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A- Net Distributors

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

One A-Net input, eight A-Net outputs Distributes power and audio on the same cables One passive A-Net Thru Heavy-duty EtherCon connectors Eight isolated internal power supplies Standard IEC power connector 8 optional DC power inputs for Personal Mixers Half-rack footprint, mounts on rack shelf
Avioms A-Net Distributors, the A-16D and A-16D Pro, provide support for parallel connections of multiple Pro16 devices. Each accepts one A-Net input and provides eight identical A-Net outputs using standard Cat-5e cables. The 2U A-16D Pro is powered by an internal switching power supply, with a detachable power cord and IEC power inlet on the rear panel. Isolated (oating ground) DC power is supplied to eight A-Net outputs for providing remote power via Cat-5e to Pro16 Personal Mixers. A single unpowered A-Net Thru is provided for daisy-chaining additional A-Net Distributors or other Pro16 devices, such as the AN-16/o Output Module. All network connections on the A-16D Pro use heavy duty locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors.
Inside the A-16D Pro is Avioms unique power sub-system, which virtually eliminates the possibility of introducing hum or ground loops into an audio system. Alternatively, the half-rack space A-16D is powered by an external DC power supply and provides remote power over A-Net on a per-jack basis, using optional external DC power supplies. A-Net network connections use standard RJ45 jacks. The A-16D is a cost-effective method for distributing A-Net and power to Personal Mixers, providing redundant cable runs to back-up modules, or refreshing an A-Net signal where cable runs exceed 500ft/150m. An unlimited number of Distributors can be used in an A-Net network.

A-16D Pro

A-16D PRO A-NET DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS
A-Net Input A-Net Thru A-Net Outputs LEDs A-Net Pro16 Power Supply Input Voltage Output Voltage for Personal Mixers Dimensions Weight One EtherCon RJ45 connector One EtherCon RJ45 connector, unpowered 8 EtherCon RJ45 connectors, powered (DC) Power On; A-Net Active 16 channels of digital audio over Cat-5e cable uses unshielded Cat-5e UTP (or better) cable Internal, universal switching type 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 60W 18-24 VDC, 0.5 amp transmitted over the Cat-5e cable 19 (482.6 mm) wide x 14.25 (362 mm) deep; 2U, 3.5 (88.9 mm) high 12.0 lbs (5.44 kg)
A-16D A-NET DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS
A-Net Input A-Net Outputs LEDs Power Supply Input Voltage Output Voltage for Personal Mixers DC Power Jacks Dimensions One RJ45 connector 8 RJ45 connectors, optionally powered (DC) Power; A-Net Active; DC power available External, universal switching type 100-240 volts, 50/60Hz, 30VA 18-24 VDC, 0.5 amp transmitted over the Cat-5e cable 1 main; 8 aux (one per A-Net output) size: 2 mm 8.5 (215 mm) wide x 6.7 (170 mm) deep 1.2 (30.4 mm) high; can be rack-mounted on a standard 1U rack accessory shelf (optional) 2.0 lbs (0.91 kg)

Weight

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A-16D PRO A-NET DISTRIBUTOR
A-16D Pro Front Panel 8 A-Net Out, 1 A-Net Thru, 1 A-Net In

