6416m Mic Input Module
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- 16 state-of-the-art mic-level inputs (XLR)
- Switchable pad per channel for line-level inputs
- Passive splitter/alternate input (two DB25s)
- Continuously variable gain control per channel, in 1dB steps
- Phase, low cut filter, and +48V phantom power per channel
- Six-segment level meter per channel
- Individual channel activation switches
- Virtual Data Cable™ (VDC) connectivity for GPIO, MIDI, and RS-232
- Variable sample rates: 44.1kHz± to 192kHz±
- 24-bit A/D converters
- Internal universal power supply; IEC power connector
- Four-pin XLR connector for optional backup DC power
- Remote controllable over A-Net with the RCI Remote Control Interface and MCS Mic Control Surface combination
The remote-controllable 6416m Mic Input Module provides 16 state-of-the-art mic- level analog inputs to a Pro64 system. Each channel features continuous gain control, +48V phantom power, low cut filter, phase invert, mute, and a network activation button. With a switchable pad per channel, the 6416m also accepts balanced line-level inputs.
Audio settings for each channel can be configured from the front panel or controlled remotely using the optional RCI Remote Control Interface combined with the MCS Mic Control Surface. A single MCS can be used to control all 6416m Mic Input Modules in a Pro64 network or those assigned to a particular Control Group. Sixteen mic preamp presets can be saved in each 6416m.
On the rear panel, the 6416m features both XLR jacks and DB25 multipin connectors for inputs and passive splits. A-Net network connections use heavy-duty locking EtherCon® connectors.
Pro64 A-Net supports three ranges of variable sample rates: 44.1/48kHz±, 96kHz±, and 192kHz±. No matter the sample rate, all 16 input channels on the 6416m are available for use. All audio is streamed at 24-bit resolution with no data compression at any time.
The 6416m also includes I/O for Aviom's Virtual Data Cables™. The VDCs can be used for simultaneously distributing up to 14 channels of non-audio control data to any device on the Pro64 network. The 6416m provides VDC connectors for MIDI In, MIDI Out, RS232, and GPIO.
The 6416m also features the security of a rear-panel four-pin XLR connector for optional backup DC power.
| Inputs | 16 channels; XLR |
|---|---|
| Passive Split/Alternate Inputs | DB25 multipin; analog audio pinout |
| Differential Input Impedance | 3.6k ohms |
| Input Gain Range | 0-55dB, variable, in 1dB increments |
| Maximum Input Level | 0dB gain, Pad on = +24dBu 0dB gain, Pad off = 0dBu 55dB gain, Pad on = -31dBu 55dB gain, Pad off = -55dBu |
| Minimum Input Level for 0dBFS @ maximum gain | Pad on = -
31dBu Pad off = -55dBu |
| Pad | -24dB, switchable per channel |
| Low Cut Filter | -3dB @85Hz, -18dB per octave; per channel |
| Phantom Power | +48 volts; per channel |
| Preset Memory | 16; saves all channel strip audio parameters |
| Sample Rates | 1x: 39.7-52kHz 2x: 79.4-104kHz 4x: 158.8-208kHz |
| Frequency Response | +/- 0.3dB 20-23kHz at 48kHz +/- 0.3dB 20-45kHz at 96kHz +/- 0.3dB 20-53kHz at 192kHz -3dB @ 2Hz (at all sample rates) |
| A/D Converters: | 24 bit |
| THD+N | 0.0015% @1.0kHz, -10dBFS 0.007% @ 1.0kHz, - 1dBFS |
| Dynamic Range (noise floor) | 112dB |
| Crosstalk | -110dB @1kHz. 35dB gain |
| Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) | -127dBu |
| CMMR | 78dB @ 1.0kHz / 75dB @ 10kHz typical |
| A-Net | Two Category 5 (EtherCon RJ45 connectors) |
| Latency | Analog input to analog output: <800µs |
| A-Net Cable Length | 400 feet (120 meters) between devices |
| Virtual Data Cables | MIDI In, MIDI Out, 5-pin DIN RS-232, DB9 connector, DIP switch configuration GPIO In (x4); terminal block connectors; DIP switch configuration; TTL or isolated |
| Power Supply | Internal, universal switching type; standard IEC cable provided |
| Voltage | 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 55W |
| Backup Power | 4-pin XLR; 24 Volt DC Pin 1 = Ground; Pin 2/3 no connect; Pin 4 24VDC |
| Dimensions | (3U) 19" wide x 12" deep x 5.25" high (482.6 x 304.8 x 133 .3 mm) |
| Weight: | 15 lb. (6.80 kg) |
| Maximum Ambient Operating Temperature | +50°C |
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 On the stage, 48 mic signals connect to three 6416m Mic Input Modules. 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 modules 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 6416o. (A 6416dio may be substituted for digital outputs to processors.)
