The RME AVB combines MADI and deterministic AVB networking with four high-precision line, instrument, and microphone inputs, as well as separate headphone and line-level outputs. Following RME's concept of maximum versatility and connectivity, 128 channels of MADI I/O have also been added to this 19" half-rack device.

The AVB device is a pristine analog converter that features the most common analog signals in a control room, recording studio, or on stage: four XLR-TRS combo inputs, with 75 dB of remotely controllable gain in 1 dB steps; an 18 dBu line-level input sensitivity, with switchable high impedance on each channel; a stereo headphone output; and two analog line-level outputs, with switchable reference levels of 4/19 dBu.

Power is provided by an external power supply (with a locking connector), and a locking K-slot port adds an additional level of security against theft. Continuous redundancy is available for all MADI signals, provided the secondary MADI port is mirrored with the same signal as the coaxial MADI input. If redundancy is not required, the (optional) single-mode or multi-mode fiber MADI module is treated as a standalone MADI I/O with full bandwidth.