Mic Input Module
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1. a a CLOCK SOURCE 401 INTERNAL ADAT ij OUT IN CH 9 16 Secondary optical cable E D CLOCK SOURCE iz DAT INTERNAL ADAT j OUT IN CH 9 16 Primary Cat 5e cable CLOCK SOURCE e anaro INTERNAL ADAT i OUT IN CH 9 16 Secondary optical cable CLOCK SOURCE S DAT INTERNAL ADAT 1 j 16 OUT IN EXPANSION OUT cH9 16 AE Primary Cat 5e cable Channels 1 16 Out ANTOG Fu LL In Expansion Out L Ae AN 16 6 od In Expansion Out L anet Channels 17 32 Out Cable connections for a 32 x 0 system 34 16 Channels Send by 16 Channels Return The 16 x 16 configuration has 16 inputs and 16 outputs on each side of the audio network Channels 1 16 In Channels 1 16 Out Pro16 Input Pro16 Output A Net Expansion Pro16 Output Pro16 Input Channels 17 32 Out Channels 17 32 In A Net Using this configuration each side of the audio network has one input module or pair of AV M8 units and one Pro16 output module Sixteen channels of audio move in each direction over a single Cat 5e cable Again the A Net Expansion port is used to combine the A Net data from two devices for transmission over o2. Two A Net connections are provided on the rear panel of the AV M8 Mic Input Module There is one A Net Out port and one A Net Expansion port EXPANSION A Connect A Net Out on the AV M8 to the A Net In on a Pro16 monitoring or output device Use A Net Expansion for creating networks of up to 32 channels using only one Cat 5e cable A Net Out The A Net Out port sends eight channels of digital A Net data from the AV M8 to an A Net compatible device such as the AN 16 0 Output Module A 16ll A 16R or AV P2 Output Module Use a standard Cat 5e cable or one outfitted with a Neutrik EtherCon connector The A Net Out port will transmit a 16 channel A Net stream when two AV M8 modules are cascaded via the ADAT optical connections A Net Expansion The A Net Expansion port is used when creating an audio network of up to 32 channels Using the A Net Expansion port allows up to 32 channels of A Net data to travel down a single Cat 5e cable up to 500 feet 150 meters to from compatible Pro16 units Connecting Audio The inputs on the AV M8 Mic Input Module can accept mic level signals from dynamic or condenser mics and line level signals from balanced or unbalanced sources via the Euroblock jacks Wiring a Euroblock Euroblock connectors provide an easy solder free way of making audio connections to the AV M8 Only a small flat blade screwdriver is required to make connections Aviom suggest
3. 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 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 transportation 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
4. Equivalent Input Noise 128dBu Rs 150 ohms 20kHz BW Gain 60dB CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio 80dB 120Hz Gain 60dB Bit Error Rate BER 10 2 Proi6 A Net Out 1 Expansion 1 EtherCon connectors A Net Expansion combines two A Net streams 32 channels of audio onto one Cat 5e cable Uses unshielded Cat 5e UTP or better cable ADAT Input Impedance 1 ADAT In 48kHz 8 channels routed to A Net Out Channels 9 16 1 ADAT Out 48kHz 8 channels routed from analog inputs Channels 1 2 without pad 2 48k ohms Channels 1 2 with pad 5 63k ohms Channels 3 8 2 68k ohms Freq Response 4Hz 22kHz 0 2dB 3dB unweighted 38 THD N lt 0 003 Crosstalk 90dB Signal to Noise A D 105dB Latency Power Supply Voltage Dimensions Weight 0 880 msec measured from analog input to analog output Internal universal switching type IEC jack 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 60W Fuse 250VAC F4AL 19 482 6 mm wide x 9 25 243 9 mm deep 1U high 8 Ibs 3 63 kilo All Aviom products are designed and manufactured in the USA 39 Dimensions od e d d amp g o e g DO L3 BEBBEBBH Block Diagram 7011 901 16
5. ava Rear Panel Components yer U10 19414 MO 19N V 6 Def U10 13Yy13 uorsuedx3 19N Y 9 O I 1VQV 7 YDIUMS 924nOS JPO 9 Q3149M0g 6 S9up1IMS dIA AU 09Ja3S t 1an v V 9T 6 HO ino NOISNVdX3 ino ea 170 8IA AV 1vav 394N0S 49019 TVNY3LNI O e YIMOd WOIAV e REDER ANN 03431S quauedwioy esnJ 19 U 198MOg DAI YDIUMS J9MOg L TVb4 DVAOST O e Compatibility The AV M8 can be used in a Pro16 system with the following Pro16 products AV P2 Output Module AN 16 o Output Module A 16R Personal Mixer e A 16ll Personal Mixer A 16D A Net Distributor A 16D Pro A Net Distributor Y1 A Net card for use with Yamaha consoles D 16c A Net card for use with DiGiCo consoles AN 16 i Input Module AN 16 i M Mic Input Module AN 16SBR System Bridge The AV MB is also compatible with all third party products that support the Pro16 A Net specification Y Note The AV M8 cannot be connected to Pro64 products or systems using the Pro64 A Net specification Prol6 Series Systems A complete Pro16 Series audio network system consists of at least one Pro16 input module connected to a Pro16 output device such as the AN 16 0 Ou
6. 1 sbumes 01 091918 gPr9 01 EP9L ul LVaV BRBBRRER 01101 O O ules El ND Ped MoT J H AUOID QN yoojqoing 8 1 11001 oipny OOO K 8P0c Auo z L u2 MO 1vav a o uojueud Agr Oo 42 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 Model Number Model Number Model Number Date Purchased Dealer Name Dealer Location Your Name Serial Number Serial Number Serial Number Serial Number Address Address City State Province Zip Postal Code Country Email Address Fax this form to Aviom at 1 610 738 9950 Index Symbols 48 Volt 2 5 14 32 Channel Systems 18 31 85Hz Low Cut filter 15 A A 16CS Control Surface 23 A 16D Distributor 25 26 37 A 16DPro 26 A 16D Pro Distributor 25 37 A 16ll 6 7 16 18 24 A 16R 6 16 18 24 A Net 7 16 27 36 parallel connections 25 series connections 25 A Net long distance 26 A Net channels 14 A Net connections 15 A Net Distributors 25 A Net Expansion 18 31 33 35 39 A NetOut 18 33 36 AN 16 i 18 A Net signal repeater 26 AC current 15 AC Line Conditioning 7 10 ADAT 1 5 14 15 17 18 29 38 ADAT In 17 ADAT Out 17 Adding More Audio Outputs 36 Adding Personal Mixers 36 AN 16 i
