The AN-16/i-M converts 16 mic- or line-level analog audio channels into uncompressed, full bandwidth 24-bit digital audio transmitted via A-Net.
Features
Sixteen high quality mic preamplifiers, with 24-bit A-to-D converters
XLR mic or 1/4-inch TRS balanced line-level inputs on combo jacks
48-volt phantom power on each channel
Three-segment LED level meter
Continuously variable gain knob for each channel
Phase reverse switch per channel
Rumble filter switch (85Hz rolloff) on each channel
Stereo Link switch per pair of channels
Built-in passive mic splitter
Balanced insert send and return jacks (1/4-inch TRS)
Dual A-Net outputs
A-Net Expansion jack for 32x0 and 16x16 channel systems
Internal universal power supply; IEC power connector
The AN-16/i-M is a 3U-high rack-mounted mic- and line-level input device with sixteen high-quality microphone preamps and 24-bit A-to-D converters. Each channel contains a three-segment level meter, a continuously variable gain knob, a phase reverse switch, 48-volt phantom power, and a rumble filter with an 85Hz rolloff. In addition, each pair of channels can be Stereo Linked for stereo operation in a Pro16 Monitor Mixing System.
The rear panel of the AN-16/i-M contains a host of professional connectivity features. Each channel has a combo jack that can accept either XLR mic or 1/4-inch line-level (balanced or unbalanced) inputs. Sixteen passive mic Thru connectors create a built-in microphone splitter. Balanced insert points with separate 1/4-inch Send and Return jacks allow easy interfacing with external processing devices. The sixteen insert Sends can also be used as a set of post-gain direct audio outputs. The AN-16/i-M uses an internal power supply with a standard IEC power connector.
Two parallel A-Net outputs allow the AN-16/i-M to send A-Net data to multiple destinations, allowing for simultaneous patching to a monitor console and a front-of-house console. Both A-Net outputs feature heavy duty Neutrik EtherCon combo RJ45 connectors. The built-in A-Net Expansion jack allows two 16-channel A-Net streams to be combined onto a single cable (32x0 or 16x16), and the AN-16SBR System Bridge can be used to combine up to four 16-channel streams onto a single cable in a variety of bi-directional configurations.
As with all Pro16 Series products, Cat-5e cable runs of up to 500 feet (150 meters) are possible between devices.
