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- Full real-time control of the selected channel's gain, phase, mute, pad, +48V phantom power, and low cut filter
- Real-time metering of 64-channel
network stream
- Intuitive user interface with numeric keypad
- High
resolution
metering of selected channel
- Access to all Pro64 network audio
resources
- Switchable peak hold
- Save and recall of 6416m presets
- Monitor up 64 active Pro64 network channels simultaneously
- Simple Cat-5 connection to RCI
Audio settings for each 6416m channel—gain, phase, low cut filter, 20dB pad, +48V phantom power, and mute—as well as the sixteen 6416m module presets can be controlled from the MCS Mic Control Surface. Sixty-four bicolor LEDs provide real-time status monitoring of the 64-channel network stream, while a high resolution meter provides detailed monitoring of the selected channel's signal level. All level meters include a switchable peak hold.
A single RCI and MCS can be used to control up to 64 channels of 6416m inputs, regardless of their location in the network. Alternatively, any number of RCI Remote Control Interfaces can be installed throughout a Pro64® network, providing multiple control points. The Control Group function on the 6416m and RCI allows control of active mic channels to be divided among up to four different simultaneous users and control points.
The MCS connects to the RCI using a standard Cat-5e cable.
| Controller Port | EtherCon RJ45, Connects to RCI |
|---|---|
| Channel Level | 64 bicolor LEDs |
| High Resolution Meter | 10-segment, -48 to 0dB |
| Peak Hold | On/Off |
| Gain Control | Rotary, per channel, in 1dB steps |
| Channel Controls | Phase On/Off Low Cut Filter On/Off 24dB Pad On/Off +48V Phantom Power On/Off Mute On/Off |
| Preset Management | Save/recall 16 presets; stored in the 6416m Mic Input Module |
| A-Net Cable Length | 400 feet (120 meters) between devices (Cat-5e) |
| Dimensions | 6"w x 5"d x 1.5"h (152.4 x 127 x 38.1 mm) |
| Weight: | 2 pounds (0.91 kg) |
Click image to enlarge In this basic Pro64 system, two sets of 16 inputs and outputs are shown. Analog line-level audio signals are shown patched into two 6416i Input Modules; substituting the 6416m for mic-level inputs or the 6416dio for AES3 digital inputs is as simple as swapping out a module. Once active on the Pro64 network, these channels can be output anywhere by simply tuning an output module to the same channel range as the inputs.
Additional input or output locations can be added anywhere in the system by connecting additional input or output modules (analog, digital, or console cards).
Click image to enlarge Each 6416dio Digital I/O Module in a Pro64 network is capable of 16in/16out operation at sample rates up to 192kHz. This system shows 16 AES3 digital audio signals patched into each 6416dio module; input channels are assigned to Slot ranges within the network. Once active on the Pro64 network, these channels can be output anywhere by simply tuning an output module to the same channel range. In this example the same 6416dio modules used for inputs can also output 16 digital AES3 signals from a different Slot range within the Pro64 network.
Digital splits can be created anywhere in the network by connecting additional I/O modules or console cards.
Click image to enlarge The remote controllable 6416m Mic Input Module can
operate at sample rates up to 192kHz. Up to 16 mic signals are
patched into the 6416m and these input channels are assigned
to Slots within the network. Once active on the Pro64 network,
these channels can be output anywhere by simply tuning an
output module to the same channel/Slot range. In this example
a 6416dio module is used to output digital AES3 data from the
Pro64 network.
The RCI Remote Control
Interface and the MCS Mic Control Surface can be connected
anywhere in the Pro64 network and offer complete control over
the 6416m input channel parameters.
Digital
splits can be created anywhere in the network by adding
additional output modules (analog, digital, or console cards) set
to the same channel range.
By adding ASI A- Net Systems Interface to this setup, Pro16 output devices such as the A-16II Personal Mixer can be used.
Add the
MH10 or MH10f Merger Hub to this system to provide additional
distance between the Pro64 devices or add parallel connectivity.
