User guide

11A-16D Pr o A-Ne t Di s t r i b u t o r us e r Gu i D e
A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor
The A‑16D Pro is designed to create a network of parallel A‑Net devices. The
A‑Net signal appearing at the input of the A‑16D Pro is distributed to each of
the eight outputs on the front panel. Devices are connected in parallel rather
than in serial fashion.
A-16D Pro Front Panel
There are three types of A‑Net connectors on the front of the A‑16D Pro
A‑Net Distributor.
The A‑Net iN jack accepts the A‑Net signal coming from any A‑Net device.
This is most likely to be an A‑Net input module when creating a monitor
mixing system.
Each A‑Net ou t sends an exact copy of the input signal in parallel to the eight
outputs. Each jack also supplies DC power that can be used to power a Pro16
Personal Mixer product over the Cat‑5 cable, eliminating the need for a local
power supply.
An A‑Net th r u jack allows multiple A‑16D Pro Distributors to be daisy chained
together. You can expand a monitor mixing or audio distribution system to
have more than eight parallel powered outputs by using as many A‑16D Pro
A‑Net Distributors as required.
The connections on the A‑16D Pro front panel can use standard Cat‑5
cables or cables equipped with the Neutrik EtherCon® Cat‑5 connector. The
EtherCon connector is an XLR‑style connector similar to a mic connector.
EtherCon connectors offer a locking mechanism and increased protection
for the Cat‑5 cable jacks and I/O connections.
Front Panel LED Indicators
The front panel’s A‑Net Input jack contains two LEDs. The red LED indicates
that the A‑16D Pro is powered on. The green LED blinks to indicate that a
valid A‑Net signal is plugged into the Input jack.
Connecting an A-16D Pro
In a monitor mixing system containing one input module (analog or
digital console card) and a number of Personal Mixers, the A‑16D Pro A‑Net
Distributor sits between the input module and the Personal Mixers.