A-16D Pro Rear Panel

A-16D A-NET DISTRIBUTOR
A-16D Front Panel 1 A-Net In, 8 A-Net Out
A-16D Rear Panel 8 optional DC power in, 1 unit DC power
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
A-16D Pro The Aviom A-16D Pro shall employ the Aviom A-Net Pro16 audio transmission protocol to provide one channel of A-Net input and eight channels of A-Net data distribution for devices connected in an A-Net network. It shall digitally transmit full-bandwidth, high-quality audio by employing the Aviom A-Net Pro16 audio transmission protocol. Front panel connectors shall be of the EtherCon RJ45 type. LED indicators for power and A-Net shall be provided. The unit shall be powered from an internal universal power supply (110 to 240 VAC). It shall provide DC power to the eight A-Net Out jacks to power Pro16 Personal Mixer products. It shall be UL and CE listed. Rear panel features shall include an AC power receptacle with fuse and a detachable AC cable. The front panel shall include an AC power switch. Its dimensions shall be 19 inches wide, 14.25 inches deep, and 2U (3.5 inches) high. Its net weight shall be 12 pounds, and its steel chassis shall be finished in blue. The unit shall be Aviom, Inc. model A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor. A-16D The Aviom A-16D shall employ the Aviom A-Net Pro16 audio transmission protocol to provide one channel of A-Net input and eight channels of A-Net data distribution for devices connected in an A-Net network. It shall digitally transmit full-bandwidth, high-quality audio by employing the Aviom A-Net Pro16 audio transmission protocol. Front panel connectors shall be RJ45. LED indicators for power, remote power availability, and A-Net shall be provided. Rear panel features shall include a detachable DC power cord and eight inputs for DC power supplies for Pro16 Personal Mixers. The unit shall be powered from an external universal power supply (input voltage 100 to 240 VAC; output voltage 1824 VDC, 0.5 amps). It shall be UL and CE listed. Its dimensions shall be 8.5 inches wide, 6.7 inches deep, and 1.5 inches high. Its net weight shall be 6.8 pounds, and its steel chassis shall be finished in blue. The unit shall be Aviom, Inc. model A-16D A-Net Distributor.

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A-Net Distributor

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Table of Contents

Welcome 1 Package Contents 1 Overview 1 A-16D Pro Features: 1 Compatibility 2 Compatibility with ProAbout A-Net 3 About Category Cat-5 Cables 4 Cable Lengths 4 AC Line Conditioning 6 Installing in an Equipment Rack 6 EtherCon Connector 7 Cleaning and Maintenance Information 7 A-16D Pro Front Panel 8 A-16D Pro Front Panel 9 A-16D Pro Rear Panel 10 A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor 11 A-16D Pro Front Panel 11 Front Panel LED Indicators 11 Connecting an A-16D Pro 11 A-Net Input 12 A-Net Outputs 12 A-Net Thru13 A-16D Pro Rear Panel 13 Powering a Personal Mixer Remotely14 Expanding a Pro16 System14 Digital Splits 15 A-16D Pro Specifications16 Dimensions 17 Warranty Registration21

A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor User Guide

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the Aviom A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor for use with the Pro16 Monitor Mixing System and audio networking products. This User Guide is designed to make the installation and setup of your new product quick and easy.

Package Contents

The A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor box includes: One A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor One IEC removable power cord User Documentation

Overview

The A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor is designed to distribute the A-Net signal from any Pro16 A-Net product via industry-standard Cat-5e cables. Each A-16D Pro accepts one A-Net input and provides eight A-Net outputs with embedded DC power and one unpowered A-Net Thru output. The A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor enables parallel connection of A-Net devices, simplifying stage, studio, and audio network setups.

A-16D Pro Features:

Easily distribute A-Net from a central location or from other A-Net Distributors One A-Net input, eight A-Net outputs, one A-Net Thru connection Power Personal Mixers via the Cat-5e cable A-Net activity LED on the main input Multiple A-16D Pro distributors can be used in a system

Compatibility

The A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor can be used with: A-16II Personal Mixer A-16R rack-mounted Personal Mixer A-16D A-Net Distributor AN-16/i Input Module AV-M8 Input Module AN-16/i-M Mic Input Module Y1 A-Net Interface Card for use with Yamaha consoles AN-16/o Output Module AV-P2 Output Module Third-party Pro16 console interface cards

Compatibility with Pro64

Many Pro16 products can be connected to a Pro64 A-Net system with the addition of the ASI A-Net Systems Interface. The ASI translates Pro64 A-Net data into Pro16 data and separates the 64-channel Pro64 stream into up to four 16-channel Pro16 outputs, depending on the Pro64 sample rate being used. Only Pro16 devices that have an A-Net In port such as A-Net Distributors, Personal Mixers, and output modules are compatible with Pro64 and the ASI. Pro16 input modules and console interface cards cannot send their data into a Pro64 network.