7. 1 15 inline coupler 10 input gain 22 Input Impedance 38 Input Level 38 L Labeling a Channel 23 Latency 39 Lightpipe 17 Lightpipe Toslink Cables 17 line level connecting 19 Line Level Inputs 13 Linking Channels 24 Link switch 16 23 Local Area Network 7 long distance A Net 26 Low Cut Filter 2 15 22 39 Flat 15 M maximum cable length 10 33 media converter 26 mic dynamic or condenser 19 Mic Level Inputs 13 45 Mic Input 39 Monitor Mixing System 36 Mono 24 mounting flanges 11 Mounting the AV M8 11 N Network 7 networking 7 Neutrik 12 Neutrik EtherCon See EtherCon O Output Module 16 P Package Contents 1 Pad 2 14 22 39 Pad switch 13 Panel Descriptions 13 Parallel A Net Routing 25 parallel connection 25 Personal Mixer 16 33 36 A 16ll A 16R 23 Phantom Power 2 14 22 39 Power Connector 15 PowerLED 16 Power Supply 15 39 Prol6 1 6 Pro16 Monitor Mixing Sys tem 36 Pro16 Personal Mixer 16 23 Pro16 Series 7 Pro16 Series products 31 36 Pro64 6 R rack ears 11 Rack Mounting 11 Rear Panel Components 4 46 Rear Panel description 15 RJ45 8 12 RoHS iii Rolloff 15 router 7 rumble filter 15 S series connection 25 signal repeater 26 Specifications 38 Split 27 stereo channel 16 stereo input 16 23 Stereo Link 16 23 stranded vs solid Cat 5 8 System Bridge 6 9 31 T Toslink 17 Toslink Lightpipe Cables 17 U Unbalanced Source wiring
8. A Net Distributor 25 Extending A Net Cable Runs 26 Audio Networks o o 27 Digital Splits s ac a ax nada aaa 27 Combining Two AV M8 Modules 28 32 Channel Systems 31 A NetExpansion 31 32 Channel Examples 32 32 Channels Send by Zero Channels Return 32 16 Channels Send by 16 Channels Return 35 Adding More Audio Outputs 36 Expanding a Network with an A Net Distributor 37 Specifications 2 6 oo a CS 38 DIMENSIONS 249x399 o ees 40 BlockDiagram xx xXx s 42 Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Aviom Pro16 AV M8 Mic Input Module This User Guide is designed to familiarize you with the features of your new Pro16 product and to have you up and running in no time Package Contents Check the contents of the shipping box carefully before making connections and continuing with installation The contents of the AV M8 Mic Input Module box include One AV M8 Mic Input Module One IEC power cable for the AV M8 Eight Euroblock plugs Mounting flanges and rack mount ears User Guide Features The 8 channel AV M8 Mic Input Module is designed to be used with mic level or line level sources in a Pro16 audio network AV M8 Mic Input Module Features Eight audio input channels Mic line input on channels 1 2 48 volt phantom power per channel 85Hz low cut rumble filter per chann
9. Cat 5e cable from the A Ner Our port on one of the connected modules to the A Ner IN port on a Pro16 output module that you want to use to expand the system e Each additional Pro16 output module that you want to add is connected by patching a Cat 5e cable from A Ner Our to the new module s A Ner IN port Expanding a Network with an A Net Distributor While the A 16D and A 16D Pro Distributors are not compatible with the data being distributed via the A Net Expansion ports you can use an A 16D to add wiring flexibility to your system As mentioned in the previous examples an A Net Distributor can be connected to any single A Net Out port to allow parallel distribution of up to eight exact copies of the input data The total cable length between A Net devices is limited to 500 feet 150 meters 37 Specifications Analog Audio Inputs A D Conversion Gain Settings Max Input Level Stereo Operation 6 mic level 2 balanced line or mic level 8 female Euroblock connectors 5 0 mm panel mount Screw terminals Audio Audio Ground 8 male Euroblock connectors supplied in box 48kHz 24 bit 16dB to 64dB 10 settings 6 position DIP switch per channel Mic 2dBu Line 18dBu Stereo Link per channel pair two position switch Normal Link Low Cut Filter 3dB 85Hz 18dB per octave Phantom Power 48 volts per channel Pad 20dB switchable Channels 1 and 2 only Mic Input EIN
10. Connections can use single conductor or two conductor shielded cable To connect an unbalanced line level device to the input channels of the AV M8 using single conductor shielded cable 1 Strip the insulating jacket of the cable back about 75 inch 18 mm to reveal the individual hot and ground wires within 2 Remove a small amount of each individual wire s insulation approximately 25 inch 6 mm 3 Apply a small amount of solder to each bare wire On the Euroblock plug use a small screwdriver to loosen and open the sockets that will receive the individual wires 5 Insert the audio cable s hot wire into the matching socket on the Euroblock plug 6 Insert the audio cable s ground wire into the matching socket on the Euroblock plug 7 Tighten the screws on the wire sockets to secure the individual wires 8 Plug the completed Euroblock plug into the desired input channel Note that the socket on the Euroblock plug is not used To connect an unbalanced line level device to the input channels of the AV M8 using two conductor shielded cable 1 Strip the insulating jacket of the cable back about 75 inch 18 mm to reveal the individual hot cold and ground wires within 20 10 11 Remove a small amount of each individual wire s insulation approximately 25 inch 6 mm Apply a small amount of solder to each bare wire On the Euroblock plug use a small screwdriver to loosen and open the sockets tha
11. 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 LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU VIL Table of Contents Warranty Information vi Welcome 5 4 scs 99 ad aa ad 1 Package Contents o 1 Features a ics ei E e PU Rn 1 Front Panel Components 2 Rear Panel Components 4 Compatibility s sek Rm Rn 6 Pro16 Series Syst
