Installing the A-16R in a Rack
The A-16R Personal Mixer is designed to be installed in a standard 19- inch audio equipment rack. This design is both for easy transportation of the units and for protection in a permanent installation. Each unit takes up one standard rack space (19 inches wide by 1.75 inches high). Optionally, you can place the units on a table top or other flat surface such as a shelf.
The rack ears on each side of the device are designed to support the weight of the A-16R without additional hardware. Each rack ear contains holes for two screws per side. Always support the unit with all four screws.
To rack mount the A-16R Personal Mixer, position it in the equipment rack at the desired location. Use standard rack-mounting screws (10-32 size) to attach the unit to your rack hardware. Tighten all four screws firmly, but avoid overtightening.
You may want to use non-metallic washers between the rack-mounting screws and the device’s finished surface to avoid marring the painted finish on your Aviom products.
Always allow adequate ventilation for devices mounted in equipment racks. Avoid placing your A-16R Personal Mixer directly above or below other rack-mounted gear that produces high levels of heat, such as power amps.
Channel Labels
For writing channel information or names on the A-16R Personal Mixer (or A-16CS) label surface or “scribble strip”, we suggest using a china marker or other easily removed marking device. A china marker is designed for marking on plastic, metal, glass, wood, and paper. These are available at most office supply outlets. Avoid the use of permanent markers. Optionally a strip of removable artist’s tape can be used instead of writing directly on the product’s surface.