Aviom AllFrame - Manual (Page 66)

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Multi-Modular I/O System
The order of the Pro64 devices connected in series in Example 3 above can be changed without affecting the
ability of the network to distribute the same incoming audio channels to all three output devices shown. A-Net
ports always transmit and receive the entire network (audio and VDC data) at all times.
The rules are the same when larger networks are created. Simply set a different A-Net base Slot on the I/O
devices to use more A-Net Slots (in sequential order 1-16, 17-32, 33-48, or 49-64) or activate the matrix from Pro64
Network Manager to map channels as needed. Network cables can be connected to any available A-Net port, A
or B. Remember that the maximum number of active channels at 48kHz will be 64. I/O devices can be mic, line,
digital, or console cards as needed.
Adding a Merger Hub
For more wiring options, an A-Net Merger Hub such as the MH10 or fiber-capable MH10f can be added to a
network. Using a merger hub enables parallel connection of A-Net devices. Multiple merger hubs can be used
to simplify rack wiring and/or the distribution of digital signals amongst the various subsections of a large Pro64
digital audio network.
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: Standard Ethernet hubs and networking products are not compatible with Pro64 products. Use only
A-Net compatible devices.
Example 4: One input device and three output devices connected using an MH10/MH10f
B A
B A
Input
B A
Output
B A
Input
B A
Output
B A
Input
B A
Input
B A
Output
1 2
Merger
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B A
B A
Input
B A
Output
B A
Input
B A
Output
B A
Input
B A
Input
B A
Output
1 2
Merger
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B A
B A
Input
B A
Output
B A
Input
B A
Output
B A
Input
B A
Input
B A
Output
1 2
Merger
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B A
B A
Input
B A
Output
B A
Input
B A
Output
B A
Input
B A
Input
B A
Output
1 2
Merger
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B A B A
Input
B A
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B A
Input
B A
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utput
B A
Input
B A
Input
B A
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Pro64 devices can be connected to any port on the MH10/MH10f.
Note that in the example, it does not matter which A-Net port (A or B) on the I/O devices is connected to the MH10.
Likewise, on the MH10, the choice of A-Net port (1 through 10) does not matter. Any audio channel made active
on the input device in the diagram will be available to all output devices. Remember that the devices shown in
the diagrams can be analog, digital, or console interface cards as needed. Likewise, the RCI can be connected to
any available A-Net port to add remote control capabilities.