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  • Page 1 EXBOX.SG User‘s Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 DirectOut GmbH cannot be held responsible for any misleading or incorrect information provided throughout this manual. DirectOut GmbH reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. DirectOut Technologies® is a registered trademark of the DirectOut GmbH. © DirectOut GmbH, 2021 page 2 of 54...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Global Control ....................24 Input / Output - MADI ................. 25 Input / Output - Network ................26 Input State / Clocking .................. 27 Sample Rate ....................30 State ......................31 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 3 of 54...
  • Page 4 CHAPTER 5: Controlling Soundgrid - Host ..................32 Soundgrid - EXBOX.SG Control ..............35 globcon - EXBOX.SG plugin ................ 38 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting ................... 42 Maintenance ....................43 CHAPTER 7: Technical Data Appendix A - Wiring Sketches Hirose HR10 (DC PSU) ................

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    N OT E S are used for important points of clarification or cross references. WAR NI N GS! alert you when an action should always be observed. EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 5 of 54...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Overview

    Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1: Overview Introduction EXBOX.SG is an audio network to MADI converter based on the audio networking technology Soundgrid from Waves. Equipped with three MADI ports and four network ports, it offers straight-forward conversion of 128 audio channels between MADI and Soundgrid.

  • Page 7: Feature Summary

    The audio network is controlled via a Soundgrid host application (e.g. SG Studio or SG QRec). Routing EXBOX.SG Soundgrid Soundgrid To setup globcon control please refer to "globcon control" on page 21. EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 7 of 54...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Legal Issues & Facts

    We would like to remind you to please check carefully whether the failure is caused by erroneous configuration, operation or connection before sending parts for repair. page 8 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...

  • Page 9: First Aid (In Case Of Electric Shock)

    Check their pulse and reanimate if their respiration is poor. Lay the body down and turn it to one side. Call for a doctor immediately. • Having sustained an electric shock, always consult a doctor. EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 9 of 54...

  • Page 10: Updates

    This guide refers to micro firmware version 1.1.11 and control module version 12.1.0.258. Intended Operation EXBOX.SG is designed for conversion / routing between network audio and MADI signals. MADI refers to AES10, network audio refers to Soundgrid. WARN ING ! No compensation can be claimed for damages caused by operation of this unit other than for the intended use described above.

  • Page 11: Conformity & Certificates

    09648 Mittweida Germany Only stamped parcels will be accepted! WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 64879540 Contact DirectOut GmbH Leipziger Str. 32, 09648 Mittweida, Germany Phone: +49 (0)3727 5665-100 Fax: +49 (0)3727 5665-101 Mail: sales@directout.eu www.directout.eu EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 11 of 54...

  • Page 12: Contents

    CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts Contents The contents of your EXBOX.SG package include: • 1 x EXBOX.SG • 1 x external power supply unit (9 - 24 V) • 1 x Instruction Leaflet Remote Control The device is managed via globcon remote control. To manage the Soundgrid network a Soundgrid host application (e.g.

  • Page 13: Accessory

    - 5.00 dBm - 3.00 dBm (Receiver overload) Temperature (min) 0° Celsius 0° Celsius Temperature (max) 70° Celsius 70° Celsius Type of DDM/DOM internal internal Extinction Ratio 8.20 dB 9 dB EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 13 of 54...
  • Page 14 CHAPTER 2: Legal issues & facts BOXMOUNT XL - for optimal rack mount of up to three devices in a 19’’ frame (No: DOAPA0886): page 14 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Installation

