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Mic Input Module
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Mic Control Surface
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P/N 9310 1013 0001F rev. 2.00
© 2009 Aviom, Inc.

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  • Page 1 6416 Mic Input Module Remote Control Interface Mic Control Surface User Guide P/N 9310 1013 0001F rev. 2.00 © 2009 Aviom, Inc.
  • Page 2 Aviom, Inc. Trademarks Aviom, A‑Net, the A‑Net icon, Pro16, Pro64, and Virtual Data Cable are trademarks of Aviom, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 No on/off power switches are included in the system. The external power supply should be used to control power to an Aviom device. This power supply should remain readily operable. The solid line over dashed line symbol ( ) indicates that the input voltage must be a DC voltage.
  • Page 4 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by Aviom, Inc. could void the user’s FCC authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 5 If a defect is discovered, first write or call Aviom, Inc. to obtain a Return Authorization number. No service will be performed on any product returned without prior authorization.
  • Page 6 To fulfill warranty requirements, your Aviom product should be serviced only at an authorized Aviom service center. The Aviom serial number label must appear on the outside of the unit, or the Aviom warranty is void. This manual and its contents are copyrighted by Aviom, Inc. All rights are reserved by Aviom, Inc.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Rack Mounting......3 Transporting the 6416m in a Rack ....4 Ventilation .
  • Page 8 6416m Rear Panel Components ....32 6416m Network Settings ....34 Control Master .
  • Page 9 Preset Rules......55 6416m Rear Panel Features ....56 AC Power .
  • Page 10 Firmware Update ‑ via A‑Net ... . 108 6416m Block Diagram ..... .110 6416m Specifications .
  • Page 11 Dimensions ‑ RCI ..... .116 MCS Specifications......118 Dimensions ‑...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    Pro64® products. We encourage you to read the manual completely, as some of the powerful features of your new product may not be immediately apparent. This combined User Guide covers the use and operation of the 6416m, RCI, and MCS. Features All Pro64 Series products provide a host of professional features designed to make A‑Net audio networking with Pro64 Series products easy to set up and...

  • Page 13: The Ethercon Connector

    High resolution metering of selected channel • Access to all Pro64 network audio resources • Switchable peak hold • Save and recall of 6416m presets • Monitor up to 64 active Pro64 network channels simultaneously • Simple Cat‑5e connection to RCI •...

  • Page 14: Ac Power

    Do not expose the Pro64 device to moisture, rain, or excessively damp environments. AC Line Conditioning Aviom products are digital devices and as such are sensitive to sudden spikes and drops in the AC line voltage. Changes in the line voltage from lightning, power outages, etc., can sometimes damage electronic equipment.

  • Page 15: Transporting The 6416M In A Rack

    Transporting the 6416m in a Rack The 6416m Mic Input Module has attachment points for rear support hardware built into the product’s sides. If the 6416m is to be rack mounted and transported frequently, be sure to support the rear of the unit with appropriate mounting hardware that matches the size of the rack used to avoid damage to the product.

  • Page 16: About A-Net

    By eliminating Ethernet data structures, A‑Net creates a superior network with enhanced audio performance. With A‑Net and the Pro64 Series, Aviom continues to break new ground in the design and development of innovative digital audio networking technologies and solutions.

  • Page 17: Control Data

    Control Data The Pro64 Series has built‑in, dedicated bandwidth for 14 channels of non‑audio control data through the use of Aviom’s innovative Virtual Data Cables™. These data streams are always available to carry MIDI, RS‑232, RS‑ 422, or GPIO (General Purpose I/O), and they never compete with the audio channels for network resources, regardless of the system configuration.

  • Page 18: Support For Pro16 Series Products

    Support For Pro16 Series Products Pro64 Series products can be combined with Pro16™ Series output products such as the Pro16 Monitor Mixing System by adding the Pro64 ASI A‑Net Systems Interface. This 1U module converts Pro64 data to Pro16 data, providing up to four streams of 16‑channel data (depending on the Pro64 sample rate) that can be used with A‑16II and A‑16R Personal Mixers, A‑Net Distributors, and AN‑16/o Output Modules.

  • Page 19: Firmware Notice

    It has also been tested and found to be compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista®. Mac users can run Pro64 Update Tool using Windows XP running under Apple’s Boot Camp program on Intel‑based Macs. Get the Pro64 Update Tool and firmware update files from the Aviom website: http://www.aviom.com irMwAre...

  • Page 20: Pro64 Interface Conventions

    Pro64 Interface Conventions Many Pro64 Series products have similar user interface components, including buttons, LEDs, and switches. When describing the features and functions of Pro64 Series products, the following conventions will be used. Cat-5e All Cat‑5e connections between A‑Net devices should use Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable.

  • Page 21: Selecting Values

    The buttons with up/down indicator arrows are used for the inc/dec functions. Buttons of this type will be referred to as “inc/dec” buttons. Selecting Values Some settings, including Sample Rate, Network Mode (Auto or Manual), and Virtual Data Cable type, require the user to select from a range of values. The button that controls the selection of a value is referred to generically as the “selection button”...

