Aviom AV-M8 - Manual (Page 41)

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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 (32 x 0 ) •
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.
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ADAT ®
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 In port while the other A‑Net Expansion port will be
connected to an A‑Net Out port.