About A-Net

The Pro16 version of A-Net is a high-speed data transmission protocol capable of sending and receiving high-quality digital audio using readily available Cat-5 cables. A-Net is a proprietary technology developed by Aviom.
A-Net is based on the physical layer of Ethernet, a Local Area Network (or LAN) technology. This provides A-Net with a mature and robust base on which to build. However, it is important to note that A-Net devices are not compatible with Ethernet devices. As used in the Pro16 series products, the A-Net signal carries sixteen channels of digital data from the systems A-Net input module or console interface card to each A-Net device connected to the system. Some of the benefits of using A-Net to transmit digital audio are: Virtually no latency No ground loops Easy cabling using readily available components An unlimited number of A-Net devices can be used in a system Ease in spanning long distances between system compo nents P Note: While the Cat-5e cables and connectors used on your Aviom products look like typical computer Ethernet network connections, do not connect computers, routers, or other home and business networking equipment to your Aviom products.

About Category 5

Category 5 (also referred to as Cat-5) describes a commonly used type of high performance network cabling. It is used mainly for data transmission purposes to connect computers, modems and other devices. A standard Category 5 patch cable consists of four twisted pairs of copper wire terminated by RJ45 male connectors. The cable assembly is used to provide connectivity between any two Category 5 female outlet jacks. A variation, called Category 5e (or Cat-5e), uses additional twists in the cable to reduce interference in high-speed network applications. In general, when using long cable lengths, select Cat-5e cables for best performance.
Use Cat-5e Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables or better for all A-Net applications. The RJ45 connector looks similar to the connectors found on a telephone system, only larger. The twisting of the wire pairs helps to shield the cable from unwanted interference from electrical fields or radio interference (sometimes referred to as RF). Cat-5 cabling supports frequencies up to 100 MHz and speeds up to 1000 Mbps.

RJ45 Jack

Cat-5 Cable

Cat-5 Cables

The cables used with your Aviom system are interchangeable with any standard Category 5e (Cat-5e) cables. If you need a longer cable for a particular application, any computer store should be able to supply you with an appropriate cable. A qualified technician should be able to build custom cables to any length (up to the maximum of 500 feet (150 meters) between components). For fixed or permanent installations, you have the option of running Cat-5 cables inside walls and terminating them with readily available wall panel connectors that include the RJ45 jack. (Solid wire is recommended for permanent installations.) In addition to standard Cat-5e cables, Category 6 (Cat-6) cables can also be used. P Note: When purchasing Cat-5e cables, be sure to buy only standard Cat-5e UTP cables, not those sold as crossover cables. A crossover cable is used for file transfer between two computers. A crossover cable is not compatible with your Aviom equipment.

Cable Lengths

Cat-5e cables used with your Aviom products can be up to 500 feet (approximately 150 meters) in length between devices. The maximum cable length specification applies to the cable connected between the AN16/i Input Module and the first Pro16 output module (or Personal Mixer) in your system as well as for cable runs between each additional Pro16 A-Net
compatible device in your system. Input Module Up to 500 feet of Cat5e cable can be used to connect each system component Output Modules or Personal Mixers
Infinite number of A-Net components
The distance between each A-Net device can be up to 500 feet (150 meters). Your cable length performance will be affected by a number of factors including the quality of the cables used, and the number of devices such as cable couplers used or passive wall panel interconnections in use. Use Cat-5e cable for best performance wherever possible. Stranded or solid Cat-5e cable can be used. When using the optional AN-16SBR System Bridge, the cable length specification applies to the total cable length between the two A-Net devices being connected with the AN-16SBR System Bridge. This is similar to what happens when using an inline coupler to extend cable lengths.
Total A-Net cable length can be 500 feet (150 meters)
Pro16 Input System Bridge A-Net Out System Pro16 Output Bridge A-Net In
The maximum cable distance includes all passive devices such as System Bridges in the calculation.
Pre-made cables in a variety of lengths and colors are available at most computer outlets. Cables can be extended by using a simple passive device called an inline coupler to add length to existing cables (as long as you do not exceed the specified maximum cable length). If you need a longer cable on occasion, this is a simple solution. Note that it is possible that the maximum cable length specification can be compromised by using inline couplers or other passive connection devices.