  • Page 22: Pro64 User Interface

    Pro64 User Interface This section outlines some basic concepts of operation for Pro64 products. Pro64 I/O devices have some common user interface elements that make setting up an audio network easy to understand. Common elements include: • A‑Net Slot selection • Network Mode (Auto/Manual) •...

  • Page 23: A-Net Slot

    Slots versus Channels You might be wondering why Aviom chose to refer to the audio I/O resources in the Pro64 Series products as ‘’Slots.” Why not just call them “channels”? We did this to avoid confusion between references to hardware audio resources and network audio resources.

  • Page 24: Slots And Sample Rate

    (such as the 16 mic/line XLR input jacks on the 6416m Mic Input Module). Each of these audio inputs can be made active and added to the network individually, and it is only when activated that they use any network resources (the A‑Net Slots).
  • Page 25 range will result in an error message (the selected channel button, A‑Net Slot range, and sample rate LEDs will all flash). A-Net Slot Display Since the capacity of the Pro64 network could be as high as 64 A‑Net Slots, Pro64 hardware I/O devices need a way of routing a selected hardware channel to a selected network Slot.
  • Page 26 The numbers seen to the right of each gray base Slot number correspond to the channel buttons on the front panel of the interface. 16-Channel Pro64 Module Hardware Channels 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Base A-Net Slot Slot 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32...

  • Page 27: A-Net Slot Example

    A-Net Slot Example The following example shows the power of the Pro64 network and the A‑Net Slots concept. The range of A‑Net Slots used in the example has been limited to the group from 1 to 16 for simplicity. This graphic represents a Pro64 product set to a base Slot range of 1. Slot Channel 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 One 16‑channel input module is placed in each of four rooms of a production...
  • Page 28 By activating a group of channels on each of the four input modules, a total of sixteen inputs are used (indicated by reverse text). All of these inputs are available on the network at every Pro64 output module. The operator in Location E can use the sixteen inputs from Locations A, B, C, and D simultaneously.

  • Page 29: Network Modes

    Network Modes A Pro64 audio network can be set to operate in one of two modes, Auto or Manual. The network mode can be selected on the front panel of the device designated as the system’s Control Master. Both modes are fully bidirectional at all times, regardless of the system layout or design.
  • Page 30 channels in the system. The number of available Slots in Manual Mode is dependent upon the current sample rate. Sample Rate Available A-Net Slots in Manual Mode 44.1/48kHz 64x64 88.2/96kHz 32x32 176.4/192kHz 16x16 64 u nterFAce...

  • Page 31: Pro64 Network Concepts

    Pro64 Network Concepts Configuring a Pro64 network involves a few simple steps. This section details some of the global settings and network concepts that you should be familiar with when setting up a Pro64 system. Control Master In every Pro64 network, one device will always be designated as the Control Master, the device that manages all A‑Net resources for the network.

  • Page 32: Setting Control Master Status

    In the VDC section, locate the 10‑position DIP switch in the RS‑232 area of the rear panel. Switch #10 will set the 6416m to be the Control Master for the Pro64 network when the switch is in the on (up) position (the up position is shown in black in the diagram above).

  • Page 33: Adding Pro64 Modules To A Network

    During the enumeration process, all connected A‑Net modules will flash their A‑Net LEDs, indicating that a request to be added to the network is being made. Once granted entry by the Control Master, the individual module’s blue A‑Net LED will light solid to indicate that it is now receiving valid A‑Net packets and is part of the network.

  • Page 34: Control Master And Clock Source

    Ø Ø Port B FUNCTION When an analog I/O module such as the 6416m is the Control Master, there is no other analog module that can be used as a clock source. When a digital I/O + 48V +48V module such as the 6416dio is part of an audio network, the digital I/O device...

  • Page 35: Clock Errors

    • Word Clock ‑ via the dedicated BNC Word Clock jack • AES3 (AES/EBU) ‑ from AES3 digital stream 1/2 When the 6416m is set to be the Clock Master, only its internal clock source is available; there is no external clock input on analog Pro64 modules.

  • Page 36: Changing The Sample Rate

    CLOCK A-NET SLOT MASTER Sample Rate Link Link Link A-NET TRANSMIT Auto Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Manual Port A Ø Ø Ø Port B FUNCTION Press the selection button to cycle through the available sample rates. +48V +48V +48V CONTROL The current sample rate for the network will be displayed on all I/O modules...

  • Page 37: Changing The Network Mode

    CLOCK A-NET SLOT MASTER Sample Rate Link Link A-NET TRANSMIT Auto Mute Mute Mute Mute Manual Port A Ø Ø Port B FUNCTION + 48V +48V CONTROL The selection button in the A-Net Transmit section of the interface is used to Group 4 Edit Edit...

