net Expansion ports on the AN 16 1 AN 16 i M and AN 16 0 you can use an A 16D to add wiring flexibility to your system Audio channels 1 16 16 Channels In 16 Channels Out A Net Expansion 16 Channels Out 16 Channels In lt M A Net Audio channels 17 32 A Net Out i 16 Channels Out Stereo Mix Out In this diagram an A 16D Distributor receives A Net from an AN 16 0 Output Module connected to a network configured as 16 x 16 In the example only audio channels 17 32 are being redistributed to the additional A Net devices From the A 16D up to eight A Net devices can be connected The diagram shows three AN 16 0 Output Modules connected Each can provide sixteen line level outputs An A 16R rack mounted Personal Mixer is shown connected to the Distributor as a personal monitor station The A 16R can be used to mix and monitor the same audio content in stereo The Cat 5 cable run between the AN 16 0 and the A 16D Distributor can be up to 500 feet long as can the cable from the A 16D to each of the A Net devices connected to it 39
21. AVIOM Distributed Audio Networks AN 16 i M A Net Input MobuLE User Guide Information in this document is subject to change All rights reserved Copyright 2004 Aviom Inc Printed in USA Document Rev 1 00 WARNING A NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this product to rain or other types of moisture Operating Temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 105 F CAUTION Using any audio system at high volume levels can cause permanent damage to your hearing Set your system volume as low as possible e Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive sound pressure levels IMPORTANT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfere
22. All rights are reserved by Aviom Inc This document may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior written consent from Aviom Inc The software and or firmware contained within Aviom products is copyrighted and all rights are reserved by Aviom Inc Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the text and illustrations in this manual no guarantee is made or implied as to the accuracy of the information contained within Personal Monitor Mixing System is a trademark of Aviom Inc A Net is a trademark of Aviom Inc 2004 Aviom Inc Aviom Inc Limited Warranty Aviom Inc warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original retail purchase This warranty does not apply if the equipment has been damaged due to misuse abuse accident or problems with electrical power The warranty also does not apply if the product has been modified in any way or if the product serial number has been damaged modified or removed If a defect is discovered first write or call Aviom Inc to obtain a Return Authorization number No service will be performed on any product returned without prior authorization Aviom Inc will at its option repair or replace the product at no charge to you The product must be returned during the warranty period with tran
23. Expanding a Network 44 Using Multiple System Bridges 45 Welcome Thank you for purchasing the AN 16 i M Mic Input Module This User Guide is designed to familiarize you with the features of your new product and to have you up and running in no time Features The AN 16 i M Mic Input Module provides a host of professional features designed to make A Net monitoring and audio networking products flexible and easy to configure in a variety of professional audio situations AN 16 i M Mic Input Module Features e Sixteen audio channels e Mic line combo input jacks XLR and TRS e 48 volt phantom power on each channel e Phase Invert switch per channel 85Hz rumble filter per channel e Channel link switches for stereo channel pairing e Splitter provides sixteen Thru outputs Balanced insert points per channel e Two parallel A Net outputs e EtherCon RJ45 connectors e A Net Expansion port for 32 channel operation The EtherCon Connector The Neutrik EtherCon connector is a dual RJ45 type connector It can receive a standard Category 5e cable or a cable fitted with the special heavy duty EtherCon connector When using a standard Cat 5e cable plug the cable into the center of the jack release the cable by pressing on the small plastic tab built into the cable connector The locking EtherCon connector is similar to an XLR cable the kind commonly used on microphones Insert an EtherCon equipped cable into the jack until it clicks and lock
