{"product_id":"netgear-av-line-m4250-10g2f-poe-waves-certified-switch","title":"Netgear AV Line M4250-10G2F-PoE+ Waves Certified Switch","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Netgear AV Line M4250-10G2F-PoE+ switch is a professional AV-focused managed network switch designed for high-performance audio and video over IP systems. Built as part of NETGEAR’s AV Line series, it provides reliable 1-Gigabit networking with a streamlined configuration interface specifically designed for AV engineers and live production environments.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis switch is widely used in \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWaves SoundGrid networks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, making it an ideal networking solution for systems built around the Waves eMotion LV1 Classic and the Waves plugin ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptimised for Waves SoundGrid Systems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe M4250 series supports a dedicated \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoundGrid profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, allowing the switch to be quickly configured for Waves SoundGrid audio networks without requiring complex manual network setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy applying the SoundGrid profile within the switch’s AV interface, the switch automatically applies the correct VLAN and networking parameters required for stable SoundGrid communication. This ensures optimal performance for routing audio, control data and plugin processing across the network.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis simplifies deployment of systems using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSoundGrid servers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSoundGrid stageboxes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSoundGrid-enabled plugins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWaves LV1 consoles and processing systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal for LV1 Classic Systems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWaves LV1 Classic console\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e connects to the SoundGrid network via dedicated Ethernet ports for audio transport and control. In these systems, the network switch acts as the central hub connecting the console, stageboxes, servers and other SoundGrid devices.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUsing a professional AV-optimised switch like the Netgear AV Line M4250-10G2F-PoE+ ensures reliable low-latency communication between:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLV1 Classic console\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSoundGrid DSP servers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSoundGrid I\/O and stageboxes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis allows engineers to run Waves plugins in real time while maintaining stable audio transport across the SoundGrid network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned for AV and Live Production\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe NETGEAR M4250 series was developed specifically for professional AV environments, with hardware and software optimised for audio and video over IP applications.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe switch includes an intuitive AV-focused interface with predefined profiles, making it easy to configure networking for common AV protocols and audio systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts rear-facing ports and rack-friendly design also make it ideal for clean installation in touring racks, broadcast environments and fixed installations.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoundGrid profile support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for Waves audio networks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDesigned for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAV over IP applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 × 1G PoE+ ports\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with a 125W PoE budget\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 × Gigabit uplink ports and 2 × SFP ports\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRear-facing ports for clean rack integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSimplified \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAV-focused web interface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBuilt-in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eIGMP Plus™ multicast support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for AV streaming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eQuiet operation suitable for control rooms and studios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWaves LV1 Classic live sound systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSoundGrid plugin processing networks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBroadcast and streaming production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTouring audio racks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAV over IP installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Netgear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52897260306770,"sku":null,"price":653.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/6447\/3682\/files\/Netgear_M4250_AV_Line_Network_Switch_Nifty_Audio_UK.png?v=1778054148","url":"https:\/\/www.niftyaudio.com\/products\/netgear-av-line-m4250-10g2f-poe-waves-certified-switch","provider":"Nifty Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}