User Guide P/N 9310 1015 0001F rev. 2.00 © 2009 Aviom, Inc.
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READ THIS FIRST Important Safety Instructions ! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
! WARNING! ! TO REDUCE THE DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or other types of moisture. To avoid the hazard of electrical shock, do not handle the power cord with wet hands. Replace fuse with same type and rating. Operating Temperature: 10˚C to 50˚C (50˚F to 122˚F) Risque de choc électrique – ne pas ouvrir.
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Welcome This User Guide is designed to familiarize you with the features and functions of your new Pro64® product. All Pro64 products are powered by A-Net®, Aviom’s proprietary data transmission protocol designed especially for the unique demands of live streaming audio. In developing the Aviom Pro64 Series product line, we have made every effort to make the user interface as easy to use and understand as possible.
The locking EtherCon connector is similar to an XLR plug, the kind commonly used on microphone cables. Insert an EtherCon-equipped cable into the jack until it clicks and locks in place. To remove the cable, press on the metal release tab at the top of the panel-mounted EtherCon jack and pull the connector outward.
A simplex LC connector (left) and a duplex connector (right). Cat-5e All Cat-5e connections between A-Net devices should use Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable. The cable can be of the stranded or solid type; solid wire performs better over long distances while stranded wire is more flexible and easier to manipulate and therefore easier to work with in a performance situation. Cables designated as Cat-5e in Pro64 documentation can be interchanged with any Cat-6 (or better) cable.
Firmware Notice All Pro64 devices in a network should be updated to use the most recent firmware version to ensure trouble-free operation. As new Pro64 modules are released, older Pro64 products need to be updated so that they recognize the features and functions of the newer modules—something that is especially important if one of the older devices will be used as the network’s Control Master.
About A-Net Aviom’s A-Net® is the only networking technology conceived, designed, and optimized for managing and distributing audio using ordinary Cat-5e cables. As implemented in the Pro64® Series products, A-Net can transmit up to 128 channels of uncompressed 24-bit audio with the reliability and fidelity of analog, and the power and flexibility of a true digital network. Pro64 A-Net allows variable sample rates in three ranges, from 44.1kHz± to 192kHz±, with ultra-low latency, jitter, and wander.
used, audio transmission is kept fast and clean, eliminating the audio artifacts and signal degradation inherent to sample rate conversion—even when syncing to an external clock source. Any Pro64 I/O module can be designated the clock master for the network, generating and distributing its internal clock. Digital I/O modules are capable of syncing to and distributing an external word clock.
In Auto Mode, there are no connection rules; connect a Cat-5e cable to either the A or B port and the network does the rest. Auto Mode provides a true audio network with 64 available “Slots” for transporting audio (at 44.1/48kHz). Every audio Slot is available everywhere in the network, with no upstream/ downstream restrictions. In Manual Mode, the Pro64 network becomes a 64x64 system (at 48kHz), similar to a traditional stage-to-FOH snake.
AC Power Always plug the unit into a properly grounded (earthed) outlet. Always use the AC line cord that was shipped with the unit. Grasp the power cable by the connector and never by the cord itself when connecting and disconnecting it from the power source. Do not expose the Pro64 device to moisture, rain, or excessively damp environments. AC Line Conditioning Aviom products are digital devices and as such are sensitive to sudden spikes and drops in the AC line voltage.
Ventilation Always allow adequate ventilation for devices mounted in equipment racks. Avoid placing your Pro64 product directly above or below other rackmounted devices that produce high levels of heat, such as power amplifiers. Cleaning Before cleaning a Pro64 product, turn off the power switch and unplug the unit from the AC power source. To clean the surface of the Pro64 product use a clean, soft lint-free cloth that has been slightly moistened with water only.
Front Panel Components The front panel components of the MH10 and MH10f are identical; the MH10 is shown in the diagrams below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
MH10 Rear Panel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
MH10f Rear Panel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Front Panel Features This section describes the features and functions of all front-panel components of the MH10 and MH10f Merger Hubs. Network Mode Indicator The mode LED lights to display the current network mode, which can be set to Auto or Manual only at the network’s Control Master. When the Pro64 network is operating in Auto Mode, the red Auto LED will be lit. In Auto Mode, no user settings are available on the MH10/MH10f; all ten A-Net ports function identically.
