Aviom AN-16/i - Manual (Page 27)

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Connecting Audio
The are many ways to get audio into the AN‑16/i Input Module for processing.
Depending on your application— stage, studio, broadcast, etc.—the types
of signals and equipment available will vary. This section will give examples
of some typical setups that you can modify to suit your individual needs.
Connections on the AN-16/i Rear Panel
There are two rows of balanced TRS connectors marked In and Thru on the
rear of the AN‑16/i Input Module.
The connections on the AN‑16/i can accept balanced or unbalanced ¼‑inch
cables. The system can accept a wide variety of signal levels; gain settings are
changed on the front panel of the AN‑16/i per channel pair.
The audio design of the AN‑16/i allows you to connect it at virtually any point
in your existing audio system. The AN‑16/i can accept audio coming from:
Mixing console direct outputs •
Mixing console insert sends only •
Mixing console insert send and return loops •
Line output from mic preamps •
Line outputs from keyboards and other music devices •
CD or DVD players •
Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) •
Computer sound cards •
Effects processors •
Video decks, cameras, etc. •
Connecting to a Mixer
As mentioned above, almost any line‑level audio output can be used with
the AN‑16/i. Depending on the topology of your particular audio mixer, some
or all of the following signal types could be available.
Direct Output
A direct output is typically found at the channel level of a console. That is,
each channel on the mixer has its own direct output jack. This type of output
sends an exact copy of the audio signal present in each channel out of the
mixer without interrupting the signal being sent to the main part of the
mixer.