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THE Thunderbolt AV Solution for Connecting to Pro Tools | Carbon
Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB Adapter
Compact, Professional Bus-powered Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with AVB Support for Mac Computers with Thunderbolt Ports
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The Single-adapter Solution for Connecting to Pro Tools | Carbon
The Avid Pro Tools | Carbon audio interface is a revolutionary tool for music production. Its eight onboard HDX processors and custom FPGA technology allow for near-zero latency tracking and monitoring when using AAX DSP plug-ins. Carbon connects to your Mac® via Ethernet using a proprietary version of AVB (Audio Video Bridging, or IEEE 802.1). If your computer lacks built-in Ethernet, you'll need an AVB-capable Thunderbolt™ Gigabit Ethernet adapter. The Avid Qualified Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB adapter serves as the ideal single-adapter solution to connect your supported Mac with Thunderbolt ports to the Carbon interface.
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Pro Tools | Carbon Link – Connects Your Mac with Thunderbolt Ports to the Avid Interface
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AVB Compliant – Perfect for Optimized Synchronization of Audio and Video Data
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High-speed Thunderbolt – Ideal Low-latency Connection for Streaming Over Ethernet
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AVB-Compliant Ethernet Adapter

Connect to Other Devices On a Network

Beyond its support for the Pro Tools | Carbon interface, 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.
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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.
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Thunderbolt Interface

for Low Latency

Equipped with a high-speed Thunderbolt interface, Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB Adapter enables low-latency, fully synchronized audio and video streaming over Ethernet—ideal for Avid Pro Tools | Carbon and AVB-compatible systems.
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Bus-powered

Operation

Operating off its Thunderbolt connection, Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB Adapter is bus-powered, so there’s no need to plug in a power supply or power cable.

Key Features

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Avid Qualified

Avid qualified single-adapter solution for connecting your supported Mac to the Avid Pro Tools | Carbon audio interface.

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AVB-Compliant

Enables you to make your Mac an endpoint in an AVB Ethernet network.

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40Gbps Thunderbolt Interface

Supports extremely low latency required for AVB applications.

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Pocketable

Compact and highly portable.

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Bus-Powered, Energy Efficient

Powered through Thunderbolt port – requires no power adapter.

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Easy Setup

Configure the adapter's basic settings using operating system preferences.

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Apple M Series Compatible

Supports all M series Macs.

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Intel Mac Compatible

Compatible with IntelMac computers with Thunderbolt 3 ports.

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Founded in 1986 in Orange County, Southern California — long recognized as a vibrant hub of technology and engineering — Sonnet has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly four decades. We’ve introduced award-winning products that expand performance and connectivity for Mac, Windows, and other industry-standard computers. Many of our team members have been with us for more than 20 years, bringing unmatched expertise across both current and legacy products. Should you ever need technical support, you can count on our knowledgeable staff to provide the help you need.

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Pocketable. Powerful.

Gigabit Ethernet to Go

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, this Sonnet adapter is powered by your computer’s Thunderbolt port, connected through the included Thunderbolt cable.
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Simple Setup

Drivers and Configuration App Built Into macOS

The basic drivers that support 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.
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All the Right Connections

Thunderbolt Cable and ThunderLok Included

Sonnet includes a Thunderbolt cable that supports Thunderbolt’s maximum bandwidth and is fully compatible with current Thunderbolt computers. Sonnet also provides a ThunderLok Thunderbolt connector retainer clip that prevents accidental cable disconnections.
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  • 10Gb
  • SFP+ socket including SFP+ SR transceiver
  • Intel
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Twin10G 10GBASE-T PCIe Card
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  • 10Gb
  • 1Gb
  • 2x RJ45
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Twin10G SFP28 PCIe Card
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  • 10Gb
  • 2x SFP28 SR transceivers included
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Twin25G PCIe Card
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  • 25Gb
  • 10Gb
  • 2x SFP28 SR transceivers included
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  • 2x M.2 SSD sockets
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