12. a Cat 5e cable to the A Net Out port on that module AVIOM AV M8 POWER O wem H an KA lO OUT CLOCK SOURCE CH 9 16 ADAT Clock Source left and digital 1 0 Toslink connections right To create a 16 channel A Net stream 1 Connect up to 16 audio signals as desired to the two AV M8 units 2 Select one of the units to be the primary device this device will have its A Net Out port connected to a compatible Pro16 Personal Mixer or output module s A Net In This device provides A Net channels 1 8 3 Use a Toslink optical cable to connect ADAT Our on the secondary AV M8 to ADAT In on the primary AV M8 This device provides A Net channels 9 16 Leave its Clock Source set to INTERNAL 4 On the primary AV M8 set the CLock Source switch to ADAT 5 Setstereo links as required on the primary AV M8 6 Connect a Cat 5e cable from the A Net Our port on the primary AV M8 to A Ner IN on a compatible Pro16 A Net device 29 30 et ef AVIOM AV M8 Apure CLOCK SOURCE OUT ASE EXPANSION CH 9 16 ADAT POWER INTERNAL O Secondary AV M8 Toslink optical cable CLOCK SOURCE EXPANSION 5 0 ADAT POWER INTERNAL O In this diagram two AV M8 unit
13. 6 AN 16 i M 6 32 AN 16 0 6 7 16 18 27 33 AN 16SBR System Bridge 6 9 31 AN Series 31 33 44 Analog Input 38 Audio Inputs 13 Audio Networks 27 AV P2 6 7 16 18 23 33 balanced signal connecting 19 bidirectional 36 Block Diagram 42 C cable length 8 9 Cables Extending 10 Lightpipe Toslink 17 cable specification Cat 5e 8 Cat 5 9 stranded vs solid 8 Cat 5ecable 18 Cat 5e UTP 39 Cat 6 8 Certifications iii Channel Labeling 23 Cleaning and Maintenance 10 Clock Source internal ADAT 17 Clock Source Switch 5 Compatibility 6 computer network 7 condenser mic 19 Connecting an Unbalanced Source 20 Connecting Audio 19 console interface card 6 Control Surface 23 crossover cables 8 D D 16c 6 daisy chain 25 DiGiCo 6 32 Digital I O 17 Digital Split 27 Dimensions 39 40 DIP Switch Gain 22 Distributor 25 37 dynamic mic 19 EtherCon 39 EtherCon Connector 8 12 Ethernet 7 Euroblock 1 2 13 20 size 38 wiring 19 wiring an unbalanced source 20 expanded network 37 Expanding 37 Expansion 31 33 A Net 18 Extending A Net 26 Extending Cable Lengths 10 F fiber optic 26 Filter 15 flanges 11 Flat 22 Low Cut Filter 15 Frequency Response 38 Front PanelComponents 2 G Gain 22 DIP Switch 22 Gain Range 14 Gain Settings 2 14 Gain Settings Table 3 22 Group A 16lland A 16R 24 Personal Mixers 24 guitar 14 H high impedance sources 14 IEC power cable
14. AVIOM AV M8 Mic Input Module User Guide Certifications ETL cETL Listed EMC EN 55013 EN 55020 SAA AS NZS 1053 Conforms to IEC 60065 EN 60065 UL 6500 2001 Certified to CAN CSA E60065 KETI RoHS Status Pb free CE EN Notice of Rights All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without written permission of Aviom Inc Trademarks Aviom A Net the A Net icon Pro16 and Pro64 are trademarks of Aviom Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners O 2007 Aviom Inc All rights reserved Information subject to change without notice Printed in USA WARNING 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 Risk of electric shock Do Not Open AVIS Risque de choc electrique Ne pas ouvrir CAUTION Using any audio system at high volume levels can cause permanent damage to your hearing Set your system volume as low as possible Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive sound pressure levels To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture CAUTION WARNING IMPORTANT T
15. Euroblocks 20 Unshielded Twisted Pair 8 UPS 10 UTP 8 UTP cable 33 V Ventilation 12 16 W Weight 39 Wiring a Euroblock 19 Y Yl 6 Y1 console interface card 32 Yamaha 6 47
16. a 32 channel system the A Net Expansion port is used to allow two A Net data streams to travel down one cable AV M8 et eb gare y y EXPANSION ANE L CH 9 16 The rear panel of the AV M8 showing the A Net Out and A Net Expansion ports Some points to remember about using the A Net Expansion ports on the Pro16 Series input and output modules to create an audio network When creating a network with two pair of Pro16 Series units one A Net Expansion port will be connected to an A Net n port while the other A Net Expansion port 31 will be connected to an A Net Out port The A Net Out ports on the Prol6 output modules should be empty when only four Pro16 Series units are being used to create a network These ports are then available for adding audio splits with additional Pro16 output modules or for connecting to a Personal Mixer product such as the A 16ll or A 16R The cable connecting the two halves of the network carrying 32 channels of audio should be connected to one A Net n port and one A Net Out port Do not connect Cat 5e cables carrying expanded system data more than 16 channels to an A Net Distributor or Personal Mixer product 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
17. able 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 For long cable runs in excess of 500 feet any Pro16 device can be used to extend the distance between two points Each Pro16 device refreshes the A Net signal allowing another 500 feet of cable to be used 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 Y Note Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners on the finished surfaces of your Aviom products 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 pro
18. ed previously the A Net Out ports on AN 16 0 and AV P2 Output Modules and Personal Mixer products 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 Pro16 A Net compatible product with an A Net In can be connected 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 Pro16 Monitor Mixing System for mic applications Audio channels 1 16 Pro16 Output Pro16 Output Pro16 Output Pro16 Output Channels 1 16 Out Channels 1 16 Out Channels 1 16 Out Channels 1 16 In Channels 1 16 Out Pro16 Input A Net Expansion Pro16 Input Channels 17 32 Out Channels 17 32 In A Net Channels 17 32 Out Channels 17 32 Out Audio channels 17 32 Digital copies of each 16 channel output stream have been added Channels 17 32 Out 36 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 5e 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 as 16 x 16 Add additional Pro16 output modules by connecting a
