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Avantis Getting Started Guide

AP11558 Issue 4

4. Rear Panel

1. Mic/Line Inputs

12x recallable preamps for balanced or unbalanced microphone and line level signals.

Gain, Pad and 48V are digitally controlled within the preamp. The PP indicator lights up

when phantom power voltage is detected at the socket, whether internally or externally

sourced.

Any socket can be patched to any Input Channel using the I/O or Processing / Preamp

screen.

2. Digital Inputs

Stereo AES3 input (32kHz – 192kHz sampling rate). Sample Rate Conversion can be

bypassed.

Any socket can be patched to any Input Channel using the I/O or Processing / Preamp

screen.

3. USB 2.0 Socket

Insert a compatible USB device to store and recall show files, update the firmware or to

perform USB playback and recording.

4. Power Supply

Mains IEC socket, fuse and On/Off rocker switch. A plastic P-clip cable clamp is

provided to secure the mains cable. Slot the cable in, or lock it in place using a star

Torx

T20 screwdriver to refit the clamp around the cable.

 Heed the safety warnings printed on the panel.

5. Kensington Lock

A slot for fitting standard Kensington anti-theft security devices.

6. Digital Outputs

Stereo AES3 outputs (44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz switchable).

Signals can be patched to any output socket using the I/O screen.

7. Status Indicators

Power ON indicator. The Ready indicator illuminates when the output sockets are ready

to pass audio after power up. The Audio Sync Locked indicator illuminates when a valid

clock source is present.

8. Word Clock I/O

BNC connector for syncing from an external audio clock or providing a clock to other

devices. In and Out LEDs indicate the current mode.