The Sonifex AVN-PD8 is a web-enabled mix engine that allows you to stream any of its 8 digital AES3 stereo inputs or 16 AoIP (Audio over Internet Protocol) digital input channels to any of its 8 digital AES3 outputs or 64 AoiP (Audio over Internet Protocol) streaming channels. The unit allows you to alter the signal gain at the input, the mix point, or the output and apply a high-pass filter to all inputs and outputs. This version features D-sub connectors for the AES3 digital inputs and outputs.

The AVN-PD8 supports the RAVENNA and AES67 protocols, and AoIP input streams are discovered and output streams are advertised using Avahi/Bonjour and SAP, allowing the unit to support AES67-enabled Dante networks. The flexible design allows the portal to be used in a variety of applications, including generating stereo clean feeds, sending IFB streams to connected beltpacks, 8-output zone mixing, and distributing mixes to headphone monitoring stations.

Mix and Route Audio via AoIP    Supports RAVENNA, AES67 & Dante    16 x AoIP Input Channels, 8 x Streams    64 x AoIP Output Channels, 8 x Streams    8 x Digital I/O, AES3 D-Sub Connectors    Dual 1Gb Ethernet Ports, 1Gb SFP Port    Webserver Software Router/Mixer    Dual AC & DC Power Supply Inputs

• Responsive webserver software mixer/router to mix any input to any output
• 8 x stereo digital AES3 inputs and 8 x stereo digital AES3 outputs on D-type sockets with AES59 pinout, paralleled with 8 x RJ45 connectors using StudioHub pinout
• Up to 8 AoIP AES67 input streams with a maximum of 16 input channels to be routed
• Up to 8 AoIP output channels with a maximum of 8 channels each, providing up to 64 stream outputs
• Input/output full-scale line-up
• Input and output gain adjustment
• Output connections capable of supplying analog power to satellite headphone amplifiers, the AVN-HA1 and AVN-HD1
• Uses SNMP V2 for GetRequest, SetRequest, and Trap PDU types
• Ember+ remote control
• Dual 1Gb Ethernet ports and single 1Gb SFP port
• Dual AC & DC power supply inputs
• 10 user-assignable GPIO ports and relay output
• Housed in a 1 RU rackmount chassis with OLED screen

• Generate 8 stereo clean feed channels
• Send 64 streams of IFB to connected beltpacks
• 8-output zone mixer
• Input mixer with AES67 stream generation
• Multichannel line mixer
• Distribute 8 stereo channels of audio over an SFP fiber connection
• Headphone distribution system with separate feeds to each headphone output

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I convert this 8x8 scrim jim frame in a 4x4 frame, right? and buy separatly a 4x4 wescot fabric?

A: Yes!

Q: 2. Can two of these be chained together into a PC for more channels during multi-track recording?

A: No, it would not be possible to connect multiple USB mixers to one computer for a single recording.

Q: 3. What are the dimensions of the packed carrying case?

A: As per Westcott, the included case in this 4 x 4 Scrim Jim Cine Kit measures 50 x 4.5 x 4.5".

Q: 4. Do I need to purchase an 1/4 and 1/2 stop fabric separately?

A: Westcott Scrim Jim Cine 1/2-Stop and 1/4 can be located using the following link https://bhpho.to/3oF8QIA

Q: 5. can you record single tracks at a time, or overdub onto a track?

A: Yes you can do both.

Q: 6. Does the SD Card record each channel individually and what is the highest quality files that it generates? 192? 160?

A: This has a 24 track recorder built in with sample rates and resolutions up to 48kHz at 24bit.

Q: 7. Can the 8x8 be assembled into a 6x6 frame? 4x4? I thought I read it could be assembled into other sizes?

A: Yes you can create a 4x4 size frame from the Westcott 8x8' Scrim Jim Cine Kit.

Q: 8. Does this kit still come with the clamps to attach to a grip head?

A: No. All grip equipment is sold separately please review the following Impact Grip Head for Lights and Accessories - 2.5" Diameter (Chrome) BH #IMKCP200 • MFR #KCP-200 https://bhpho.to/3Di6SRr Impact 6" End Jaw Vise Grip BH #IMME106 • MFR #ME-106 https://bhpho.to/3iHwLkc

Q: 9. Is phase reverse offered on all the channels?

A: No phase reverse shown on any channels, or in the Operator Manual.

Q: 10. Can anyone comment/review the quality of the included bag/case?

A: We have owned the Scrim Jim 4x4 kit since 1995 and it is still in decent shape after traveling throughout North and South America and shooting in 100's of outdoor situations.