24. Module comes with an internal switching type power supply This type of power supply can be used worldwide with a wide range of AC wall current output voltages You do not need to replace the power supply if the unit will be used in countries where current voltages are different if you travel with your Aviom gear oc casionally You may however need plug adapters to allow the power supply to be connected to wall outlets internationally since many countries use different physical plug layouts for their power systems Channel Input Jacks The rear panel of the AN 16 i M Mic Input Module contains sixteen audio Input jacks Microphone or line level audio signals can be used The combo jack used for audio input can accept an XLR connector or a 1 4 inch TRS connector The XLR input is designed to accept microphone level signals from dynamic or condenser microphones Phantom power is supplied for each channel for use with condenser mics The XLR input can also accept a line level audio signal But be aware that using the XLR jack for a line level input can cause clipping with some extremely hot audio signals If adjusting the Gain knob on the front panel does not reduce the clipping use the TRS input instead The 1 4 inch part of the combo jacks can accept balanced or unbalanced signals using TRS or TS plugs Note Do not connect guitars or other high impedance sources to the line level inputs Use a direct box to convert a guitar or bass
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26. TATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Aviom and the Aviom logo are trademarks of Aviom Inc A Net is a trademark of Aviom Inc Contents Warranty Information 3 Welcome 3 Features 3 The EtherCon Connector 3 Front Panel Components 4 Rear Panel Components 6 Package Contents 8 AC Line Conditioning 8 Rack Mounting 9 What is Category 5 10 Cable Lengths 11 Extending Cable Lengths 12 About A Net 12 Cleaning and Maintenance 13 Panel Descriptions 14 AN 16 i M Front Panel 14 Channel LEDs 14 Phantom Power Switch 15 Gain Knob 15 Low Cut Rolloff 15 Phase Invert Switch 16 The Stereo Link Switch 16 Power LED 17 AN 16 i M Rear Panel 18 Channel Input Jacks 19 Channel Thru Jacks 19 Channel Inserts 19 Direct Line Outputs 20 A Net Connections 21 Signal Flow 22 A Net Connection Options 23 Series connection of A Net devices 23 Parallel A Net Routing 24 Extending A Net Cable Runs 24 Connecting Audio 26 AN 16 i M Rear Panel 26 Connecting a Mixer 26 Direct Output 27 Submixing 27 Bus Outputs 27 Aux Sends Effects Sends 28 Connecting an AN 16 o Output Module 29 Adding More Audio Outputs 30 Adding Personal Mixers 31 Audio Networks 32 16 Channel Systems 32 32 Channel Systems 33 A Net Expansion 33 32 Send by Zero Channels Return 34 16 Send by 16 Channels Return 36 Adding More Audio Outputs 38 Expanding a Network with an A Net Distribu tor 39 64 Channel Systems 40 AN 16SB System Bridge 40 Connecting the AN 16SB 41 Configuration Notes 42
27. configured as e 32 channels send by zero channels return 32 x 0 e 16 channels send by 16 channels return 16 x 16 e 0 channels send by 32 channels return 0 x 32 The descriptions above are similar to those used for traditional analog audio snakes The configurations refer to the number of audio channels used as inputs on each side of the snake For example the 32 in the 32 x 0 configuration means that 32 audio inputs can be connected at the stage to send to the front of house mix position The 0 means that on the there are no audio inputs being sent back to the stage from the front of house mix position A thirty two channel system is comprised of four AN Series units two AN Series Input Modules either the AN 16 1 or AN 16 i M and two AN 16 o Output Modules Since the system is modular you can connect the AN Series units as needed making any of the configura tions mentioned previously available at any time Simply move and re patch the units A Net Expansion In a thirty two channel system the A Net Expansion jack is used to combine two A Net data streams into a single steam that can travel down one cable At the receiving end of the distributed audio network the A Net Expansion jack is used again to separate the data into individual 16 channel data streams The concept used for the Expansion port on A Net modules is similar to the AN 16SB System Bridge described later in this document AVIOM ANTE M
28. d in any combination as your needs require The Stereo Link switch is located between two channels one odd and one even Stereo Links always affect adjacent channels for example channels 1 and 2 channels 13 and 14 etc The default setting with the switch to the left allows independent 16 control of each input channel from A Net Personal Mixer products connected to the system To link channels together as a stereo input move the Link switch to the right Moving the switch to the Link posi tion causes all Personal Mixers including the A 16CS Control Surface connected to the system to instantly update their channel status Some things to keep in mind about linked channels e The position of the Stereo Link switch does not affect the audio in the AN 16 0 Output Module Linking channels affects all A Net Personal Mixers connected to the system e Any combination of stereo and mono channels can be used e If you want to control two input channels as a stereo source they must be connected to an odd and even pair of channels as indicated by the graphics on the AN 16 i M front panel e Changes to the Stereo Link status can be made on the fly with audio running through the system All Personal Mixers will instantly update their channel status if the Link switch position is changed for any channel pair The Link status is not saved when you create a Preset on A 16 or A 16II or A 16R Mixers e Changing the cha