19. el Pad on channels 1 2 DIP switch gain settings Stereo Link DIP Switches Euroblock terminal block connectors ADAT I O expansion ports for 16 channel operation Internal or ADAT clock sources EtherCon connectors for A Net In Out Removable reversible mounting flanges and rack mounting ears Two AV M8 units can be combined using the ADAT link to create a single 16 channel A Net stream that can be transmitted to Pro16 mixers or output modules Front Panel Components 59 0 16 Bununoyy ajqeaoway 9 91061 sbunies uled Z LOW CUT 48V OFF LOW CUT 48V OFF NIV9 EISE LOW CUT 48V OFF TTTTTT p9 TTTTOT 69 iwi TTTTTO vS TTTTOO 6b TTOTOO tht TTTOOO 6E TTOOOO vE LOW CUT 48V OFF TO00000 ZZ 0T0000 82 e 000000 9T 80 SONILLAS NIVO o ped ou jauueu piepuexs 9 S9UD1IMS Ja IND MOT pue SHOA ZY J3MO4 WO UeUd S 5600111196 ULD u iMs did v age puuey e juo Z sjpouueu5 JJO UO Ped Z indu oipny x o qoun3 48V OFF 1111111111 T Lm L NO A8t T P aboz ava m apoz
20. ems 7 About A Net o eee nA 7 Cables Used With A Net Devices 8 Cat 5eCableLengths 8 System Bridge 66 bee o o o o n omn 9 Extending CableLengths 10 Cleaning and Maintenance 10 ACLineConditioning 10 MountingtheAV M8 1 Panel Descriptions 13 AV M8 Front Panel 13 Audio Inputs s 3424 cia RR Rt mon 3 13 Mic Level Inputs 2 13 Line Level Inputs 13 Padi ccn dE oe eee eS 14 Gain Settings s 4 cxx ERR NS 14 Phantom Power Switch sss 14 Low Cut Filter Rolloff 15 AV M8 Rear Panel o 15 Power Connector 15 Rear Panel Ventilation 16 Stereo Link Switch 16 0 6 92 4 0 mn 16 ADAT Digital O 17 Clock Sour e s ae A 17 A NetConnections o 18 A NetOut sa a e ee ES aa 18 A NetExpansion 4 18 Connecting Audio 2 3 08 8 o RR Rn 19 Wiring a Euroblock lens 19 Setting Galli s cios RR REX s 22 LabelingaChannel 23 A NetConnections 25 Series Connection of A Net Devices 25 Parallel A Net Routing 25 Using an
21. er to the Aviom website for a list of approved devices 26 Audio Networks Pro16 A Net input and output modules can be combined to create audio networks of up to 64 audio channels with unlimited expansion 8 Channel Systems The most basic A Net based system uses one input module connected to one output module or Personal Mixer For example the AV M8 can be connected to an AN 16 0 Output Module to deliver eight discrete line level audio signals to a mixing console recording system etc or to an A 16ll A 16R or AV P2 for outputs as a mono or stereo signal 8 Channels In A Net up to 500 feet Up to 16 Channels Out Connect A Net Out on the AV M8 to the A Net In on any compatible device The eight audio channels from the AV M8 appear as channels 1 8 on the output module Digital Splits A Net allows far more flexibility than just the simple configuration outlined above In fact any number of Pro16 A Net devices can be connected to a single input module This allows the creation of infinite numbers of digital signal splits with each additional A Net device capable of being located up to 500 feet 150 meters away Splits can be used to send exact digital copies of the audio signals from the input module to a live sound mixing console a recording system audio machine room and a live television broadcast facility simultaneously with no signal degradation To add digital copies or splits to a system simply c
22. he AV M8 to your rack hardware Tighten all four screws 11 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 AV M8 directly above or below other rack mounted devices that produce high levels of heat such as power amps YW QW SEO Vat The rack mount ears can be used to mount the AV M8 in a standard 19 inch equipment rack Always use all three screws when mounting the rack mount ears to the AV M8 to avoid damaging the unit 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 port 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 port until it clicks and locks 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 Panel Descriptions This section explains the basic layout of the front and rear panels
23. his 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 interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 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 STEN UT o pass 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 READ THIS FIRST Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water C
24. l from Pro16 Personal Mixer or AV P2 products connected to the system To link channels together as a stereo pair move the Stereo Link DIP switch upwards Moving the switch to the up position causes all AV P2 devices and Personal Mixers connected to the system to instantly update their channel status This includes the optional A 16CS Control Surface used with the A 16R Some things to keep in mind about linked channels The position of the Stereo Link switch does not affect 23 24 the audio in the AN 16 0 Output Module Linking channels affects all Pro16 Personal Mixers and or AV P2 output modules connected to the system Any combination of stereo and mono channels can be used If you want to control two input channels as a stereo source they must be connected to an odd and even pair of channels Changes to the Stereo Link status can be made on the fly with audio running through the system All Personal Mixers and AV P2 units will instantly update their channel status if the Stereo Link switch position is changed for any channel pair Link status is not saved when you create a Preset on A 161l or A 16R Personal Mixers Changing the channel link status may affect Groups you have created on A 16ll and A 16R Personal Mixers A Net Connections When creating a Pro16 A Net system the simplest connection method uses what is called a daisy chain That is each A Net device is connected in series The first de
25. lean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate
26. n A Net Distributor and then up to eight parallel streams can connect additional Pro16 products The A Net signal from the A 16D Distributor is connected to each A Net compatible device with a Cat 5e cable Removing one A Net device has no effect on the other A Net components being used Y Note The A 16D Pro Distributor can also be used in this configuration It supplies DC power over the Cat 5e cable to compatible Pro16 devices Extending A Net Cable Runs To span distances longer than maximum specified for a single A Net cable 500 feet 150 meters the A 16D or A 16D Pro A Net Distributor can be used as a signal repeater Simply insert the A 16D or A 16D Pro into the A Net stream at the 500 foot point and the A Net signal will be refreshed Another 500 feet 150 meters of cable can then be added This process can be repeated as many times as required to extend cables In fact any Pro16 device will refresh the A Net signal and allow another 500 foot cable run between it and the next Pro16 device For long distance applications fiber optic cable can be used to span distances up to 50 miles 80 km with the use of devices called media converters A media converter changes the Cat 5 Ethernet based A Net signal to a fiber optical signal 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 Both single and multi mode fiber devices can be used Ref
