Sonnet Thunderbolt 3 AVB Adapter

Sonnet Thunderbolt 3 AVB Adapter

Sonnet Thunderbolt 3 AVB Adapter is a compact, Avid‑qualified Thunderbolt-to-AVB Gigabit Ethernet adapter that lets Macs with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 ports join AVB networks and connect to pro audio/video devices such as Avid Pro Tools | Carbon. With a Broadcom GbE controller and a 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface, the adapter supports AVB protocols for tightly synchronized audio/video streams while remaining bus-powered and pocketable for mobile studios.

macOS includes the basic driver support; network setup is handled in the Network control panel and AVB configuration in Audio MIDI Setup, enabling fast setup for recording, playback, and real‑time processing in professional AV environments.

Features and Benefits

• Avid Qualified
• AVB Compliant (synchronized audio/video streams)
• 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface (Thunderbolt 3/4 compatible)
• Pocketable, bus-powered and energy efficient
• Easy setup: basic drivers included in macOS
• Apple M1 series compatible
• Intel Mac compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports
• Includes 0.5-meter Thunderbolt cable and ThunderLok 3 retainer clip
• 2-year product warranty
• Free lifetime customer technical support
• Designed in the USA

Sizing Information

Dimensions & Weight

• Dimensions (W × D × H): 5 × 3.9 × 0.8 in. (38.1 × 98.4 × 20.6 mm)
• Adapter weight: 0.20 lbs (0.09 kg)
• Complete package weight: 0.40 lbs (0.18 kg)

In the Box

• Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB Adapter
• 0.5-meter Thunderbolt cable
• ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip
• Documentation

Product Q&A

Q: Do I need drivers to use this adapter on macOS?
A: No additional drivers are required for basic network functionality—macOS includes the necessary driver. Configure network settings in the Network control panel and AVB routing in Audio MIDI Setup for AVB applications.

Q: Is this adapter compatible with Apple Silicon (M series) Macs?
A: Yes. The Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB Adapter is compatible with Apple M series Macs and Intel Macs that have Thunderbolt 3 ports.

Q: Can I use this adapter with Avid Pro Tools | Carbon?
A: Yes. The adapter is Avid‑qualified for use with Pro Tools | Carbon, allowing your Mac to act as an AVB endpoint. Check Avid’s compatibility page for any specific Pro Tools | Carbon system requirements.

Q: Does the adapter support Dante or MILAN devices?
A: The adapter is compatible with Dante-enabled devices and with MILAN‑certified products (for example L’Acoustics P1). Support depends on the network and device configuration.