29. d to solve even the most complex audio routing problems 23 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide Parallel A Net Routing Using an A 16D A Net Distributor A Net Out A Net In Here a variety of A Net compatible components are shown connected in parallel to an A 16D Distributor The A Net signal from the A 16D is connected to each A Net compatible device with a Cat 5 cable Removing one A Net device has no effect on the other A Net outputs being used An A 16D Pro can also be used in this configuration Extending A Net Cable Runs To go longer than the maximum specified distance A Net allows 500 feet 150 meters the A 16D A Net Distributor can be used as a signal repeater Simply insert the A 16D into the A Net stream at the 500 foot point and the A Net signal will be refreshed Another 500 feet of cable can be added This process can be repeated as many times as required to extend cables For extremely long distance application fiber optic cable can be used to span distances up to 50 miles 80km with the use of devices called media converters A media converter changes the Ethernet based A Net signal to fiber optical at the source location and then back to Cat 5 at the destination Several companies make media converters that can be used with your Aviom equipment 24 25 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide Connecting Audio The are many ways to get audio into the AN 16 1 M Mic Input Module for processing Depending on
30. first AN 16 0 to the A Net In on the second AN 16 0 6 Patch the audio outputs from the two AN 16 o Output Modules into the desired destinations Remember that the maximum cable length between A Net devices is 500 feet 150 meters 35 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide 36 Front of house Stage AN 16 o Expansion L Ae L d L d AN 16 7 In Expansion Out A Net Input Module LU Anet _ AN16 0 Expansion Out L anet Ll LJ L a In Expansion Out AN 16 7 E oke A Net Input Module Cat 5 connections for a 32 x 0 system shown in a live performance setting 16 Channels Send by 16 Channels Return The 16 x 16 configuration has sixteen inputs and sixteen outputs on each side of the distributed audio network 16 Channels In 16 Channels Out AN 16 i AN 16 0 A Net Expansion gt lt 16 Channels Out A Net 16 Channels In Using this configuration each side of the audio distribution network has one Input Module and one AN 16 o Output Module Sixteen channels of audio move in each direction over a single Cat 5 cable Again the A Net Expansion jack is used to combine the A Net data from two devices for transmission down one Cat 5 cable Front of house Stage
31. following examples either A Net input module the AN 16 or 34 the AN 16 i M can be used Only one device is shown in the illustra tions They are referred to generically as AN Series Input Modules 32 Channels Send by Zero Channels Return The 32 x 0 configuration has all audio inputs on one side of the distributed audio network and all audio outputs on the other side With this configuration two AN Series Input Modules receive up to thirty two analog audio mic or line level signals as inputs One input module contains channels 1 16 while the other has channels 17 32 Audio channels 1 16 16 Channels In ANIG A Net Expansion gt AE Audio channels 17 32 ASNE 16 Channels Out 16 Channels In 16 Channels Out To configure a 32 x 0 system 1 Connect the first sixteen mic or line level audio sources to inputs 1 16 on the first AN Series Input Module 2 Connect the second group of sixteen audio sources to inputs 1 16 on the second input module 3 Connect a Cat 5 cable from the A Net Out jack on the first input module to the A Net Expansion jack on the second input module 4 Connect a cable from the A Net Out jack on the second AN Series input module and run it to the destination where the AN 16 o Output Modules are located and plug it into the A Net In jack on the first AN 16 0 Output Module 5 Connect a Cat 5 cable from the A Net Expansion jack on the