27. ne Cat 5e cable Channels 1 16 AN 16 o ef oR AN 16 o IC IL A 6 In Expansion Out a OUT ENG AN 16 o hod oO PRO In Expansion Out EXPANSION 16 OUT L Anet Channels 17 32 EN To configure a 16 x 16 system 1 Set up one input module AV M8 pair of AV M8s Y1 card AN 16 i or AN 16 i M and one output module on each side of the network 2 Connect 16 mic or line level audio sources to inputs 1 16 on the first Pro16 Series input module 3 Connect a Cat 5e cable from the A Ner Our port on the first input module to the A Net Expansion port on the first output module 35 4 Plug a Cat 5e cable into the A Ner In port on the first output module This cable will be used to span up to 500 feet 150 meters between the two sides of the network 5 Connect the cable from the A Ner In port in Step 4 to the A Ner Our port on the second Pro16 Series input module 6 Connect the second group of 16 audio sources to inputs 1 16 on the second Pro16 Series input module 7 Connect a Cat 5e cable from the A Net Expansion port on the second input module to A Ner In on the second Pro16 output module 8 Patch the audio outputs from the two output modules into the desired destinations Adding More Audio Outputs As mention
28. normally or has been dropped The solid line over dashed line symbol indicates that the input voltage must be a DC voltage The box within a box symbol qup indicates that the external power supply is double insulated 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 communicating 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 additional technical support or to find the name of the nearest Authorized Aviom Repair Station check the Aviom website 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 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
29. 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 AV M8 mentioned in this section AV M8 Front Panel The front panel of the AV M8 contains eight individual channel input strips All can be used with mic level sources inputs 1 and 2 include a Pad switch to allow line level sources to be used The inputs on the AV M8 use 5 0 mm Euroblock connectors and can accept balanced or unbalanced audio signals Male Euroblock jacks are provided AVIO T pap 20dB aston pap 20dB AGU ON con Bs 600 1 1 10 GAIN GAIN y co co ES EE 2 440 Aer 4019 won EN H 440 A8 1n9 MoT The AV M8 channel input strips Audio Inputs The numbered channel strips on the AV M8 front panel correspond to the eight analog audio inputs Mic Level Inputs The AV M8 is designed to accept microphone level signals from dynamic or condenser microphones Phantom power 48V is available on each channel for use with condenser mics Line Level Inputs The AV M8 input can also accept a line level audio signal Use channels 1 and 2 for line level signals Channels 3 8 may also be used for a line level 13 input but clipping may occur if the signal level is too hot If adjusting the input gain setting using the DIP switches does n
30. onnect an A Net Out to the A Net In on Pro16 output modules or Personal Mixers The following diagram shows one such system using a variety of Pro16 devices connected in series 27 8 Channels In A Net up to 500 feet dee to teleconferencing Up to 16 Channels Out head end to recording device Up to 16 Channels Out 2 Channel out to powered speakers 2 Channel out to headphones One AV M8 is shown connected to four A Net devices Remember that the AV M8 is an 8 channel device In the diagram above only channels 1 8 on the Pro16 output devices will have audio signals present Cascading two AV M8 modules with the ADAT link will provide 16 channels Combining Two AV M8 Modules To create a single 16 channel A Net stream two AV M8 units can be combined using the ADAT optical link and a Toslink optical cable Channels 9 16 In i ADAT Optical Channels 1 8 In T up to 10 feet 4 A Net up to 500 feet 16 Channels Out Two AV M8 units can be combined to send a single 16 channel A Net stream to any compatible Pro16 device When creating a 16 channel A Net stream with two AV M8 modules only one A Net output is available In this configuration one AV M8 is the primary and the other a secondary device The primary AV M8 will be the one on which the A Net Out port is used There are no switches 28 or software to configure simply choose one of the devices as primary and connect
31. ot eliminate the clipping use the pad found on channels 1 2 only The eight inputs on the AV M8 are automatically assigned to A Net channels 1 8 When using two AV M8 units audio from the second AV M8 is routed to A Net channels 9 16 when the units are cascaded using the ADAT optical connections Y Note Do not connect guitars or other high impedance sources to the AV M8 mic level inputs Use a direct box to convert a guitar or bass pickups signal to mic level Pad Channels 1 and 2 feature a pad with an on off switch Use the pad when connecting line level audio sources to the AV M8 Move the switch to the left to engage the pad When engaged the pad lowers the initial input level by 20dB Gain Settings Each channel s gain setting can be set individually using the first six DIP switches in the input strip Gain setting combinations are silk screened on the front panel of the AV M8 for reference The AV M8 input has a gain range of 16dB to 64dB without pad Phantom Power Switch Phantom power for condenser mics is provided on each channel Engaging the 48V On DIP switch for a channel delivers 48 Volts to the input jack on the front panel of the AV M8 Move the DIP switch to the up position to activate the phantom power on a channel v Note Avoid using phantom power with line level audio devices Also some ribbon microphones may be damaged by incorrect use ofthe phantom power switch Refer to the documentation that came
