The PreSonus SW5E serves as a five-port AVB switch, designed to facilitate the networking of multiple StudioLive Series III consoles seamlessly. It enables the linking of various PreSonus consoles and mixers, such as StudioLive AI-series consoles and StudioLive RML rack mixers, allowing for versatile configurations like using a rack mixer as a stagebox or pairing a rack mixer with a StudioLive CS18AI control surface. Additionally, it facilitates cascading a pair of StudioLive RML-series mixers into a unified system via AVB networking. Built with a heavy-duty all-metal chassis and rugged etherCON connectors, it ensures reliable performance, making it suitable for professional use on the road. At Sweetwater, we value the SW5E's integration of an internal power supply, eliminating the need for a wall wart. Whether networking second- or third-generation PreSonus StudioLive gear, the SW5E simplifies the process effortlessly.
Audio-Video Bridging (AVB) simplifies the transport of audio signals in real-time over a local Ethernet network, leveraging a set of IEEE standards. It ensures the preservation of audio and video quality and supports nanosecond sync accuracy, irrespective of network activity. AVB networks utilize standard Cat 5e or Cat 6 cables for connections, allowing multiple AVB devices to be interconnected via AVB switches like the PreSonus SW5E. This approach streamlines installation significantly — instead of dealing with bulky analog cables throughout a building, users can leverage existing Ethernet infrastructure for seamless integration.
Features
- Designed as a 5-port AVB switch specifically for second- and third-generation StudioLive gear
- Four ports equipped with Power over Ethernet (PoE) for transmitting electrical power over network cables
- Facilitates networking of multiple StudioLive Series III consoles effortlessly
- Enables linking of a StudioLive AI-series console and StudioLive RML rack mixer, with the rack mixer serving as a stagebox
- Allows connection of a StudioLive RML rack mixer to a StudioLive CS18AI control surface
- Supports cascading of a pair of StudioLive RML-series mixers into a unified system via AVB networking
- Features a robust all-metal chassis and durable etherCON connectors, ensuring reliable performance in demanding road environments
- Utilizes an internal power supply instead of a wall wart, enhancing convenience and portability
- Compatible with non-PreSonus AVB-enabled gear as well
- Rackmountable design (rack tray not included)
