Audio Networks

Auto Mode or Manual Mode?

For the vast majority of network designs, Auto Mode is the better choice. While Auto Mode is limited to 64 channels at 48kHz (32 at 96kHz; 16 at 192kHz), it provides the most flexibility in network layout and signal distribution. For applications that require more than 64 channels, the use of sub-networks provides an effective way to expand the capacity of a system.

Assigning A-Net Slots

Each audio channel is mapped to an A-Net Slot in the Pro64 network stream. From the front panels, I/O devices can be assigned to a bank of contiguous Slots (e.g., 1-16, 17-32, 33-48, 49-64), and then individual channels can be activated into the network stream as needed.

Alternatively, Version 2 of the Pro64 Network Manager PC control application will provide access to the full crosspoint switch built into every Pro64 I/O device. This will allow any hardware channel to be assigned to any A-Net Slot.

Planning your wiring topology

Pro64 systems can be wired in any combination of serial or parallel connections; all connections are always bidirectional. Daisy chains may be extended across well more than 100 serial connections without any measurable accumulation of clock jitter. Similarly, multiple parallel connections may be used without restricting signal flow in Auto Mode.

Adding control

Pro64 mic preamps can be controlled remotely from anywhere in an Auto Mode system. There is no practical limit to the number of control points that can be set up, and network mic input modules and control surfaces can be divided across four independent Control Groups.

Pro64 mic preamps can also be controlled from select Yamaha digital consoles, as well as from the Pro64 Network Manager.

Integrating Pro16 Personal Mixers

Aviom Personal Mixers can be integrated into any Pro64 network. Use the ASI A-Net Systems Interface to provide a link between the Pro64 network and the Pro16 devices.