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  • Page 1 SoundGrid BR1 SoundGrid-to-AVB Network Bridge User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction .......................... 3 SoundGrid Networks and AVB Networks ..............................3 System Layout ......................................4 Configuring SoundGrid BR1 ....................6 Hardware Connections ....................................6 Ports ........................................... 7 Download and Activate ....................................7 Configuring the MultiRack SoundGrid Computer ............................8 Configuring the SuperRack SoundGrid Computer ............................ 10 PreSonus ..........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Section of the Waves website. It provides useful setup and troubleshooting information. SoundGrid Networks and AVB Networks Waves SoundGrid is a networking protocol that links and controls audio devices (e.g., I/O devices, servers, hosts). It enables routing between devices and offloading plugin processing to a dedicated server. This results in extremely low processing latency.

  • Page 4: System Layout

    System Layout A SoundGrid network can offload plugin processing from the host computer to a DSP server. This greatly increases processing power so far more super-low-latency channels with significantly more plugins are possible. At minimum, a SoundGrid BR1 system consists of these elements: •...
  • Page 5 MOTU S INGLE EVICE ETUP MOTU M ULTIPLE EVICES ETUP SoundGrid BR1 / User Guide...

  • Page 6: Configuring Soundgrid Br1

    3. Connect the SoundGrid DSP server to the SG switch using Ethernet cable. You can connect a second SoundGrid DSP server to the SG Switch for redundancy. An up-to-date list of SoundGrid compatible hardware is available at www.waves.com/hardware SoundGrid BR1 / User Guide...

  • Page 7: Ports

    Central. 2. Log on to Waves Central using your Waves user name and password. 3. Move your licenses from your Waves license cloud to your host computer or attach a USB key with your licenses to the host. 4. Download and install MultiRack SoundGrid or SuperRack SoundGrid, plugins, and SoundGrid BR1.

  • Page 8: Configuring The Multirack Soundgrid Computer

    Configuring the MultiRack SoundGrid Computer 1. Open the SoundGrid Driver control panel and choose the network adapter used for SG connection. 2. Close the control panel 3. Power up the SoundGrid BR1, SoundGrid switch, and SoundGrid server. 4. Open MultiRack SoundGrid. 5.
  • Page 9 SG I NVENTORY 1. The Inventory should list the SoundGrid BR1; assign it to Number 1 in the Device column. Click OK. 2. Under the Audio menu, select SoundGrid Connections. 3. Create and enable two connections: • SoundGrid BR1 to MultiRack SoundGrid channels 1–16 •...

  • Page 10: Configuring The Superrack Soundgrid Computer

    Configuring the SuperRack SoundGrid Computer Power up the SoundGrid BR1, SoundGrid switch, and SoundGrid server. Open SuperRack and go to Setup window, Inventory page. Select the network adaptor (port) that the BR1 is connected to. In the I/O devices rack, click the + (plus) symbol in an empty rack slot and select BR1 from the list of available network devices.
  • Page 11 Alternatively, you can set up all racks to desired configuration and then use the “Auto-Route All Racks” command (Rack menu). Learn more in the SuperRack user guide. SoundGrid BR1 / User Guide...
  • Page 12 ETTING LOCK OURCE 14. In the Source drop-down menu, select Digital as clock source. SoundGrid BR1 is now using the incoming AVB stream for clock. SoundGrid BR1 / User Guide...

  • Page 13: Presonus

    PreSonus Configuring AVB Manager Host The following example shows how AVB Manager is configured on Mac. To access correct AVB Manager settings on Mac, use PreSonus Universal Control. Download and install Universal Control software here: https://www.presonus.com/products/UC-Surface/downloads Basic Configuration 1. Power up the console, AVB Switch, and the AVB Manager host.
  • Page 14 The AVDECC Entity Controller will open and list all connected devices: • SoundGrid BR1 • StudioLive 32 console • AVB Manger Host computer 4. Go to the Window menu and select AVDECC Connection Matrix. This displays inputs and outputs for all available devices. SoundGrid BR1 / User Guide...
  • Page 15 5. Click to turn on the following connections: • SL32 Sends 1-8 to SoundGrid BR1 Input Stream 1–8 • SL32 Sends 9-16 to SoundGrid BR1 Input Stream 9–16 • SoundGrid BR1 Output Stream 1-8 to SL32 Return 1–8 • SoundGrid BR1 Output Stream 9-16 to SL32 Return 9–16 6.

  • Page 16: Motu

    MOTU Configuring MOTU Pro Audio Driver In this connection example we use a MOTU 112D. The MOTU I/O will serve as the master clock source. BR1 clock source will be set to Digital, meaning BR1 will receive the clock data from AVB input stream. 1.
  • Page 17 5. Go to SoundGrid BR1 and connect MOTU 112D:1 to Input Stream 1 under AVB Stream Connections. 6. Go to Routing, under AVB Configuration > Input Connections and assign SoundGrid BR1:1 to Input Connect 1. Now you can route MOTU I/Os to and from BR1. SoundGrid BR1 / User Guide...

  • Page 18: Inserting Plugins On A Channel

    Inserting Plugins on a Channel ULTI OUND RID OR UPER OUND 1. Add a mono rack. 2. Route the rack’s I/O to SG BR1 Input 1 and Output 1. 3. Add a plugin or chain. N THE CONSOLE In this example, we will insert a plugin on Channel 1 of the console. 4.

  • Page 19: Adding Parallel Fx

    Adding Parallel FX In this example, we will add reverb to Mix 1. ULTI OUND RID OR UPER OUND Route the rack’s I/O to SG BR1 Input 11 and Output 11-12. Add a reverb plugin or chain. N THE CONSOLE Press Mix/FX Master and select Aux 1.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Soundgrid Br1

    Troubleshooting SoundGrid BR1 The System tab displays important information about your SoundGrid BR1 device. This information should be used when troubleshooting the device. Mac address A unique device address that is used to connect to the SoundGrid network Firmware version The device has two sets of firmware: boot and program. Both numbers are required when contacting Technical Support for assistance.

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