Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB - Waves Certified Ethernet Adapter

The Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB Adapter is the official Waves SoundGrid-certified Thunderbolt-to-Ethernet interface for Mac.

Delivering ultra-low-latency, time-synchronised network connectivity for SuperRack, eMotion LV1, and DiGiGrid MGB/MGO/MGR Interfaces.

Certified SoundGrid Compatibility

Officially approved by Waves, the Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB Adapter is the trusted solution for connecting Thunderbolt-equipped Macs to SoundGrid networks.

Waves SuperRack SoundGrid for live plug-in processing

Waves eMotion LV1 for multitrack recording and playback

DiGiGrid MGB/MGO/MGR with QRec for reliable capture and virtual soundcheck

Professional-Grade Network Performance

AVB-Compliant Gigabit Ethernet: IEEE 802.1AS and 802.1Qat/av for guaranteed stream reservation and phase-accurate clocking.

Ultra-Low Latency: Optimised for real-time audio transfer across SoundGrid and AVB networks.

Bus-Powered Simplicity: No external PSU needed — powered entirely via Thunderbolt.

Compact & Portable: Designed for studios, OB vans, and mobile rigs.

Includes: 0.5 m Thunderbolt cable and ThunderLok clip to prevent accidental disconnection.

What’s in the Box

Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB Adapter

0.5 m Thunderbolt (40 Gbps) cable

ThunderLok cable retention clip

Quick Start Guide 

Key Specifications

Interface: Thunderbolt 3/4 (compatible with Thunderbolt 2 via adapter)

Network Port: 1 × RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T)

Standards: IEEE 802.1AS, 802.1Qat/av (AVB compliant)

Power: Bus-powered via Thunderbolt

Dimensions: 98 × 38 × 21 mm (approx.)

Compatibility: macOS 10.12 or later, Intel & Apple Silicon Macs