AV-M8 User Guide
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1. cA Re d D UT 1 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 will be connected to an A Net Out port 8 Mic Input User GUIDE 3 The A Net Out ports on the Pro16 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 n port and an A Net Out port Cables used to connect devices via the A Net Expansion 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 i2. 44 Warranty Registration 48 8 Mic Input User GUIDE Welcome Thank you for purchasing the AV M8 Mic Input Module a member of Aviom s 16 Series of digital products All Pro16 products are powered by A Net Aviom s proprietary data transmission protocol designed especially for the unigue demands of live streaming audio This User Guide is designed to familiarize you with your new product and to have your system up and running in no time 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 Documentation 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 channel Pad on channels 1 2 DIP switch gain settings Stereo Link DIP Switches e 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
3. 20 A NetOUt 2 9o o og 20 A Net Expansion s i Yaa wok o Gb N 20 Connecting Audio 21 Wiring a E roblock 5 5 w a ew Gee 21 Connecting anUnbalancedSource 22 Setting iu us eee eG w aes ae GO W HL W WN 24 8 Mic Input MopuLE User VIII LabelingaChannel 25 Stereo oos wok oy cw W W 25 A Net Connections 27 Series Connection of A NetDevices 27 Parallel A Net Routing 27 Using A Net Distributor lll 27 Extending A Net Cable Runs 28 Audio Networks 29 8 5 lt 29 Digital Splits a 269 5 8 RE Sak 29 Combining Two AV M8 Modules 30 32 Channel Systems 33 A NetExpansion 33 32 ChannelExamples 34 32ChannelsSend 34 16ChannelsSendandReturn 37 Adding More Audio Outputs 38 ExpandingaNetwork 39 Specifications 3 ae a 403 eo aa aoe 3 8 40 DimensionSs ie w eh Dew 1838 IE do te Q 42 Block Diagram os ux y aine ial Sup Q S
4. Hum AN 16 2 6 In Expansion Out i OUT A Net ANA6 o ei L wee In Expansion Out LL EXPANSION OUT Channels 17 32 configure 16 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 Our port on the first input module to the Expansion port on the first output module 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE 37 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 Net Our port on the second 16 Series input module 6 Connect the second group of 16 audio sources to inputs 1 16 on the second 16 Series input module 7 Connect a Cat 5e cable from the 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 mentioned previously the A Net Out ports on AN 16 o and AV P2 Output Modules and Personal Mix
5. line level connecting 21 Line Level Inputs 16 Linking Channels 26 Link switch 18 25 Local Area Network 8 long distance A Net 28 Low Cut Filter 3 17 24 40 Flat 17 M maximum cable length 12 35 media converter 28 mic dynamic or condenser 21 Miclnput 41 Mic Level Inputs 15 Monitor Mixing System 38 Mono 26 mounting flanges 12 Mounting the AV M8 12 network 8 networking 8 Neutrik 14 Neutrik EtherCon See EtherCon OutputModule 18 Package Contents 1 Pad 3 16 24 40 Padswitch 15 Panel Descriptions 15 Parallel A Net Routing 27 parallel connection 27 permanent installation 10 Personal Mixer 18 35 38 A 16ll A 16R 25 Phantom Power 3 16 24 40 Power Connector 17 PowerLED 18 power supply plugsize 12 Power Supply 17 41 Prol6 1 7 8 20 Pro16 Monitor Mixing System 38 46 Pro16 Personal Mixer 18 25 16 Series 8 Pro16 Series products 33 38 Pro64 7 9 R rackears 12 Rack Mounting 13 Rear Panel Components 5 Rear Panel description 17 RJ45 14 RJ45 connector 9 RoHS ii Rolloff 17 router 8 rumble filter 17 5 series connection 27 signalrepeater 28 Specifications 40 split 27 Split 29 stereo channel 18 stereo input 18 25 Stereo Link 18 26 System Bridge 7 33 T Toslink 19 Toslink Lightpipe Cables 19 U Unbalanced Source wiring Euroblocks 22 Unshielded Twisted Pair 9 UPS 12 UTP 9 UTP cable 35 Ventilation 13 18 Weight 41 Wiring aE
6. u iMs eqe1 euueu juo 2 sjeuueu gt ped indu oipny gt x gt ojgoung 48V OFF NIV9 LOW CUT iid III I avd Front Panel Components AV M8 Mic Input MopuLE User sebue 4 ajqeAaoway 8 sbunieg 7 LOW CUT TTTTTT 9 TTTTOT 69 TTTTTO 9 TTT TOO tht TTT OOO TT 0000 T00000 2 0T0000 82 000000 9T 8gp SONILLAS NIVO 8 Mic Input User Rear Panel Components O OOO O O Oo O O O o o O O Oo o O O o o O O O o OO O O OO oo O O o o O O o o OO o o O O o o Oo o o O O O o O Oo o o O O OO OO o o OO o o O O O O 1 Power Switch a 5 o 5 5 N 8 Mic INPur User GUIDE 3 Fuse Compartment 2 IEC Power Inlet uo24 9u13 INO 19N V 6 uo21 u13 uoisuedxg 2N