    Remove the protective cap from the optical MADI port(s) before use. N OT E Retain the protective cap if the optical port is unused. This will protect against soiling which can lead to malfunction. EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 15 of 54...
  • Page 16 MIDI over ethernet. NOT E Use appropriate network cables (CAT5E or better). NOT E The network shall be used with SoundGrid only. Do not share it with the internet or other networks. page 16 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...
  • Page 17 Only supply the voltages and signals indicated (9 - 24 V DC) to the device. WAR NI N G! The connected power supply must provide a current limiting to a maximum of 2.5 A. EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 17 of 54...
  • Page 18 Never connect a PoE link to a network interface that is not marked explictly for PoE operation. The voltage supplied there may damage the interface. T I P Keep any packaging in order to protect the device should it need to be dispatched for service. page 18 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...
  • Page 19 Launch Waves Central and login with your Waves account. Click on ‘INSTALL PRODUCTS’ and select 'ALL PRODUCTS'. Type 'directout' into the search field to filter the driver listing. Select ‘DirectOut Exbox.SG Driver' and click install. When the installation procedure has finished a restart of the computer is required.
  • Page 20 Chapter 3: Installation Launch Soundgrid Studio and confirm to add EXBOX.SG to Soundgrid Studio. Select the tab 'SETUP' for the device overview. EXBOX.SG is displayed at 'I/O DEVICES'. The control icons at the bottom (from left to right): • open the control panel of the device •...
  • Page 21 Download and install globcon on your computer. Link: www.globcon.pro Launch globcon and open the Preferences (Settings/Preferences). Add the MIDI IO ('SG Device I/O') and activate MIDI to enable device discovery for EXBOX.SG. 'Apply' the changes. EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 21 of 54...
  • Page 22 Chapter 3: Installation Click 'Discovery Methods' and check that MIDI (EXBOX.SG) is active. EXBOX.SG is listed then. Click to add it to the workspace. Double-click the tiny display of the device to open the control. NOT E To access the device via globcon the Soundgrid host application must be running and the device needs to be assigned to the Soundgrid MIDI driver.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4: Operation Introduction

    • 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz = 2 FS • 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz = 4 FS N OT E Scaling factor 4 FS is currently not supported by Soundgrid. EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 23 of 54...

  • Page 24: Global Control

    The voltage supplied there may damage the interface. POWER LED green - indicates state of power supply PSU 1 (OFF) = power supply not working PSU 2 (ON) = power supply working page 24 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...

  • Page 25: Input / Output - Madi

    MADI input - connect MADI input signal here. SFP socket MADI SFP I/O Insert SFP module here and connect MADI input/output. * The BNC input may be operated as word clock input (AES11) - see p 29. EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 25 of 54...

  • Page 26: Input / Output - Network

    (ON) = data sent or received (OFF) = no data transmission * Some possible reasons that lead to an inactive link: • device switched off • connected device switched off • cabling issue page 26 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...

  • Page 27: Input State / Clocking

    • device control panel of Soundgrid - to adjust the Soundgrid part • globcon - when dealing with external clock sources (MADI or input, Word Clock input) or the internal clock generator of EXBOX.SG EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 27 of 54...
  • Page 28 *** clock source is set in globcon The globcon 'Sync' tab to adjust clock source: NOT E This setting is relevant and accessible only when the device control panel is set to 'DIGITAL'. page 28 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...
  • Page 29 Soundgrid network will lock to the SoE master - see "Clocking Soundgrid network" on page 33. TI P EXBOX.SG can be synced from a digital source (MADI, word clock or the internal generator) and act as SoE master. Clocking to word clock The BNC MADI input also accepts a word clock signal according to AES11.

  • Page 30: Sample Rate

    RATE 2 FS (OFF) = scaling factor is 1 FS (ON) = scaling factor is 2 FS (blinking) = scaling factor does not match the sample rate of the SG module. page 30 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...

  • Page 31: State

    * The Soundgrid module starts into failsafe mode if its firmware is corrupted. This may happen in very rare cases only. Should you encounter this state, please contact support for further information. EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 31 of 54...

  • Page 32: Chapter 5: Controlling

    Soundgrid Studio, MultiRack Soundgrid or eMotion LV1 being installed. From here the control panel for EXBOX.SG can be launched (p 35). Soundgrid Studio in setup mode showing EXBOX.SG in the device rack of the system inventory. Next to the device there are four buttons:...
  • Page 33 The number of channels of the SG driver can be adjusted in the SETUP . Clocking Soundgrid network In setups with multiple Soundgrid devices the Soundgrid Master (SoE master) is set manually. All devices connected to the Soundgrid network will lock to the SoE master. EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 33 of 54...
  • Page 34 Signal Routing - Soundgrid To setup your signal routing between Soundgrid devices open the tab ‚PATCH‘ and switch to the routing matrix ‚DEVICE TO DEVICE. With EXBOX.SG connected you should see 128 channels of Soundgrid @ 1FS (or 64 channels @ 2 FS).

