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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction About SoundGrid and the DiGiGrid MGB and MGO Audio Interfaces Using DiGiGrid MGB/MGO with a Console 1. Hardware and Connectors 2. Installation and Configuration Overview 2.1 Configuring the MGB/MGO in MultiRack SoundGrid 2.2 Configuring the MGB/MGO in SoundGrid Studio 2.2.1 Setting up SoundGrid Studio... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a DiGiGrid MGB or MGO audio interface for SoundGrid systems. In order to get the most out of your DiGiGrid product, please take some time to read this user guide. We also suggest that you become familiar with the Waves support site (www. - Page 4 DiGiGrid MGO and MGB interfaces may be used in both SoundGrid and Native configurations, as follows: SoundGrid: In a SoundGrid configuration, the MGB or MGO interface is used to connect a MADI-enabled console to a SoundGrid network, for plugin processing and simultaneous DAW playback and recording. The SoundGrid configuration uses a dedicated SoundGrid DSP server to power the plugin processing, enabling super-low latency, high plugin counts, and networking capabilities, with the option of an additional backup DSP server.
- Page 5 Native: In a Native configuration, the MGB or MGO interface is used to connect a MADI-enabled console to the SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver, for plugin processing and/or DAW playback and recording. Since the Native configuration utilizes the computer’s CPU to power the plugin processing, plugin count and overall system latency depend on the computer’s CPU and sound driver capabilities.
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Page 6: Using Digigrid Mgb/Mgo With A Console
■ Connect your MGB to the console using BNC MADI cables. Connect your MGO to the console using optical MADI cables. ■ Connect to the SoundGrid network using Cat 5e or Cat 6 cables. Connect the MGB/MGO interfaces to your computer’s local LAN port, or use two cables to connect the MGB/MGO and your computer to the SoundGrid-compatible network switch. -
Page 7: Hardware And Connectors
Word Clock Input Status LED MADI 1 & MADI 2 – Either BNC (MGB) or optical (MGO). Connect to any MADI device. Waves SoundGrid Port – Connect to SoundGrid Network. Word Clock Input – Connect to external word clock source. - Page 8 Status LED – Colors and respective status as follows: ■ Green = MADI link ■ Off = no MADI link ■ Flashing red = network cable not connected ■ Blue = network connected ■ ALL colors sequence = IDENTIFY ■ Yellow = while updating or when card is stuck in boot...
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Page 9: Installation And Configuration Overview
2. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW After you register your new MGB/MGO, you can download the installer from the Download section of the Waves website. Since SoundGrid enables you to access an I/O device from any computer in the network, you will need to install the software on each computer. - Page 10 4. When you select the correct port, the message “SoundGrid Network Found” will appear on the panel. Close this window. 5. Open the SoundGrid Inventory window from the Audio Menu (F2). The SoundGrid Inventory window displays all SoundGrid I/O devices connected to your network. 6.
- Page 11 8. Assign your MGB/MGO devices in the Assign column. Use consecutive numbers for multiple devices, with the first unit assigned as number 1. 9. Click Settings to open the Control Panel.
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Page 12: Configuring The Mgb/Mgo In Soundgrid Studio
2.2 Configuring the MGB/MGO in SoundGrid Studio This is a quick overview of what you need to know about SoundGrid Studio software to get your network up to speed. There’s enough here to configure a simple network, assess network status, and set up your I/O devices. For more complex configurations, please refer to the SoundGrid Studio user guide. - Page 13 The first time you launch SoundGrid Studio, the Wizard will open. It scans the network, inventories its assets, and then configures the devices. If the Wizard does not start automatically, click the Start Auto Config button, which is next to the Network Port. Choose “NEXT”...
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Page 14: Setting Up The Driver
To add another SoundGrid device, click on the arrow in an empty rack slot. From the list of available devices, choose the one that you want to add—in this case, a DiGiGrid MGB coaxial MADI interface. In this image, DiGiGrid DLS is grayed out, and therefore unavailable, since it is already claimed. -
Page 15: Firmware Status And Updates
2.2.3 FIRMWARE STATUS AND UPDATES On the left of the device icon are two buttons: FW indicates the status of the device’s firmware. The user is given the choice to update it. Status indications are color-coded: Grey Compatible firmware Blue Compatible firmware, but a newer version exists Firmware not compatible and must be updated in order to use Click on the FW button to launch the Reflasher. -
Page 16: Mgb/Mgo Control Panel
PC: C:\Program Files (x86)\Waves\SoundGrid\Driver Control Panel Mac: System HD/Applications/Waves/SoundGrid 3. 1 Clock Page When you launch the DiGiGrid MGB/MGO driver Control Panel, it will load the Clock page. The following settings are available in the Clock Settings window: ■ SOURCE sets the clock source. - Page 17 ■ SoE displays Sync over Ethernet status (On or Off ). ■ CLOCK SOURCE AUTO-SWITCHING allows the MGB/MGO driver to switch between clock sources if it finds a higher priority source than the currently selected source. Sync priority order is: SoE, WC, Digital 1, Digital 2, and Internal.
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Page 18: Madi Options Page
3.2 MADI Options Page One MADI connection supports 56 or 64 in/out channels at 44.1/48 kHz, and 28 or 32 in/out channels at 88.2/96 kHz. In MADI Port Settings, set the number of available channels according to your console settings. 3.3 About Page The About page displays an overview of the device’s specifications. -
Page 19: System Info Page
3.5 Saving, Loading and Identifying LOAD and SAVE (at the top left corner of the Control Panel window) allow you to save and load your MGB/MGO settings. IDENTIFY (at the top right corner of the Control Panel window) allows you to identify connected devices if multiple MGB/MGO...
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