7. Secondary optical cable AV M8 CLOCK SOURCE m INTERNAL ADAT i IN EXPANSION our CH 9 16 Primary Cat 5e cable Secondary optical cable AV M8 CLOCK SOURCE are PRO INTERNAL ADAT EXPANSION CH 9 16 AB Primary Cable connections for a 32 x 0 system 8 Mic Input User Cat 5e cable AN 16 o A Net Output Module Channels 1 16 Out L Tr Expansion Out L Net Expansion Out L 1 E In AN 16 A Net Output Module EN Channels 17 32 Out 36 16 Channels Send and 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 gt 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 one Cat 5e cable Channels 1 16
8. Apply a small amount of solder to each bare wire called tinning On the 5 0 mm Euroblock male plug use a small screw driver to loosen and open the sockets that will receive the individual wires Insert the individual hot cold and ground wires into the matching sockets 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 8 Mic Input MopuLE User 21 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 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 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 that will receive the individual wires Insert the audio cable s hot wire into the matching socket on the Euroblock plug
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10. A Net compatible device in your system 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE 10 Up to 500 feet of Cat 5e cable can be used to connect each system component Infinite number of A Net components TIAA AN 16 i Input Module AN 16 o Output Modules or Personal Mixers Your cable length performance will be affected by a number of factors including the quality of the cables used and the number of devices such as cable couplers used or passive wall panel interconnections in use Use Cat 5e cable for best performance wherever possible Stranded or solid Cat 5e cable can be used 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 with the AN 16SBR System Bridge This is similar to what happens when using an inline coupler to extend cable lengths 4 Total A Net cable length can be 500 feet 150 meters p System Pro16 Input Bridge I A Net Out l System Bridge Pro16 Output A Net In Total cable length calculations include cables used top connect 1 0 modules to System Bridges Pre made cables in a variety of lengths and colors are available at most 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE computer outlets Cables can be extended by using a simple passive device called an inline coupler to add length to existing cables as long as you do not exceed the specif
11. DIP switch to the up position In this diagram channels 3 4 are linked shown in black When using the AV M8 Input Module with AN 16 o 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 8 Mic Input User 18 AVIOM STEREO LINK CLOCK SOURCE POWER on BBHBBHE1 o When the Power LED is lit the AV M8 is outputting A Net Digital 1 0 The AV M8 includes digital 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 ADAT e2 POWER O INTERNAL ADAT LY OUT IN 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 orto the clock imbedded within the ADAT digital signal Cables
12. 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 third party console interface card AN 16 I 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 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 8 Mic Input User 34 Audio channels 1 16 Channels 1 16 In Pro16 Input A Net Expansion Audio channels 17 32 A Net Two Pro16 input modules configured as 32 x 0 Channels 1 16 Out Pro16 Output Channels 17 32 In Channels 17 32 Out 16 Output Two 16 output devices are connected on the receive side of the audio network In the diagram any Pro16 output device can be used This includes 161 and A 16R Personal Mixers as well as AN 16 o and AV P2 Output Modules To configure a 32
13. 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 power system 8 Mic Input User GUIDE 17 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 link feature Stereo pairs are always made from an odd even pair AVIOM POWER on STEREO LINK Engage a Stereo Link by pushing the
14. V 8 IVOV Z YDIUMS 924nos 72015 9 S S u31IWS dl 09 916 ino NOISNVdX3 9L a 9 6 HO NI 1no 2191 amp ivav 8IA AV 39unos TYNH3LNI O o WOIAV e 1 ANN O3H31S 8 Mic Input MopuLE User 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 A 16ll Personal Mixer A 16D A Net Distributor A 16D Pro A Net Distributor Y1 A Net card for use with Yamaha consoles AN 16 i Input Module AN 16 i M Mic Input Module AN 16SBR System Bridge The AV M8 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 4 A Net specification 8 Mic Input User GUIDE 7 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 o Output Module AV P2 Output Module or A 16ll Personal Mixer Many configurations are possible by using additional input modules and or Personal Mixers and output modules About A Net The 16
