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  • Page 1 StudioLive Series III ™ AVB Networking Guide ® English www.presonus.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Multiple Stream Reservation Protocol 4.3.1 Step 1: Connect Your Stage Box (MSRP) — 9 to Your Mixer — 29 Clocking a PreSonus AVB Network — 11 2.7.4 4.3.2 Step 2: Routing Stage Box Inputs to Your Mixer — 30 AVB Networking Basics — 13 4.3.3...
  • Page 3 Analog Input Connections — 44 5.3.1 Routing AVB Sends to Your Console Mixers — 46 5.3.2 Routing the NSB-series Inputs to Your StudioLive 24R — 48 5.3.3 Routing Audio to the Console Mixers — 49 Analog Output Connections — 51 5.4.1 Routing the Main Outputs —...

  • Page 4: Overview

    AVB networking in detail for supported PreSonus products, much of the information here is relevant for other IEEE 1722.1-compliant AVB devices. PreSonus StudioLive Series III mixers are fully compliant with the IEEE 1722.1 standard, which is the protocol for Discovery, Enumeration, Connection management, and Control of AVB devices, also known as AVDECC.

  • Page 5: An Introduction To Audio Networking

    Overview StudioLive™ Series III An Introduction to Audio Networking AVB Networking Guide An Introduction to Audio Networking As its name implies, audio networking allows you to transport large amounts of data over a single cable. The bandwidth for modern networking transport protocols is enough to carry hundreds of audio channels without the compression once necessary to do so.

  • Page 6: Network Foundations

    Overview StudioLive™ Series III Network Foundations AVB Networking Guide Network Foundations No matter what protocol is used, an Ethernet-based audio network will consist of the following: • Network Interface Controller (NIC). These are built into a computer, digital mixer, networked stage box, etc. and, as their name implies, allows these devices to communicate with other devices on a digital network.

  • Page 7: Avb Networking

    AVB Networking StudioLive™ Series III System Overview AVB Networking Guide AVB Networking System Overview AVB networks behave very much like an analog audio system. Like an analog audio system, audio networks consist of sources, destinations, and intermediate processing along the way. Let’s look at a simple live-sound setup: stagebox active sub...

  • Page 8: What Is Avb

    100 Mbps network. With higher speed networks, many AVB devices support lower latencies and additional hops. Please note that while PreSonus AVB products operate at faster Gigabit network speeds, they are currently fixed to 2 ms of latency.

  • Page 9: How Does Avb Work

    AVB Networking StudioLive™ Series III How Does AVB Work? AVB Networking Guide • Guaranteed bandwidth. AVB networks intelligently manage the data traffic giving priority to AVB data. This means standard network traffic, such as Internet streaming, won’t prevent your audio from being delivered reliably and on time. •...

  • Page 10: Overcoming Latency

    Channels and Streams AVB Streams can be thought of as the pipeline that carries a predefined number of channels between two or more AVB devices. In a PreSonus StudioLive Series III mixer, for example, there are seven input streams and seven output streams available, each carrying eight channels.

  • Page 11: Clocking

    Multiple unrelated wordclocks can co-exist on an AVB network. While there are a few ways to match wordclocks between a talker and listener, PreSonus AVB devices currently only support recovering the media clock by listening to the first AVB stream.

  • Page 12: Precision Time Protocol (Ptp)

    AVB Networking StudioLive™ Series III Clocking AVB Networking Guide Precision Time Protocol (PTP) 2.7.2 Precision Time Protocol or PTP is used to synchronize clocks throughout a computer network. PTP is capable of achieving clock accuracy in the sub- microsecond range, making it suitable for local area networks that require tight timing.
  • Page 13 AVB Networking StudioLive™ Series III Clocking AVB Networking Guide • Fail. When a Fail declaration is sent, one or more Listener has requested a stream and every Listener that has done so does not have sufficient bandwidth or resources in the network path to attach to the desired stream. End-to-end stream reservation is successful as soon as the Listener receives the Talker’s Advertise Declaration and the Talker receives the Listener’s Ready Declaration.

  • Page 14: Clocking A Presonus Avb Network

    Clocking a PreSonus AVB Network 2.7.4 Within the PreSonus AVB ecosystem, a StudioLive Series III mixer must be used the master word clock for the network. For some devices, clocking is handled automatically. For others, additional set-up is required. This section will provide an overview of the steps required for proper system clocking.
  • Page 15 AVB Inputs Stagebox Setup independently, but configured to send and received streams to and from other AVB StudioLive 24R Name: StudioLive 24R NSB 8.8 Preamp Permissions: StudioLive 24 nodes on the network, you must designate one mixer as the clock master.

