25AN-16/i v.2 iNput M odule user G uideLine-level DevicesIn addition to connecting a traditional mixing console, there are numerous other audio sources that canbe used with the AN-16/i v.2. There is no requirement that your audio sources be connected to a mixingconsole first.Using some creative patching, you’ll find numerous ways to get audio into a personal mixing or audiodistribution system. Here are a few examples:Connect the stereo outputs of multiple• CD/DVD players to inputs on the AN-16/i v.2 InputModule to distribute a variety of music programs to multiple rooms. No mixing console isneeded.Patch a drum machine output or line output from a computer sound card or• DAW into theAN-16/i v.2 to provide a click track for musicians.Connect multiple keyboards directly to the AN-16/i v.2. Then patch the• Thru jacks on theAN-16/i v.2 to the main mixing console inputs.Connect outputs from stereo guitar processors or amp simulators.•Virtual drums can be connected directly into the AN-16/i v.2 Input Module before being•connected to a mixing console.InputOutput Input ThruAN-16/i v.2 Console LineInputLine-LevelDeviceA line-level device is connected to the input module before being connected to the console’s line input.Patching devices into the AN-16/i v.2 before they get plugged into the mixing console can save configurableconsole outputs that may be needed for other purposes.