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NETWORKING

computer system. Despite the distance, the two

interfaces operate as a seamless system, controlled

from your computer or iPad.

Studio installation

A studio installation of three to ﬁve interfaces can

be handled with a single MOTU AVB Switch. See

“Setup for three to ﬁve interfaces” on page 33.

Networking is ideal for studio installation because

you can position interfaces at strategic locations.

Running cables becomes much simpler and more

cost effective. Not only does a setup like this give

you access to all I/O from your computer, even

multiple computers, you can also route audio from

any input to any output across devices with near

zero latency. You can also route audio from one

computer to another with very low latency. As a

simple example, you could deploy several

interfaces in a studio as follows:

Large studio facility

In a larger studio facility, you could build audio

network neighborhoods similar to the studio

installation described earlier in multiple rooms,

even multiple ﬂoors, with multiple computers and

Wi-Fi control from anywhere in the facility. All

computers and devices can see each other and you

can stream audio anywhere on the network with

near-zero latency, as if any two devices were

connected directly to each other.

Concert systems

Concert systems must be ﬂexible so they can adapt

to each new venue while on tour. Because of its

modular nature, AVB networking allows you to

design systems that are scalable and easy to adapt

to each venue. You can easily bring devices on and

ofﬂine, rerouting audio stems as needed.

Because MOTU AVB networking employs a star

conﬁguration, instead of daisy-chaining, you can

set up backup computer playback systems on a

shared network. For example, in a concert setting,

if one computer system goes down, the backup

system can be brought on line instantly through the

same network infrastructure.

Traditionally, live performance setups often have

separate domains for front of house mixing,

monitor mixing, computer backline, and other

systems. With MOTU AVB networking, these

systems can be uniﬁed on the same network,

opening up many possibilities for shared resources

and mixing/routing responsibilities, especially

from multiple sources (laptops, iPads, tablets, etc.)

MOTU AVB networking handles audio in

convenient 8-channel stems, making large-scale

network management more manageable. MOTU

AVB’s very low latency makes it particularly

suitable for line arrays and sound reinforcement.

Large-scale venues

With long cable runs and industry standard

networking infrastructure, MOTU AVB systems

are well-suited for large-scale commercial

installations such as arenas, stadiums, theme

parks, clubs, casinos, houses of worship, broadcast

facilities, schools, universities, and so on. Audio

streams can travel long distances with sub-

Interface Location Purpose

24Ao Control room Multi-channel output in control

room for main monitors, second-

ary monitors, surround, etc.

1248 Iso booth Local mic and instrument

I/O in the iso booth.

UltraLite

AVB

Studio room Local inputs and monitoring sys-

tem for musicians.

8M Studio room More mic inputs, or additional

mic inputs for drum kit

8M Studio room

drum kit

8 more mics on the drum kit

24Ai Machine room Analog inputs for hardware

synths, outboard returns, etc.

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