Aviom AN-16/i-M - Manual (Page 34)

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Audio Networks
Pro16 A‑Net input and output modules can be combined to create digital
snakes and audio networks of up to sixty‑four audio channels with unlimited
expansion. When more than sixteen channels of audio are required in a Pro16
system, there are several options available.
Systems using sixteen or thirty‑two audio channels can be configured with
no additional hardware using the built in A‑Net Expansion port. For systems
larger than thirty‑two 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.
16-Channel Systems
The simplest form of digital snake using A‑Net devices is one input module
connected to one output module. For example, the AN‑16/i‑M can be
connected with one Cat‑5e cable to an AN‑16/o Output Module located at
the mix position to deliver sixteen discreet line‑level audio signals to a front‑
of‑house (FOH) mixing console.
The flexibility of A‑Net allows far more than just the simple snake
configuration outlined above, however. 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 signal splits, with each additional A‑Net device being
located up to 500 feet (150 meters) away. Audio splits can be used to send
digital copies of the audio signals from the input module to a live sound
mixer, a recording system, remote broadcast truck, and a live television
broadcast facility simultaneously with no signal degradation.
AN-16/i-M
16 Channels In
AN-16/o
16 Channels Out
16 Channels Out
16 Channels Out
16 Channels Out
AN-16/o
AN-16/o
AN-16/o
A-Net, up to 500 feet
...to live mixing console
...to recording console
...to radio broadcast
...to TV truck
16 mic/line inputs are delivered to 4 output locations.