The AN-16/i converts 16 balanced line-level analog audio channels into uncompressed, full bandwidth 24-bit digital audio transmitted via A-Net.
Features
Sixteen balanced audio inputs (TRS connectors)
Sixteen balanced Thru connectors (TRS)
A-Net Out and A-Net Expansion network connections (Cat-5)
Stereo Link switches for each channel pair
Four-position gain switches (+22, +4, 0, -10dB)
Signal present and clip LEDs per channel
The AN-16/i provides 16 balanced line-level inputs into a Pro16 system. Audio is converted to digital and transmitted via A-Net, up to 500'/150m over Cat-5e. A dedicated audio Thru is available for each input channel, allowing the AN-16/i to be seamlessly inserted into an existing audio signal path.
Placed at a front-of-house or monitor console, the AN-16/i can be used as a head-end for a Pro16 Monitor Mixing System. Audio from the console—any combination of channel inserts, direct outs, submixes, auxes, or groups—is connected to the input channels on the AN-16/i. The A-Net Out on the AN-16/i is connected to the A-Net In of a Pro16 Personal Mixer or A-Net Distributor.
Used in conjunction with the AN-16/o Output Module, the AN-16/i can also be used in a digital snake as an input path for main return signals from front-of-house. 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.
The flexibility and simplicity of the Pro16 Series allows complex audio distribution systems and snakes to be created quickly and cost-effectively.
Long Distance A-Net
Fiber-optic technology can be used for digital snake applications that require cable distances that exceed the A-Net maximum length of 500 feet (150 meters) between devices.