  • Page 35: Soundgrid - Exbox.sg Control

    • ABOUT = device overview • SYSTEM INFO = hardware related information • CLOCK = clock settings and status info for EXBOX.SG To navigate click on the corresponding button at the bottom. Tab ‘ABOUT’ displaying the device information. Button LOAD Click to load a stored session.
  • Page 36 CHAPTER 5: Controlling Tab ‘SYSTEM INFO’ displaying hardware related information. Display of MAC address, SOE master MAC Address, firmware version, and more. You may need this information for support incidents. page 36 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...
  • Page 37 Ethernet** as SoE slave. Digital*** Clock source is provided by external sources of EXBOX.SG (MADI input, Word Clock input) or by the internal clock generator. available when device is SoE clock master ** available when device is SoE clock slave *** clock source is set in globcon - see page 40.

  • Page 38: Globcon - Exbox.sg Plugin

    = device information To navigate click on the corresponding button at the top. Tab 'Home' displaying Sync Info, Routing, level metering Tab 'Input' displaying Frame Format and Channel Mode of MADI input signals. page 38 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...
  • Page 39 Tab 'Output' setting Frame Format and Channel Mode of MADI output signals. Frame Type Frame Format of MADI output (48 kFrame / 96k Frame) Channel Count Channel Mode of MADI output (64 ch / 57 ch / 56 ch) EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 39 of 54...
  • Page 40 MADI input with 96k Frame. The LED 2 FS will blink to indicate a mismatch - see "Sample Rate" on page 30. The detected scaling factor is displayed at 'Current Status'. page 40 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...
  • Page 41 * If several devices in the Soundgrid network are synced to a common clock source (e.g. word clock) either one can act as the SoE Master - see "Appendix D: Application Examples" on page 50. EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 41 of 54...

  • Page 42: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Change the source at the input is defective not stable. use appropriate cables. bad signal condition (Jitter > 1 ns) - e.g. due to exceeded length or bad screening attenuation of signal cable. page 42 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    To clean the device, use a soft, dry cloth. To protect the surface, avoid using cleaning agents. N OT E The device should be disconnected from the power supply during the cleaning process. EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 43 of 54...

  • Page 44: Chapter 7: Technical Data

    MADI Ports SFP • empty cage without module Sample Rate (for MADI and Word Clock) • 30 - 50 kHz @ 1 FS • 60 - 100 kHz @ 2 FS page 44 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...
  • Page 45 • Network-Layer 2 • 128 channels I/O @ 1 FS (64 channels @ 2FS) • Standard: Soundgrid PoE (Network Port 1) • PoE Class 0 / 0.4 - 13 W • IEEE 802.3af EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 45 of 54...

  • Page 46: Appendix A - Wiring Sketches

    DC + DC - DC - NOT E To ensure proper operation all pins should be connected. NOT E Ground is connected with the chassis of the plug (safety class 1). page 46 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...

  • Page 47: Appendix B - Working With Ch 57 Mode

    • route input channel 57 to output channel 57 The control data is preserved also across a Soundgrid connection to another EXBOX.SG or SG.IO, where it is output to MADI. N OT E The incoming control data is neither examined nor altered by the device.

  • Page 48: Appendix C - Firmware Update

    Once the update is ready, turn the device off and on to reset. WARN ING ! It is strongly recommended to backup the device configuration (Save Session) before running any update. page 48 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...
  • Page 49 Appendix C - Firmware Update This page is left blank intentionally. EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 49 of 54...

  • Page 50: Appendix D: Application Examples

    • EXBOX.SG connects the Soundgrid host (DAW) and the plugin server. • The mixing console is connected via MADI. • Clocking: EXBOX.SG is SoE master, clock source is MADI from the console, SG sync source 'Digital', globcon: MADI page 50 of 54...

  • Page 51: Example 3 - Mixing With Plugin Server

    • All other Soundgrid devices (SG host with DAW, plugin server, SG IO) are also connected to the switch. • Clocking: EXBOX.SG is SoE slave, clock source is a PRODIGY.MC clock source: 'SG', SG sync source 'Sync over Ethernet' N OT E Information about supported switches: https://www.waves.com/support/network-switches-for-soundgrid-systems...

  • Page 52: Index

    Firmware Update ........48 First Aid ............. 9 Technical data .......... 44 Troubleshooting ........42 globcon ............ 12 globcon control ........12 Updates ........... 10 Intended Operation ........10 Warranty ..........10 page 52 of 54 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0...
  • Page 53 Index Waves Central ......... 19 Word Clock ..........27 EXBOX.SG Manual - Version 1.0 page 53 of 54...
  • Page 54 DirectOut GmbH Leipziger Strasse 32 T: +49-3727-5665-100 09648 Mittweida F: +49-3727-5665-101 Germany www.directout.eu...

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