Sonosax AD8+ AVB Option Card

Sonosax SX-AD8+ AVB option card [024291]

The Sonosax SX-AD8+ AVB option card is an optional expansion board for the Sonosax SX-AD8+ that enables a direct AVB network audio connection to an Apple Mac using a standard RJ45 ethernet cable. No proprietary software is required: once connected, the SX-AD8+ is automatically added as an 8-channel audio source.

The card supports 8 channels of 24-bit audio output (from SX-AD8+ to network) at sample rates of 48, 96 and 192 kHz. The AVB card is Power over Ethernet (PoE) capable, meaning a single ethernet cable can both power the SX-AD8+ and transport all audio channels.

Main Features

• AVB interface card for Sonosax SX-AD8+ (8-channel audio to network).
• Direct connection to Apple Mac via RJ45 ethernet cable.
• No proprietary software required; enumerates as an 8-channel audio device.
• PoE-capable: one ethernet cable for power and audio.

Specifications

• Audio: 8 channels 24-bit out (from SX-AD8+ to network).
• Sample rate: 48 / 96 / 192 kHz.
• Network: 100 / 1000 Mbps.
• PoE: Class 1 IEEE 802.3af.

Apple Mac OS X Support

• Mac OS version 10.9 or newer required.
• AVB via Mac ethernet port or via a Thunderbolt Ethernet adapter.
• Enumerate via Audio MIDI Setup > Network Device Browser; device shows as “SX-AD8+ AVB”.
• In Audio MIDI Setup, “SX-AD8+ AVB” can be selected as clock source.

Included

• Sonosax SX-AD8+ AVB option card [024291].