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User´s Guide

AVB / MADI

Converter

AVB Tool

Half-rack MADI-AVB Converter with
outstanding Analog Connectivity

Summary of Contents for AVB Tool

Page 1: ...User s Guide AVB MADI Converter AVB Tool Half rack MADI AVB Converter with outstanding Analog Connectivity...

Page 2: ...RME AVB Tool User s Guide...

Page 3: ...Reference 12 3 10 Control Section 14 3 11 Headphone Output 15 3 11 1 Analog Output Specifications 15 3 12 Power supply 16 3 13 MADI Coaxial and SFP 16 3 14 Network Connection 17 3 15 Word Clock 17 3 1...

Page 4: ...ase of an Analog Input Signal 47 9 1 7 Gain Groups 48 9 1 8 Creation and Use of a Gain Group 49 9 1 9 Saving Using and Deleting Gain Groups 50 9 1 10 Monitor Analog Inputs at Phones Output 50 9 2 MADI...

Page 5: ...view 64 11 3 1 Slave Mode 64 11 3 2 Number of Channels 65 11 3 3 Selecting a Sample Rate 66 11 3 4 Effects of Sample Rate Changes on Existing Routing 66 11 4 Set Word Clock Output to Single Speed 68 1...

Page 6: ...the device Never leave objects containing liquid on top or near the device Do not use this product near water i e swimming pool bathtub or wet basement Danger of condensation inside do not turn on bef...

Page 7: ...encies A web frontend offers convenient access to the device controls and its integrated routing matrix The integrated matrix allows free routing between analog inputs and headphone outputs as well as...

Page 8: ...Settings in the Web Remote 5 Within the Firmware Update section press the Select swu Firmware File button and locate the unpacked file 6 Press Start Firmware Update The unit retains all settings incl...

Page 9: ...menu It also controls the gain of the headphone output if turned and puts the device into standby mode if pushed for several seconds 2 3 1 Sections The main menu separates all controls into one of fou...

Page 10: ...nu can also show a caution notification for example if loaded preset was not saved To see these notifications open the main menu by pushing the encoder 2 4 Status Indicator Color Chart Notifications o...

Page 11: ...Status Color Description Inactive grey Feature is not monitored or disabled RME AVB Tool User s Guide 2 4 Status Indicator Color Chart 6...

Page 12: ...onnectors Control Section Headphone Output Standby Switch USB 2 0 Type B Jack Security Lock Slot Word Clock MADI Coaxial and SFP Network Connection Analog Line Level Outputs Power supply RME AVB Tool...

Page 13: ...steps to power on the AVB Tool 1 Ensure that the power inlet is properly connected to a power source 2 The power indicator will light up in red Standby or white On This depends on the state of the dev...

Page 14: ...he encoder for two seconds will boot the device When the device is powered on push and hold the encoder for several seconds in order to power down the device A red progress bar is shown while the enco...

Page 15: ...powered off but is receiving power at either one of the power inlets Permanent white illumination The device is powered on and all systems are working without warning Alternating red white illuminati...

Page 16: ...ut Specifications 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 resp...

Page 17: ...even the lower cutoff frequencies are located well above the audible range the advantage of the improved impulse response outweighs the benefit of a higher cutoff frequency If the AVB Tool is used for...

Page 18: ...Color Color name dBFS Orange 4 Red 1 Red flashing fast 0 at least three consecutive samples Red flashing slow Input muted RME AVB Tool User s Guide 13 3 9 Meter Backlight Color and Intensity Reference...

Page 19: ...splay shows a menu The adjacent encoder knob and buttons are used to navigate and change settings In addition each input channel has a dedicated button to access its controls The encoder can be pushed...

Page 20: ...solution 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...

Page 21: ...e mode SM cable support These must be purchased separately see Accessories An SFP module has indicators to distinguish transmitter and receiver It can be inserted and removed while the device is power...

Page 22: ...audio streams when connected to AVB switches and endpoints remote status control with AVDECC and remote status control with HTTP over IP routed networks The current link state is also shown on the di...

Page 23: ...ndicator means that word clock is chosen as master but a signal is not present or has a different sample rate than the chosen one 3 16 USB 2 0 Type B Jack The USB jack at the rear of the AVB Tool prov...

Page 24: ...the URL http 172 20 0 1 The USB port cannot be used to stream audio signals RME AVB Tool User s Guide 19 3 16 USB 2 0 Type B Jack...

Page 25: ...these outputs The outputs are servo balanced therefore unbalanced cables with TS plugs can be used and deliver the same output level as balanced connections 3 18 Security Lock Slot A slot marked Lock...

Page 26: ...s optional accessories for the AVB Tool Part Number Description SFP Modules MADI SFP MM MADI optical multi mode module 2 km LC MADI SFP SM MADI optical single mode module 20 km LC RME AVB Tool User s...