15. clean cloth first Then use the dampened cloth to clean the product v Note Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners on the finished surfaces of your Aviom products 8 Mic Input User GUIDE 14 Panel Descriptions This section explains the basic layout of the front and rear panels of your new Aviom product The diagrams on the previous pages can be used as a guick 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 input channels 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 AVIOM C pap 20dB FLAT 204 FLAT I 48V ON 5 I ON ee HHL potpot MMM 518 P 330 A8tr 102 330 A8tr 102 M01 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 condenser microphones Phantom power 48V is available on each cha
16. connector into the channel s input jack 8 Mic Input User 23 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 7 p e c GAIN 440 1n9 MO1 Move the Gain DIP switches to the up position to engage them Shown here isa 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 12 71 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 filter can be used to eliminate low freguency artifacts The Low Cut is engaged in the down position the audio signal is unaltered in the up Flat position 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE 24 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
17. 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 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE 1 Conventions Used in this Document Button Presses When indicating a button on the front panel of the 161 Personal Mixer special typeface is used For example when selecting a Preset press the button followed by a numbered button Using Personal Mixers It is possible to create an audio distribution and personal monitor system using any combination of Aviom AN Series and Personal Mixer products including the A 16ll and A 16R When referring to the use of the personal mixers in a system in general the terms 161 Mixer or Personal Mixer are used to describe a case where a standard A 16ll Personal Mixer or a rack mounted A 16R Personal Mixer with without the optional A 16CS Control Surface can be used Cat 5 Cables In most cases Cat 5e Cat 6 and Cat 6e cables can be interchanged When speaking about interconnections between components in a system the term Cat 5 is used generically to indicate the use of any of the applicable cable types A Net Distributors The A 16D and A 16D Pro A Net Distributors are referred to generically as A Net Distributors 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE 2 S9UD1IMS 293114 IND pue s JOA ZY ulo1ueug ou auueu pJepueis
18. for the ADAT I O use standard readily available Toslink connections Lightpipe cables of up to three meters in length 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 8 Mic Input User GUIDE 19 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 Two Pro16 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 al l uic 5 EXPANSION A ANET Connect A Net Out on the AV M8 to the A Net In on 16 monitoring 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 o 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 strea
19. in the AN 16 o 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 161 or A 16R Personal Mixers Changing the channel link status may affect Groups you have created on A 16ll and A 16R Personal Mixers 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE A Net Connections In a simple Pro16 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 Pro16 input module such as the AN 16 i Input Module or a compatible Pro16 console card 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 Series Connection of A Net Devices The diagram below illustrates a 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 devi
20. indicates that the external power supply is double insulated N WARNING TO REDUCE THE DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVERS 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 To avoid the hazard of electrical shock do not handle the power cord with wet hands Replace fuse with same type and rating Operating Temperature 10 C to 50 C 50 F to 122 F Risque de choc lectrique ne pas ouvrir Pour r duire le risque de feu ou de choc lectrique ne pas exposer cet quipement a la pluie ou la moisissure Pour r duire le risque de choc lectrique ne pas retirer le couvercle Pi ces non remplacables par l utilisateur Confier la r paration une personne qualifi e Attention utiliser seulement un fusible de rechange de m me type Cet appareil est conforme la section 15 de la norme FCC Son fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes 1 cet quipement ne doit pas causer des interf rences nocives et 2 cet quipement doit accepter toute interf rence capt e incluant les interf rences pouvant causer des op rations ind sirables Cet appareil num rique de Classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada CAUTION Using any audio system at high volume levels can cause permanent damage to your hearing Set your system volume as low as
