A-16II Personal Mixer
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- 16-channel stereo mixer
- Fully adjustable pan per channel
- Line/headphone audio output
- Auto-detect mono/stereo circuitry
- Simple set-up with Cat-5e cables
- Sixteen Preset locations for storing custom mixes
- Channel solo, mute, and group functions
- Global trim for reducing all channel volumes
- Sixteen channel select buttons with dual LEDs
- Pan/Spread control with LED readout
- Channel volume control with LED level readout
- Master Volume, Treble, and Bass controls
- Mounts easily on a mic stand with the optional MT-1 Mic Stand Mount
The A-16II allows individual performers to create custom monitor mixes tailored to their individual needs. Designed for use in live performance or in the studio, the A-16II Personal Mixer gives each performer control over channel volume, grouping, pan, stereo spread, and master volume and tone. Every Personal Mixer in a system can create a unique monitor mix for a performer. Users can save and recall up to sixteen custom mixes as presets in their Personal Mixer.
The stereo output from the A-16II can be used to drive wired or wireless in-the-ear monitors, headphones, powered floor wedges, an amplifier, or spot monitors.
The A-16II Personal Mixer is fully compatible with all Pro16™ Series products, including Aviom's digital interface card for Yamaha® digital mixing consoles. Support for Aviom monitor mixing is available in the form of console interface cards from an ever- increasing list of digital console manufacturers including Digidesign®, Soundcraft®, Innovason®, etc. Look for the A-Net Active™ logo, and see our Partners page for additional information.
Mixers can be daisy-chained or connected in parallel using an A-Net Distributor. Parallel connections also allow power to be supplied to the mixers over the Cat-5e cable. As with all Pro16 Series products, Cat-5e cable runs of up to 500 feet (150 meters) are possible between devices, and there is no limit to the number of mixers in a system.
| Audio Output | 1/4-inch TRS stereo, headphone or line level |
|---|---|
| Line/Headphone TRS Output | Tip: Audio Left; Ring: Audio Right;
Sleeve: Ground Auto-detects mono plugs |
| A-Net Input/Output | 1 A-Net input, 1 A-Net output; Category 5 (RJ45 connector) |
| Digital to Analog Conversion Bit Depth | 24 bit |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | (Referenced to 0dB) -103dB |
| Latency | <0.880 msec (measured from analog input to analog output) |
| Pro16 A-Net | uses unshielded Cat-5e UTP (or better) cable; maximum 500ft (150m) between devices |
| Tone Controls | Treble +/-12dB at 9kHz shelving |
| Bass +/-12dB at 160Hz shelving | |
| Maximum Levels (RMS) | Line/Headphone outs: 1.0 watt at 100 ohms |
| Impedance | Line/Headphone outs: 32 ohms |
| Power Supply Input Voltage Output Voltage Plug Size | External, DC, universal
switching type 100-240 volts, 50/60Hz, 30VA 18-24 VDC, 0.5 amp 2 mm |
| Dimensions | 10.75" (273 mm) wide x 5.6" (142.2 mm) deep; 2.25" (57.5 mm) high |
| Weight | 3.4 lbs. (1.54
kg) |
| Options | MT-1 Mic Stand Mount |
| EB-1 Extension Bracket |
Click image to enlarge Four performers have individual control of up to sixteen channels of audio drawn from the console. Performers can listen to their mixes with headphones, IEMs, or powered wedges. The A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor supplies audio and power to the individual Personal Mixers.
Click image to enlarge Two more Personal Mixers are added to the Basic Four-Mix System, giving individual control of up to sixteen channels of audio to six different performers. The A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor on stage supplies audio and power to six A-16II Personal Mixers. Additional Personal Mixers can be added as required.
Two performers monitor with wired earphones, one with headphones, one with a powered wedge speaker, and two use wireless IEMs. Up to eight Personal Mixers can be connected directly to this distributor.
A-16R Personal Mixers can be substituted for any of the A-16IIs shown here.