32. hat described for using a bus output Most consoles have from two to eight Aux Sends Some console designs also allow Aux Sends to be pre or post fader The number of independent audio signals that can be sent to the AN 16 1 M Mic Input Module via Aux Sends will depend upon the design of the mixing console you are using The following diagram shows multiple mixer channels sending various amounts of signal to one aux send The master output of the aux send is fed to an input on the AN 16 i M Mic Input Module Itis suggested that the 1 4 inch input be used for typical line level audio sources Line level audio can be connected via the XLR jack but be aware that clipping may occur with some high level signals If this occurs use the 1 4 inch inputs output is a single audio signal channels feed audio to aux send 1 Connecting an AN 16 o Output Module To convert the mic or line level signals connected to the AN 16 i M back to analog audio the AN 16 i M needs to be connected to a 29 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide compatible A Net output module such as the AN 16 0 Output Module There are sixteen line level audio outputs on the rear panel ofthe AN 16 0 Output Module They can be connected to any device capable of using line level audio sources such as audio mixers effect processors computer workstations and recording devices Two operating levels are possible controlled by the switches on the front panel of the unit
33. he AN 16SB System Bridge as an option The System Bridge allows up to four A Net streams to be combined into a single Cat 5 cable for distribution over long distances 16 Channel Systems The simplest form of digital snake using A Net devices is one input module connected to one output module For example the AN 16 i M can be connected with one Cat 5 cable to an AN 16 0 Output Module located at the mix position to deliver sixteen discreet line level audio signals to a front of house mixing console The flexibility of A Net allows far more than just the simple snake configuration outlined above however In fact any number of A Net devices can be connected to a single input module This allows the creation of infinite numbers of signal splits with each additional A Net device being located up to 500 feet 150 meters away Audio splits can be used to send digital copies of the audio signals from the input module to a live sound mixer a recording system remote broadcast truck and a live television broadcast facility simultaneously with no signal degradation 16 Channels In A Net up to 500 feet to live mixing console 16 Channels Out to recording console 16 Channels Out 16 Channels Out to radio broadcast 16 Channels Out to TV truck 32 Channel Systems Aviom s distributed audio network products work in modules of sixteen channels Distributed audio networks of thirty two channels can be
34. he audio input of the effects processor Connect another 1 4 inch cable from the device s output to the Return jack on the AN 16 i M channel to be processed Direct Line Outputs The AN 16 i M Input Module can also be used as a stand alone mic preamp The insert send return functions as a line output if only the Send jack is used To send a channel s audio signal to another line level device connect a cable from the channel s Send jack to the other device Do not connect a cable to the AN 16 i M Return jack as this will break the line out connection creating an insert send return path as described above DC Coupled Passive Splitter BOQQQG Send Send Send Risk of electric so AD Do Not Open AVIS Risque de choc electrique Ne pas ouvrir WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or O electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture Return Return Return AOVAC Hz JN Replace ith same type nd rating C FAL The Insert Send jack can be used as a direct line output 20 A Net Connections Three A Net connections appear on the rear panel of the AN 16 1 M Input Module There are two A Net Out jacks and one A Net Expansion jack 3 4 2 1 Conceived designed and manufactured by Aviom Inc Made In USA m Ai ANAG IM AT T ea 2 1 b O Return Return EXPANSION lt gt MAIN OUT A Net Main Out The A Ne
35. high speed data transmission protocol It is capable of sending and receiving uncompressed high quality audio using readily available Category 5 cables The A Net technology is a proprietary system developed by Aviom A Net is based on Ethernet a Local Area Network or LAN technol ogy This provides A Net with a mature and robust base on which to build However Aviom products are not compatible with off the shelf computer products designed for Ethernet networks such as hubs and switches As used in the AN Series Products the A Net signal carries sixteen channels of digital data from the AN 16 i M Mic Input Module to each AN 16 o Output Module or Personal Mixer connected to the system 12 Some of the benefits of using A Net to transmit digital audio are e Virtually no latency e No ground loops e Easy cabling using readily available components An unlimited number of A Net devices can be used in a system e Long distances between system components Note While the Category 5 cables and connectors used on your Aviom products look like typical computer network connections do not connect computers routers or other home and business networking equipment to your Aviom products 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
