The AN-16/i converts sixteen line-level analog audio channels into uncompressed, full bandwidth 24-bit digital data transmitted via Aviom's proprietary A-Net protocol. A dedicated audio Thru is available for each input channel, allowing the AN-16/i Input Module to be inserted into an existing audio signal path.

The AN-16/i has sixteen balanced audio inputs (1/4-inch TRS or Euroblocks).

The AN-16/i can be connected with Cat-5 cable to any of Aviom's Personal Mixer products, including the A-16II, the original A-16, or the rack-mounted A-16R to create a monitor system. Its A-Net Out can optionally be connected to the A-16D or A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor for easy digital signal distribution in a monitor system.

Digital Snakes
When coupled with the AN-16/o Output Module, the AN-16/i and AN-16/o create a powerful digital snake and audio network, capable of transferring up to 64 channels of high quality 24-bit audio digitally over standard, inexpensive Cat-5 cables. But, unlike a traditional analog audio snake, the AN-Series of products allows you to expand audio distribution at both ends of the snake to suit a variety of audio distribution requirements. It's a snake, it's an infinite splitter, and more.

Features

• Sixteen balanced audio inputs (1/4-inch TRS or Euroblock)
• Sixteen balanced Thru connectors (TRS version only)
• A-Net Out and A-Net Expansion network connections (Cat-5)
• Stereo Link switches for each channel pair
• Four-position gain switches (+22, +4, 0, -10dB)
• 1U rack enclosure
• Can be used as an input module for the Pro16 Monitor Mixing System

On the front panel, the AN-16/i has a four-position Input Level switch (+22, +4, 0dBu, and -10dBv), stereo channel link switches, as well as signal present and clip LEDs.

The rear panel of the AN-16/i has two rows of sixteen 1/4" TRS jacks for analog audio Input and Thru. The Euroblock (-EB) version of the AN-16/i has a single row of terminal blocks that serve both functions.

For system-wide digital network connections, there is an A-Net Out jack and an A-Net Expansion jack. The A-Net Expansion jack allows up to four AN-16/i and AN-16/o units to be combined to create a 32-channel snake that uses only one Cat-5 cable. The modular system is easily reconfigured at a moment's notice.

By adding the optional AN-16SB System Bridge, up to 64 channels of audio can be transferred over a single Cat-5 cable in a variety of digital snake configurations.

Long Distance A-Net
Fiber-optic technology can be used for digital snake applications that require cable distances that exceed the A-Net maximum length of 500 feet (150 meters) between devices.

Euroblock Versions
No soldering is necessary; wire is inserted into slots in a Euroblock plug connector and tightened in place with a screwdriver. The plug snaps into place into one of the sixteen sockets on the rear panel. Each AN-Series Euroblock unit comes complete with everything needed to install the product.