User guide

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Aviom A-16D A-Net® Distributor for use
with the Pro16 Monitor Mixing System™ and Distributed Audio Networks
products. This User Guide is designed to make the installation and setup of your
new product quick and easy.
Features
The A-16D is designed to distribute the A-Net signal from any A-Net product
including other A-16D Distributors via industry-standard Category 5e (Cat-5e)
cables. Each A-16D accepts one A-Net input and provides eight simultaneous
A-Net outputs. The A-16D A-Net Distributor enables parallel connection of
A-Net devices, simplifying stage and studio setups.
A-16D Features:
• Easily distribute A-Net from a central location or from other
A-16D Distributors
• One A-Net input, eight A-Net outputs
• Can insert DC power for A-Net Personal Mixers into the Cat-5e
cable
• ½ rack space footprint – mounts easily on standard rack shelf
• A-Net activity LED on the main input
• DC power indicator LEDs on each A-Net output
• Multiple A-16D Distributors can be used in a system
• Uses the same power supply as all Pro16 Monitor Mixing
System components
The A-16D A-Net Distributor can be used with:
• A-16 Personal Mixer (discontinued)
• A-16R rack-mounted Personal Mixer
• A-16II Personal Mixer
• A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor
• A-16T Transmitter (discontinued)
• AN-16/i Input Module
• AN-16/i-M Mic Input Module
• Y1 console interface card for use with Yamaha® consoles
• D-16C console interface card for use with DiGiCo® consoles
• AN-16/o Output Module
Conventions Used in this Document
When indicating an action using a button or knob on the front panel of any
component of your system, a special typeface is used. For example, when
selecting a Preset on the A-16II Personal Mixer, press the Recall button.