  • Page 38: Password Protection

    CONTROL VDC SLOT MASTER Managed Link Link Edit Lock ASSIGN PORT RS-232 Mute Mute Mute MIDI In MIDI Out CANCEL GPIO In Ø Ø GPIO Out ENTER +48V + 48V Managed Mode allows the network to be controlled from a computer and Edit Edit Edit...
  • Page 39 the behavior of an individual module when it is edit locked. See the section on Advanced Functions for a detailed description of the password protection commands. ontrol Aster...

  • Page 40: 6416M Front Panel Components

    6416m Front Panel Components  CLOCK A-NET SLOT MASTER Sample Rate  Link Link Link  A-NET TRANSMIT Auto  Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Manual Port A Ø Ø Ø Port B FUNCTION  +48V +48V + 48V...
  • Page 41 6416m Front Panel Components CLOCK A-NET SLOT MASTER Sample Rate Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link   A-NET TRANSMIT Auto Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute ...
  • Page 42 6416m Front Panel Components   6416  CONTROL VDC SLOT MASTER Managed Link Link Link  Edit Lock  ASSIGN PORT RS-232 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute MIDI In MIDI Out CANCEL GPIO In  Ø Ø Ø...

  • Page 43: 6416M Rear Panel Components

    6416m Rear Panel Components  Mic/Line Inputs (Bal) Pin 2 Hot 9 –16 THRU (ALT. IN) 1.75 AMP PIN 1 = GND  PIN 4 = 24VDC AC POWER GPIO INPUT UP = ISOLATED  DN = TTL  ...
  • Page 44 6416m Rear Panel Components 6416 oMPonents...

  • Page 45: 6416M Network Settings

    One Pro64 module in every network must be designated as the Control Master. To set the 6416m as the Control Master, DIP switch #10 in the Virtual Data Cables™ section is used. Set this DIP switch to the up position with the power off to avoid conflicts with network resources.

  • Page 46: A-Net Slot Range Configuration

    The A‑Net Slot section of the interface is used to set the range of A‑Net Slots that the 6416m will use to send its active audio channels into the network. There are two components: the A‑Net Slot display and the inc/dec buttons used to select a value.

  • Page 47: Network Mode

    In Manual Mode, the user has the option of directing A‑Net data to either or both A‑Net ports on the rear of the 6416m Mic Input Module. Once the Control Master has set the network to operate in Manual Mode, the red Manual LED and at least one of the yellow Port LEDs will be lit on every Pro64 I/O module.

  • Page 48: Changing The A-Net Transmit Port

    It is only when a digital module is part of the network that the Control Master and Clock Master can be separate devices. Set the 6416m to be the network Control Master using DIP switch #10, found on the rear panel.

  • Page 49: Changing The Sample Rate

    No sample rate converters are ever required when using an external clock. When using an external clock the Sample Rate display on the 6416m and all other Pro64 I/O modules will light the LED corresponding to the rate closest to the incoming clock rate.

  • Page 50: Sample Rates And A-Net Slots

    Slots available, numbers 1 through 32. Slot numbers above 32 are no longer available. If at the 48kHz sample rate an input module such as the 6416m is set to the Slot range starting at 33 or 49 and has active channels, these channels will be deactivated when the sample rate changes to 96kHz.

  • Page 51: 6416M Front Panel Features

    Inputs can be sent to the A port, B port, or to both ports at the same time. Assigning the 6416m to send active inputs to the A‑Net ports is done with the A‑Net Transmit selection button. Press the button to cycle through the various choices.

  • Page 52: Clock Master

    Control Master will have its yellow Clock Master LED, found above the sample rate section, lit. In a network that uses all analog modules, setting the 6416m to be the network Control Master automatically assigns it to be the Clock Master.

  • Page 53: Vdc Slot And Port Configuration

    When a module is being bench configured (it is not part of an active network), the A‑Net LED will be off during the firmware update. (Check the Aviom website for current firmware updates.) 6416...

  • Page 54: Managed Button

    Edit Lock Button The front panel of the 6416m can be locked to prevent accidental changes or low‑level unauthorized access. Once edit locked, all front‑panel functions under digital control cannot be changed. Edit Lock can be used on a module‑...

  • Page 55: Query Functions (Get Info)

    about the channel‑to‑Slot relationships. • VDC inc/dec buttons can be used to get info about Virtual Data Cable port assignments. Query Functions (Get Info) When a Pro64 module is edit locked, its front‑panel channel buttons can be used to get Slot info. Pressing any channel button will display the selected channel’s A‑Net Slot number in the A‑Net Slot display.

  • Page 56: Control Group

    Pro64 network. Pressing the Control Group selection button will cycle through the five settings: Groups 1‑4 and off (no LED lit). The 6416m and RCI must be set to the same Control Group to allow remote control commands to be recognized.

  • Page 57: 6416M Channel Strip Functions

    RCI Remote Control Interface and MCS Mic Control Surface. All operations described below apply to the currently selected mic pre channel. Channel Activation Button CLOCK MASTER Each of the sixteen mic/line input channels on the 6416m can be made active Sample Rate Link Link Link Link...