21. possible 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 interference by one or more ofthe 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 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 re
22. 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 Expansion port on the second input module 4 Connect a cable from the Our 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 1 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 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE 35 AV M8 GE CLOCK SOURCE e ADAT INTERNAL ADAT yr EXPANSION 16 our CH 9 16
23. AO Q 8 Compatibility withPro64 9 AboutCategory5 mo oo eo ey 9 5 Cables iae oe ROS QO REOR 10 Cable wo oU eR we Roe xS ELA 10 AC Line Conditioning 12 5 12 Mounting 8 12 k S sU S ee NS 13 The EtherCon Connector 14 Cleaning and Maintenance Information 14 lt 15 8 15 Audio INPUTS s c Re 15 Mic Eevel Inputs r sr s ss s W 68 Ros Ro Sox xo y x 15 16 u RRR RS usus q aes 16 Gain Settings 14 9 Ra X vox S SUS E 16 Phantom Power Switch llle 16 Low Cut Filter 17 AV M8 17 PowerConnector US US ee p a xs 17 Rear Panel Ventilation 18 Stereo Link Switch gt s o ss om m w w w 18 Power LED 18 ADAT Digital eo s w S e w w w w oy A w 19 Clock SOUNCE s S S S ALI ee oe Hae X 19 5
24. AVIOM AW M amp S Mic Input Module User Guide P N 9310 1018 0001F rev 2 00 PRO 2009 Aviom Inc 1 6 Certifications ETL cETL Listed EMC Conforms to Certified to RoHS Status Notice of Rights EN 55013 EN 55020 SAA AS NZS 1053 IEC 60065 EN 60065 UL 6500 2001 CAN CSA E60065 KETI Pb free W Pb Free 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 Prol6 Pro64 and Virtual Data Cable are trademarks of Aviom Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2009 Aviom Inc All rights reserved Information subject to change without notice O 10 14 15 16 17 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 Clean 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 t
25. ILITY 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 Warranty Information Please record the following information for future reference Your Authorized Aviom Dealer Name Address Phone Serial Numbers of Your Aviom Products 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 web site at www aviom com To fulfill warranty reguirements your Aviom product should be serviced only at an authorized Aviom service center The Aviom serial numbe
26. 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 Note that the socket on the Euroblock plug is not used 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE 22 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 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 that 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
27. 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 16 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 eguipment Both single and multi mode fiber devices can be used Refer to the Aviom website for a list of approved devices 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE 28 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 o Output Module to deli
28. annel out to powered speakers 2 Channel out 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 298 Channels 1 8 In ADAT Optical up to 10 feet 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 or software to configure 8 Mic Input MopuLE User 30 simply choose one of the devices as primary and connect a Cat 5e cable to the A Net Out port on that module AVIOM AV M8 CLOCK SOURCE ADAT e2 POWER INTERNAL ADAT i IN CH 9 16 ADAT Clock Source left and digital 1 0 Toslink connecti
29. ce using Cat 5e cable The A Net Out port on the first device connects to the A Net In port on the next and so on 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 A parallel A Net connection solves that problem 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 Parallel A Net Routing Connecting A Net devices in parallel involves the addition of an A Net distributor Any number of A Net distributors can be added creating an infinite number of digital splits Using an A Net Distributor A variety of A Net compatible components are shown connected in parallel to an A Net Distributor in the diagram below 8 Mic Input User 27 16 0 16 0 16 0 161 AN 16 16 16 A 16R A 16 A Net Out From 2 In A Net Out The A Net signal from the 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 outputs being used When designing an A Net system Pro16 modules can be connected in any order simply connect A Net Out to A Net In as needed Extending A