The MH10f can be substituted for the MH10 hubs shown in the diagram to add fiber connectivity to this system.
Click image to enlarge This system connects up to 48 channels on stage with the FOH mix position and also provides a return path for up to 16 channels to the main processors and amps. All audio settings on the stage inputs, as well as mic pre presets, are remote controllable from FOH using the MCS. MH10 and MH10f Merger Hubs may be added in each rack for the additional security of backup cables between stage and FOH.
Splits to other locations, such as a monitor console, recording rig, or broadcast room, may be connected at any point in this system.
Click image to enlarge This 48x16 digital snake provides 48 channels of remote controllable mic inputs, via three 6416m Mic Input Modules on stage, plus 16 returns, output to processors and amps by a 6416o Output Module. At FOH, a Yamaha console is equipped with three 6416Y2 A-Net Cards, providing up to 48 channels in and 48 channels out to and from the Pro64 A-Net network.
The MCS at FOH provides real-time status monitoring of all network audio channels, plus remote control of all audio settings and presets on the 6416m modules.
Click image to enlarge This 48x16 digital snake adds the flexibility of two MH10f Merger Hubs—one in the stage rack and one at FOH—allowing Stage and FOH to be connected by Cat-5e or single- or multi-mode fiber. Backup cables of either type may be added.
Both audio and control data are passed seamlessly over the fiber optic link.
Click image to enlarge This system adds a Pro16 Monitor Mixing System to the basic 48x16 Pro64 digital snake. Audio content for the Personal Mixers is routed to the Pro64 network from the Yamaha console, through the second 6416Y2 A-Net Card. The ASI A-Net Systems Interface on stage translates the A-Net data from the Pro64 system to the Pro16 format used by the Personal Mixers.
A second zone of personal mixing content, for further customization of mixing, can be added with no additional hardware, using the remaining 6416Y2. The ASI supports up to four 16-channel Pro16 A-Net Outputs.
Click image to enlarge This basic Pro64 digital snake system provides 16 remote controllable mic inputs on stage via a 6416m Mic Input Module, analog outputs (mic or line level) at FOH via a 6416o Output Module, and 16 analog returns from FOH to stage. Remote control is provided via the MCS connected to the RCI Remote Control Interface at FOH.
The system can be expanded by connected additional mic input modules on stage and output modules at FOH. Output splits, such as for a recording rig, can be added to any open A-Net port anywhere in the system.
Click image to enlarge This system combines a 32x16 Pro64 digital snake with the flexibility and control of a Pro16 Monitor Mixing System.
Thirty-two inputs are provided on stage via two 6416m Mic Input Modules, remote controllable from FOH with the MCS Mic Control Surface. These signals are connected to the analog FOH via two 6416o Output Modules. Up to 16 return signals can be passed from the console back to processors on stage via a 6416i Input Module at FOH and a 6416o Output Module on stage.
Audio for the monitor system is supplied from the console to a second 6416i at FOH. The ASI A-Net Systems Interface module on stage passes this audio data to the A-16D Pro and the Pro16 Personal Mixers.
The MH10 Merger Hubs shown here allow devices in each rack to be connected in parallel and also provide a simple means for connecting backup cables between the stage and FOH racks.
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.
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.
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.
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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Application Notes
- 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.
- 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 card for this application.
Technical Resources
- RS-232/RS-422 Pinout Information
This document details the pinouts and cable types necessary to use Aviom Pro64 Virtual Data Cables with RS-232 and RS-422 devices.
- DB25 Pinout Information
Some Aviom modules are equipped with DB25 multi-pin connectors for analog or digital audio I/O. This document details the pinouts used for each.