32. ower system Rear Panel Ventilation To the right of the power connections are a series of ventilation holes that help keep the AV M8 cool Do not block or alter the ventilation holes in any way Stereo Link Switch The AV M8 Mic Input Module s Stereo Link feature provides an easy solution for stereo input sources such as CD DVD players computer sound card audio outputs etc The Stereo Link switch turns a pair of adjacent channels on the AV M8 into a stereo channel pair that can be controlled as a single source on the Pro16 Personal Mixer products the A 16ll and A 16R or the AV P2 Output Module Channels are grouped in pairs Channels 1 and 2 Channels 3 and 4 etc when using the stereo linking feature Stereo pairs are always made from an odd even pair AVIOM POWER on 01088888 O STEREO LINK Engage a Stereo Link by pushing the DIP switch to the up position In this diagram channels 3 4 are linked shown in solid black When using the AV M8 Input Module with AN 16 0 Output Modules the setting of the Stereo Link switch will have no effect Power LED The center of the AV M8 Mic Input Module rear panel interface contains the Power LED This indicator shows that power is connected to the unit When the AV M8 is powered up a valid A Net signal is being generated AVIOM STEREO LINK CLOCK SOURCE POWER on BBHEHERE TERNAL ADAT When the Power LED is lit the AV M8 is out
33. ports must fall within this maximum distance An A Net Expansion port is never connected to another A Net Expansion port The A Net Main Out on the AN 16 i M Mic Input Module is the only A Net port that works with the Expansion port The A Net Aux output carries only local data 32 Channel Examples In the following examples any Pro16 input module can be used This includes the AV M8 Y1 console interface card for Yamaha products D 16c console interface card for DiGiCo products AN 16 l or the AN 16 i M Only one device is shown in the illustrations They are referred to generically as Pro16 Input Modules A pair of AV M8 units cascaded via the ADAT link are shown in the diagram as a single input module 32 Channels Send by Zero Channels Return The 32 x 0 configuration has 32 audio inputs on one side of the audio network and 32 audio outputs on the other side With this configuration up to 32 analog audio mic or line level signals are connected as inputs to two Pro16 Input Modules One input module contains channels 1 16 while the other has channels 17 32 32 Audio channels 1 16 Channels 1 16 In Channels 1 16 Out Pro16 Output Pro16 Input A Net Expansion Channels 17 32 In Channels 17 32 Out Pro16 Output Pro16 Input Audio channels 17 32 A Net Two Pro16 input modules configured as 32 x 0 Two Pro16 output devices are connected on the receive side of the audio network In
34. putting A Net ADAT Digital I O The AV M8 includes digital I O designed to allow two AV M8 modules to be linked together creating a single 16 channel A Net stream ADAT Lightpipe digital connections are used allowing simple plug and play operation when creating a 16 channel system AVIOM AV M8 CLOCK SOURCE POWER O KA lO OUT CH 9 16 ADAT Clock Source left and digital 1 0 connections right Two Lightpipe connections are provided In and Out as well as a clock source switch that allows the Pro16 network clock source to be set to internal clock or to the clock imbedded within the ADAT digital signal Cables for the ADAT I O use standard readily available Toslink connections Lightpipe cables of up to three meters can be used Clock Source The Clock Source switch selects either the internal A Net clock or the clock imbedded within the ADAT digital signal as the network clock When only one AV M8 is used the clock source should be set to Internal When using two AV M8 modules to create a 16 channel A Net stream the AV M8 receiving ADAT data should be set to use the ADAT clock The ADAT clock received at the ADAT In port is not available at the ADAT Out port Do not link more than two AV M8 units via Lightpipe A Net Connections
35. r can be used to eliminate low frequency artifacts The Low Cut is engaged in the down position the audio signal is unaltered in the up Flat position 22 Labeling a Channel To label the AV M8 inputs use a non permanent china marker As an option use removable artist s tape and a pen or marker to add channel names to the input strips Office supply stores offer labeling machines that can be used to create more permanent channel labels on plastic based tape Stereo Link There are eight Stereo Link DIP switches on the front panel of the AV M8 When using a single AV M8 only the first four Stereo Link switches can be used each controls one pair of channels When two AV M8 units are cascaded using the ADAT optical link to create a 16 channel A Net stream only the stereo link switches on the primary AV M8 unit the one whose A Net Out is being used affect the A Net signal Stereo link information does not pass over the ADAT optical expansion interface Stereo links can be used in any combination as your needs require Stereo links always affect adjacent channels for example channels 1 and 2 channels 7 and 8 etc AVIOM POWER 010 000 O STEREO LINK This example shows channels 3 and 4 stereo linked The DIP switch is in the up position Switch handles are shown in black The default setting with the switch in the down position allows independent control of each mono input channe