  • Page 58: Channel Activation Rules

    Mode application. Changing network modes will restore the active channel status for each connected module. : The active state for the channels on a 6416m is not saved as part of a mic pre Preset. Changing the A‑Net Slot range will clear the currently active channels on an input module automatically to protect against channel/Slot conflicts or unintentional overwriting in Manual Mode.

  • Page 59: Mute Button

    To link a pair of channels, both channels must be active on the network first; the Active button located below the Edit button must be lit on both channels. Once the two channels are active, pressing the l button will link the two channels immediately;...

  • Page 60: Edit Button

    Edit Button The Edit button gives the user access to each channel’s settings for Phase, Low Cut filter, Pad, +48V phantom power, and Gain. Only one channel can be edited at a time, even if a channel is part of a stereo pair.

  • Page 61: Low Cut Button

    Low Cut Button The Low Cut button applies a bass rolloff filter centered at 85Hz to the selected channel. Use this to eliminate low frequency interference such as microphone handling noise, rumble, etc. Press the l button once; the yellow LED in the selected channel strip will light to indicate that the function is enabled.

  • Page 62: +48V Phantom Power Button

    When the 24dB pad is in use, the Pad LED in the selected channel strip will be lit. When using m‑control to control the 6416m from a Yamaha device, the 6416m Pad will turn on/off automatically in response to gain change messages from the Yamaha device.

  • Page 63: Channel Gain

    16 is selected for editing. Control Group Each 6416m mic module in a Pro64 network can be set to one of four Control Groups. This allows multiple zones of mics and preamps to be remote controlled by different users if desired by adding the optional RCI Remote Control Interface and MCS Mic Control Surface.
  • Page 64 Edit Group 3 Group 2 The 6416m is set to be part of Control Group 1. A mic preamp must be set to one of the four Control Groups in order to be remote controlled using an RCI and MCS.

  • Page 65: Mic Preamp Presets

    Phase Low Cut + 48V in the local 6416m only. Saving a preset from the MCS will save the same‑ numbered Preset in all 6416m modules set to the same Control Group, making configuration of larger systems simple and intuitive.

  • Page 66: Recall A Preset

    RCI that the MCS is connected to. Recall a Preset To recall a mic preamp Preset from the front panel of the 6416m, press the button. The Recall button’s red LED, the Enter/Cancel LED, and the ECall Edit button corresponding to the last Preset saved/recalled will flash.

  • Page 67: 6416M Rear Panel Features

    50‑60Hz, meaning that they can be used with most of the world’s AC power systems by simply changing the line cord. The 6416m is equipped with a standard grounded IEC power inlet (with fuse), which can accept the interchangeable IEC power cord.

  • Page 68: A-Net Ports

    In this case, a 100 watt (24V @ 4A) or greater, power supply should be utilized. Although a 65 watt power supply is adequate to power the 6416m, a 100 watt or greater power supply should be capable of meeting the 6416m’s in‑rush current requirements.

  • Page 69: Db25 Audio Thru/Alternate In

    Two female DB25 multipin connectors are provided for audio throughput on the 6416m, creating a passive split of the source signals. Channels 1‑8 appear on one DB25 jack and channels 9‑16 on the other. The DB25s are wired to the industry accepted Tascam®...
  • Page 70 DB25 Pin Number Cold Ground Channel No Connect The pins on the panel-mounted DB25 jacks are numbered according to the diagram above. The DB25 panel‑mount connectors have #4‑40 UNC thread. : Strain relief is suggested when using DB25 cable assemblies. DB25 breakout cables should always be supported when connected to a Pro64 product to reduce the risk of damaging the Pro64 product’s rear panel.

  • Page 71: Virtual Data Cables

    Virtual Data Cables. Configuring a VDC To assign a Virtual Data Cable Slot to one of the VDC ports on the 6416m rear panel, first select an available VDC Slot using the inc/dec buttons below the VDC Slot readout. (VDC Slots with inputs that are currently in use somewhere in the network will have the In Use dot lit.) Use the selector button to scroll...

  • Page 72: Gpio

    To output control data that originates at the 6416m from another Pro64 module elsewhere in the network, select the same numbered VDC Slot on the remote Pro64 device that contains the data from the 6416m. Set the remote device’s VDC type by pressing the selection button to highlight the data type and light its LED.

  • Page 73: Gpio Terminal Blocks

    MIDI In, MIDI Out Two MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) ports, In and Out, are provided on the 6416m. Each is capable of transferring any type of MIDI‑compatible data. Pro64 devices do not process or filter MIDI data in any way.

  • Page 74: Rs-232 Configuration Dip Switches

    The RS‑232 port is also used for computer communication with Pro64 devices for firmware updates and other Managed Mode applications. The RS‑232 port on the 6416m uses a 9‑pin DB9 connector and eight of the ten DIP switches in the DIP switch block (the remainder are used for system functions).
  • Page 75 RS-232 CONTROL MASTER Here, the 6416m is set for a 57,600 baud RS-232 transfer with 8 data bits, no parity, and stop bit set to 2. (Black indicates the switch handle.) The following table lists the DIP switch settings for the available RS‑232 baud rates.
  • Page 76 To set the 6416m as the Control Master, start with Pro64 network devices powered off. Set switch #10 to the up position. Power up the 6416m and the rest of the network devices. The red Control Master LED on the front panel of the 6416m should be lit indicating that it is now the network’s Control...