36. i M User Guide A Net Out AN 16 i A A A Net Out B Bridge B AN 16 0 c c AN 1 6 o D D AN 16 i A AN 16SB AN 16SB B C A Net In D A A AN 16 i AN 16SB B Bridge B AN 16 0 c c AN 1 S o D D AN 16 i AN 16SB AN 16SB Bridge A Net In A AN 16 0 B AN 16 0 c AN 16 0 D AN 16 0 AN 16SB The output modules connected to ports B and C from the system in the top of the diagram are connected via their A Net Outs to ports A and B ofa second set of System bridges The system in the middle of the diagram s output modules connected to ports B and C from are connected via their A Net Outs to ports C and D of the second set of System bridges This combined Bridge output is sent up to 500 feet to another AN 16SB where is separated into four A Net streams The separate A Net streams connect to AN 16 0 Output Modules As with all A Net compatible devices any available A Net Out can be used as a starting point for expansion 46 Aviom Warranty Registration Please take a moment to fill in this warranty registration form Return it to Aviom via mail or fax All information will be kept confidential Model Number oooocccnoconocininonincninonnns Serial Number conconcicinoninnnnnconononono Model Number concocococonocininoniccnincnnns Serial Number coccocciciconinnnnncnnnonono Model Number conocnoncccnncnnnnincncnnnnons Serial Number coococcncncnonicninincncnncnos Model Number concocnincccnncnnnnicincncnnon Serial Number conconcicininnnnnnnco
37. into the desired destinations 37 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide 38 Adding More Audio Outputs As mentioned previously the A Net Out jacks on the AN 16 0 Output Modules remain available even when creating a bidirectional audio network This allows additional output modules to be added as needed to suit a variety of audio situations Any A Net compatible product can be added to an A Net Out port This flexible routing scheme allows you to send audio to a variety of different locations and to include Aviom s Personal Monitor Mixing System for performers 16 Channels Out AN 16 0 16 Channels Out 16 Channels Out 16 Channels In 16 Channels Out AN 16 0 A Net Expansion AN 16 i M 16 Channels Out 16 Channels In A Net 16 Channels Out i ch R AN 16 0 annes out Audio channels 17 32 AN 16 0 16 Channels Out In this example a 16 x 16 network has been expanded to include three additional AN 16 0 Output Modules on each side of the network Each AN 16 0 is connected via A Net using a Cat 5 cable Remember that the cable lengths between each A Net device can be up to 500 feet 150 meters long To create an expanded network e First start by configuring the network according to your basic needs either as 32 x 0 or 16 x 16 Add additional AN 16 o Output modules by connecting a Cat 5 cable from the A Net Out port on one of the connected AN 16 o Output Modules to the A Net In port on an AN 1
38. l Mixer etc in your system as well as for cable runs between each additional A Net compatible device in your system 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 wall panel interconnections in use Use Up to 500 feet of Cat 5 i AN 16 i M Mic Input Module cable can be used to connect each system component al AN 16 0 Output Modules or Personal Mixers Infinite number of A Net components 11 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide Cat Se or higher cables for best performance wherever possible When using the optional AN 16SB System Bridge the cable length specification applies to the total cable length between the two A Net devices being connected with the AN 16SB Total A Net cable length can be 500 feet gt A Net Out A Net In Pre made cables in a variety of lengths and colors are available at most computer outlets Extending Cable Lengths 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 cable connection devices About A Net Aviom s A Net is a