36. s adding solder to each bare wire on a mic cable to stop the wire strands from unwinding AV M8 zk FLAT t FLAT 48V ON gt asvon 5 9 6 e 88880488 o e c o 81858111 GAIN BS GAIN 5 5 3 55 4 EE AV M8 input channel strips To connect a balanced microphone or line level device to the input channels of the AV M8 1 Strip the insulating jacket of the cable back about 75 inch 18 mm to reveal the individual hot cold and ground wires within 2 Remove a small amount of each individual wire s insulation approximately 25 inch 6 mm 3 Apply a small amount of solder to each bare wire called tinning 4 On the 5 0 mm Euroblock male plug use a small screwdriver to loosen and open the sockets that will receive the individual wires 5 Insert the individual hot cold and ground wires into the matching sockets on the Euroblock plug 6 Tighten the screws on the wire sockets to secure the individual wires 7 Plug the completed Euroblock plug into the desired input channel UM The Euroblock plug showing the screws that hold the individual wires in place left to right hot cold and ground Connecting an Unbalanced Source Unbalanced audio sources such as CD players computer audio outputs etc can be connected to the AV M8 audio inputs
37. s are connected to create a single 16 channel A Net stream The eight channels on the secondary AV M8 top become channels 9 16 in the A Net stream IN CH 9 16 ANS UT Cat 5e cable Primary AV M8 when connected via the ADAT link to the primary AV M8 Note that the 16 channels to Pro16 devices Stereo Link switches are not used on the seconday AV M8 32 Channel Systems Aviom s Pro16 audio networking products work in blocks of 16 channels Audio networks of 32 channels can be configured as 32 channels send by zero channels return 32 x 0 16 channels send by 16 channels return 16 x 16 O channels send by 32 channels return 0 x 32 Systems up to 32 audio channels can be configured with no additional hardware by using the built in A Net Expansion ports For systems larger than 32 channels Aviom offers the AN 16SBR System Bridge as an option The System Bridge allows up to four A Net streams to be combined into a single Cat 5e cable for distribution over long distances A 32 channel system is comprised of two pairs of Pro16 Series I O units each providing a 16 channel data stream Remember that two AV M8 units cascaded via the ADAT link create a single Pro16 A Net stream Since the Pro16 system is modular you can connect the Pro16 Series units as needed making any of the configurations mentioned previously available at any time Simply move and re patch the units A Net Expansion In
38. s between system components v Note While the Category 5 connectors and cables used with 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 Cables Used With A Net Devices All Cat 5e connections between A Net devices should use Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cable The cable can be of the stranded or solid type solid wire performs better over long distances while stranded wire is more flexible and easier to manipulate and therefore easier to work with in a live performance situation Cables designated as Cat 5e in this User Guide can be interchanged with any Cat 6 or better cable Cables will be referred to simply as Cat 5e Connectors on Cat 5e cables can be of the standard RJ45 variety or locking Neutrik EtherCon type Y Note When purchasing Category 5e cables be sure to buy only standard 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 Cat 5e Cable Lengths Category 5e 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 AV M8 Mic Input Module and the first A Net device AN 16 0 Output Module Personal Mixer etc as well as for cable runs bet
39. t will receive the individual wires Insert the audio cable s hot wire into the matching socket on the Euroblock plug Insert the audio cable s cold wire into the matching socket on the Euroblock plug Insert the audio cable s ground wire into the matching socket on the Euroblock plug Tighten the screws on the wire sockets to secure the individual wires Plug the completed Euroblock plug into the desired input channel At the other end of the cable connect the hot wire to the unbalanced source s hot connector Connect the cold and ground wire to the unbalanced source s ground connector Plug the completed Euroblock connector into the channel s input jack 21 Setting Gain The following table lists the DIP switch settings for input gain Move the DIP switch to the up 1 position to activate it FLAT 48V ON 1 2 0010 MATOS GAIN SE 4 EE Move the Gain DIP switches to the up position to engage them Shown here is a 44 dB gain setting with no phantom power or filter In the gain settings table 0 indicates the down position and 1 indicates the up position on the DIP switch 95 IS When using the Pad found on channels 1 and 2 only the channel s initial input level is decreased by 20dB relative to the settings shown in the table above To use phantom power with a microphone move the 48V switch to the up position The Low Cut filte
40. tect 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 Mounting the AV M8 The AV M8 Mic Input Module is designed to be surface mounted to the underside of a tabletop or similar flat surface It can also be installed in a standard 19 inch audio equipment rack using the optional rack mount ears Rack ears can be attached to the front or rear of the AV M8 Each AV M8 unit takes up one standard rack space 19 inches wide by 1 75 inches high The mounting flanges as well as the rack ears are designed to support the weight of the AV M8 without additional hardware The mounting flanges can be reversed easily using a Phillips head screwdriver Each mount contains holes for two screws per side Always support the unit with all four screws Allow adequate ventilation when mounting the AV M8 in any enclosed space to avoid damage to the product caused by overheating a 3 y y To add the mounting flanges to the AV M8 align the holes in the flange to those in the side of the AV M8 Rack Mounting To rack mount the AV M8 Mic Input Module attach the rack mount ears using the supplied Phillips screws The rack ears can be attached to the front or rear of the AV M8 Next position the AV M8 in the equipment rack at the desired location Use standard rack mounting screws 10 32 size to attach t