Click image to enlarge This system draws digital audio directly from a Yamaha digital console using the Y1 A-Net Card. The A-Net audio stream is transported to an A-Net Distributor, which supplies audio and power to six Personal Mixers. Two performers monitor with wired earphones, one with headphones, one with a powered wedge speaker, and two use wireless IEMs. Up to eight Personal Mixers can be connected directly to this distributor.
Click image to enlarge By adding a second input module and preparing submixes from a console, different sets of monitor channels can be sent to groups of performers, giving more precisely tailored control to the individual sections. In this example, the drummer uses four channels for drums and a stereo submix of background vocals, while the singers use a stereo submix of drums and individual vocal channels. This allows musicians to focus control on the channels most important to them.
There is no limit to the number of monitoring zones that can be used simultaneously.
Click image to enlarge This monitor system uses two Y1 console interface cards in a Yamaha console to provide two zones of monitor content for performers. The engineer can assign audio channels that are required in both monitoring zones to the same channels in each Y1 card from the console's user interface. At the same time, channels unique to each zone are assigned to a specific card.
Click image to enlarge Using A-16R Rack-Mount Mixers allows all audio connections to transmitters for wireless in-ears and/or amps for wedges to be kept together in a single rack, while performers use A-16CS Control Surfaces to control their mixes remotely.
The A- 16CS gives the performer control of all mix functions of the A-16R from up to 200 feet (60m) away.
Click image to enlarge This system adds a Pro16 Monitor Mixing System to the 32x16 Pro16 Digital Snake to combine plug-and-play signal transport with the industry standard for personal mixing, all onto a single Cat-5e cable.
The console in this example is fitted with two Y1 A-Net Cards, which send 16 channels of monitor content and up to 16 channels of returns back to the stage. AN-16/i Input Modules can be substituted for returns from an analog console.
Click image to enlarge This digital snake connects 32 channels of mic signals from four Yamaha® AD8HR preamps to a pair of 6416dio Digital I/O Modules. Pro64 A-Net connects the 6416dio modules to a Yamaha digital console fitted with two 6416Y2 cards. Content for return lines from FOH, as well as monitor content, is generated at the console and transmitted over the same Cat-5e cable back to the stage.
Alternatively, a digital split to a monitor desk can be added serially or with an MH10 Merger Hub. Monitor content can be returned to the stage over the same cable.
Monitor feeds are converted from Pro64 A-Net to the Pro16 format compatible with Pro16 Personal Mixers by the ASI.
Click image to enlarge One of the biggest challenges for musicians performing in an orchestra pit involves monitoring the other performers. The physical layout of a typical pit makes it difficult to see and hear the other players.
This diagram shows a monitor system that can be expanded to suit the needs of any size ensemble. The console feeds 16 channels to the input module which outputs an A-Net data stream, which is distributed to the Personal Mixers in the pit. Musicians can listen through headphones or earphones, according to their personal preference.
This system can be expanded to include additional musicians and remote locations within the theater by adding more distributors and personal mixers as needed.
Click image to enlarge This setup is an ideal design for a music teaching lab. Up to eight stereo or sixteen mono keyboards can be used. Combinations of students' and instructors' instruments can be saved to the memory location of the Personal Mixers for easy recall.
With each student performer wearing headphones or in-ear monitors connected to a Pro16 Personal Mixer, everyone can enjoy the feel of playing at full volume without actually making much audible sound.
Connect line-level signals from the keyboards to the A-Net input module. For mic-level signals, choose the AN-16/i-M which accepts both mic- and line-level audio.
The direct connection method is ideal for line-level instruments such as keyboards; no audio mixer is required. Simply patch the stereo outputs of your keyboard into the line- level inputs of the A-Net input module.
Click image to enlarge Up to 16 audio sources (any combination of mono and stereo, up to 16 channels) are connected to an input module, where the input signals are converted to digital and transmitted as A-Net. The A-Net signal connects to one or more A-Net Distributors, which supply both the digital audio and DC power to the connected output devices, in this case the A-16II Personal Mixer.
