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TR1616

  

Owner’s Manual

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 introduction 

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TR1616 16 channel performance I/O. The TR1616 is a 16 in/16 

out analog to BLU link and BLU link to analog audio interface. By providing a modular yet simple 

solution, the TR1616 is highly expandable and extremely easy to configure.

With 16 precision dbx mic preamps and combo style input jacks, the TR1616 accepts line level 

or mic level signals. 

Configurable in 16 channel blocks, the modular design of the TR1616 allows you to create the 

digital snake or BLU link network that’s right for you. As your needs change, additional TR1616s 

can easily be added to the network, providing expansion of up to 256 channels at 48 kHz (or 

128 channels at 96 kHz). And with its plug and play functionality, getting into networked digital 

audio no longer requires long hours of training and programming. 

Whether you require additional analog inputs or outputs in an existing BLU link compatible BSS 

Audio Soundweb London system, a digital snake solution for live sound, or a complete personal 

stage monitoring solution using the dbx PMC personal monitor controllers, the TR1616 provides 

a professional, cost effective solution for transmitting high resolution audio over CAT5e.

 featureS 

•  16 Channels of Analog I/O
•  Combo Analog Input Jacks Accept 1/4” or XLR Connections
•  XLR Analog Output Jacks
•  BLU link High Bandwidth, Fault Tolerant Digital Audio Bus
•  Precision dbx Mic Preamps with Variable Gain Control
•  +48 Volts Phantom Power per Channel
•  80 Hz Low Cut Filter per Channel
•  Polarity Inversion per Channel
•  20dB Pad per Channel
•  4-Segment LED Input Level Meter per Channel
•  Dual 7-Segment BLU link Channel Bank Indicators (Receive/Transmit)
•  Supports 48 kHz & 96 kHz Sampling Rates
•  Expandable up to 256 Channels @ 48 kHz (128 Channels @ 96 kHz)
•  Support for up to 16 TR1616s on a Single BLU link Ring
•  USB Port for Firmware Updates

Summary of Contents for TR1616

Page 1: ...TR1616 Performance I O Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the ap paratus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the a...

Page 3: ...irective Roger Johnsen Director Engineering Signal Processing 8760 S Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 USA Date November 14 2012 European Contact Your local dbx Sales and Service Office or Harman Signal...

Page 4: ...or visit www dbxpro com If you need to return a product to the factory for service YOU MUST FIRST CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO OBTAIN A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER NO RETURNED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTE...

Page 5: ...defect provided the product is returned to dbx WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION from the factory where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of two years A Return Authorization number must first...

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Page 7: ...k 8 Analog Inputs 8 Analog Outputs 8 Applications 10 Personal Monitoring w dbx PMC16s 10 16 x 16 Digital Snake w Personal Monitoring 12 32 x 32 Digital Snake w Personal Monitoring 14 32 Channel BSS So...

Page 8: ...ining and programming Whether you require additional analog inputs or outputs in an existing BLU link compatible BSS Audio Soundweb London system a digital snake solution for live sound or a complete...

Page 9: ...0 C when equipment is in use Although the unit is shielded against radio frequency and electromagnetic interference extremely high fields of RF and EMI should be avoided where possible Quick Start To...

Page 10: ...nput from being overdriven The button s LED will light when the function is engaged 5 LOW CUT Button These buttons enable and disable the low cut filter for each channel This filter is a low cut filte...

Page 11: ...en the Snake Enable button on the back panel of the TR1616 is engaged indicating the TR1616 has been configured for use in a TR1616 digital snake network 10 RECEIVE BANK Display This dual 7 segment di...

Page 12: ...place with same type fuse only 4 ETHERNET Port This port allows for future expansion of the TR1616 s feature set 5 USB Port Using a standard Mini USB cable this port is used for connecting a PC for up...

Page 13: ...through the SNAKE IN and SNAKE OUT ports Engage this button on two TR1616s which carry and receive the signal between the front of house and stage locations 10 LOOP IN Port Connect this Ethercon conn...

Page 14: ...ns The wiring conventions of these connectors are shown to the right 1 4 XLR Tip Hot Pin 1 Ground Ring Cold Pin 2 Hot Sleeve Ground Pin 3 Cold Note All microphones and devices requiring phantom power...