  • Page 16: Avb Networking Basics

    (Hold to toggle) Link The PreSonus SW5E AVB Switch with PoE is a 5-port AVB switch that is fully compatible with all PreSonus AVB devices. In addition to adhering to the required IEEE standards, the SW5E provides Power over Ethernet (PoE) on four of its five ports.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Right Switch

    AVB Networking Basics StudioLive™ Series III Selecting the Right Switch AVB Networking Guide In situations where this is not possible, an external power supply may be used to power each EarMix 16M. This also allows you to daisy- chain multiple units to a single port on your AVB switch. EarMix 16M Personal Monitor Mixers SW5E AVB Switch Audio, Data, and Power...

  • Page 18: Adding A Wireless Router

    While this is fine for control information and other simple data, it is less than ideal for transmitting low-latency audio. PreSonus StudioLive Series III mixers support both AVB and LAN networking, each with its own dedicated Ethernet port.

  • Page 19: Choosing The Right Cables

    3.3.1 Cat5e and Cat6 While AVB itself doesn’t require gigabit Ethernet, PreSonus AVB product do require this speed because of the stream- and channel-counts involved. While this isn’t a function of the cables themselves (the devices and AVB...

  • Page 20: Shielded Vs. Unshielded

    AVB Networking Basics StudioLive™ Series III Choosing the Right Cables AVB Networking Guide Shielded vs. Unshielded 3.3.2 Foiled Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Conductor Conductor Insulation Insulation Cable shield Sheath Sheath Shielded and Foiled Twisted Pair (STP) Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Conductor Conductor...

  • Page 21: Solid-Core Vs. Stranded

    AVB Networking Basics StudioLive™ Series III Choosing the Right Cables AVB Networking Guide • S/FTP. This cable features an overall braided screen (S) encasing foil- screened twisted pairs (FTP). In this design, each twisted pair is protected by its own foil screen to limit the amount of crosstalk between them. •...

  • Page 22: Plug Termination

    A little attention to detail goes a long way in this respect. Again, if you are unfamiliar with proper termination techniques, PreSonus recommends consulting with a professional.

  • Page 23: Understanding Hops

    As hops are added, the potential for the latency between the source and destination to exceed the limits set by the AVB specification is increased. Because of this, PreSonus recommends a maximum of six hops between source and destination.

  • Page 24: Network Topologies

    Ethernet cable DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN BATON ROUGE, LA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • PATENTS PENDING • “STUDIOLIVE” and “PreSonus” ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARSK OF PRESONUS AUDIO ELECTRONICS • SD LOGO IS A TRADEMARK OF SD-3C, LLC MANUFACTURING DATE NSB16.8 AVB Network Stagebox...

  • Page 25: Daisy-Chain

    AVB switch that provides an additional port, like the PreSonus NSB-series stage boxes and EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers. Because of this, when connecting a simple network, you can connect your devices as follows:...

  • Page 26: Star

    AVB Networking Basics StudioLive™ Series III Network Topologies AVB Networking Guide Star 3.5.3 It is important to mention that the Daisy-chain topology creates the potential for additional and unnecessary hops that could be omitted when using a centralized AVB Switch. This is where the Star topology becomes ideal for networks that require the use of more than just a handful of devices.

  • Page 27: Configuring Your Avb Network

    Once a StudioLive Series III mixer has been selected as an AVB audio device for an Apple computer, no audio can be routed to or from that mixer without using Apple’s AVDECC controller. Because of this, PreSonus recommends using USB for recording on small AVB networks containing only PreSonus devices.

  • Page 28: Setting Up Your Mac

    PreSonus recommends using the USB connection for recording and playback when a StudioLive mixer is used as a part of a PreSonus AVB ecosystem network. If your Mac doesn’t have an Ethernet port, you can connect your mixer via Ethernet using a Thunderbolt-to-Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 29: Nsb-Series Stage Box With A Studiolive Series

    Configuring Your AVB Network StudioLive™ Series III NSB-series Stage Box with a StudioLive Series III Console Mixer AVB Networking Guide NSB-series Stage Box with a StudioLive Series III Console Mixer NSB-series stage boxes can be configured from the touchscreen on any StudioLive Series III console mixer.
  • Page 30 Output Stream: None StudioLive 16 Power User Tip: Because your NSB stage box inputs are most likely routed to multiple sources on your network, PreSonus highly recommends designating one Apply mixer to control the NSB preamps. Please review your NSB-series Owners Manual StudioLive 16 for information on preamp permissions and gain compensation.

