The Single-adapter Solution for Connecting to Pro Tools | Carbon The Avid® Pro Tools | Carbon audio interface for music production has been described as a creative game changer; its innovative use of eight onboard HDX processors and a custom FPGA enable you to track and monitor with near-zero latency when using AAX DSP plug-ins. Because Carbon connects to your Mac® over Ethernet using a proprietary version of AVB (Audio Video Bridging, aka IEEE 802.1), you’ll have to use an AVB capable Thunderbolt™ Gigabit Ethernet adapter if your computer doesn’t have onboard Ethernet. The Avid Qualified Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB adapter is your single-adapter solution for connecting your supported Mac with Thunderbolt ports to the Carbon interface. Connect to Other Devices On a Network Beyond its support for the Pro Tools | Carbon interface, the Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB Adapter enables you to add your Mac as an endpoint in an AVB network and connect to other devices such as audio interfaces, mixers, plug-in processors, personal monitor stations, stage boxes, speakers, speaker processors, and others. Audio Video Bridging support makes the adapter perfect for use in pro audio and video applications where synchronization of data streams is critical. What is the Benefit of an AVB Network? An AVB network is extremely reliable since it is designed to reserve a portion of the available Ethernet network bandwidth for its own data. Packets of AVB data are sent regularly in allocated slots within the reserved bandwidth, ensuring AVB packets maintain time synchronization. Operation Operating off its Thunderbolt connection, Sonnet’s Thunderbolt AVB Adapter is bus-powered, so there’s no need to plug in a power supply or power cable. Gigabit Ethernet to Go The Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB Adapter measures just 1.5 inches wide by 3.9 inches deep by 0.8 inches tall, small enough to tuck out of sight or fit easily into a pocket in your backpack or equipment bag. Enabling truly portable use, the Sonnet adapter is powered by your computer’s Thunderbolt port, connected through the included Thunderbolt cable. Drivers and Configuration App Built Into macOS The basic drivers that support the Sonnet Thunderbolt Adapter are included in macOS®. Basic configuration takes place in Network control panel, while configuration for use in AVB applications is handled in the Audio MIDI Setup application and control software. Key Features Avid Qualified – Avid qualified single-adapter solution for connecting your supported Mac to Avid Pro Tools | Carbon audio interface. AVB Compliant – Enables you to make your Mac an endpoint in an AVB Ethernet network. High-speed Thunderbolt Interface – Supports extremely low latency required for AVBV applications. Pocketable – Compact and highly portable. Bus-powered, Energy Efficient – Powered through Thunderbolt port and requires no power adapter. Easy Setup – Configure the adapter’s settings using operating system preferences. Compatibility – Compatible with Apple® M series and Intel® Mac (with Thunderbolt 3 ports) computers. Dimensions (WxDxH) – 5 x 3.9 x 0.8 in. (38.1 x 98.4 x 20.6 mm). Weight – 0.20 lbs (0.09 kg). Compliance – RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863); IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety. Package Contents – Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB Adapter; 0.5-meter Thunderbolt cable; ThunderLok (Thunderbolt connector retainer clip); and documentation. Warranty – 2-year product warranty The Sonnet Advantage – Designed and engineered in the USA. Since 1986.