Page 15: ...ork ring must be closed for the BLU link fault tolerance feature to work The fault tolerance feature ensures audio will still pass through the network if one of the cables in the BLU link network is c...

Page 16: ...g w dbx PMC16s Recommended for Small Performance Venues Portable Live Sound Houses Of Worship Rehearsal Spaces BLU link LOOP OUT Receive Bank 1 Transmit Bank 1 1 Mixer Outputs Transmit Bank 1 Receive...

Page 17: ...ected to the network System can be further expanded in the future if needed IN BLU link Legend BLU link Connection Analog Connection Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Powered Wedge Monitor Powere...

Page 18: ...nk ring without using this extra cable connection To do this leave the snake mode disabled on the 1 TR1616 and make the following connections 2 TR1616 SNAKE OUT 1 TR1616 LOOP IN 1 TR1616 LOOP OUT 2 TR...

Page 19: ...plifiers or loudspeaker management processor for the main PA speakers System can be further expanded in the future if needed BLU link LOOP OUT to IN SNAKE IN SNAKE OUT Instrument Instrument Powered We...

Page 20: ...nsembles Orchestras BLU link to SNAKE IN 100 m 328 ft max Mixer Outputs From Instruments On Stage From Instruments On Stage BLU link LOOP OUT to LOOP IN BLU link LOOP OUT to LOOP IN BLU link from SNAK...

Page 21: ...eeding the amplifiers or loudspeaker management processor for the main PA speakers System can be further expanded in the future if needed Power Supply Power Supply BLU link LOOP OUT to LOOP IN Instrum...

Page 22: ...ink Connection Analog Connection 32 CHANNEL ANALOG ON RAMP FOR BLU LINK COMPATIBLE BSS SOUNDWEB LONDON SYSTEM BLU link BLU 800 BLU 800 BLU link LOOP OUT to LOOP IN BLU link OUT to LOOP IN BLU link LOO...

Page 23: ...ts to the BLU link network on ramp the other is using two TR1616s for adding 32 channels of analog outputs to the BLU link network off ramp However the systems shown in these two diagrams can also be...

Page 24: ...nnel Bank Channels Available In Bank Supported Sample Rates 1 1 16 48 kHz 96 kHz 2 17 32 48 kHz 96 kHz 3 33 48 48 kHz 96 kHz 4 49 64 48 kHz 96 kHz 5 65 80 48 kHz 96 kHz 6 81 96 48 kHz 96 kHz 7 97 112...

Page 25: ...port or at the SNAKE IN port Flashing Display Segments When this display flashes an invalid BLU link connection is detected at the LOOP IN or SNAKE IN port NOTE The RECEIVE BANK display indicates cab...

Page 26: ...hones Note All devices connected to the TR1616 which require phantom power must be connected using the XLR connections 4 Engage the POLARITY buttons on any channels which require it such as the bottom...

Page 27: ...The Firmware Updater application for the TR1616 requires a Windows PC To perform a firmware update 1 Download the Firmware Updater application from www dbxpro com 2 Follow the on screen instructions...

Page 28: ...TR1616 Owner s Manual 22 Block Diagram...

Page 29: ...TR1616 Owner s Manual 23 Dimensions 5 250 19 000 6 950 17 370 0 125 5 745...

Page 30: ...8kHz THD N Typically 0 002 at 1kHz 0dBu XLR input gain set to minimum Interchannel Crosstalk 100dB 22Hz to 22kHz ADC Latency 37 Fs 0 77msec at 48kHz Phantom Power 48VDC applied to XLR pins 2 and 3 thr...

Page 31: ...m Cable Length 100m 328ft on Category 5e cable between devices Maximum number of nodes 60 Maximum number of channels 256 at 48kHz 128 at 96kHz Latency 11 Fs 0 23msec at 48kHz Pass Through Latency 4 Fs...

Page 32: ...8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy Utah 84070 PH 801 566 8800 FAX 801 566 7005 http www dbxpro com dbx is a registered trademark of Harman Copyright Harman TR1616 Owner s Manual 5035742 A Printed in China...

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