  • Page 31: Step 2: Routing Stage Box Inputs

    Configuring Your AVB Network StudioLive™ Series III NSB-series Stage Box with a StudioLive Series III Console Mixer AVB Networking Guide Step 2: Routing Stage Box Inputs to Mixer 4.2.2. 1. Press the AVB Inputs button. AVB Inputs Stagebox Setup NSB 16.8 Name: NSB 16.8 Preamp Permissions: All...

  • Page 32: Nsb-Series Stage Box Uc Surface Setup

    Power User Tip: Because your NSB stage box inputs are most likely routed to multiple sources on your network, PreSonus highly recommends designating one mixer to control the NSB preamps. For more information on preamp permissions and gain compensation, please review the NSB-series Owners Manual.

  • Page 33: Step 2: Routing Stage Box Inputs To Your Mixer

    AVB. This will enable the corresponding NSB stage box input to each channel. In the example below, NSB Input 1 will be enabled on StudioLive 24R channel 25, NSB Input 2 will be enabled on StudioLive 24R channel 26, etc.

  • Page 34: Earmix 16M With Studiolive Console Mixers

    Configuring Your AVB Network StudioLive™ Series III EarMix 16M with StudioLive Console Mixers AVB Networking Guide EarMix 16M with StudioLive Console Mixers EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers can be configured from the touchscreen on any StudioLive Series III console mixer. It should be noted, however, that UC Surface configuration is also available.
  • Page 35 Configuring Your AVB Network StudioLive™ Series III EarMix 16M Setup from UC Surface AVB Networking Guide If you are unsure which EarMix 16M is which, press the Identify button. This will flash all the Select buttons on the currently selected EarMix 16M. EarMix Setup EarMix 16M Name: EarMix 16M...

  • Page 36: Earmix 16M Setup From Uc Surface

    Configuring Your AVB Network StudioLive™ Series III EarMix 16M Setup from UC Surface AVB Networking Guide 5. Select EarMix 16M in the device list. If you are unsure which EarMix 16M is which, click or tap the Identify button. This will flash the Select buttons on the currently selected EarMix 16M. 6.

  • Page 37: Large Network: Real-World Example

    Example Network Overview Our example will consist of the following PreSonus products. It should be noted that any PreSonus StudioLive Series III mixer can be used for any or all of the applications described below. The exception being the StudioLive 16R.

  • Page 38: Example Network Overview

    NSB 16.8 Monitor Mixer A StudioLive 24R will be used in Monitor Mix mode allowing us to easily mirror the main mix while retaining the ability to create monitor mixes for the local Flex Mixes to feed floor wedges. Because the StudioLive 24R is controlled exclusively by UC Surface, the monitor mixes can be controlled anywhere in the venue, even from stage or Front-of-House, if necessary.
  • Page 39 Phones GLOBAL SELECTED CHANNEL MASTER StudioLive 24R Stage Boxes An NSB 8.8 and NSB 16.8 will both be added to the network to provide two different locations on stage for analog connections to simplify cable runs. The NSB 8.8 will be used exclusively for the drum kit. The NSB 16.8 will provide input connections for the rest of the band.

  • Page 40: Network Connections

    In the diagram that follows, each component is connected to the AVB network utilizing a modified star topology with the NSB-series stage boxes and StudioLive 24R attached using a daisy-chain topology. It should be noted that this system leaves room for stage expansion because of the AVB Thru ports available on each of the EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers.
  • Page 41 White= PoE O Link (Hold to toggle) Link NSB 16.8 Stage Box Stage Right Mobile devices iPads running running QMix-UC NSB 8.8 Stage Box Stage Right UC Surface wireless router StudioLive 24R (Monitors) StudioLive 24 (Front of House) StudioLive 24 (Broadcast)

  • Page 42: Connecting Your Mixers

    Connecting the three StudioLive Series III mixers to this network is relatively straight- forward. All that needs to be done is to place the StudioLive 24R into Monitor Mixer Mode and set the clock on the Broadcast mixer to the Network Stream, making the mixer at Front-of-House the master clock for the system.
  • Page 43 Earmix Setup Digital Patching EFFECTS MASTER MASTER CONTROL 4. Select your rack mixer from the list at the left. AVB Inputs Stagebox Setup StudioLive 24R Name: StudioLive 24R NSB 8.8 Preamp Permissions: StudioLive 24 NSB 16.8 Mode: Monitor Mixer StudioLive 24R...

