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Waves CA1000 Getting Started Manual

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Waves CA1000
Commercial Audio DSP Engine
Getting Started Guide

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  • Page 1 Waves CA1000 Commercial Audio DSP Engine Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 2 Waves CA1000 is designed to dramatically improve audio quality and clarity in AV installations. It integrates easily into an audio system using a standard ASIO device or Dante ® audio networking. The CA1000 can process up to 16 bidirectional (16x16) audio channels. The DSP processing engine uses the Waves SuperRack application, which is fully integrated to run natively on the CA1000.

  • Page 3: Connections And Controls

    Connections and Controls Front Panel Power switch Hold for five seconds to shut down the device. 2 USB-2 ports Waves CA1000 / User Guide...

  • Page 4: Real Panel

    100-240 VAC, 15W, auto-switching 2 USB-3 ports 2 HDMI ports 2 Gigabit Ethernet Network ports RJ-45 Gb Ethernet connectors. Use either port for connection to the Dante network. The right-most connector is the factory-configured Dante network port. Waves CA1000 / User Guide...
  • Page 5 3. Connect up to two displays to the HDMI ports. 4. Connecting the CA1000 to a Dante network: Connect one of the LAN Ethernet ports to the switch on the Dante audio network. The right-most RJ45 connector is the factory-configured Dante network port. Port assignment can be changed in the Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) configuration window.

  • Page 6: Routing Setup

    OWER ROTECTION It is highly recommended that the Waves CA1000 is installed in a rack with a power protection device, such as an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). The UPS should include a power status notification mechanism, typically a USB connection and software driver for the protected device.
  • Page 7 Routing Dante channels to the CA1000 using Dante Controller The CA1000 appears on the Dante Controller application as a 16x16 channel device. Using the Routing View window is a common way to create audio routes in Dante, as shown below. Refer to the Audinate website (www.audinate.com) for more information.
  • Page 8 “Dante Virtual Soundcard.” Rack outputs are routed in the same manner. Confirm the routing in the Dante Controller for the network devices that will be connected to and from the CA1000. Waves CA1000 / User Guide...
  • Page 9 Inserting the CA1000 Presets (Plugin Chains) Each plugin rack can support a single Waves CA preset. A preset includes several plugins, which are automatically loaded when the preset is selected. UPER 1. To insert a preset in a rack, click on the down arrow (Rack window).
  • Page 10 Waves CA Presets (Plugin Chains) The Waves CA Presets are arranged in four groups in SuperRack. The groups and corresponding presets are shown below: • Main Outs o Main Out PA Generic o Main Out PA with Subs o Podcast Mic Mix Out •...
  • Page 11 Visit waves.com to learn more about the plugins used in these presets. Waves CA1000 / User Guide...
  • Page 12 Some adjustments may be needed to fine-tune for a specific installation. Processing Chain by Plugins: • X-FDBK provides real-time feedback suppression. It identifies the precise frequencies that cause feedback and surgically cuts them, dramatically shortening the setup time required. Waves CA1000 / User Guide...
  • Page 13 “pops” in the voice processing. • C1 Comp balances the voice dynamics using very subtle compression settings. • F6-RTA is the final plugin in the chain; it adds polish to the speaker’s voice before amplification. Waves CA1000 / User Guide...
  • Page 14 “in front” of the main PA. Some adjustments may be needed to fine-tune for a specific installation. Processing Chain by Plugins: • X-FDBK provides real-time feedback suppression. X-FDBK identifies the precise frequencies that cause feedback and surgically cuts them, dramatically shortening the setup time required. Waves CA1000 / User Guide...
  • Page 15 This plugin process is very transparent and maintains the natural timbre and resonance of the speaker’s voice. • F6-RTA is the final plugin in the chain; it adds polish to the speaker’s voice before amplification. Waves CA1000 / User Guide...
  • Page 16 • PSE helps to decrease ambient noise and potential phasing issues from other nearby mics. PSE also lets you reduce stage bleed and sensitivity to feedback when a mic is idle by automatically lowering mic levels when that mic is not being spoken into. Waves CA1000 / User Guide...
  • Page 17 Some adjustments may be needed to fine-tune for a specific installation use case. Processing Chain by Plugins: • F6-RTA is first in the chain to help focus the audio processing tasks. Waves CA1000 / User Guide...
  • Page 18 Some adjustments may be needed to fine-tune for a specific installation. Processing Chain by Plugins: • C6-SC provides dynamic compression for general shaping of the mic subgroup, with additional processing to help with de-essing and de-popping. Waves CA1000 / User Guide...
  • Page 19 • Playlist Rider provides automatic levelling of the audio signal. It helps balance the volume of multiple sources (host, guest, music playlist, audio clips)—automatically, non-destructively, and in real time—to achieve natural, consistent levels. • F6-RTA is the final plugin in the chain. It adds polish to the playback group audio before amplification. Waves CA1000 / User Guide...
  • Page 20 • F6 RTA adds low- and high-mid-frequency polishing to the audio mix. • Sub Align aligns the PA subs and tops for the specific room installation to add punch and clarity to the low frequencies. Waves CA1000 / User Guide...
  • Page 21 It provides precision loudness measurement, metering, correction, and adjustment tools. WLM Plus also features Gain and Trim controls for correction of loudness levels and a True Peak Limiter, which saves you the need to utilize additional equipment or software. Waves CA1000 / User Guide...
  • Page 22 • WLM Plus Loudness Meter plugin provides precision loudness measurement, metering, correction, and adjustment tools. WLM Plus also features Gain and Trim controls for correction of loudness levels and a True Peak Limiter, which means that additional metering tools are not needed. Waves CA1000 / User Guide...
  • Page 23 • WLM Plus provides precision loudness measurement, metering, correction, and adjustment tools. WLM Plus also features Gain and Trim controls for correction of loudness levels and a True Peak Limiter. This enables review and final adjustment of the signal for streaming from the installation. Waves CA1000 / User Guide...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Width: 22 cm / 8.7 in Waves SuperRack Depth: 27.7 cm / 10.9 in C13-type connector Audinate Dante Virtual Soundcard Height: 4.2 cm / 1.7 in Rubber Feet: Height: 4 mm / 0.15 in Weight: 2.1 Kg / 4.6 lb Waves CA1000 / User Guide...