Aviom AV-M8 - Manual (Page 33)

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Labeling a Channel
To label the AV‑M8 inputs, use a non‑permanent china marker. As an option,
use removable artist’s tape and a pen or marker to add channel names to the
input strips. Office supply stores offer labeling machines that can be used to
create more permanent channel labels on plastic‑based tape.
Stereo Link
There are eight Stereo Link DIP switches on the front panel of the AV‑M8.
When using a single AV‑M8, only the first four Stereo Link switches can be
used; each controls one pair of channels. When two AV‑M8 units are cascaded
using the ADAT optical link to create a 16‑channel A‑Net stream, only the
stereo link switches on the primary AV‑M8 unit (the one whose A‑Net Out
is being used) affect the A‑Net signal. Stereo link information does not pass
over the ADAT® optical expansion interface.
Stereo links can be used in any combination, as your needs require. Stereo
links always affect adjacent channels (for example, channels 1 and 2, channels
7 and 8, etc.).
POWER
ON
EXPANSION OUT
IN
AV-M8
STEREO LINK
CLOCK SOURCE
INTERNAL ADAT
CH 9-16
250VAC-F4AL
OUT
ADAT ®
This example shows channels 3 and 4 stereo linked. (The DIP switch is in the
up position. Switch handles are shown in black.)
The default setting, with the switch in the down position, allows independent
control of each mono input channel from Pro16 Personal Mixer or AV‑P2
products connected to the system. To link channels together as a stereo
pair, move the Stereo Link DIP switch upwards. Moving the switch to the
up position causes all AV‑P2 devices and Personal Mixers connected to the
system to instantly update their channel status. (This includes the optional
A‑16CS Control Surface, used with the A‑16R.)