AVB (Audio Video Bridging, also known as Time Sensitive Networking, or TSN) is a collection of IEEE 802.1 networking standards that define a single digital network for transmitting audio, video, and other forms of data via “smart” switches that manage AVB traffic without compromising network integrity.

AVB networking allows you to connect many digital audio devices over long distances using CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable and route your audio anywhere on the AVB network with extremely low latency. A high-precision clock significantly reduces harmonic distortion and phasing, ensuring your audio stays clear and clean.

AVB Switches (such as the PreSonus SW5E PoE AVB switch) are an active part of the AVB network, throttling non-AVB traffic to ensure you always have enough bandwidth to carry your audio with extremely low latency. This means you get guaranteed low-latency audio performance regardless of other network traffic. These important benefits are only available with AVB networking.

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