Choosing an A-Net Distributor For Your Aviom System
A-Net Distributors are used to provide multi-channel A-Net audio data and DC power to the Personal Mixers in your system. Which one you'll choose depends to some extent on the type of input devices that your system uses: analog, digital console card, or Dante network.
Each A-Net Distributor can support up to eight Personal Mixers. You can use as many A-Net Distributors as necessary for larger ensembles.
Entry & Mid-Tier Distribution
D400 A-Net Distributors
Powerful Connectivity. More Affordable Than Ever.
Standard Model
D400 at a glance:
- One A-Net In, one A-Net Out
- A-Net Offset for shifting the base slot for audio going to Personal Mixers
- Lowest cost
Dante-Enabled Model
D400-Dante at a glance:
- Up to 32 Dante inputs at 44.1/48kHz
- One Dante Primary; one Dante Secondary
- One A-Net Out
Flagship Distribution & Network Routing
D800 A-Net Distributors
Simple setup. Powerful performance.
Standard Flagship
D800 at a glance:
- One A-Net In, with A-Net Bridge
- 16-channel A-Net Mixes Out
- Ethernet port
Advanced Dante Infrastructure
D800-Dante at a glance:
- Up to 64 Dante inputs
- 44.1/48, 88.2/96, 176.4/192kHz, with sample rate converters
- Network Mix Back™ 16 channels to Dante network
- Network Mix Back™ for seamless integration of wireless in-ear monitors - analog or Dante
- Ethernet for integration of A360 Display™ for iOS®
- A-Net Bridge input for combining streams from up to four synchronous Pro16 sources
- Universal switching power supply
- Compatible with A640, A360, A320, and A-16II Personal Mixers
Side-by-Side Matrix
A-Net Distributor Comparison Chart
Compare inputs, Dante capability, sample rates, configuration features, and physical specifications across all four models.
| Feature | D400 | D400-Dante | D800 | D800-Dante |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Net In Compatibility | ||||
| Standard Pro16 A-Net | ✓ | ▪ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pro16e A-Net | ✓ | ▪ | ✓ | ✓ |
| A-Net Bridge | ▪ | ▪ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dante Interface | ||||
| Channels | ▪ | 32 | ▪ | 64 |
| Sample rates | ▪ | 44.1/48kHz | ▪ |
44.1/48kHz 88.2/96kHz (32 ch.) 176.4/192kHz (16 ch.) with SRC |
| A-Net Out | ||||
| A-Net Out | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Configuration Options | ||||
| Stereo links | 32 channels | 32 channels | ▪ | 64 channels |
| A-Net Offset | ✓ | ▪ | ▪ | ▪ |
| Additional Functions | ||||
| Network Mix Back | ▪ | ▪ | via A-Net | via A-Net and Dante |
| iOS support | ▪ | ▪ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical Features | ||||
| RJ45 connectors | Standard | Standard | Heavy duty locking for all digital audio ports | |
| Power supply | Internal, switchable | Internal, switchable | Internal, universal switching | |