RME Audio AVB Tool

The RME AVB Tool combines MADI and deterministic AVB networked audio with four high-precision microphone, instrument and line level inputs, plus headphone and separate line level outputs. Following RME’s concept of maximum versatility and connectivity, 128 channels of MADI I/O have been also added to this half rack 19” device.

Inputs

XLR In 1-4:

• Input: XLR, electronically balanced
• Input impedance: 3.4 kOhm
• Gain range: 75 dB, 1 dB steps
• Resolution AD: 24 bit
• Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 8 Hz – 20.8 kHz
• Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 4 Hz – 29.2
• Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 3 Hz – 43.7
• THD @ 30 dB gain: < -110 dB, < 0.00032 %
• THD+N @ 30 dB gain: < -104 dB, < 0.00063 %
• Channel separation: > 110 dB
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): > 117 dB RMS unweighted, > 120 dB(A)
• Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), 30 dB Gain: 123 dB RMS unweighted, 125.5 dB(A) @ 150 Ohm
• Maximum input level, Gain 0 dB: +18 dBu
• Maximum input level, Gain 75 dB: -57 dBu

TRS In 1-4:
As above, but:

• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 115 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA
• TRS jack, balanced
• Gain range: 42 dB, 1 dB steps
• Maximum input level, Gain 8 dB: +20 dBu
• Maximum input level, Gain 50 dB: -22 dBu
• Switchable high impedance (unbalanced TS): 1 MOhm

MADI:

• Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991
• Optical via optional SFP module
• 62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible
• Accepts 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
• Single Speed: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
• Double Speed: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
• Quad Speed: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz

Word Clock:

• 75 ohm Word Clock BNC connectivity
• Support 44.1kHz - 192kHz
• Support full or single speed operation
• SteadyClock FS extracts low jitter clock signal
• Intelligent Clock Control switches clock source seamlessly

Outputs

Analog Out 3/4:

• Output: two 6.3 mm TRS mono (balanced) jacks
• Maximum output level at 0 dBFS: +4 dBu or +19 dBu

Phones 1/2:

• Resolution: 24 Bit
• Noise (DR): 115 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA
• Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 9 Hz – 22 kHz
• Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 9 Hz – 45 kHz
• Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 8 Hz - 75 kHz
• THD+N: < -100 dB, < 0.001 %
• Channel separation: > 110 dB
• Output: 6.3 mm TRS stereo (unbalanced) or mono (balanced) jack
• Maximum output level at 0 dBFS: +13 dBu (unbalanced), +19 dBu (balanced)

MADI:

• Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991
• Optical via optional SFP module
• 62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible
• Accepts 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k Frame
• Single Speed: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz
• Double Speed: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz
• Quad Speed: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz

Word Clock:

• 75 ohm Word Clock BNC connectivity
• Support 44.1kHz - 192kHz
• Support full or single speed operation
• SteadyClock FS extracts low jitter clock signal
• Intelligent Clock Control switches clock source seamlessly

General

• 1 x RJ45 1 GigE AVB, 8 streams (each up to 16 ch.) per direction
• MADI input redundancy (requires optional SFP module)
• Internal routing of up to 260x260 channels • MADI-AVB conversion
• 1,54” full color display with control knob and four buttons for convenient, direct access to all features
• SteadyClock FS - ultra-low jitter digital clock technology
• Remote control via HTTP, JSON, IEEE 1722.1 AVDECC, MIDI over MADI
• USB 2.0 (for remote control and firmware updates)
• DC-coupled outputs
• K-slot lock port

Hardware Specifications

• Dimensions: 215 x 44 x 130 mm (8.5 x 1.7 x 5.1 inches)
• Weight: 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
• Package: 347 x 216 x 83 mm (13.7 x 8.5 x 3.3 inches)
• Conformity: CE, FCC, WEEE, RoHS • Power supply: external 2 A 100-240 V AC
• Power consumption: typ. 13W, standby 0.5W
• Power consumption: typ. 20 W, standby 0.5W