  • Page 77: Rci Front Panel Components

    RCI Front Panel Components  HEADPHONES  Port A Port B Headphone Input Jack Headphone Monitor Volume Control A-NET SLOT CONTROL   Group 2 Sync Port A  Group 3 Group 4  Port B  Network Mode Selection A‑Net Slot Inc/Dec Slot Selection 6.
  • Page 78 ONTROL Group 2   Group 4 CONTROLLER A‑Net LED 2. Controller Input for MCS rci F ront Anel oMPonents...

  • Page 79: Rci Rear Panel Components

    RCI Rear Panel Components BACKUP POWER AC POWER  0.75 AMP    PIN 1 = GND FUSE: 250VAC- F4AL PIN 4 = 24VDC Power On/Off Switch 2. IEC Power Inlet Fuse Holder Backup DC Power Inlet +4dBu LINE�LEVEL OUTPUT �BAL� ...

  • Page 80: Rci Front Panel Features

    RCI Front Panel Features The RCI provides a network access point for remote control of the 6416m. Any number of RCI Remote Control Interfaces can be installed anywhere in a Pro64 network, providing multiple control access and monitor points. The...

  • Page 81: A-Net Slot

    A-NET SLOT CONTROL HEADPHONES Group Sync Port A Group 3 Group Port B Auto and Manual Mode LEDs and Port selection options on the RCI A-Net Slot The A‑Net Slot display shows the network Slot that is currently available to be monitored by the headphone and rear‑panel XLR outputs.

  • Page 82: Sync Indicator

    XLR connectors for monitoring. Control Group Selection Each 6416m Mic Input Module in a Pro64 network can be set to one of four Control Groups. This allows multiple zones of mic modules to be controlled by different users if desired.

  • Page 83: Controller Input For Mcs

    When a module is being bench configured (it is not part of an active network), the A‑Net LED will be off during the firmware update. (Check the Aviom website for current firmware updates.)

  • Page 84: Rci Rear Panel Features

    RCI Rear Panel Features All RCI rear‑panel features and functions are described in this section. AC Power Pro64 modules use switching power supplies that can operate at 100‑240V and from 50‑60Hz, meaning that they can be used with most of the world’s AC power systems by simply changing the line cord.

  • Page 85: Balanced Line-Level Monitor Output

    Balanced Line-Level Monitor Output The RCI outputs the currently selected Slot as a +4dBu line‑level audio signal that can be connected to a mixing console or any other device capable of taking in a line‑level audio signal. +4dBu LINE�LEVEL OUTPUT �BAL� ntrol Interface PIN 2 HOT The RCI outputs the currently selected Slot as a +4dBu mono line-level...
  • Page 86 NE�LEVEL OUTPUT �BAL� PIN 2 HOT Two A-Net ports are provided, labeled A and B. When configuring a system, connect a Cat‑5 cable to either the A or B port when using Auto Mode. In Manual Mode the user must set the front panel Receive Port settings to reflect where the cables are connected on the rear panel in order to get the desired result.

  • Page 87: Mcs Components

    MCS Components     Control     Bicolor LED Channel Level Meters 2. Numeric Keypad Inc/Dec and Up/Down Selection Buttons A‑Net Slot Display “No Control” Indicator Dot 6. Save and Recall Buttons Cancel and Enter Buttons 8.
  • Page 88       Control    Phase Button 2. Low Cut Button Mute Button Pad Button +48V Phantom Power Button 6. High Resolution Meter Peak Hold Button 8. Gain Display Gain Control Mcs F eAtures...

  • Page 89: Mcs Features

    MCS Features The MCS is used to edit 6416m mic preamp settings and save/recall presets remotely. A single MCS connected to an RCI can be used to control up to 64 channels of 6416m input channels, regardless of their location in the Pro64 network.

  • Page 90: A-Net Slot Display

    Control The numeric keypad with inc/dec buttons A-Net Slot Display The two‑digit A‑Net Slot display shows the currently selected active network Slot. Remember that any Slot can be selected for level monitoring, but only mic preamp channels in the same Control Group can be edited from the MCS. When selecting a new Slot, this display will show Slot numbers as they are entered from the keypad;...

  • Page 91: No Control Indicator

    The Save and Recall buttons on the MCS are used to store or recall one of the sixteen available presets in controllable mic input modules. Remember that the Presets are saved in the 6416m modules and not in the RCI or MCS. Control Save/Recall and Enter/Cancel buttons are below the Slot display.

  • Page 92: Cancel And Enter Buttons

    The two‑digit Gain display shows the amount of gain being applied (in dB) for the currently selected mic preamp channel. Remember that only Slots originating on 6416m Mic Input Modules can be edited; the Gain display will be blank for non‑controllable Slots.