30. cting 21 bidirectional 38 Block Diagram 44 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE C cablelength 10 Cables Lightpipe Toslink 19 Cat 5 9 10 11 Cat 5e 2 UTP 9 Cat 5e cable 20 Cat 5e UTP 41 Cat 6 2 10 Category5 9 Category 5e 9 Certifications ii Channel Labeling 25 Cleaning and Maintenance 14 Clock Source internal ADAT 19 Clock Source Switch 6 Compatibility 7 computer network 8 condenser mic 21 Connecting an Unbalanced Source 22 Connecting Audio 21 console card 8 27 console interface card 7 Control Surface 25 crossover cables 10 D daisy chain 27 Digitall O 19 digital split 27 Digital Split 29 Dimensions 41 42 DIP Switch Gain 24 Distributor 27 39 dynamic mic 21 EtherCon 41 EtherCon Connector 14 Ethernet 8 45 Euroblock 1 3 15 22 size 40 wiring 21 wiring an unbalanced source 22 expanded network 39 Expanding 39 Expansion 33 35 A Net 20 Extending A Net 28 F fiberoptic 28 Filter 17 flanges 12 Flat 24 Low Cut Filter 17 Frequency Response 40 Front PanelComponents 3 G Gain 24 DIP Switch 24 Gain Range 16 Gain Settings 3 16 Gain Settings Table 4 24 Group A 16lland A 16R 26 Personal Mixers 26 guitar 16 H high impedance sources 16 IEC power cable 1 17 inline coupler 12 input gain 24 Inputlmpedance 40 Input Level 40 L LabelingaChannel 25 LAN Local Area Network 8 Latency 41 Lightpipe 19 Lightpipe Toslink Cables 19 8 Mic Input User
31. els 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 Low Cut Filter THD N lt 0 003 Crosstalk 90dB Signal to Noise A D 105dB 3dB 85Hz 18dB per octave Phantom Power 48 volts per channel Pad 20dB switchable Channels 1 and 2 only 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE 40 Mic Input EIN Equivalent Input Noise 128dBu Rs 150 ohms 20kHz BW Gain 60dB CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio 80dB 120Hz Gain 60dB Bit Error Rate BER 1072 Pro16 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 Latency lt 0 880 msec measured from analog input to analog output Power Supply Internal universal switching type IEC jack Voltage 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 60W Fuse 250VAC F4AL Dimensions 19 482 6 mm wide x 9 25 243 9 mm deep 1U high Weight 8 Ib 3 63 kg All Aviom products are designed and manufactured in the USA 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE a1 Dimensions 1 2 o TH Je g g Ho 1 o o O 34 AV M8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE
32. epuoras oU uo J I9 ayy ueans 13N V jauueyd 9 e 0 p 2 uuo SHUN gW AV OM sty u 32 8 Mic Input User GUIDE 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 32x0 16 channels send by 16 channels return 16 x 16 0 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 a 32 channel system the A Net Expansion port is used to allow two A Net data streams to travel down one cable 5 AV M8
33. er 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 Channels 1 16 Out Audio channels 1 16 Pro16 Output hannels 1 16 Out Pro16 Output Pro16 Output Pro16 Input 1016 Output A Net Expansion gt hannels 1 16 Out Channels 1 16 In Channels 1 16 Out 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 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE 38 In this example a 16 x 16 network has been expanded to include three additional AN 16 o Output Modules on each side of the network Each AN 16 o 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 First start by configuring the network according to your basic needs either as 32 x O or as 16 x 16 Add additional Pro16 output modules by connecting a Cat 5e cable from the Our port on o
34. es 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 AV M8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE 13 es 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 eguipped 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 Cleaning and Maintenance Information 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
35. ied maximum cable length If you need a longer cable on occasion this is a simple solution Note that it is possible that the maximum cable length specification can be compromised by using inline couplers or other passive connection devices 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 eguipment To minimize the chance of damage to your eguipment from sudden changes in the AC line voltage you may want to plug your eguipment 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 eguipment Other options for protection of your eguipment include the use of an AC line conditioner or a battery backup system sometimes referred to as an uninterruptible power supply or UPS Power Supplies The power supply in your Aviom product is a universal switching type It is capable of working with voltages from 90 to 240 volts AC This means that a separate power supply is not needed to use the products with the AC power systems found in most countries You should always use the IEC power cable that shipped with your product 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 al
