P16-I
16-Channel 19'' Input Module with Analog and ADAT Optical Inputs
Features
Product Overview
The POWERPLAY 16 P16-I Input Module is the primary
interface between your mixer and the complete
POWERPLAY 16 P16 personal monitor system. The P16-I
fits into a single rack space and can convert as many as 16
independent analog signals into 24-bit digital audio that
can be distributed over a BEHRINGER ULTRANET network
using CAT5e cable. The proprietary ULTRANET system then
allows these 16 digital audio channels to be custom-mixed
by multiple individual users equipped with POWERPLAY 16
P16-M personal monitor mixers.
The P16-I provides line-level analog connectivity through
16 balanced 1/4" TRS inputs. Each 1/4" TRS input channel
has individual signal (SIG) and clip (CLIP) LEDs, as well as
dedicated sensitivity switches with +22 dBu, +4 dBu, 0 dBu,
and -10 dBV gain settings.
For digital input connectivity, the P16-I provides two ADAT
IN inputs (A and B), each with 8-channel capacity, for a
total of 16 channels when both ADAT inputs are in use.
Each ADAT IN channel uses optical digital cable and can
accept 16-, 20-, or 24-bit audio, at 48 kHz sampling rate
(standard) or 44.1 kHz sampling rate (if using ADAT with
44.1 kHz). Regardless of the sampling rate or bit depth,
the P16-I automatically syncs to the external device's
digital clock.
The P16-I offers 6 ULTRANET outputs to distribute low-
latency digital audio (<0.9 ms) across the POWERPLAY 16
P16 monitor system using CAT5e cable. Each CAT5e cable
carries 16 independently-mixable channels of audio, as
well as a power signal to remotely power a P16-M mixer.
The POWERPLAY 16 P16-I seamlessly integrates over
ULTRANET with the P16-M and P16-D, as well as the
powerful X32 digital mixer, to form a complete personal
monitoring solution for live, studio, or installed sound
applications.
• Converts 16 analog inputs into 24-bit digital audio to
be transmitted via standard CAT5e cable
• 2 x 8-channel ADAT optical inputs with auto detect
and priority select
• 16 balanced, high-headroom TRS audio inputs
• State-of-the-art 24-bit A/D converters for premium
audio quality
• 4-position gain switch per channel
• Digital inputs support 44.1 and 48 kHz sample rates
• Ultra-low system latency of less than 1 millisecond
• Signal Present and Clip LEDs per channel plus ADAT
status LEDs
• Standard CAT5e connection delivers power and signals
for up to 6 Personal Mixers
• 6 ULTRANET expansion network connectors (RJ45)
• Internal autorange power supply for maximum
flexibility (100 – 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior
transient response plus low power consumption for
energy saving
• Extremely rugged construction ensures long life even
under the most demanding conditions
• Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