  • Page 93: Gain Control

    1dB increments. The gain display will flash until the 6416m has processed the command sent from the MCS. Gain settings for each channel of the 6461m are saved within a mic preamp Preset.

  • Page 94: Low Cut Button

    Enter/Cancel is required to confirm the operation. The use of the pad will generally be required when a line‑level signal is connected to a 6416m input. To turn a channel’s Pad on, press the P button once.

  • Page 95: +48V Phantom Power Button

    +48V Phantom Power Button Phantom power for devices such as condenser mics is available for each 6416m mic preamp channel. The use of Enter/Cancel is required to confirm a change when using +48V phantom power. To turn phantom power on, press the +48v button once. The Enter and Cancel LEDs will blink.

  • Page 96: Controller Connector

    Control The high resolution meter and Peak Hold button Peak Hold Button When on, the Peak Hold function will show and hold the highest level (including any clips) that has occurred on the high‑res meter as well as any clips that may have occurred on active Slots (displayed using the 64 bicolor LEDs).

  • Page 97: Building A Pro64 Network

    Configuring a Pro64 network involves connecting input and output modules with Cat‑5e cables, setting A‑Net Slot ranges, and activating input channels. Any number of 6416m Mic Input Modules and RCI remote Control Interfaces can be connected and located anywhere in a Pro64 network.

  • Page 98: Auto Mode Connections

    Input Auto Mode Connections Input In Auto Mode, the 6416m’s A‑Net ports on the rear panel can be connected Input to other Pro64 devices interchangeably. In the following examples, network performance and functionality are unaffected by the changes in cabling.

  • Page 99: Digital Copies In Auto Mode

    Input Input Input Input Example 2: Port B connected to Port A Input Output Output Output Output Output Output In this diagram, note that additional Pro64 modules can be connected to any available port as indicated by the dotted line. Merger 9 10 Here, Port B of the input module is connected to Port A of the output...

  • Page 100: Adding A Merger Hub In Auto Mode

    Output Input Input Input Output Input Example 3: One input module and three digital copies in Auto Mode Input Input Output Input Output Input Input Output Output Merger Output Output Output 9 10 Output Output Output Merger In this example, note that the A-Net connections between devices can be any combination of the A and B ports.

  • Page 101: Manual Mode Connections

    In the examples that follow, the diagrams will indicate the specific A‑Net port on an I/O module that is in use. Input modules such as the 6416m can send active audio channels to Port A, Port B, or both Ports A and B.
  • Page 102 Remember that when using Manual Mode the RCI Remote Control Interface also needs to have its A‑Net Receive ports set properly in order to edit channel strip parameters of 6416m modules in the Pro64 network. 64 n uilding A...
  • Page 103 Input Input Input Example 6: Two input modules and two output modules, 16x16 Input Output Input Output Input Input Output Output Input Output Input Merger Output 9 10 Input Input Output Audio from the Pro64 input module at the bottom of the diagram is heard at Input the output module shown at the top of the diagram.
  • Page 104 Input Input Example 7: Audio from the stage is output at the front-of-house mixing console; Input audio from the FOH console is output on the stage. Input Input STAGE Output Input Output Input Input Output Output Input Output Input Merger Output 9 10 Input...

  • Page 105: Digital Copies In Manual Mode

    Input Digital Copies in Manual Mode Creating a digital split in Manual Mode follows most of the rules defined Input for Auto Mode splits. Any output module connected in series to an existing output module can output the same audio as long as the A‑Net Slot range and A‑Net Receive Port settings are configured properly, and as long as no Input other input modules overwrite the audio.
  • Page 106 front of house. Unlike Auto Mode, however, this input module needs to be set to send audio data to its A‑Net Port B in order to make the digital split work. The example assumes that all modules are set to the same A‑Net Slot range. By setting the FOH input module to transmit its A‑Net data to Port A and B, the A‑Net data flows in two directions: to the output module on stage and to the output module in the recording area.
  • Page 107 Input Input Example 9: A digital copy of the stage signals Input Input STAGE Output Input Output Input Input Output Output Input Input Output Input Merger Input Output 9 10 Input Input Input Output FRONT OF HOUSE Input Input Merger Output 9 10 Input...

  • Page 108: Vdc Configuration

    VDC Configuration Pro64’s Virtual Data Cables provide an easy way to distribute control signals throughout a network, greatly expanding the possibilities for using and distributing MIDI, GPIO, and RS‑232/422 control signals. (Not all Pro64 modules have the same VDC complement.) A‑Net provides the ability to send these control data over greater distances than previously possible with traditional analog connections.

  • Page 109: Vdc In Use Led

    VDC Slot and all of the VDC type LEDs in the Assign Port list will be unlit when the VDC out has been assigned locally. The available VDC data types for the 6416m are: • RS‑232 • MIDI In • MIDI Out...

