Aviom A-16II

The A-16II Personal Mixer is an updated version of the original A-16 Personal Mixer, part of the Personal Monitor Mixing System. The A-16II Personal Mixer features newly designed higher voltage and higher current output circuitry. The new output design allows even high impedance headphones to be driven louder and cleaner. It also provides cleaner transient response to the entire range of output devices.

A new plug auto-detect circuit at the output determines whether the device plugged into the A-16II’s audio out jack is mono or stereo. This prevents shorting out one side of the mixer’s stereo output electronics and makes it easier for the user to implement mono devices with the Personal Monitor Mixing System. When a mono plug is detected in the output jack, the circuit automatically pans the right channel information so that the individual channel balance remains accurate.

Several new software enhancements have been added in response to input from users around the world. A new solo mode, called Held Solo, allows the user to remain in Solo mode and make channel selections without returning to Mix mode. A Global Trim function provides an easy way to decrease the volume by 6dB on all sixteen mixer channels simultaneously by using a simple button combination. Also, the A-16II Personal Mixer now has the ability to display the last selected mix Preset, a handy way to help the user when updating and saving Presets.

The A-16II Personal Mixer is compatible with the new AVIOM16/o-Y1 Yamaha Output Card, an expansion card for Yamaha digital mixers supporting the mini-YGDAI format. The AVIOM16/o-Y1 card allows Aviom A-16II Personal Mixers to be directly connected to the Yamaha digital consoles.

In addition to these hardware and software updates, some new cosmetic enhancements have also been added. A new writing surface, or “scribble strip” has been designed that gives the user more room for channel names and also allows for standard ½-inch masking tape to be used on the mixer. Text on the new label has been re-arranged and now includes button combination information for the Global Trim function as well as clearer labeling of the Bass and Treble tone controls.

The Personal Monitor Mixing System allows the performer to create a custom monitor mix tailored to his/her individual needs. Designed for use in live performance or in the studio, the Personal Mixer gives each performer control over channel volume, grouping, pan, stereo spread and master volume. Each and every Personal Mixer in the system can create a unique monitor mix for a performer. Users can save and recall up to sixteen custom mixes as presets in their Personal Mixer. The stereo output from the Personal Monitor Mixing System can be used to drive floor wedge monitors, in-the-ear monitors, headphones or spot monitors.

The new A-16II Personal Mixer is fully compatible with all existing Personal Monitor Mixing Systems and with Aviom’s AN-Series of Distributed Audio Network products. As with all Aviom A-Net™ compatible products, cable runs of up to 500 feet (150 meters) are possible between devices.

Features:

• Sixteen channel select buttons with dual LEDs
• True stereo mixing with fully adjustable pan
• Dedicated Recall, Group, Solo, and Mute buttons
• New Held Solo mode
• Sixteen user Preset memory locations
• Create three Groups per mix Preset
• Pan/Spread control with LED readout
• Channel volume control with LED level readout
• Master Volume, Treble and Bass controls
• Line/Headphone audio output
• Auto-detect mono/stereo circuitry
• Compatible with the AVIOM16/o-Y1 Yamaha output card

Specifications:

• A-Net Input/Output: 1 input, 1 output; Category 5(RJ45 connector)
• Digital to Analog Conversion: 24 bit
• Signal to Noise Ratio: -103 dB (referenced to 0dB)
• Tone Controls
      * Treble: +/-12dB at 9kHzshelving
      * Bass: +/-12dB at 160Hz shelving
• Maximum Levels (RMS, Line/Headphone outs): 1.0 wattat 100 ohms
• Impedance (Line/Headphone outs): 140 ohms
• Size: 10.75" wide x 5.6" deep x 2.25" high
• Weight: 3.4 lbs

TMGR# A16II