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broadcast, cameras, etc. In fact, any combination of Personal Mixers and
output modules can be used to create a hybrid system that includes both
stereo personal monitoring and discreet channel distribution. A-Net devices
can be up to 500 feet apart. In fact, to extend A-Net for a long cable run, use
an A-16D between the devices. Each A-16D added to the system adds 500
feet of cable extension.
Connections on the A-16D Rear Panel
There are two groups of DC power connectors on the rear of the A-16D
A-Net Distributor. The right side of the rear panel contains the power input
for the A-16D A-Net Distributor. The left side is marked Optional Remote
DC Power. These jacks can be used to power any of the Personal Mixers
connected to the A-16D. Up to eight A-16 Personal Mixers can be powered
in this manner.
The power supplies used with Aviom’s Personal Mixers and the A-16D
A-Net Distributor are interchangeable.
Powering a Personal Mixer Remotely
There are a number of advantages to adding power for a Pro16 Personal
Mixer at the A-Net distribution point.
• No DC power supply is needed at the performer’s location
• Power supplies can be located at a central point offstage or in
the machine room of an audio facility.
• A one-cable solution for supplying A-Net and DC power to a
mixing station is possible.
To power a Personal Mixer via the Cat-5e cable:
• Connect the A-Net cables as described previously between
system components.
• Connect the power supply for the Personal Mixer you want
to power remotely to the same numbered DC Power input on
the rear of the A-16D.
• On the front panel of the A-16D note that the yellow channel
LED will light for any A-Net output that has DC power
connected.
• Connect a Category 5e cable from the powered A-Net output
on the A-16D to the A-Net input on the Personal Mixer.
• The Personal Mixer’s A-Net Active LED will light to indicate
that a valid A-Net signal is present.
• Continue connecting up to eight Personal Mixers in this
manner.