39. ld be available 26 Direct Output A direct output is typically found at the channel level of a console That is each channel on the mixer has its own line level direct output jack This type of output sends an exact copy of the audio signal present in each channel out of the mixer without interrupting the signal being sent to the main part of the mixer If your mixer has direct outputs available a cable from each channel that you want to be part of the audio network is connected to the AN 16 i M inputs A maximum of sixteen direct outputs can be plugged into a single AN 16 i M Mic Input Module For systems requiring more than sixteen channels multiple AN 16 i M Mic Input Modules can be configured Submixing If you have more than sixteen direct outputs from a mixer that need to be monitored in a system using only one AN 16 i M then some of the channels will need to be submixed This can be accomplished on most consoles by using a bus output referred to as a group output on some consoles described below A submix is simply a selected group of channels assigned to a single output Bus Outputs A bus or group output is typically used to route audio signals to a recording device or to control the volume of a group of channels from a single fader Most mixers equipped with bus outputs have fewer bus outputs than channels Four eight or sixteen bus outputs are common mixer configurations To use a bus output with the AN 16 i
40. minimize low frequency artifacts such as vibration noise and rumble Press the switch in to engage the rolloff In the up position marked Fiat the filter is not engaged 15 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide XLR 6dB to 60dB TRS 15dB to 36dB 6 60 6 60 GAIN GAIN 777 85Hz 7 85Hz m Flat Low Cut O m Normal Invert Stereo Link Phase Invert Switch The Phase Invert switch alters the polarity of the audio signal on a per channel basis It can be used to correct phase anomalies that sometimes occur when using multiple microphones on the same sound source such as a drum kit To invert the phase of a channel set the channel s Phase switch to the in position The Stereo Link Switch The AN 16 i M Mic Input Module provides an easy solution for stereo input sources such as mixer sub groups keyboards effects device outputs CD players etc The Stereo Link switch is most useful when used to turn a pair of adjacent channels into a stereo channel that can be controlled as a single source on the A 16 series of Personal Mixers which includes the A 16 A 16II and A 16R products When using the AN 16 i M Input Module with AN 16 0 Output Modules alone to create a distributed audio network or snake the setting of the Stereo Link switch will have no effect There are eight Stereo Link switches on the front panel of the AN 16 i M They can be use
41. n found within this User Guide Be sure to fill out the form and return it to Aviom Inc via mail or fax as soon as possible 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 Power outlet strips are available with built in surge protection circuits that may help protect your equipment Other options for protection of your equipment include the use of an AC line conditioner or a battery backup system sometimes referred to as an uninterruptible power supply or UPS Rack Mounting The AN 16 i M Mic Input Module is designed to be installed in a standard 19 inch audio equipment rack Each unit takes up three standard rack spaces 19 inches wide by 5 25 inches high The rack ears on each side of the device are designed to support the weight of the AN 16 i M without additional hardware Each rack ear contains holes for two screws per side Always support the unit with all four screws To rack mount Mic Input Module 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
42. nce by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by Aviom Inc could void the user s FCC authority to operate the equipment Warranty Information Please record the following information for future reference Your Authorized Aviom Dealer Name Address Phone Serial Number of Your Aviom Product Date of Purchase Your Authorized Aviom Dealer is your primary source for service and support The information recorded above will be helpful in communi cating with your Authorized Aviom Dealer should you need to contact Aviom Customer Service If you have any questions concerning the use of this unit please contact your Authorized Aviom Dealer first For ad ditional technical support or to find the name of the nearest Authorized Aviom Repair Station check the Aviom web site at www aviom com To fulfill warranty requirements your Aviom product should be serviced only at an authorized Aviom service center The Aviom serial number label must appear on the outside of the unit or the Aviom warranty is void This manual and its contents are copyrighted by Aviom Inc