36. into Pro16 data and separates the 64 channel Pro64 stream into up to four 16 channel Pro16 outputs depending on the Pro64 sample rate being used Only Pro16 devices that have an A Net In port such as Personal Mixers A Net Distributors and output modules are compatible with Pro64 and the ASI Pro16 input modules and console cards cannot send their data into a Pro64 network About 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 5e cables for best performance Use Cat 5e Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cables or better for all A Net applications i RJ45 Jack Cat 5 Cable 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 sup
37. m 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 8 Mic Input User GUIDE 20 Connecting Audio The audio 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 reguired to make connections Aviom suggests adding solder to each bare wire on a mic cable to stop the wire strands from unwinding AV M8 FLAT FLAT 48V ON il 48V ON il Fo e c o EBERBEBE s 4 440 1n9 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 Remove a small amount of each individual wire s insulation approximately 25 inch 6 mm
38. ne of the connected modules to the A Ner IN port on a Pro16 output module that you want to use to expand the system 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 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 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE 39 Specifications Analog Audio Inputs 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 A D Conversion Gain Settings 48kHz 24 bit 16dB to 64dB 10 settings 6 position DIP switch per channel Max Input Level Mic 2dBu Line 18dBu Stereo Operation Stereo Link per channel pair two position switch Normal Link 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 Chann
39. nnel for use with condenser mics 8 Mic Input User 15 Line Level Inputs The AV M8 s channels 1 and 2 are designed to accept line level audio signals Channels 3 8 may also be used for a line level input but clipping may occur if the signal level is too hot If adjusting the input gain setting using the DIP switches does not 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 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 pickup s 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 fo
40. ons right To create a 16 channel A Net stream 1 Connect up to 16 audio signals as desired 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 Usea Toslink optical cable to connect ADAT Out 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 Crock Source switch to ADAT 5 Set stereo links as required on the primary AV M8 6 Connect a Cat 5e cable from the A Ner Our port on the primary AV M8 to A Ner on a compatible Pro16 A Net device 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE 31 S22IA2D 9 OJg 01 5 91 219P 95115 8W AV 9T 6 HO NOISNVdX3 TWNYALNI O 39unos 9019 21902 p2i1do 50 811 V 9T 6 HO ino NOISNVdX3 NI ivav 2 L D T TWNUALNI a 39unos 42012 o r T9 8WAV WOIAV uH3MOd 81 14 Aepuodas uo posn JOU 59421115 JUI 091915 34 NON 9W AV ayy ay el D3 29uUu02 UJe315 1 N V oU Ul 91 6 SfauueyD 9uI029g 001 8W AV As
41. 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 reguire Stereo links always affect adjacent channels for example channels 1 and 2 channels 7 and 8 etc AVIOM POWER 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 channel 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 8 Mic Input User 25 Some things to keep in mind about linked channels The position of the Stereo Link switch does not affect the audio
42. ports freguencies up to 100 MHz and speeds up to 1000 Mbps 8 Mic Input User 9 Cat 5 Cables The cables used with your Aviom system are interchangeable with any standard Category 5e Cat 5e cables If you need a longer cable for a particular application any computer store should be able to supply you with an appropriate cable A gualified technician should be able to build custom cables to any length up to the maximum of 500 feet 150 meters between components For fixed or permanent installations you have the option of running Cat 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 In addition to standard Category 5e cables Category 6 Cat 6 and Cat 6e cables can also be used v Note When purchasing Category 5e cables be sure to buy only standard Cat 5e UTP 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 Cat 5e cables used with your Aviom products can be up to 500 feet 150 meters in length between devices The maximum cable length specification applies to the cable connected between the A Net input module and the first Prol6 output device such as an 161 Personal Mixer in your system as well as for cable runs between each additional Pro16
