Pro16 series systems, About a-net – Aviom AV-P2 User Manual

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Pro16 Series Systems

A complete Pro16® Series audio network system consists of at least one

Pro16 input module connected to at least one Pro16 output device such as

the AV‑P2 Output Module, AN‑16/o Output Module, or A‑16II Personal Mixer.

Many configurations are possible by using additional input modules and/or

Personal Mixers and output modules.

About A-Net

The Pro16® version of A‑Net® is a high‑speed data transmission protocol

capable of sending and receiving high‑quality digital audio using readily

available Cat‑5 cables. A‑Net is a proprietary technology developed by

Aviom.

A‑Net is based on the physical layer of Ethernet, a Local Area Network (or

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 Pro16 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

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: 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.

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