43. ne side of the network connects to an AN 16 o Output Module via port B on the other side of the network The same goes for ports C and D as seen in the following diagram A Net Out A Net In AN 16 i AN 16 0 AN 16 i AN 16 0 AN 16 i M AN 16 0 AN 16 i M AN 16 0 AN 16SB AN 16SB A Net ports A B C and D shown connected in a 64 x 0 network configuration 41 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide 42 To connect a 64 channel network 64 x 0 On the Send side e Connect a Cat 5 cable from the A Net Out of the first AN Series Input Module to port A on the first AN 16SB e Repeat this process to connect the A Net out from the remaining three AN 16 i or AN 16 i M Input Modules to ports B C and D On the Receive side e Connect a Cat 5 cable from port A on the second AN 16SB to the A Net In jack on the first AN 16 o Output Module Repeat this process to connect ports B C and D to the remaining AN 16 o Output Modules Bridge the two sides Connect the two sides of the audio network by running a Cat 5 cable with or without an EtherCon connector between the Bridge jacks on the System Bridges To use other configurations simply move any pair of AN 16 i or AN 16 i M and AN 16 o units In the following example the devices connected to port D on the AN 16SB System Bridge have been swapped to create a 48 channel send x 16 channel return system A Net Out A Net In AN 16 i AN 16 0 AN 16 i AN 16 0 AN 16 i AN 16 0 AN 16
44. nnel link status will affect Groups you have created on A 16 A 16II and A 16R Personal Mixers in some cases Power LED The right side of the AN 16 i M Mic Input Module front panel interface also contains the Power LED This indicator shows that power is connected to the unit When the AN 16 i M is powered up a valid A Net signal is being generated 15 16 AN 16 7 M o A Net Input Moder GAIN GAIN 7 85H2 7 85H2 A O O 15 16 Power O 0 17 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide 18 AN 16 i M Rear Panel On the rear of the AN 16 i M Mic Input Module are the power con nector with fuse A Net connections the sixteen mic line balanced analog audio inputs the sixteen audio Thru jacks and the insert Send Return jacks Signal routing into and out of the AN 16 i M Mic Input Module has been designed to be extremely flexible allowing the AN 16 i M to integrate into virtually any audio environment Inp ut Mig Line 1 XLR Pin 2 Hot Thru DC Coupled Passive Splitter 16 15 14 13 12 Send Send Send Risk of electric ox Ah 2 DoNotOpen__ AVIS Risque de choc electrique Ne pas ouvrir WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or O electric shock do not expose O O this product to rain or moisture Return Return Return 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz CAUTION Replace fuse with same type fuse and rating 250VAC F4AL Power Connector The AN 16 i M Mic Input
45. nononono Date Purchased iii ii Dealer N m seriada Dealer Location ccccecccssssscsescsesesescescsssscecsesesesesesesesecececsescsesesesesesececseseseseeeeeseee Your Name rt e ia aaa ana i Address orenian a TET CE es a et T Address aniona TEE RE Re eA Zip Postal C d iii ds CAU ooie ae Stein e E E a Email Address nt o a aE a Fax this form to Aviom at 1 610 738 9950 Aviom Inc 1157 Phoenixville Pike Suite 201 West Chester PA 19380 www aviom com Part Number 9310 1007 0001 Index Symbols 48 volt 4 6 15 10dB LED 4 32 Channel Systems 23 33 64 Channel Systems 40 42 85Hz Low Cut rolloff 4 15 A A 16 31 A 16CS Control Surface 17 A 16D Distributor 23 24 34 39 44 A 16D Pro Distributor 23 39 A 16R 31 39 44 A 16SB System Bridge 8 12 A 16T Rear Panel 18 A 16 Personal Mixer 17 A Net 12 17 32 38 43 Bridge 42 A Net long distance 24 A Net Active LED 23 A Net Aux Out 21 A Net Aux Out jack 7 A Net connections 18 AN 16 1 21 A Net Distributors 23 A Net Expansion 21 23 33 34 35 36 AN 16 1 21 A Net Expansion jack 7 33 A NetIn 45 A Net Main Out 7 21 A Net Out 21 35 38 44 45 AN 16 1 21 A Net signal repeater 24 AC current 18 AC Line Conditioning 8 Adding More Audio Outputs 30 38 Adding Personal Mixers 31 adding Personal Monitor Mixers 38 N 16 i M Front Panel 14 N 16 i M Rear Panel 26 N 16 i Input Module 40 N 16 0 Output Module 16 25 31 32 35 36 37 42
46. s in place To remove the cable press on the metal release tab at the top of the panel mounted EtherCon jack and pull the connector outward Front Panel Components Clip O4 A O 10dB Qa Cer Phantom i O m Ke C Power 48V 48v XLR 6dB to 60dB a G TRS 15dB to 36dB 6 60 6 60 GAIN GAIN Y 7 85Hz LT 85Hz m Flat a Low Cut E mm Normal Invert Stereo Link L VU Clip LED 10dB signal level LED Signal present LED 48 volt Phantom Power switch and LED Rotary Gain knob 85Hz Low Cut rolloff Phase Invert switch AO na gYnNn OOO o AVIOM O DE A Net Input Module O AN 16 z M 16 E O Power Os ES Stereo Link a 4 8 Stereo Link switch 9 Power LED 10 Power switch Rear Panel Components SONES uo OOOO O OOOO Mic Line 16 XLR Pin 2 Hot Thru DC Coupled Passive Splitter E O O O 15 14 16 A Risk of electric shock Do Not Open AVIS Risque de choc elect votes Ne pas ouvrir io WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock do not expc fas this product to rain or moisi 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz 60w CAUTION Replace fuse with same type fuse and rating 250VAC F4AL