  • Page 110: Assigning A Vdc Slot

    Assigning a VDC Slot The act of assigning a VDC Slot maps one of the rear‑panel hardware VDC I/O ports to a Virtual Data Cable. To assign a VDC port to a VDC Slot, two actions are required. First an available VDC Slot must be selected, and second, one of the VDC data types from the Assign Port list must be assigned to that VDC Slot.

  • Page 111: Advanced Functions

    Advanced Functions The available advanced functions for the 6416m Input Module are listed in the table below. No Advanced Functions are available on the RCI or MCS modules. Number Function Clear A‑Net Resources ‑ Active Audio Channels and Virtual Data Cables...

  • Page 112: Clear A-Net Resources

    To exit without clearing the current A‑Net resources in use, press the C anCEl button. Mute/Unmute all Channels Functions 2 and 3 can be used to mute and unmute the 6416m audio channels. To mute all 16 channels of the 6416m, press the F button. The unCtion Function button and Enter/Cancel LEDs will flash.

  • Page 113: Password Unlock

    module. The Function button and Enter/Cancel LEDs will flash. Press the button; a unique LED pattern flashes to warn the user that ChannEl CtivE the network is about to be locked. Key in the four‑number network password using the channel Active buttons. Press E to complete the operation.

  • Page 114: Sample Alignment

    Sample Alignment All digital networks that allow daisy‑chained connectivity need to compensate for sub‑millisecond latency build‑up between devices when data is retransmitted. In the majority of cases, there is no audible effect (as the individual delays are very small), but without compensation, these small variations in latency can become an issue in certain applications as the network grows in size.

  • Page 115: Measure New Sample Alignment Value

    11 a button. Press E ; the A‑Net Slot display is used to ChannEl CtivE ntEr indicate the current value in use. • The A‑Net Slot display reads “0” to indicate that the system’s default values are being used. (This is set with Function 14.) •...

  • Page 116: Use Default Sample Alignment Value

    Use Function 11 (Get Sample Alignment Info) to display the current value in use—default or stored. Restore Factory Defaults Function 16 restores the 6416m to its factory default settings. To restore the factory default settings, press F followed by the...
  • Page 117 The 6416m Control Master status is controlled by the rear‑panel DIP switch #10 setting. This is not changed when the factory defaults are restored. VDC configuration for GPIO type—Isolated or TTL—is not reset. VDC baud rate, parity, and stop bit settings for RS‑232 communication are not reset.

  • Page 118: Firmware Update

    (such as may be required for a bench configuration when setting up modules prior to installation). Updating a module requires the Aviom Pro64 Update Tool application, a PC host computer with RS‑232 connection capability, a null modem DB9 cable, and the update file for the particular Pro64 device being updated.

  • Page 119: Error Recovery

    LEDs will flash to indicate that this function will interrupt normal network operation. Press E to enable the module to receive new firmware from ntEr the PC host. Send the firmware update following the instructions that came with the Pro64 Update Tool. During the update the sixteen red, yellow and green channel meter LEDs will flash in sequence.
  • Page 120 When a module is being updated via A‑Net in an active network, the dot in the A‑Net Slot display will be on, indicating that a network firmware update is in progress. When a module is waiting for a firmware update to begin, you can exit the firmware update state by pressing the C button.

  • Page 121: 6416M Block Diagram

    6416m Block Diagram PeciFicAtions...

  • Page 122: 6416M Specifications

    6416m Specifications Channels 16 inputs Mic‑ or line‑level XLR Inputs Pin 1: Shield; Pin 2: Hot; Pin 3: Cold Passive Splitter/ DB25 multipin; audio pinout Alternate Inputs Differential Input 3.6k ohms Impedance Input Gain Range 0–55dB, variable, in 1dB increments...
  • Page 123 Capable of sourcing 5A of in‑rush current for 5ms (0.1ms rise time) Dimensions 3U; 19”w x 13”d x 5.25”h (482.6 x 330.2 x 133 .3 mm) Weight 15 pounds (5.44 kg) All Aviom products are designed and manufactured in the USA. PeciFicAtions...

  • Page 124: Dimensions - 6416M

    Dimensions - 6416m PeciFicAtions...
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  • Page 126: Rci Specifications

    RCI Specifications Controller Port Front panel; EtherCon RJ45, Accepts MCS Headphone Monitor 1/4‑inch TRS, mono, with level control Monitor Output XLR jack, balanced line level, mono XLR Output Pin 1: Shield; Pin 2: Hot; Pin 3: Cold XLR Output Pad 21dB XLR Max.

  • Page 127: Dimensions - Rci

    Dimensions - RCI PeciFicAtions...
  • Page 128 PeciFicAtions...

  • Page 129: Mcs Specifications

    Phase On/Off Low Cut Filter On/Off 24dB Pad On/Off +48V Phantom Power On/Off Mute On/Off Preset Management Save/recall 16 presets; stored in the 6416m Mic Input Module Cable Length between 400 feet (120 meters) Cat‑5e between the RCI and MCS devices Dimensions 6"w x 5"d x 1.5"h (152.4 x 127 x 38.1 mm)

  • Page 130: Dimensions - Mcs

    Dimensions - MCS PeciFicAtions...
  • Page 131 PeciFicAtions...

