If you’re looking for an easy way to network your 1248, 16A, 8M or other AVB-ready MOTU gear, then this MOTU AVB Switch is just what you need. With a single MOTU AVB Switch, you can easily network up to five AVB-compatible devices (including additional switches), to create a vast network of high-quality, high-definition audio for studio or live use. Network-wide clock and sync offer nanosecond-level accuracy, so each of the AVB Switch’s five 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports offer near-zero latency via Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable over distances up to 328′, which really made the live-sound gurus here at Sweetwater take notice. What’s more, there’s an additional port for connecting to standard Ethernet or a wireless router, in case you want to control your MOTU AVB-equipped devices via your iOS device.
Audio Quality
IEEE 802.1 Compliant AVB Networking: Use the MOTU AVB Switch for all your AVB needs
The MOTU AVB Switch™ allows you to quickly and easily build an AVB-compliant audio (or video) network, with five 1-Gigabit AVB ports for any AVB devices(even other switches), plus an extra sixth port for bridging to a standard Ethernet network. Enjoy the many benefits of AVB, Including plug-and-play operation, guaranteed quality of service, and self-regulated network resource management.
Plug-and-play operation
You don’t need to be an IT professional
Connect MOTU AVB devices with standard shielded CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables and go. The MOTU AVB Switch supports automatic device discovery and network bandwidth management among connect AVB devices. No IT expertise required.
Standard cabling
No special wires required
Use standard CAT-5e or CAT-6 Ethernet cables up to 100 meters long between the MOTU AVB Switch and other AVB devices or switches.
1-Gigabit operation
Take full advantage of AVb’s highest bandwidth
1-Gigabit operation means you make the most of what AVB has to offer, with very high audio channel counts and very low network latency.
Guaranteed Quality of Service (QoS)
AVB is designed for uninterrupted audio and video streaming
In an AVB Ethernet network, all existing audio and video streams are maintained, regardless of other network traffic.
Network-wide clock and sync
Precise universal sync among all connected devices
AVB provides a network-wide time base for better-than-sample-accurate phase lock across all connected devices. Timing accuracy is down to the nanosecond. In a MOTU AVB system, network-wide sync can be established with one click.
Support for standard Ethernet
Enjoy standard Ethernet for Wi-Fi and internet access
AVB can coexist with standard ethernet, for connecting standard ethernet devices like Airports or other Wi-Fi routers, Ethernet hubs, and even entire Ethernet networks in your home, office or studio. Any of the ports on the MOTU AVB Switch support standard Ethernet. A sixth port is provided for standard Ethernet only, so that you don’t have to use up one of the five AVB ports for standard Ethernet duties.
High capacity with flexible topology
Think big when building your network
Theoretically, you could connect up to 150 MOTU AVB devices using 37 MOTU AVB switches. You can run as many as 512 AVB audio streams across the network simultaneously. That’s 4,096 audio channels with 8-channel streams, or 8,192 channels with 16-channel streams. Please note: your network performance may vary, depending on the specific topology, devices connected and other factors.
