User Guide P/N 9310 1016 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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Table of Contents Welcome ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 Features ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 The EtherCon Connector �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 Cat-5e ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 Pro16 A-Net Ports ������
Connecting Pro16 Output Modules ����������������������������������������������������21 Using a System Bridge ����������������������������������������������������������������22 Specifications ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24 Dimensions �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 Block Diagram �������������������������������������������������������������������������
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the ASI A-Net® Systems Interface. 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 product line, we have made every effort to make the user interface as easy to use and understand as possible.
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. Cables will be referred to simply as “Cat-5e.
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.
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.
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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Rear Panel Components 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Front Panel Features This section describes the features and functions of all front-panel components of the ASI A-Net Systems Interface. 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 ASI A-Net Systems Interface.
In the example below, the network is operating in Manual Mode, and data from Pro64 Port B will be sent to the Pro16 outputs. Port B has been selected in Manual Mode as the source of the Pro64 data to be output in the Pro16 format. Pro64 Network Sample Rate Whenever the ASI A-Net Systems Interface is part of a valid Pro64 network, one of the Sample Rate LEDs will be lit. The Sample Rate LED will indicate the current sample rate range in use by the network.
In an all-analog network, the sample rate can be set at the Control Master to the following: • • • • • • 44.1kHz 48kHz 88.2kHz 96kHz 176.4kHz 192kHz When an external clock is used with a Pro64 digital I/O device, the system can lock to any sample rate within one of the three ranges shown in the table below. Pro64 Series Supported Sample Rates Sample Rate Minimum Maximum 44.1/48kHz 39.7kHz 52kHz 88.2/96kHz 79.4kHz 104kHz 176.4/192kHz 158.
At 96kHz, only 32 channels are output to the rear-panel Pro16 A-Net outputs. Channels 33-64 will have no data available. Pro16 devices connected to the 33-48 and 49-64 ports on the ASI will not output any data. When a Pro64 network is running at the 2x (88.2/96kHz) rate, Pro16 devices should be connected to only the first two Pro16 output ports. At 192kHz, only Pro64 channels 1-16 are sent to the Pro16 outputs. Channels 17-64 will have no Pro16 data available.
The blue A-Net LED indicates that the ASI is connected to an active Pro64 network. Once a module is enumerated and is part of the network, the blue A-Net LED will light solid. The blue A-Net LED is also used during the firmware update process. Firmware updates on an A-Net Systems Interface must be initiated from another Pro64 device which has the capability of being set as a network Control Master.
Rear Panel Features All ASI rear-panel features and functions are described in this section. 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 ASI is equipped with a standard grounded IEC power inlet (with fuse) which can accept the interchangeable IEC power cord. The ASI uses a standard detachable IEC power cable.
In Auto Mode, both Pro64 A-Net ports are identical. Cables from any Pro64 device can be plugged into either port. Multiple ASI A-Net Systems Interfaces can be used by connecting them to any available Pro64 A-Net port, including those found on MH10 Merger Hub ports. Two Pro64 ports provide connections to other Pro64 devices. In Manual Mode, the Pro64 data source is determined by the port settings on the front panel of the ASI. Pro16 Ports Pro16 data is output though the four Pro16 ports on the ASI.
ASI Connections Building a Pro64 network involves connecting input and output modules, setting A-Net Slot ranges, and activating input channels. When added to a Pro64 network, the ASI A-Net Systems Interface will output Pro16 compatible data from all active Pro64 channels. The maximum number of available Pro16 channels is determined by the current Pro64 sample rate. The ASI can be connected to any available A-Net port on a Pro64 I/O module or merger hub such as the MH10.
Input Input Output Input Input Pro64 Parallel Connections B B A A B B B A A A Output Input The ASI can be connected Inputto any available port on an MH10 Merger Hub that B A is part of the Pro64 network.
Compatible Pro16 Series devices include: • A-16II Personal Mixer • A-16R rack-mount Personal Mixer • AN-16/o Output Module • A-16D A-Net Distributor • A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor • AN-16SBR System Bridge Connecting Personal Mixers To connect Pro16 Series Personal Mixers to the ASI, serial or parallel connections can be used.