Page 27: ...lay or web remote until the acquisition is released Audio Streaming The AVB Tool has eight outgoing and eight incoming stream ports Each one can be configured to contain 1 8 12 or 16 audio channels in...

Page 28: ...y support the Clock Reference Format CRF which contains only clock information but no audio The AVB Tool supports a total of eight incoming streams and eight outgoing streams Each stream port can be i...

Page 29: ...000 1000000 625000 312500 The RME Digiface AVB shows the remaining offset input delay for the first incoming stream which is useful to verify that a shorter setting for the existing network can be use...

Page 30: ...s to the Outputs 2 In the CLOCK section choose a sample rate and verify that the device is clock master or that the chosen clock source is in sync 3 After connecting an analog signal adjust its gain l...

Page 31: ...ny case warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation or maltreatment replacement or repair in such cases can only be carried out at the owner s expense No warranty service is provide...

Page 32: ...port assistance Europe Audio AG Germany support rme audio de Synthax U K info synthax co uk Asia Australia RME Trading Ltd Hong Kong support rme trading hk Americas Synthax Inc U S A tech support synt...

Page 33: ...tation of an unsaved preset on the device The internal preset storage is not affected when the device firmware is updated to a newer firmware version Moreover recalling the factory default preset does...

Page 34: ...1 2 Loading Presets Up to 15 custom presets can be loaded from the internal storage of the AVB Tool Loading a preset cannot be undone Ensure that any important configuration has been saved to another...

Page 35: ...th accidental and intentional changes to its configuration Locking the device with or without code protects against changes on the device itself When locked the display shows a lock symbol The device...

Page 36: ...2 Unlocking the Device To unlock the device temporarily 1 Push and hold the encoder button for four seconds 2 if a code was set Enter the code using the encoder and choose Done The device will lock ag...

Page 37: ...Dimmed to turn off or dim channel LEDs When any item is turned off a notification orange is shown in the STATE section To turn panel illumination back on 1 Open the same menu and set the corresponding...

Page 38: ...s and Peak Hold The maximum level of signals can be saved and shown on the front panel and web remote Clipping is detected when three consecutive samples reach digital full scale 0 dBFS The duration o...

Page 39: ...ers tab in the STATE section 2 Push the Peak Reset button From the standby screen press the third button twice to reset the over notifications on the device 8 3 4 Metering of Digital Signals The incom...

Page 40: ...emote control server allows anyone on the network to make changes to the configuration of the device To limit access secure the network that the device is connected to 8 4 1 Finding the Device on a Ne...

Page 41: ...1 Open the remote tab in the STATE section To enter the State section press the encoder twice while in the main screen then select the remote tab 2 The current IP address is displayed 3 Enter the IP...

Page 42: ...urrent browser version Due to the amount of features the web remote manual has been separated from this manual A link to download the current manual can be found on the RME website and in the Settings...

Page 43: ...nd information on the underlying technology can be found on the Sennheiser website The AVB Tool can be remote controlled with HTTP POST requests Each request carries a data payload that contains a JSO...

Page 44: ...the current value of the requested object The first two levels of the schema osc schema must be omitted Only the encapsulated objects device input output routing etc are used To request the vendor_na...

Page 45: ...ools inside the browser All device values must be polled by sending the corresponding JSON objects It is possible to poll or set several values at once in a single object Set phase on for analog input...

Page 46: ...8 5 Device Information The information tab is located in the STATE section It shows the current device name firmware version and gPTP Grandmaster ID RME AVB Tool User s Guide 41 8 5 Device Information...

Page 47: ...ch on phantom power after connecting a compatible condenser microphone or accessory Remember to switch off phantom power when unplugging a microphone and before saving a preset The gain and phase sett...

Page 48: ...el controls Monitor to phones Gain Groups and Phase Phantom Power XLR TRS Toggle Current Input Level Current Gain Encoder 9 1 2 Adjusting the Input Gain To adjust the input gain on the device 1 Press...

Page 49: ...o the input channels change to off no phantom power or yellow phantom power active 2 While holding down the button press the channel buttons next to each input where the phantom power should be toggle...

Page 50: ...inserted the corresponding input must be selected in the input settings XLR is the default choice in the factory preset In order to prevent damage due to inrush current the phantom power setting will...

Page 51: ...where the TRS input should be activated A white LED at the input represents TRS To toggle XLR TRS on a single channel 1 Use the button next to the corresponding analog input to access its settings 2...

Page 52: ...d A blue LED at the input represents high impedance To activate high impedance on a single TRS input channel 1 Use the button next to the corresponding TRS input to access its settings 2 Use the Hi Z...

