Hello all,
It is my understanding that the Apple computer ethernet port can go direct to an AVB device such as a 24Ao AVB without going through TBolt or USB first. If you are using a non-Apple PC then there must be a USB connection to a MOTU AVB box at the console and then CAT5e to the next AVB box for two total or to the MOTU AVB switch which will allow up to four AVB connections. Additional switches can be added to grow the system to many computers, switches and AVB channels. Perhaps as many as 512 channels IN and Out.
We had good success with an 8-channel AVB via a PC USB and then on to a 24Ao remotely for a total of 32 channels, not all of which are used at the this time.
Audio over Ethernet is really cool.
Best regards,
Thomas
mdyde wrote:Hello Doug,
I would recommend connecting the (first) AVB audio interface to the computer using Thunderbolt (if your computer supports it), otherwise USB. Either should be ample for performance. You can then use AVB to connect the first AVB audio interface to any other AVB interfaces that you may wish to add.
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