Pro16 A-Net Distributor Pro16 A-Net Distributor Pro16 A-Net Distributor 1 2 3 4 1 5 2 6 3 7 418 52 63 74 85 6 7 8 A-Net Systems Interface System Pro64 BridgeSystem Bridge Pro16System Bridge A BA B C A1-16 DB 17-32 C A 33-48 DB 49-64C D A B C ADA-Net B Distributor C A DB C D Merger Pro16 System Bridge System Bridge System Bridge 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 45 56 6 7 87 98 10 Bridge Personal System Personal Mixer A B Mixer C D Personal Mixer A from B the ASICare connected D Pro16 channels 1-16 output to a
Using a System Bridge The Pro16 System Bridge is used to combine up to four Pro16 data streams for transmission over a single Cat-5e cable. This setup simplifies digital snakes, saves cable, and is easy to install. At the Pro64 1x sample rate of 44.1/48kHz, four unique streams of Pro16 data are available from the A-Net Systems Interface. The following example shows A-Net Distributor the use of a System BridgePro16 connected to the ASI.
Pro16 A-Net Distributor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 System Bridge A B C D A B C D System Bridge Pro16 A-Net Distributor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Personal Mixer System Bridge A B C D System Bridge Personal Mixer Pro16 Output Module C D Personal Mixer Pro16 Output Module C D System Bridge Personal A B MixerC D Pro16 Output Module System Bridge Personal Mixer Pro16 Output Module A B A A B B C C D D A B System Bridge Personal System Bridge A B MixerC D Pro16 A-NetBridge Distributor System 2 3Sy
Specifications A-Net I/O - Pro64 2 EtherCon RJ45 connectors Network Sample Rates, Pro64 44.1/48kHz; 88.2/96kHz; 176.4/192kHz ± (see below) Sample Rate Range, Pro64 1x 44.1/48kHz, 39.7kHz to 52kHz 2x 88.2/96kHz, 79.4kHz to 104kHz 4x 176.4/192kHz, 158.
Dimensions Specifications 25
to/from network Specifications User Config. Settings Pro64 A-Net Sample rate converter (to 48kHz) 26 Channels 1-16 Pro16 A-Net Pro16 A-Net 49-64 (44.1/48 only) 33-48 (44.1/48 only) 17-32 (44.1/48, 88.
Pro16 A-Net Channels 1-16 Pro64 A-Net Channels 17-32 64 Channels @44.1/48kHz Channels 33-48 Channels 49-64 Pro64 Control Logic Pro16 A-Net Sample Rate Conversion to 48kHz Pro64 A-Net 32 Channels @88.1/96kHz Channels 1-16 Channels 17-32 Pro64 Control Logic Sample Rate Conversion to 48kHz Pro64 A-Net Pro16 A-Net Channels 1-16 16 Channels @176.
Index A A-16II, A-16R Personal Mixers 5 A-16II Personal Mixer 2, 20 A-16R Personal Mixer 2, 20 About A-Net 3 A, B Ports Pro64 11 AC fuse changing 16 AC Line Conditioning 7 AC Power 16 AN-16/i 19 AN-16/i-M 19 AN-16/o 2, 20, 22 AN-16SBR 21 A-Net 1 Pro64 Series 3 A-Net Distributor 5 A-16D, A-16D Pro 2, 20 A-Net In 20 Pro16 19 A-Net I/O 24 A-Net LED 9, 13, 14, 15 A-Net Out 22 Pro16 19 A-Net Ports 4, 9, 16, 18 Pro16 2 A-Net Slot 12 A-Net Transmit 11 ASI A-Net Systems Interface 5 audio inputs Pro64 19 Auto LED 11
F N fiber 3 Firmware Update 2 Front Panel Components 9 Fuse 24 AC 16 Fuse Holder 10 network mode Auto, Manual 16 Neutrik EtherCon.
R Y Rear Panel Components 10 RJ45 1, 2, 24 RoHS ii RS-232 4 null modem cable 2 RS-422 4 Y1 card 19 Yamaha 19 S sample rate 20 Sample Rate 2, 3 minimum/maximum 3, 13 sample rate conversion 2, 4 sample rate converter 12 sample rate range Pro16 1 Sample Rate Range Pro64 24 serial 3 Series Connections 18, 20 series, parallel connections 20 Slot 5 Slot range 18 Slots 12 software update 15 Specifications 24 split 21, 23 stranded vs.
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