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A-Net Connections
When creating a Pro16 A‑Net system, the simplest connection method uses
what is called a
daisy chain
. That is, each A‑Net device is connected in series.
The first device in the chain receives its A‑Net signal from the AV‑M8 Mic
Input Module’s A‑Net Out port. Each successive A‑Net compatible device
gets its A‑Net connection from the A‑Net Out port of the device preceding
it in the daisy chain.
There is one drawback to this connection method, however. If one A‑Net
device in the daisy chain is disconnected from the A‑Net signal chain, all units
beyond that point will not output any audio until the unit is reconnected to
a valid A‑Net source.
Series Connection of A-Net Devices
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In
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A-Net
In
Out
A-Net
In
Out
In this diagram, A-Net is connected from device to device using Cat-5e
cables. The A-Net Out port on the first device connects to the A-Net In port
on the next, and so on.
Parallel A-Net Routing
A parallel A‑Net connection eliminates the need to daisy chain A‑Net devices
together. By using the optional A‑16D or A‑16D Pro A‑Net Distributor, 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.
Using an A-Net Distributor
Any Pro16 A‑Net Distributor can be connected to the A‑Net Out port of a Pro16
device. In the diagram below, a variety of A‑Net compatible components are
shown connected in parallel to an A‑16D A‑Net Distributor.
