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- Page 1 DiGiGrid MGR User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Clock Page ..................................15 System Info Page and About Page ..........................17 Presets ................................... 18 USING AN I/O DEVICE WITH A DAW ..........................19 SPECIFICATIONS ................................20 Waves Inc 2800 Merchants Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912 USA 1-865-909-9200 www.waves.com DiGiGrid MGR / User Guide... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction The DiGiGrid MGR is used to connect MADI-enabled devices to a Waves SoundGrid network for plugin processing and/or DAW playback and recording. The MGR unit is equipped as standard with Quad MADI BNC connections across two Dual MADI Interface modules. Optical MADI connection are available as an upgrade option by swapping either one or both BNC modules. -
Page 4: Hardware And Connections
Firmware update in progress = Yellow Hardware error = White Device Identify mode = Revolving colors SoundGrid Network Port has two LEDs to indicate status Link/Activity Led = Flashing green GigE (Gigabyte Connection Indicator) = Solid orange DiGiGrid MGR / User Guide... - Page 5 I/Os, SoundGrid server) without needing an Ethernet switch. For installations that include more than two SoundGrid ports, a 1 GB SoundGrid approved Ethernet switch is necessary. It is not important which of the two Ethernet ports is used to connect to the SoundGrid network. DiGiGrid MGR / User Guide...
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Page 6: Getting Started
The host computer’s LAN port that’s connected to the SoundGrid network should be used for SoundGrid only. Do not share this port with the internet or other networks. In this configuration, all plugin processing is carried out on the host computer. The speed and power of the host defines overall latnecy. DiGiGrid MGR / User Guide... -
Page 7: Add I/Os
Adding I/O devices not only increases the number of I/O channels, but lets you have separate devices for stage and FOH, or live room and control room. When there is more than one network connection, use a "star" network configuration with a 1GB Ethernet switch. Only use switches tested and approved by Waves. Host computer... -
Page 8: Download And Install Software
YSTEM If you are already using a Waves SoundGrid host application and your device does not appear in the Network Devices list, use Waves Central to update the host application, which also updates the device drivers—or install just the missing device driver from Waves Central. - Page 9 RIVERS The BNC and optical MADI modules used in the DiGiGrid MGR are identical to those used in the DiGiGrid MGB and MGO products. When connected to a SoundGrid Network, the MGR will identify as either an MGB (BNC) or MGO (Optical) device.
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Page 10: Configure The System
SoundGrid QRec SoundGrid Studio Setup Window All SoundGrid devices are configured in a similar manner. Throughout this section, we show DiGiGrid IOS as an example. DiGiGrid MGR / User Guide... -
Page 11: Manual Device Configuration
If later you add, remove, or swap a device, Auto-Config will reconfigure your inventory and re-patch. Note that SoundGrid Studio assigns the SoundGrid driver automatically. SuperRack SoundGrid and eMotion LV1 require that the SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver is assigned manually. DiGiGrid MGR / User Guide... -
Page 12: Device Firmware
Click on the ID button to activate a hard-to-miss LED on the panel of the corresponding hardware device. You can also activate the LED from the top bar of the device’s control panel. SoundGrid Studio SoundGrid QRec DiGiGrid MGR / User Guide... -
Page 13: Mgr (Mgb/Mgo) Control Panels
ROM THE RIVER ONTROL ANEL You can also access the control panels of all assigned I/O devices from Driver Control Panel application, which is located here: PC: C:\Program Files (x86)\Waves\SoundGrid\Driver Control Panel Mac: System HD/Applications/Waves/SoundGrid MGR C ONTROL ANEL AGES The About and System Info pages provide information about the unit, such as MAC address, SOE master MAC Address, firmware version, and more. -
Page 14: Madi Options Page
In MADI Port Settings, set the number of available channels according to your MADI device settings. Range: 56/28, 64/32 While the MGR can deliver up to 256 channels at sample rates of 44.1kHz/48kHz, SoundGrid Driver is limited to 128 channels at any sample-rate. DiGiGrid MGR / User Guide... -
Page 15: Clock Page
SAMPLE RATE sets the sample rate when Clock Source is set to Internal. Range: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz SAMPLE RATE MODE sets the MADI mode for 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz operation. Check your MADI enabled console or device manual for the proper selection. Range: High-Speed, SMUX DiGiGrid MGR / User Guide... - Page 16 MADI (port A), SOE, Internal. If an MGR is clocked to WC and this external source fails, it will first try to clock to MADI (port A), then SOE. If that not successful, it will fall back to Internal. DiGiGrid MGR / User Guide...
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Page 17: System Info Page And About Page
The About page contains a description of the device. The System Info page contains technical details about the device, including MAC address, Firmware version, and Module version. This information is useful for troubleshooting. Please have this information handy if you contact Waves technical support concerning the device. DiGiGrid MGR / User Guide... -
Page 18: Presets
Click the Identify button to indicate which MGB/MGO module belongs to this Control Panel. Clicking the button causes the Network LED on the panel of the module to flash in a rather psychedelic manner. DiGiGrid MGR / User Guide... -
Page 19: Using An I/O Device With A Daw
ONFIGURE THE OUND 1. Set the DAW playback engine to “Waves SoundGrid.” The SoundGrid driver channels will now appear in the DAW I/O preferences and in the Input/Output selector in each DAW channel. 2. Route the DAW inputs and outputs to SoundGrid. -
Page 20: Specifications
• Dual AC input power supplies with redundant operation Dimensions: 482.6mm (w) x 306mm (d) x 43.6mm (h) Weight: 4.5kg (7kg boxed) Power Requirements: 100VAC–240 VAC, 1.5 amp, 50/60 Hz Specifications are subject to change without notice DiGiGrid MGR / User Guide...
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