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About the MOTU AVB Switch
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IEEE 802.1 compliant AVB networking
Audio Video Bridging (AVB) is the exciting new
IEEE 802.1 extension to Ethernet specifically
engineered for real-time, low-latency, fully
synchronized streaming of audio and video over
Ethernet. AVB fulfills the promise of a true A/V
standard that brings together the worlds of
networking technology and professional audio/
video.
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 six 1-Gigabit AVB ports for
any AVB devices (even other switches), plus
compatibility with standard Ethernet. 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
Connect MOTU AVB devices with standard
CAT-5e or CAT-6 cables and go. The MOTU AVB
Switch supports automatic device discovery and
network bandwidth management among
connected AVB devices. No IT expertise required.
Standard cabling
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
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)
In an AVB Ethernet network, all existing audio
and video streams are maintained, regardless of
other network traffic.
Network-wide clock and sync
AVB provides a network-wide time base for
better-than-sample-accurate phase lock across all
connected audio 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
AVB can coexist with standard Ethernet, for
connecting standard Ethernet devices like 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. If needed, any port can be
configured for non-AVB operation.
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