Users can select any of the input sources to be monitored using the channel buttons on the front of the A-16II, while monitoring with headphones, earbuds, or powered speakers.
Click image to enlarge When a large number of users need access to a group of audio channels, Pro16 Series modules can be combined to create a robust yet easy-to-operate audio distribution system that can be expanded almost indefinitely.
This diagram shows a large press room or translation service feed that uses a line-level input module to feed multiple A-Net Distributors. Each distributor can send data and DC power to up to eight units. Monitor stations can also be connected serially, with power provided locally.
Expand the system with additional distributors and monitor stations.
STEP 1: AUDIO IN, A-NET OUT
The input module or console card takes audio from an existing source (typically an analog or digital mixing console) and outputs an A-Net digital audio stream over a single Cat-5e cable. Input modules are available in a variety of configurations and formats, including digital cards from a host of leading console manufacturers. Refer to the Partners section for complete details.
STEP 2: A-NET IN, A-NET OUT
A Personal Mixer can be connected directly to the input module or console card, with additional mixers connected in a daisy chain. However, most users connect an A-Net Distributor, such as the A-16D Pro, to simplify wiring with the speed and convenience of parallel A-Net connections to Personal Mixers. A-Net Distributors may also be used to power Personal Mixers over the Cat-5 cable. Any number of A-Net Distributors may be used in a system.
STEP 3: A-NET IN, AUDIO OUT
Finally, the Cat-5e is connected to a Personal Mixer, which outputs the mix made by the performer. Typically, each performer is given his or her own Personal Mixer. An Aviom monitor mixing system can be used with any combination of headphones, wired or wireless in-ear phones, and floor wedges.
The A-16II is shown in the diagram, but the A-16R can be substituted.
Personal Mixers can be connected in any combination
of serial (daisy chain) and parallel (star) connections. Every Personal Mixer has both an A-
Net In and A-Net Out jack, and mixers can be daisy-chained without limit. Every Personal
Mixer is truly plug-and-play: connect it and you're ready to go.
Most users, however, choose to use an A-Net Distributor, such as the A-16D Pro, and connect mixers in parallel. This offers several advantages. First, any time devices are daisy-chained, "downstream" devices depend on upstream devices for their data. If someone unplugs a mixer or knocks over a stand on stage, multiple users may be affected. Second, using a distributor delivers the added convenience of providing power for the mixer over the Cat-5 cable, eliminating the need for extension cords and external power supplies at the mixers. Thus, using parallel connections is both more secure and more convenient.
Distributors can be inserted into the A-Net stream at any point in the system, and there is no limit to the number of distributors in a system.
The diagrams show A-16II Personal Mixers, but any combination of Pro16 output devices can be used, including the A-16R and AV-P2.
Aviom Personal Mixers can be used with headphones, in-ears, or wedges, depending on a performer's personal preference. Before you select a Personal Mixer, consider what you'll be using to listen to the mix.
HEADPHONES & WIRED EARS
Both the A-16II and the A-16R include 1/4" headphone jacks which may be used for either headphones (1) or wired earphones (2). Because of the stand-mountable form factor, most users choose the A-16II for use with headphones or wired in-ears.
WIRELESS EARS & WEDGES
The A-16II output may be used as a line
out, connected to a wireless transmitter (3), amp, or powered speakers (4). To preserve
stereo operation, it's important to use a Y-cord to split left and right channels.
However, most wireless in-ear and wedge users choose the A-16R, which has left/right balanced line-level outputs (XLR and TRS jacks). This allows the A-16R and all the audio connections to be kept in a single rack with the transmitters and amps, while the A-16CS Control Surface is used by the performer for controlling the A-16R remotely. With separate left and right outputs, the A-16R does not require a Y cable or splitter.
The ASI A-Net Systems Interface can be used to connect select Pro16 Series devices to a Pro64 Series network, further enhancing the output options for a system or installation.