AC Line Conditioning

Aviom products are digital devices and as such are sensitive to sudden spikes and drops in the AC line voltage. Changes in the line voltage from lightning, power outages, etc., can sometimes damage electronic equipment. To minimize the chance of damage to your equipment from sudden changes in the AC line voltage, you may want to plug your equipment into a power source that has surge and spike protection. Power outlet strips are available with built-in surge protection circuits that may help protect your equipment. Other options for protection of your equipment include the use of an AC line conditioner or a battery backup system (sometimes referred to as an uninterruptible power supply, or UPS).
Installing in an Equipment Rack
The A-16D Pro is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch audio equipment rack. This design is both for easy transportation of the unit and for protection. Each unit takes up two standard rack spaces (19 inches wide by 3.5 inches high). The rack ears on each side of the device are designed to support the weight of the A-16D Pro. Each rack ear contains holes for two screws per side. Always support the unit with all four screws. The rear panel of the A-16D Pro also includes mounting holes for adding rear support. Support the rear of the A-16D Pro if it is mounted in a rack that will be transported frequently to avoid flexing the case of the product. To rack mount the A-16D Pro, position it in the equipment rack at the desired location. Use standard rack-mounting screws (10-32 size) to attach the unit to your rack hardware. Tighten all four screws firmly, but avoid overtightening. You may want to use non-metallic washers between the rack-mounting screws and the devices finished surface to avoid marring the painted finish on your Aviom products.

Always allow adequate ventilation for devices mounted in equipment racks. Avoid placing your Pro16 product directly above or below other rackmounted devices that produce high levels of heat, such as power amps.

EtherCon Connector

Some Aviom products use EtherCon Cat-5 connectors. The Neutrik EtherCon connector is a dual RJ45 type connector. It can receive a standard Cat-5e cable or a cable fitted with the special heavy-duty EtherCon connector. When using a standard Cat-5e cable, plug the cable into the center of the jack; release the cable by pressing on the small plastic tab built into the cable connector. The locking EtherCon connector is similar to an XLR cable, the kind commonly used on microphones. 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.
Cleaning and Maintenance Information
The exterior of your Aviom products should be cleaned with a dry, soft, lintfree cloth. For tougher dirt, you can use a cloth slightly dampened with water or with a mild detergent. When cleaning your Aviom products, never spray cleaners directly onto the product surfaces. Instead, spray a small amount of the cleaning solution onto a clean cloth first. Then use the dampened cloth to clean the product.
P Note: Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners on the finished surfaces of your Aviom products.

A-16D Pro Front Panel

A-Net and DC Power Ou
Function 3 A-Net outputs 1-8, with DC power for Personal Mixers EtherCon Cat-5 connector; press tab to release Cable pass-through cables can pass under the unit to reach connections in the rear of a rack.

Power A-Net

Function 8 A-Net Thru, EtherCon A-Net Input, EtherCon Power LED indicator A-Net LED indicator AC power on/off switch

A-16D Pro Rear Panel

100-240 VAC ~ 50/60 Hz 300W Conceived, designed, and manufactured by Aviom, Inc.
CAUTION: Replace fuse with
same type fuse and rating. 250VAC~ F 8A L
Risk of electric shock! Do Not Open AVIS: Risque de choc electrique! Ne pas ouvrir

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Function AC Power connection, IEC Fuse holder
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.

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 Out 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 Thru 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 panels 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.