• C M erge 1-8 — Merges the incoming A-Net data from ports 1-8 to one stream and distributes the merged data to ports 8-10. A redundant data path is created when either two MH10 (Cat-5e) or two MH10f (fiber) units are connected together via ports 9 and 10. Port 8 is special when configuration C is used. It inputs data to the Merger function and outputs the complete merged 64-channel stream, providing a local digital split of all inputs.
The A-Net LED lights when a Pro64 device is active on a Pro64 network. Managed Mode LED Managed Mode puts the network under control of a computer for firmware updates, system monitoring, etc. Managed Mode can only be entered from the network’s Control Master. When the network is placed under control of a computer, the Managed LED will light on all Pro64 modules in the network. The Managed LED is for information only. No user settings are available on the MH10/MH10f for Managed Mode.
Rear Panel Features All MH10/MH10f rear-panel features and functions are described in this section. Individual differences between the MH10 and MH10f will be called out as needed. AC Power Pro64 modules use switching power supplies that can operate at 100-240V and from 50-60Hz, meaning that they can be used with most of the world’s AC power systems by simply changing the line cord.
The MH10f can be powered via its internal power supply or an optional external 24 volt supply. Both internal AC and external DC power sources can be connected simultaneously. Backup power is not available on the MH10. A-Net Ports Ten EtherCon jacks are provided for A-Net connections on the MH10, numbered 1 to 10. The MH10f has eight EtherCon jacks. Connections can use standard RJ45 cables or cables outfitted with the locking Neutrik EtherCon connector.
Manual Mode Configuration Button In Manual Mode, the MH10/MH10f can be set to merge and distribute A-Net data from different combinations of ports, making signal routing easy. The functionality of the ports is determined by the setting of the Manual Mode Configuration. One configuration is always selected (its LED is lit), even if the network is operating in Auto Mode. One Manual Mode Configuration LED is always lit.
MH10 Configurations The MH10/MH10f has two functional sections, the Merger, which combines A-Net data streams as they arrive at the MH10/MH10f, and the Hub section, which distributes the combined data. These subsections are part of the internal structure of the MH10/MH10f and are not individually configurable by the user. It is important to remember that each A-Net cable in a Pro64 network carries two streams of data, one in each direction at all times.
I nputs 1- 16 I nputs 17- 32 + ME R G E O u t p ut s 1-32 Data enters the MH10, is merged, and is then distributed. The merge functionality within the MH10/MH10f creates a single unified data stream from all incoming A-Net ports. The following block diagrams illustrate the routing of A-Net signals in Auto and Manual Modes.
Manual Mode Three signal routing configurations are available on each MH10/MH10f when the network is running in Manual Mode. Configuration A-Net Receive A (Merge All) (Ports 1-10) Merger Configuration A (Merge Distributor functions A-Net Transmit (Ports 1-10) Manual Mode All) similarly to Auto1 Mode. 1 2 For digital23 splits and data copies, Manual Mode Configuration A is ideal.
connected to a group of four output modules or Pro64 console interface cards (such as the 6416Y2 card for Yamaha® digital products) at FOH which are connected to the mixing console (marked as “Stage Outputs”). The engineer creates mixed audio for the speakers, amps, and processing devices and connects this audio to the input module marked “FOH Returns 1-16 In.” These channels appear at outputs 1-9 of the MH10.
S TAG E Stage Inputs 1-16 1 Stage Inputs 17-32 2 Stage Inputs 33-48 3 Stage Inputs 49-64 4 6 FOH Returns 1-16 Out 7 ASI 8 Pro16 Pro16 Monitors 1 Monitors 2 FOH Returns 1-16 In Monitor Sends 17-32 Monitor Sends 33-48 M H 10 5 FOH Stage Outputs 1-16 Stage Outputs 17-32 9 Stage Outputs 33-48 10 Stage Outputs 49-64 Cat-5e Cable This 64x48 digital snake uses one MH10 Merger Hub. Input and output modules at the FOH position are connected serially.
