RME AVB Tool

RME AVB Tool Product Details

Description

The RME AVB Tool features 128 channels AVB, up to 128 channels MADI, four analog input channels for microphone, instrument and line signals in outstanding conversion quality and the same number of analog outputs for headphones and line out - a valuable multi tool for various applications.

The AVB Tool is a transparent analog converter for the most common analog signals used in control rooms, recording studios or on stage: four XLR-TRS combo inputs with remote controllable gain up to 75 dB in 1 dB steps, +18 dBu line input sensitivity, activatable Hi-Z on each channel, a stereo headphone output, and two analog line outputs with switchable reference level (+4/+19 dBu).

The AVB Tool allows for complete redundancy of all MADI signals, if the secondary MADI port is mirrored with the same signal as the coaxial MADI input. In case no redundancy is required, the (optional) optical single or multimode MADI module acts as individual MADI I/O with full bandwidth.

On the AVB side, the number of available streams in the RME AVB core has been doubled. Thus the AVB tool now allows eight streams in AM824 format (Legacy AVB) or in High Performance AAF format (MILAN compatible), including configurable size and format per stream. Up to 128 audio channels can be sent and received across all streams.

The AVB Tool uses the same input stages as the first four channels of the 12Mic and combines components of the Fireface UFX II and UFX+ in a new AD converter, complemented by activatable Hi-Z inputs, balanced stereo line inputs and two balanced line outputs for monitoring on the front panel.

For digital audio, timing, often called "clocking", is of crucial importance. It is the reference for the sequence of audio bits. Unfortunately this reference clock is often not as stable as it should be in theory. Therefore the AVB Tool offers full SteadyClock FS support for lowest jitter and highest jitter immunity.

This guarantees excellent performance in all clock modes and high-quality analog conversion so you can hear your mix as it actually sounds. The digital format conversion in RME products is done without loss or degradation, and SteadyClock FS ensures that a precise sound image is always output without degradation. This helps to optimize recordings and mixes, because it gives the sound spectrum more depth and clarity overall.

Features:

• 9.5" MADI AVB interface
• 4 x Mic/Line Preamp
• SteadyClock FS
• 1 x USB connectors
• 1 x Phones Output
• 1 x word clock I/O
• 1 x MADI SFP
• 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (802.3 compliant)
• 2 x line output
• Channels: 128
• Router, microphone preamplifier, MADI AVB converter and more
• High quality analog inputs
• Gigabit AVB with 8 streams
• Plug'n'Play - fast user interaction
• Power supply via an external power supply unit (with lockable plug)
• Kensington lock provides additional protection against theft