RME AVB Tool

Full Description

Pristine quality audio

The AVB Tool is a pristine analog converter featuring four XLR-TRS combo inputs. The device features remote controllable 75dB gain in 1dB steps; an input line level sensitivity of +18 dBu, a stereo headphone output and two analog line level outputs with switch-able +4/+19 dBu reference levels. Switchable high impedance on every channel also ensures the AVB Tool is suitable for a range of microphones, sources and environments.

The AVB Tool is powered via an external power supply with a locking connector. The device also features a K-slot lock port for security against theft.

MADI signal compatibility

Seamless redundancy is available for all MADI signals, whenever the secondary MADI port is mirrored with the same signal as the coaxial MADI input. This is a network protocol for Ethernet that provides seamless failover against the failure of any network component. If redundancy is not required, the (optional) optical single- or multimode MADI module is treated as an individual MADI I/O with full bandwidth.

8-Stream gigabit AVB

The number of streams available in the RME AVB core has been doubled to eight streams in AM824 (legacy AVB) or high-performance AAF (MILAN compatible) format. Across all the configurable size and format streams, 128 audio channels can be sent and received over AVB.

The AVB Tool’s input stage combines components found in RME’s Fireface UFX II and UFX+. These create an AD converter, extended with switchable high impedance, balanced line level on the TRS, and two balanced line level outputs at the rear for monitoring.

Intuitive user interaction

The AVB Tool is navigated via an encoder and buttons to easily access the range of controllable parameters. The device can also be fully remote controlled via a web-interface or through Wi-Fi. This can be used to created gain groups, phantom power switching and signal routing to headphone channels. Use the integrated routing matrix for quick routing of any analog input straight to the headphone output. These features help make signal, clocking and connectivity issues a thing of the past.

Features

• Four XLR-TRS combo inputs with remote controllable 75 dB gain in 1 dB step
• Switchable high impedance on every channel
• Powered via included external power supply
• K-slot lock port
• 128 channels of MADI I/O
• Half rack 19" device
• Seamless redundancy is available for all MADI signal
• Easy access over the web-based remote control

Specifications

• Analog in:
  • Total: 4
  • Mic preamps: 4
  • High impedance TS: (4)
  • Line TRS: (4)
• Analog out:
  • Total: 4
  • Headphone: 2
  • Line TRS: 1
• MADI In:
  • Total at 48k: 128
  • Coaxial BNC in: 64
  • Optical LC (optional): 64
• MADI Out:
  • Total at 48k: 128
  • Coaxial BNC in: 64
  • Optical LC (optional): 64
• AVB in (at 48k): 128
• AVB out (at 48k): 128
• Product code: RME-AVB-TOOL