  • Page 44: Connect Your Nsb-Series Stage Boxes To Your Console Mixers

    Stagebox Setup AVB Inputs Auto Config Routing StudioLive 24R Name: StudioLive 24R • Inputs 1-32 will be routed between the two networked mixers so that they Preamp Permissions: are available on both. The Main Mix will be routed from the console mixer...
  • Page 45 AVB Inputs NSB 16.8 Name: NSB 16.8 NSB 8.8 Preamp Permissions: All Output Stream: None StudioLive 24R NSB 16.8 Apply Gate 5. In our example, we will be giving preamp permissions for all devices to the Stagebox Setup AVB Inputs StudioLive 24 at Front-of-House.
  • Page 46 Setting the Clock (NSB 8.8 only) For the purposes of our example, the NSB 8.8 will be receiving Output streams from the StudioLive 24R and so will clock to that device. This will also patch the necessary Output Stream used in Section 5.4.
  • Page 47 NSB 16.8 NSB 16.8 In 10 Keys 2 Right Input 17-24 Input 17-24 Input 17-24 Send 9-16 (GC) StudioLive 24R: StudioLive 24R In 1 Wireless Mic 1 Input 25-32 Input 25-32 Input 25-32 Send 1-8 StudioLive 24R: StudioLive 24R In 2...

  • Page 48: Analog Input Connections

    In 5 Ch 6 In 2 In 4 In 3 Ins 7-8 NSB 16.8 Stage Box Stage Right Talkback In 1 In 2 In 3 In 4 StudioLive 24 (Front of House) Aux In 1 L/R dvd player StudioLive 24R (Monitors)

  • Page 49: Routing Avb Sends To Your Console Mixers

    For brevity, this section will only show the basic routing from the first input to the NSB 8.8 to a console mixer. Channels from the NSB 16.8, the StudioLive 24R, and the StudioLive 24 at Front-of-House are routed in the same manner. The StudioLive 24 used for Broadcast should be configured exactly the same way as the StudioLive 24 at Front-of-House.
  • Page 50 NSB 8.8: Send 1-8 Input 1-8 Input 25-32 None NSB 8.8: Send 1-8 (GC) Input 33-40 None StudioLive 24R: Send 1-8 StudioLive 24R: Send 9-16 Input 41-48 None StudioLive 24R: Sends 17-24 Input 49-56 None 6. Select NSB 8.8: Send 1-8 (GC) from the Available Stream list to patch the first...

  • Page 51: Routing The Nsb-Series Inputs To Your Studiolive 24R

    5.3.2 For brevity, this section will only show the basic routing from the first input to the NSB 8.8 to the StudioLive 24R. Channels from the NSB 16.8 as well as the StudioLive 24 (FOH) channels are routed in the same manner.

  • Page 52: Routing Audio To The Console Mixers

    NSB 16.8 In 3 Channel 12 Acoustic Guitar NSB 16.8 In 4 Channel 13 Wireless Mic 1 (lead vocals) StudioLive 24R In 1 Channel 14 Wireless Mic 2 StudioLive 24R In 2 Channel 15 Wireless Mic 3 StudioLive 24R In 3...
  • Page 53 In our example, we are using the default settings for most audio routing. Because of this, we only need to reroute the four inputs on the StudioLive 24R to alternative channels so that these sources on are the same channels on every mixer. To do this, open the Digital Patching menu in UC Surface and navigate to the Input Patch screen.

  • Page 54: Analog Output Connections

    The floor wedges in our example are used as backup systems for the four EarMix 16M and are being fed independent mixes from the StudioLive 24R. NSB 16.8 Stage Box Stage Right...

  • Page 55: Routing Monitor Mixes

    Large Network: Real-world Example StudioLive™ Series III Analog Output Connections AVB Networking Guide 3. Select the Available Source column and use the value encoder to scroll to Digital Patching Main L. Input Assigned Source Available Source AVB 41 Main L Sub C AVB 42 Mix 2...

  • Page 56: Earmix Setup

    EarMix Setup In our example, all channels and mixes for all four EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers will be routed from the StudioLive 24R. We will be summing down the 25 channels to 16 channels as follows: EarMix 16M Channel...

  • Page 57: Routing Studiolive 24R Sources To Avb Sends

    EarMix Setup AVB Networking Guide 5.5.2 Routing StudioLive 24R Sources to AVB Sends The next step is to route the necessary channels and buses to the appropriate AVB sends using the Digital Patching menu in UC Surface. From the AVB Sends tab, you will route the input channels and mixes to their...
  • Page 58 © 2018 PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PreSonus, EarMix, and StudioLive are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. Capture and Studio One are trademarks or registered trademarks of PreSonus Software Ltd. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries.
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