Building a pro64 network, Choosing a network mode, Connecting pro64 modules – Aviom 6416m/RCI/MCS User Manual

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Building a Pro64 Network

Configuring a Pro64 network involves connecting input and output modules

with Cat‑5e cables, setting A‑Net Slot ranges, and activating input channels.

Any number of 6416m Mic Input Modules and RCI remote Control Interfaces

can be connected and located anywhere in a Pro64 network.

Choosing a Network Mode

When designing a network, deciding which network mode to use—Auto

or Manual—can be made simpler by assessing the total audio channel

requirements for an application at a given sample rate first.

If you want to build a 48kHz network, for example, that requires no more than

64 total audio channels, choose Auto Mode; this is the easiest to implement.

The network takes care of most of the management tasks automatically.

If the network is larger than 64 channels at 48kHz—for example, a 56x16

digital snake for a live stage to front‑of‑house application—choose Manual

Mode. Pro64’s Manual Mode offers the most flexibility but requires more

care when connecting modules and configuring input and output routing.

Connecting Pro64 Modules

Start by setting one (and only one) device to be the network Control Master.

Because there are some operations that can only be executed at the Control

Master, be sure that the module designated as the Control Master is accessible.

Once all modules in the network are enumerated (indicated by illuminated

A‑Net LEDs), choose a network mode (Auto/Manual), set A‑Net Slot ranges

on each module, and activate audio channels and VDCs as needed.

When adding input modules to an existing audio network running in Manual

Mode, it is best to add modules that are not pre‑configured with active

channels and/or VDC Slots in use to avoid unwanted overwriting of A‑Net

Slots. Pro64 output modules’ audio settings do not cause conflicts with the

configuration of audio input resources but its VDC settings can impact the

network.

Basic Routing

To output the mic/line audio inputs connected to the 6416m, the module

must be connected to another Pro64 device somewhere in the network that

can output its data. This Pro64 device can be a standalone analog or digital

module or a console interface card such as the 6416Y2 console card for use in

Yamaha® digital products supporting the MY expansion card format.

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