System Navigation
This section explains the basic layout of your new Aviom products. The diagrams on the previous pages can be used as a quick visual guide to the location of the basic components of the system.
A-Net Connection Options
In a simple system, the easiest connection method uses what is called a daisy-chain. That is, each device is connected in series. The first mixer device in the chain receives the A-Net signal from the A-Net input module. Each successive Personal Mixer gets its A-Net connection from the A-Net Out jack of the Mixer preceding it in the chain.
There is one drawback to this connection method, however. If one Personal Mixer in the chain is disconnected from the A-Net signal chain, Personal Mixers beyond this point will not get any audio until the unit is reconnected.
Series Connection
In this diagram, A-Net is connected from device to device using a Cat-
5cable to connect the A-Net Out port on the first mixer to the A-Net In port on the next, and so on.
Parallel Connection
A parallel A-Net connection solves that problem. By using the optional A-16D or A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor products, parallel A-Net connections are possible. In fact, any combination of series and parallel connections can be used to solve even the most complex audio routing problems.
Parallel A-Net routing using an A-16D A-Net Distributor
