6416Y2 A-Net Interface Card

A Pro64® network can be connected in almost any way imaginable with no impact on audio performance. Every cable in a Pro64 network always carries the full capacity of the network, meaning that there are no limitations on the location of input or output modules. Pro64 also supports the use of hubs such as the MH10 and fiber-enhanced MH10f when parallel connections are desired.

Because every Pro64 A-Net® port is always bidirectional and carries the full capacity of the network, all of the ports throughout a network are essentially interchangeable. If you plan to operate your system in Manual Mode (up to 64x64), connecting one device's B port to the next device's A port throughout the system will make tracking signal flow in complex systems more straightforward. If, however, your system will always run in Auto Mode, there is no need to keep track of A-Net connections.

Once a signal is converted to Pro64® A-Net®, any compatible Pro64 device can be used to output the Pro64 data as analog or AES3 digital data as required.

Pro64 network data is also available to any Yamaha devices outfitted with 6416Y2 console cards. Pro64 uses state-of-the-art clock management to guarantee pristine audio performance at every point in the network.

Unlimited lossless digital splits (mic/line analog, Yamaha, or AES3 digital) can be created from anywhere in the network by connecting another Pro64 module with a Cat-5 cable.

The ASI A-Net Systems Interface can be used to convert Pro64 A-Net data to the Pro16 format. With an ASI installed, you can output channels from a Pro64 network to the Pro16 AN-16/o Output Module, AV-P2 Output Module, or to a personal monitoring system.

The ASI can output up to four 16-channel streams of data (at 48kHz) from a Pro64 network. At 96kHz, two streams are available(Pro64 channels 1-32), and at 192kHz, one Pro16 stream is available (Pro64 channels 1-16).

Inputs to a Pro64 audio network or digital snake can come from mic- or line-level analog sources, an AES3 digital source, or a Yamaha® digital console or mix engine. Any combination of input sources can be used to create a high performance digital network.

Once audio sources are connected, the base A-Net Slot must be set on each device. This setting maps the hardware channels to a corresponding range within the network. For instance, with the A-Net Slot set to 17, channels 1-16 on a 16-channel input module such as the 6416m will be placed in the network in A-Net Slots 17-32. Unlike Pro16™ devices, all Pro64 devices simultaneously transmit and receive the full audio network, so setting the A-Net Slot is essential to managing the network resources and keeping track of your system's audio channels.

Finally, individual inputs must be activated into the network. This is accomplished by pressing the numbered channel button on the front panel of rack-mount devices or, in the case of the 6416Y2 A-Net card, via DIP switches.

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.

Whenever possible, converting audio back and forth between analog and digital should be minimized. So if you're using a digital console, you should connect your Aviom monitor system digitally rather than using an analog input module such as the AN-16/i.

Aviom offers several options for direct digital connections to digital consoles. Aviom's Y1 and Y2 A-Net cards can be used to connect seamlessly to Yamaha® digital consoles. In addition, Aviom has partnered with leading digital console manufacturers to develop A-Net option cards for their consoles. Look for the A-Net Active™ logo and consult the Partners section for a complete list of available cards.

Finally, the 6416dio Digital I/O Module may be used to connect digitally to any console that supports AES3 format digital outputs. Aviom's ASI module must then be used to convert the Pro64 A-Net data to the Pro16 format compatible with Aviom's Personal Mixers and other Pro16 Series devices.

Because the full content of the Pro64 network is available at every point in the system, an additional output (or input) location can be added anywhere in the network. Simply connect the desired module (6416o for line-level analog outputs, 6416dio for AES3 outputs, or 6416Y2 card in a Yamaha device) to any open A-Net port, set its A-Net Slot, and activate output channels as desired.

Splits may also be connected in parallel using the MH10 or MH10f Merger Hubs.