43. r 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 Note Avoid using phantom power with line level audio devices Also some ribbon microphones may be damaged by incorrect use of the phantom power switch Refer to the documentation that came with the microphone for additional information 8 Mic Input User 16 FLAT FLAT PAD 20dB dau ON 3 zo gt 5 o 5 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 freguency rolloff at 85Hz that can be used to minimize low freguency artifacts such as vibration noise and rumble Move the switch to the down position to engage the rolloff In the up position marked 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 optical I O Power Connector The AV M8 Mic Input Module uses an internal switching type power supply
44. r 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 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 VI Table of Contents Welcome Q 1 Package Contents ee ke we om m y e vow S 1 Features aio we 1 Conventions Used in this Document 2 Button Presses o wo 53 aU eee 2 Using 2 Cat5Cables 2 2 9 YR Y ee ee 2 A Net Distributors lt o s ce asaca wq q a a 2 Front Panel Components 3 Rear Panel Components 5 Compatibility s e s eee ew Q Q SC P 7 16 lt 5 8 About A Net aee aces Ro e RC EUR
45. so be installed in a standard 19 inch audio eguipment 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 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE 12 Allow adequate ventilation when mounting the AV M8 in any enclosed space to avoid damage to the product caused by overheating q 8 To add the mounting flanges to the AV M8 align the holes in the flange to those in the side ofthe 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 the AV M8 to your rack hardware 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 devic
46. tail purchase This warranty does not apply if the eguipment 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 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 MERCHANTAB
47. uroblock 21 8 Mic Input MopuLE User GUIDE Y YI 7 Y1 console interface card Yamaha 7 34 47 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 Product Serial Number Model Number Product Serial Number Model Number Product Serial Number Model Number gt gt Product Serial Number Date Purchased Dealer Name Dealer Location Your Name Address Address City State Province Zip Postal Code Country Email Address Fax this form to Aviom at 1 610 738 9950 AVIOM 1157 Phoenixville Pike Suite 201 West Chester 19380 Voice 1 610 738 9005 Fax 1 610 738 9950 www Aviom com
48. ver eight discrete line level audio signals to a mixing console recording system etc or to an 161 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 connect 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 8 Mic Input User 29 8 Channels In A Net up to 500 feet ew 16 to teleconferencing head end Up to 16 Channels Out recording device Up to 16 Channels Out 2 Ch
49. version of A Net is a high speed data transmission protocol capable of sending and receiving high guality digital audio using readily available Cat 5 cables A Net is a proprietary technology developed by Aviom ANET A Net is based on the physical layer of Ethernet Local Area Network LAN technology This provides A Net with a mature and robust base on which to build However it is important to note that A Net devices are not compatible with Ethernet devices As used in the 16 series products the A Net signal carries sixteen channels of digital data from the Pro16 input module AN 16 i AN 16 i M or compatible console card to each A Net device connected to the system 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 An unlimited number of A Net devices can be used in a system Ease in spanning long distances between system components V Note While the Cat 5e cables and connectors used on your Aviom products look like typical computer Ethernet network connections do not connect computers routers or other home and business networking equipment to your Aviom products 8 Mic Input User 8 Compatibility with Pro64 Many Pro16 products can be connected to a 4 A Net system with the addition of the ASI A Net Systems Interface The ASI translates Pro64 A Net data
50. wo 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 are 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 particu larly 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 normally or has been dropped No on off power switches are included in the system The external power supply should be used to control power to an Aviom device This power supply should remain readily operable The solid line over dashed line symbol indicates that the input voltage must be a DC voltage The box within a box symbol n
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