  • Page 132: Mounting The Mcs

    Mounting the MCS The underside of the MCS has two keyhole openings that allow the MCS to be attached to another surface using only two screws (not included). The diagram below shows the size and location of the two keyhole openings. PeciFicAtions...

  • Page 133: Gpio Specifications

    GPIO Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the General Purpose Input/ Output (GPIO) terminal blocks found on Pro64 Series products. INPUT MODE Parameter Conditions Symbol Rating Input isolation to within +/‑24V of Rin iso 1 Mohms chassis chassis ground Use only with on/off switch‑type signals.

  • Page 134: Gpio Plugs

    GPIO Plugs Plugs used with the GPIO terminal blocks have the following specifications. Pitch 3.81 mm Number of positions Type of connection Screw Screw thread Conductor cross section minimum 28 maximum 16 AWG/kcmil Plugs used with Pro64 products are compatible with Phoenix Contact™...

  • Page 135: Db25 Audio Connections

    AES/EBU) use a different wiring pinout; analog and digital multi‑pin breakout cables and/or patch bays are not interchangeable. Wiring an Analog DB25 Cable To wire a custom cable for use with the analog DB25 jacks on an Aviom product, use the following table: DB25 Pin Number...

  • Page 136: Using Db25 Jacks

    Strain relief is suggested when using DB25 cable assemblies. DB25 breakout cables should always be supported when connected to an Aviom product to reduce the risk of damaging the product’s rear panel. PeciFicAtions...

  • Page 137: Rs-232 Cables And Pinout

    Using an RS‑232 device with Pro64 devices requires a female‑to‑female DB9 null modem cable (also referred to as a crossover cable). The RS‑232 jack in the VDC section of the 6416m has the following pinout. The DB9 connector on a Pro64 device has the pinout seen above.

  • Page 138: Wiring A Crossover Cable

    Wiring a Crossover Cable The following table can be used to create a crossover cable: Crossover Cable Pin # Pin # 1 and 6 1 and 6 Pin 9 ‑ no connect PeciFicAtions...
  • Page 139 A‑Net LED 22, 31, 42, 67, 71, 72 6416dio 57 A‑Net Port 6, 18, 88, 91, 94 6416i 43 A or B 90 6416m DC Requirements 56 Manual Mode 90 6416m Specifications 1 A‑Net Ports 57 A and B 32, 68 A‑Net Receive 94...
  • Page 140 Cancel button 22, 31 Control Group 45, 52, 55, 66, 71, 79, Cancel/Enter Buttons 76, 81 80, 81 Cat‑5e 2, 9 On RCI and 6416m 72 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 9 Save/recall Preset 55 Cat‑5e cable Controller Connector 85 Stranded vs. solid 9 Controller Input 67, 72, 75, 76, 81 Cat‑5e Cable Distance 5...
  • Page 141 Pinout 112 Error Recovery 108 RCI 73 FOH 92 DC power supply FOH snake 18 In‑rush current, 6416m 112 Frequency Response 111 DC Requirements 56 Front Panel Components 29 Deactivate a channel 47 Front panel lock 43 Deactivate a VDC 61...
  • Page 142 Save/recall Preset 55 Inputs 86 Sync with RCI 71 In‑rush current 57 MCS Controller Connector 85 6416m DC power supply 112 MCS Front Pane 78 Interface Conventions 9 MCS Front Panel Components 76 Internal Clock 24. See also Clock MCS Mic Control Surface 45, 46, 52, 75...
  • Page 143 Port LED 36, 37 Output Module 46, 94 Ports AN‑16/o 7 A‑Net 6 Output Pad Power On/Off Switch 32, 68, 73 RCI 68 Power Requirements Output, RCI 68, 74 DC, 6416m 56 Power Supply 56, 73, 115 DC 57 ndex...
  • Page 144 Slot Selection 70 RoHS ii Slots versus Channels 12 Routing 86 Software update 72 I/O hardware 14 Specifications, 6416m 111 RS‑232 6, 97, 98, 106, 107, 112, 126 Specifications, MCS 118 And software update 107 Specifications, RCI 115 DB9 63–65...
  • Page 145 Stereo Link 20 deactivate 61 Stereo Link Button 30, 47 DIP switches 21 Stop bit 63 In Use 60 Stored value 103, 104 In Use LED 98 Strain relief Query Functions 44 DB25 59 Reset 106 Stranded vs. solid Cat‑5 9 RS‑232 pinout 126 Sync Indicator 66, 71 VDC Configuration 31, 97...

  • Page 146: Warranty Registration

    Warranty Registration Please take a moment to fill in this warranty registration form. Return it to Aviom via mail or fax. All information will be kept confidential. Model Number Product Serial Number Model Number Product Serial Number Model Number Product Serial Number...
  • Page 147 1157 Phoenixville Pike, Suite 201 • West Chester, PA 19380 Voice: +1 610.738.9005 • Fax: +1 610.738.9950 • www.Aviom.com...

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