The ASI provides a link between Pro64 Series networking products and Pro16 Series output devices, such as the AV-P2 and AN-16/o Output Modules, and the A-16II and A- 16R Personal Mixers. The ASI features two Pro64 network ports and four Pro16 outputs, separated into 16-channel blocks and transmitted out the corresponding Pro16 ports.
The ASI is a plug-and-play module, requiring no configuration beyond selecting a Pro64 network port for Manual Mode systems. The number of available channels and Pro16 ports is determined by the sample rate of the Pro64 network (64 channels and four ports at 44.1/48kH±, 32 channels and two ports at 96kHz±, and 16 channels and one port at 192kHz±). Stereo link settings from the Pro64 network are passed to the Pro16 outputs.
A-16II Guided Tour
This video explores many of the features and functions of Aviom's revolutionary A-16II Personal Mixer. Follow along to learn how to select channels, adjust volume and pan, save and recall Presets, and more.
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- A-16II Data Sheet
- A-16R Data Sheet
Brochures
Application Notes
- Live Performance - 48 X 16 Digital Snake
In this digital snake system, 48 channels are transmitted from stage to front of house, with 16 channels of returns brought back to the stage.
- Live Performance - 64x16 Digital Snake With Dual-Feed Monitors
In this Pro64® snake, sixty-four inputs on stage are transmitted digitally to front of house, with 16 channels of processed returns and two 16-channel monitor feeds transmitted back to the stage. Monitor feeds are passed to two Pro16™ Monitor Mixing Systems on stage.
- Aviom Product Applications Book - Screen Version
Sample System Diagrams for: Commercial AV, Houses of Worship, Broadcast, Live Sound, and Studios. This book contains over 20 CAD drawings showing sample installations of Aviom audio networks, audio distribution and personal monitor systems in a variety applications.
- Monitor Mixing in Rehearsal
Better Performance Through Better Monitoring - Learn how the Pro16 Monitor Mixing System can improve productivity at rehearsals and how this translates directly to improved on-stage performance.
- Personal Monitor Mixing with Engineer Control
This document covers issues related to monitoring on stage from both the performer's and the engineer's perspectives.
- Using Personal Mixers with Wireless Monitor Systems
More and more performers are turning to wireless in-ear systems for their stage monitoring needs. Learn how to integrate Aviom's Pro16 Personal Mixing System with your wireless in-ear setup.
- Remote Control of Yamaha Mic Pres with the 6416Y2 and VDCs
Pro64 Virtual Data Cables can be used to send control data from a Yamaha digital console to Yamaha remote-controllable mic preamps such as the AD8HR. This document explains how to set up your system and configure the 6416Y2 for this application.
White Papers
- A-Net And Video: Transmitting Video Over Cat-5 Cables
Using a pair of inexpensive Baluns, you can easily transmit composite video over your Pro16 audio distribution system, for monitoring remote locations or displaying information like song lyrics on remote monitors.
- Using Fiber Optics With Pro16 Systems
For applications requiring cable runs longer than 500ft, fiber optic media converters can be used to extend the distance between Pro16 devices to up to 50 miles (80 kilometers).
- A-Net v. Ethernet - Networking Designed for Audio
Streaming networking technology delivers greater power and performance than Ethernet.
- Managing Jitter, Wander, and Latency in Digital Audio Networks
Challenges facing designers of professional-grade digital audio equipment are discussed with clear examples of the advantages of A-Net Pro64.
- A Closer Look at A-Net
Comparing Pro16 and Pro64 - learn about the two versions of Aviom's exclusive A-Net audio transport technology, and find out which is best suited for your application.
- Calibration and Gain Staging with Digital Transport
Learn how to address the most common source of trouble for console users making the switch to digital transport - gain stage calibration.
Technical Resources
- A-16II Personal Mixer Labels
Print channel strip labels for A-16II Personal Mixers from this template. (The scribble strip is in Microsoft Excel format in a zip file.)
- Pro16 Monitor Mixing Personalizer
This interactive form will guide you to determine the number of mixers, input and output devices needed for your church or band, and the tool will build a parts list for you as you go. You can then print the specs for your system, or even email it to yourself.