A-Net Input

When using the A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor, daisy chain linking of Personal Mixers can be eliminated. Up to eight Personal Mixers (A-16II or A-16R) can be connected directly to the A-Net outputs on the front of the A-16D Pro. To connect the A-16D Pro, connect a Cat-5e cable from the A-Net Out on the Pro16 input module to the A-Net In on the A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor. As with all A-Net compatible devices, the cable length between compatible components can be up to 500 feet (150 meters) long.

A-Net Outputs

The eight A-Net outputs on the A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor carry the same 16-channel digital signal. You can use any A-Net output to connect a Personal Mixer or Pro16 output module. To connect a Personal Mixer: Connect a standard Cat-5e cable from one A-Net Out on the A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor to the A-Net In jack on the Personal Mixer. DC power is supplied automatically to the first connected Personal Mixerno external DC power supply is required. Connect additional Personal Mixers using Cat-5e cables from an available A-Net Out on the A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor to the A-Net Input on the Mixer.

From A-Net input module

A-Net and DC Power Output
Phones/Lines Out 18-24 VDC Regulated 500 mA T-Left R-Right S-Ground

DC Power

Connect A-Net Out on the A-16D Pro to A-Net In on a Personal Mixer. Once the Personal Mixer is connected to the A-Net signal chain, any audio patched to the A-Net input module can be mixed in the Personal Mixer. Refer to the User Guide that came with your Personal Mixer for additional information about using the mixing features of the Pro16 Monitor Mixing System.
The A-Net outputs on the A-16D Pro can be connected to any A-Net compatible device, allowing flexible routing and system configurations as well as virtually unlimited system expansion. To add a Pro16 output module such as the AN-16/o or AV-P2, simply connect A-Net Out from the A-16D Pro to A-Net In on the output module.

A-Net Thru

The A-Net Thru jack provides an easy way to expand a system. The 16-channel A-Net signal appearing at the Thru jack is an exact copy of the A-Net input signal. There is no power supplied to this jack, however.
The rear of the A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor contains the standard IEC power input for the unit. The main power supply in the A-16D Pro is a switching type, compatible with the variety of electrical systems in use worldwide. The A-16D Pro can operate with input voltages from 100 to 240 volts and at rates from 50 to 60 Hz. Replaceable IEC cables for AC power systems throughout the world are available from many electronics dealers. Avoid using cable adapters whenever possible. Replacement cables must provide an earth ground connection. The A-16D Pro power supply fuse is contained in the power connector assembly. To change a fuse, first unplug the unit form the wall receptacle. Remove the fuse access panel to reveal the fuse. Always replace the fuse with one of the same rating.
Always replace the fuse with one of the same rating.
Powering a Personal Mixer Remotely
There are a number of advantages to adding power for a Personal Mixer at the A-Net distribution point. No DC power supply is needed at the performers location Multiple discrete DC power supplies are replaced with a single AC power connection. The A-Net distributor can be located near a convenient source of AC power. A one-cable solution for supplying A-Net and DC power to a personal mixing location is possible. To power a Personal Mixer via the Cat-5 cable: Connect the A-Net cables as described previously between system components (from the A-Net input module to the A-16D Pro). Connect a Cat-5e cable from a powered A-Net output on the A-16D Pro to the A-Net In on the Personal Mixer. The Personal Mixers 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. P Note: The DC power supply in the A-16D Pro can power only one Personal Mixer. If you start a daisy chain from a Personal Mixer that is powered from an A-16D Pro, each additional Personal Mixer unit in the daisy chain will need a source of DC power. Each Personal Mixer that is powered remotely no longer needs a DC power supply connected to its rear panel. If this happens accidently, however, note that you cannot harm the system. the extra power source is ignored.