41. the diagram any Pro16 output device can be used This includes A 161l and A 16R Personal Mixers as well as AN 16 0 and AV P2 Output Modules To configure a 32 x 0 system 1 Connect the first 16 mic or line level audio sources to inputs 1 16 on the first Pro16 input module 2 Connect the second group of 16 audio sources to inputs 1 16 on the second input module 3 Connect a Cat 5e cable from the A Ner Our port on the first input module to the A Net Expansion port on the second input module 4 Connect a cable from the A Net Out port on the second Pro16 Series input module and run it to the destination where the Pro16 output modules are located and plug it into the A Ner In port on the first output module 5 Connect a Cat 5e cable from the A Net Expansion port on the first output module to A Ner In on the second output module 6 Patch the audio outputs from the two output modules into the desired destinations Remember that the maximum cable length between A Net devices is 500 feet 150 meters Always use Cat 5e UTP cable The diagram that follows shows two pair of 16 channel AV M8 units configured as primary secondary using the ADAT optical link 33
42. tput Module AV P2 Output Module or A 161 Personal Mixer Many configurations are possible by using additional input modules and or Personal Mixers and output modules About A Net Aviom s A Net is a high speed data transmission protocol It is capable of sending and receiving uncompressed high quality audio using readily available Category 5 cables A Net technology is a proprietary system developed by Aviom A Net is based on Ethernet a Local Area Network or LAN technology This provides A Net with a mature and robust base on which to build However because A Net manages data in a way that ensures optimum performance for audio Aviom products are not compatible with off the shelf computer products designed for Ethernet networks such as hubs and switches As implemented in the Pro16 Series products the A Net signal carries sixteen channels of digital data from a Pro16 input module to a Pro16 network device or output device such as the AN 16 0 Output Module or A 16ll Personal Mixer The AV M8 provides eight channels of digital data to the Pro16 A Net stream Sixteen channels are possible when two AV M8 units are cascaded using the ADAT link Some of the benefits of using A Net to transmit digital audio are Virtually no latency No ground loops Easy cabling using readily available components Easy expansion and reconfiguration of systems An unlimited number of A Net devices can be used in a system Long distance
43. vice in the chain receives its A Net signal from the AV M8 Mic Input Module s A Net Out port Each successive A Net compatible device gets its A Net connection from the A Net Out port of the device preceding it in the daisy chain There is one drawback to this connection method however If one A Net device in the daisy chain is disconnected from the A Net signal chain all units beyond that point will not output 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 5e cables The A Net Out port on the first device connects to the A Net In port on the next and so on Parallel A Net Routing A parallel A Net connection eliminates the need to daisy chain A Net devices together By using the optional A 16D or A 16D Pro A Net Distributor parallel A Net connections are possible In fact any combination of series and parallel connections can be used to solve even the most complex audio routing problems Using an A Net Distributor Any Pro16 A Net Distributor can be connected to the A Net Out port on the AV M8 In the diagram below a variety of A Net compatible components are shown connected in parallel to an A 16D A Net Distributor 25 AV M8 A Net Out A Net In A 16D A Net Out x8 A Net In AN 16 0 AN 16 0 A 16R A 1611 A Net Out from the AV M8 connects to a
44. ween 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 or wall panel interconnections in use Use Cat 5e or higher cables for best performance wherever possible For cable runs in excess of 500 feet between A Net devices fiber optic media converters can be used t Pro16 Input Module Up to 500 feet of Cat 5e cable can be used to comet each system component Pro16 Output Modules A Net Distributors or EY Personal Mixers Infinite number of A Net components y This diagram shows a Pro16 input module connected to compatible Pro16 devices Each cable shown can be up to 500 feet in length System Bridge When using the optional AN 16SBR System Bridge the cable length specification applies to the total cable length between the two A Net devices being connected and the AN 16SBR components Total A Net cable length can be 500 feet 150 m _ gt Pro16 Input E amen Pro16 Output A Net Out A Net In The maximum cable length calculation includes any cables used to connect Pro16 devices top a System Bridge Extending Cable Lengths Cat 5e 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 c
45. with the microphone for additional information Mm Phantom power left and Low Cut filter DIP switches Low Cut Filter Rolloff Within the DIP switch block used for gain settings is the Low Cut filter switch It provides a low frequency rolloff at 85Hz that can be used to minimize low frequency artifacts such as vibration noise and rumble Move the switch to the down position to engage the rolloff In the up position marked FLar the low cut filter is not engaged the audio signal passes through the circuit unchanged AV M8 Rear Panel The rear panel of the AV M8 Mic Input Module contains the AC power connector with fuse power LED A Net connections stereo link DIP switches clock source selection and the ADAT optical I O Power Connector The AV M8 Mic Input 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 100 240VAC When travelling internationally you do not need to replace the power supply in countries where voltages are different You may however need plug adapters to allow the power supply to be connected to wall outlets in some countries since many countries use different physical plug layouts for their power systems Optionally the detachable IEC power cord can be replaced with one that matches the local p
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