Configuration B Example 3 This example substitutes a pair of MH10f hubs for the single MH10 in the previous diagram. Fiber optic cable is also substituted for the Cat-5e cable used between stage and FOH positions.
7 8 9 10 A-Net Receive (Ports 1-10) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7 8 9 10 Merger Distributor A-Net Transmit (Ports 1-10) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Manual Mode Configuration C Note: When using Configuration C in Manual Mode, be sure that both MH10/MH10f Merger Hubs are set to Configuration C to avoid creating a data loop. Configuration C Example This example shows a stage-to-FOH application with a monitor console, a 64-channel recording split, and a broadcast feed from the front-of-house mix outputs.
S TAG E Stage Inputs 1-16 1 Stage Inputs 17-32 2 Stage Inputs 33-48 3 Stage Inputs 49-64 4 FOH Returns 1-16 Out 6 7 M H 10 5 8 9 10 Stage Outputs 1-16 Stage Outputs 17-32 Stage Outputs 33-48 Stage Outputs 49-64 1 M O N I TO R CO N S O L E 2 3 FOH Stage Outputs 1-16 Stage Outputs 17-32 Stage Outputs 33-48 Stage Outputs 49-64 R E CO R DI NG M H1 0 4 5 FOH Returns 1-16 In 6 7 Stage Outputs 1-16 8 Stage Outputs 17-32 9 Stage Outputs 33-48 10 Stage Outputs 49-64 FOH Returns 1-16 Ou
audio inputs from the stage (ports 1-8) for use in a monitor console or in a recording or broadcast room. All Cat-5e network cables shown in the example diagrams can be up to 400 feet (120 meters) long. Fiber optic cable length will depend upon the type of SFP device used (single- or multi-mode). Always use the same type and specification SFP transceivers in each MH10f.
Specifications A-Net I/O - MH10 10x EtherCon RJ45 connectors A-Net I/O - MH10f 8x EtherCon RJ45 connectors; 2x SFP fiber optic ports (modules not supplied) MH10f SFP Module 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Class 1 laser device SFP: use duplex LC connector Hot-pluggable Fiber Optic Modes Multi-Mode, up to 2km; Single-Mode, up to 50km; Fiber optic performance varies by transceiver Network Sample Rates 44.1/48kHz; 88.2/96kHz; 176.4/192kHz Network Sample Rate Range 1x 44.1/48kHz, 39.7kHz to 52kHz 2x 88.
Dimensions Specifications 29
Index Symbols 4-pin XLR 12, 16 100 Mbps 2, 17 SFP Module 28 6416Y2 card 22 A A-16II, A-16R 22 Personal Mixers 7 A, B, C LEDs Manual Mode 18 About A-Net 5 AC fuse changing 16 AC Line Conditioning 8 AC Power 16 A-Net 1 Pro64 Series 5 A-Net Distributor 7 A-Net I/O 28 A-Net LED 10, 14 A-Net Port 10, 17 A-Net Ports 6 A-Net Systems Interface 22 A-Net Transmit 13 ASI 22 ASI A-Net Systems Interface 7 Auto LED 13 Auto/Manual Mode Selection 10 Auto Mode 6, 13, 17, 20 B Backup Power 12 DC 16, 28 bidirectional 6 Bit
F Fast Ethernet 28 fiber 5 fiber optic 17, 28 multi-mode 2 single-mode 2 Firmware Update 3, 14 FOH 22 Front Panel Components 10 Fuse 28 AC 16 Fuse Holder 11, 12 G Manual Mode Configurations 13, 19 Maximum cable lengths 28 Merge 1-8 14 Merge 1-9 13 Merge All 13, 21 Merger 19 MH10f 5 MIDI 6 Monitor Mixing System Pro16 7 Mounting, Rack 8 multi-mode fiber optic 2 N Gain Range Switch 14 GPIO General Purpose I/O 6 Network Mode 13 Neutrik EtherCon.
RoHS ii RS-232 6 null modem cable 3 RS-422 6 S Sample Rate 5, 28 minimum/maximum 5 sample rate conversion 6 serial 5 SFP 1, 2, 17, 28 dust cap 2 SFP connectors 12 simplex 2 single-mode fiber optic 2 Slot 7 Specifications 28 splits 22 stranded vs.
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