Page 53: ...ed itself the adjustment is immediately applied to all member channels The group gain offset is not limited by the minimum maximum gain of the participating channels As a consequence gain differences...

Page 54: ...press a second button at another input All inputs in between will be added to the group Release the buttons and adjust gain as required Channels that participate in the current group are shown with f...

Page 55: ...ut button of a participating channel Instead of the individual channel settings the group offset dialog will be shown To continue to individual channel settings press the input button one more time To...

Page 56: ...e set the correct sample rate and clock source in the CLOCK section 2 Connect the cable to the corresponding input 3 Open a MADI tab in the input section to see the current LOCK and SYNC state 9 2 1 M...

Page 57: ...es the available number of channels to 14 56 Ch setting or 16 64 Ch setting When using MADI the sample rate of the incoming MADI signal and the expected frame format of the outgoing MADI signal must b...

Page 58: ...roller AVB input streams are monitored as follows Description Indicator Possible solution Disabled grey Create connection with AVDECC controller Streaming Receiving green No Data red Verify proper tal...

Page 59: ...button and encoder to select an incoming stream 3 Use the second button and encoder to change the stream size and format Changing a stream size briefly interrupts all incoming and outgoing AVB streams...

Page 60: ...nce Device Output Section Within the output section of the device each output port has individual tabs for configuration and routing The routing is shown per output channel it is therefore necessary t...

Page 61: ...routing as described above 2 Hold increment routing while turning the encoder clockwise to increment input channel and output channel at the same time 10 2 Analog Outputs 10 2 1 Phones Out The front...

Page 62: ...the encoder 3 Press the Stereo button to separate the left and right channel Each channel now has its own volume control which can be accessed by toggling the following button on the phones screen Fo...

Page 63: ...hannel that was routed to the left phones output will now be applied to both tip and ring of a TRS connector the phase being inverted on the ring 10 2 5 Line Level Outputs The rear analog TRS connecto...

Page 64: ...e a routing to the MADI Output see Routing Signals to the Outputs 10 3 1 Setting the Output Channel Format and Frame Pattern Depending on the requirements of the receiver it is possible to change the...

Page 65: ...ts chosen in the MIDI Remote settings 10 3 3 MADI Port Mirroring A redundant MADI connection protects from loss of audio in case of a single cable failure To achieve redundancy the receiver must suppo...

Page 66: ...red Reboot device 10 4 1 Change AVB Output Stream Size and Format Each of the eight outgoing AVB streams can have a size of 1 8 12 or 16 channels in AM824 and AAF stream formats or 0 channels in CRF...

Page 67: ...Changing stream sizes is not possible when streams are connected RME AVB Tool User s Guide 10 4 AVB Output Streams 62...

Page 68: ...ively one of the digital inputs word clock MADI optical MADI coaxial and each of the four AVB streams can be chosen as clock reference This activates SteadyClock FS a technology that extracts a low ji...

Page 69: ...2 kHz If the device is clock master these rates always correspond to the actual sample rate used 11 3 1 Slave Mode When the device is slave certain deviations are automatically accepted to avoid inter...

Page 70: ...ck 48 48 48 Word Clock 48 96 88 2 96 with warning Word Clock 48 96 96 96 Word Clock 48 96 192 176 4 192 with warning Word Clock 48 96 192 192 192 There is no ICC mechanism necessary for AVB the device...

Page 71: ...next to the current sample rate Two blue arrows will appear to indicate that the encoder can now be used to change the rate 3 Rotate the encoder until the preferred sample rate is shown 4 Push the en...

Page 72: ...annels of MADI coaxial input are routed to the optical output Switching the sample rate to 44 1 or 48 kHz will reveal the previous routing for 32 channels RME AVB Tool User s Guide 67 11 3 Sample Rate...

Page 73: ...ull Speed default Word Clock Single Speed option 88 2 kHz 88 2 kHz 44 1 kHz 96 kHz 96 kHz 48 kHz 176 4 kHz 176 4 kHz 44 1 kHz 192 kHz 192 kHz 48 kHz To set the Word Clock output to single speed on the...

Page 74: ...ontrol and Digiface are trademarks of RME Intelligent Audio Solutions Microsoft Windows Windows 7 8 10 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp Apple and macOS are registered trademarks of Apple In...

Page 75: ...88 2 kHz or 96 kHz compare single speed and quad speed AVB talker An AVB endpoint that streams audio to one or more listeners AVB listener An AVB endpoint that receives an audio stream from a talker D...

Page 76: ...This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However t...

Page 77: ...Scheck Audio GmbH 3 Industriestr 5 68804 Altlussheim Germany Shipments not prepaid will be rejected and returned on the original sender s costs RME AVB Tool User s Guide Glossary 72...

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