Expanding a Pro16 System

Any number of Pro16 A-Net devices can be used in a system. This includes A-16D Pro A-Net Distributors. To expand a system, additional A-16D Pro Distributors can be connected to any available A-Net Output, such as the outputs on Personal Mixers, output modules, the Pro64 ASI, or on other A-16D Pro units. A dedicated A-Net Thru jack on the front panel of the A-16D Pro allows multiple units to be cascaded. To add another A-16D Pro to a system, simply connect a standard Cat-5 cable
from the A-Net Thru of the first A-16D Pro to the A-Net In on the second A-16D Pro. See the following diagram.
Connect A-Net Thru to A-Net In to expand a system. The example above shows three A-16D Pro Distributors connected in a daisy chain. This provides twenty-four powered A-Net outputs. Any number of A-16D Pro Distributors can be connected to provide additional expansion by connecting the A-Net Thru jack to the next Distributors A-Net In jack. In fact, the A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor can be connected at any point in a system. There is no rule that requires the distributors to be located in the same physical location. Use an A-Net output from a Personal Mixer or Pro16 output module as a parallel distribution and expansion point if needed.

Digital Splits

The A-16D Pro can be used to create a digital split when using A-Net input and output modules to create a digital snake or audio distribution network. By patching the A-Net Out from an A-Net input module or the Pro64 ASI A-Net Systems Interface into an A-16D Pro, an eight-way digital split can be created. By connecting A-Net output modules such as the AN-16/o Output Module to the A-Net Out jacks on the A-16D Pro distributor, sets of sixteen discreet audio channels can be delivered to output modules for recording, mixing, broadcast, cameras, etc.

A-16D Pro Specifications

A-Net Input A-Net Thru A-Net Outputs LEDs Pro16 A-Net Power Supply Input Voltage Output Voltage for Personal Mixers Latency Dimensions Weight One EtherCon RJ45 connector One EtherCon RJ45 connector, unpowered 8 EtherCon RJ45 connectors, powered (DC) Power On; A-Net Active 16 channels of digital audio over Cat-5e cable uses unshielded Cat-5e UTP (or better) cable Internal, universal switching type 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 60W 18-24 VDC, 0.5 amp transmitted over the Cat-5e cable < 0.880 msec (measured from analog input to analog output) 19 (482.6 mm) wide x 14.25 (362 mm) deep; 2U, 3.5 (88.9 mm) high 12.0 lb. (5.44 kg)

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Dimensions

A-16D Pro 2 A-16II 2 A-16R 2 AC Line Conditioning 6 AN-16/i Input Module 2 AN-16/i-M Mic Input Module 2 AN-16/o Output Module 2, 15 AN-16SBR System Bridge 5 A-Net 3 A-Net Active LED 14 A-Net In 9, 12 A-Net LED 9 A-Net Out 8, 12 A-Net Thru 9, 11, 13, 14 ASI A-Net Systems Interface 2, 14, 15 AV-P2 2
daisy chain 12, 14 Digital Split 15 Dimensions 16 Direct Output 12 Distributor 2
EtherCon 7, 8, 16 Ethernet 3 Expanding a System 14
Features 1 Front Panel 8, 9 Front Panel LED Indicators 11 Fuse holder 10

blinking LED 11 Bridge 5

green LED 11
cable length 4, 12 Cable pass-through channel 8 cables 4 Cat-5 4, 5 Cat-5e UTP 3 Cat-Category Category 5e 3 Certifications ii Cleaning and Maintenance 7 Compatibility with Procomputer network 3 Connecting a Mixer 11 Connecting the A-16D Pro 12 console card 11 console interface card 2 crossover cables 4
inline coupler 6 Input 11 Input Module 2 Input Voltage 16
LAN Local Area Network 3 Latency 16 LED blinking 11 LED Indicators 11
maximum cable length 6 Mic Input Module 2
network 3 networking 3 Neutrik 7

Weight 16

YYamaha 2
Output 11 output module 14 Output Voltage 16
Package Contents 3 permanent installation 4 Personal Mixer 12 Powering a Personal Mixer 14 Power LED 9 Power Supply 16 ProPro64 2
Rack mounting 6 Rack Mounting 6 rack-mounting screws 6 Rear Panel 10, 13 red LED 11 RJRJ45 connector 4 RoHS ii router 3

Splits 15

Thru 13
Unshielded Twisted Pair 4 UPS 6 UTP 4

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