Click image to enlarge Up to 16 mic signals are patched into the 6416m Mic input
Module and these input channels are assigned to Slots 1-16
within the Pro64 network. Once active on the network, these
channels can be output anywhere by simply tuning an output
module or console card to the same channel/Slot range. In this
example a 6416Y2 card in a Yamaha digital console is used to
connect the mic signals from the Pro64 network digitally to the
console.
To control the mic preamps, the RCI
Remote Control Interface and the MCS Mic Control Surface can
be connected anywhere in the Pro64 network. Here they are
shown connected to the second A-Net port on the 6416Y2
card installed in the Yamaha console.
The 6416Y2 card can output 16 channels form the console while
at the same time receiving the 16 mic inputs described above.
By adding ASI A-Net Systems Interface to this setup, Pro16
output devices such as the A-16II Personal Mixer can be used to
create a monitor system for performers.
Click image to enlarge On the stage, 48 mic signals connect to three 6416m
remote controllable mic preamps. All Pro64 devices on stage
connect to an MH10 Merger Hub in parallel. A-Net from the
MH10 on the stage connects to another MH10 at the front-of-
house position. The dotted line indicates a second Cat-5e cable
installed as a backup.
At the FOH position, all Pro64 devices are connected in
parallel to the MH10.
Three 6416dio modules are used to output the mic signals from
the stage to the mixing console as AES3 digital data.
The 6416m mic preamps on stage are remote controlled
with an MCS connected to an RCI Remote Control Interface. One
of the 6416dio modules at the FOH position is used to insert 16
channels of return content into the network. Back on the stage,
the return content from the FOH position is output to the DSP
and speaker processing devices from a 6416dio.
The MH10f can be substituted for the MH10 hubs shown in the diagram to add fiber connectivity to this system.
To control the 6416m Mic Input Module remotely over the Pro64 network, two additional components are required: the RCI Remote Control Interface and the MCS Mic Control Surface.
The RCI Remote Control Interface provides a network access point for remote control. It can be connected anywhere in the Pro64 network, and multiple RCIs can be installed to provide the flexibility of additional control points, which is especially useful when you have multiple users who need to control mic preamp channel settings. The 6416m and RCI can be set to one of four Control Groups to divide control among a group of users.
The MCS Mic Control Surface connects to the RCI with a Cat-5e cable and allows the user to select and edit all mic channel parameters, as well as providing access to the 16 mic preamp presets stored within each 6416m. The MCS can be disconnected and reconnected without affecting network performance.
The RCI Remote Control Interface has both a front-panel headphone monitor with volume control and a rear-panel line-level output. Connecting the rear-panel XLR output to a mixing console allows the operator to listen to the selected channel while making changes.The monitor output is always mono.
As an option, the RCI can be set to hold a specific channel in the monitor outputs even while other mic channels are selected and edited from the MCS.
In the diagram, a 6416dio and RCI are shown connected in parallel to an MH10f hub. The line-level output from the RCI is connected to the mixing console.
Multiple users can control mic preamp settings on 6416m Mic Input Modules in a Pro64 audio network by installing two or more RCI Remote Control Interfaces and at least one MCS Mic Control Surface.
The Control Group feature on the 6416m and RCI allows mic preamps to be grouped together and their control assigned to a specific user. Up to four unique control groups can be created. Once set to a control group, a 6416m mic preamp will only respond to editing commands coming from an RCI and MCS combination where the RCI has been set to the same Control Group.
To set a 6416m to a particular Control Group, press the button in the Control section of the front panel to choose a Group (1-4) and light its LED, or set it to off (no LED lit, meaning no user control). When an RCI is set to the same Control Group from its front panel, the MCS can only edit channels in the same group. It can still monitor and meter all mic channels. you have the option of installing one MCS at each user location, or sharing a single MCS among different users.
Intro to the 6416m Mic Input Module
Ray Legnini, Aviom's Product Research and Development Manager, takes you on a tour of the features and benefits of our revolutionary new 6416m Mic Input Module.
- 6416m/RCI/MCS User Guide
Includes 6416m Mic Input Module, RCI Remote Control Interface, & MCS Mic Control Surface. (17.5MB)
- RCI & MCS Data Sheet
- 6416m Data Sheet
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