47. sportation charges prepaid to Aviom Inc 1157 Phoenixville Pike Suite 201 West Chester PA 19380 USA You must use the product s original packing materials for shipment Shipments should be insured for the value of the product Include your name address phone number description of the problem and copy of the original bill of sale with the shipment The Return Authorization number should be written on the outside of the box THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION AVIOM S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD AVIOM INC DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOCUMENT AVIOM INC S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT OUR OPTION OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMI
48. t Expansion The A Net Expansion jack is used when creating a 32 channel distrib uted audio network using at least two AN 16 1 M Mic Input Modules and two AN 16 0 Output Modules Using the A Net Expansion jack allows all thirty two channels of data to travel down a single Cat 5 cable up to 500 feet to the destination AN 16 i M or AN 16 0 units A Net Connection Options In a simple system the easiest connection method uses what is called a daisy chain That is each A Net device is connected in series The first device in the chain receives the A Net signal from the AN 16 i M Mic Input Module Each successive A Net compatible device gets its A Net connection from the A Net Out jack of the device preceding it in the chain There is one drawback to this connection method however If one A Net device in the chain is disconnected from the A Net signal chain all units beyond this point will not get any audio until the unit is reconnected to a valid A Net source Series connection of A Net devices In Out In Out In Out In Out A Net A Net A Net A Net In this diagram A Net is connected from device to device using Cat 5 cable The A Net Out port on the first device connects to the A Net In port on the next and so on A parallel A Net connection solves that problem By using the optional A 16D or A 16D Pro A Net Distributors parallel A Net connections are possible In fact any combination of series and parallel con nections can be use
49. t Out jack sends the A Net data from the AN 16 i M to an A Net compatible device such as the AN 16 0 Output Module The AN 16 i M has two A Net Out jacks The first marked Main Out is designed to be used as the primary A Net connection to other devices It has the ability to be used with the Expansion jack when creating digital snakes of up to 32 channels described later A Net Aux Out The second A Net Out jack labeled Aux Out carries only the A Net signal generated by the AN 16 i M and cannot be used with the Expansion jack in a 32 channel snake or distributed audio network configuration Use any standard Cat 5 cable for connections between devices Remember that the maximum cable length between A Net devices is 500 feet 150 meters 21 Aviom AN 16 i M User Guide Signal Flow This diagram shows the signal path as it flows through the AN 16 i M Note that the meter section is post insert this means that the level shown on the meters is influenced by any processor that is connected to the insert points A Het Out sal ose 22 Z D t t i Faham te Balanced Converter Insert e A Direct i Lew Cul Phantom Power Gain ey Input i 1 16 AN 16 1 M Mic Input Module Signal Flow 22 When a proper A Net connection between the AN 16 i M Mic Input Module and an AN 16 0 Output Module or A 16 Series Personal Mixer exists the A Net Active LED on the receiving device will light A Ne
50. to five A 16R rack mounted Personal Mixers for use as a monitor system for five musicians performing live Then another AN 16 0 Output Module is connected via a daisy chain to the last A 16R 44 Expansion of a system can continue as your needs require Any available A Net Out can be used to connect to the A Net In on any compatible device Again each A Net cable used can be up to 500 feet long making this system capable of spanning long distances between rooms floors etc Using Multiple System Bridges Expansion of a system can include multiple AN 16SB System Bridges This allows audio to be fed to different locations as needed Using multiple System Bridges follows the same connection rules as outlined previously Port A on one AN 16SB always connects to Port A on another AN 16SB etc System Bridges can also be used to combine A Net streams from multiple networks in an installation allowing for example ports A and B from Network 1 to be sent along with streams B and C from Network 2 to a third area creating Network 3 A Net Out A Net In A Net Out X ap AECI q E AN 16 1 B E PERA D D AN 16SB AN 16SB AN 16SB Bridge A Net In AN 16 0 AN 16 0 AN 16 0 AN 16 0 AN 16SB A second set of System Bridges move 64 channels of audio over one Cat 5 cable to another destination The next example shows a complex network that combines A Net from two different networks 45 Aviom AN 16

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