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Is Recording on a Windows 10 based PC via AVB possible?

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asked Jun 10, 2021 in StudioLive Series III by Tele (2,200 points)

I sent an email to "support" <[email protected]>;  & the following question was emailed to 
 

The email was sent to them in reference to the following product which was posted on their Website as a direct solution to AVB connectivity of a Presonus Studiolive 32 Series 111 digital mixer connected to a Windows 10 (Professional) based PC. 

Their Website :   www.sonnetstore.com

Re: Solo10G PCIe Card (10GBASE-T PCIe Card with Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Support)

The following is my email I sent them.

On Jun 5, 2021, at 2:57 PM, Vic Klonin <[email protected]> wrote:

To :  "support" <[email protected]>; 

Hi There

#1 - Does this card work with a PC based Windows 10 computer?
#2 - Are there drivers available for it?

I need a PCIe Ethernet card with drivers for the AVB protocol. I currently use a Presonus Studiolive 32S Series 111 digital audio mixer that has the AVB connector on it & I have it connected via the AVB connector to a 32 channel Presonus Studiolive 32R digital stagebox.

I assumed the Solo 10G PCIe card would provide me with a method of routing both my Presonus Studiolive 32S &  my Presonus Studiolive 32R expander to my computer & provide a path to my DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) that I use as a multitracking 64 channel audio recorder.

Has anyone from www.sonnetstore.com checked with the Engineer's @ Presonus to verify that these devices will perform this as a potential audio recording solution?

I currently use the Presonus system I mention here but the final handoff to the PC is done through USB 2.0 & it is prone to audible latency so it makes the system useless in it's current configuration. 

I am very hopeful that the Solo 10G PCIe card being sold through your website works as stated because it will make this system a real treat by eliminating the dreaded latency.

Thank you
Vic Klonin

Their response to my email is as follows!

Hi Vic,

See answers below.
Regards,
Robert

On Jun 5, 2021, at 2:57 PM, Vic Klonin <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi There

My question
Does this card work with a PC based Windows 10 computer?
Roberts response : Yes
My question
Are there drivers available for it?
Roberts response : Yes

I need a PCIe Ethernet card with drivers for the AVB protocol. I currently use a Presonus Studiolive 32S Series 111 digital audio mixer that has the AVB connector on it & I have it connected via the AVB connector to a 32 channel Presonus Studiolive 32R digital stagebox.

I assumed the Solo 10G PCIe card would provide me with a method of routing both my Presonus Studiolive 32S &  my Presonus Studiolive 32R expander to my computer & provide a path to my DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) that I use as a multitracking 64 channel audio recorder.

My question
Has anyone from www.sonnetstore.com checked with the Engineer's @ Presonus to verify that these devices will perform this as a potential audio recording solution?
Roberts response : This will work.

I currently use the Presonus system I mention here but the final handoff to the PC is done through USB 2.0 & it is prone to audible latency so it makes the system useless in it's current configuration. 

I am very hopeful that the Solo 10G PCIe card being sold through your website works as stated because it will make this system a real treat by eliminating the dreaded latency.

Thank you
Vic Klonin

Since I don't see this Ethernet card being referenced anywhere on the Presonus website I want to know what the response is from Presonus before I proceed to order this Ethernet card which sells below $200.00 . This is a far cry less than the posted ECHO card that sells for well over $1,000.00. Secondly, I don't see any reference to the ECHO card either, so what should I take away from this? Are these both viable AVB recording solutions? 

I have both the Studiolive 32 Series 111 mixer & the Studiolive 32R Rack that is connected via the AVB & I love the fact that it is such a flawless solution to the mixer expansion in my studio. 

Please give me a thumbs up on the Solo card because I for one will be in heaven if this works via the AVB & reduces my latency issues.

Thank you

Vic Klonin

3 Answers

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answered Jun 17, 2021 by mackjohnson1 (78,460 points)

The knowledge base article on AVB with a PC only mentions the ECHO card but says that AVB to PC may work but isn't supported.

https://support.presonus.com/hc/en-us/articles/360050823871-StudioLive-Series-III-Can-I-use-AVB-Network-Audio-with-my-computer-

+1 vote
answered Aug 23, 2021 by nathanaelgrauvogel (160 points)
Vic,

Did you bite the bullet and try this out?

I'm also looking to multitrack from a StudioLive Series III (a 16R) into a Windows PC.  USB Is not an option for us due to the distance between the two, but AVB would be ideal.
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answered Apr 30 by richardrupert (1,480 points)
If this card would work, it would be a great, inexpensive fix for those of us who have had USB connectivity issues.
https://www.sonnetstore.com/products/solo10g-pcie-card

My StudioLive 32 no longer "sees" my computer via USB, so I need an alternative. This may be it. I'll continue researching.
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