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Waves CA2000 Getting Started Manual

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Commercial Audio DSP Engine
Getting Started Guide

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  • Page 1 Waves CA2000 Commercial Audio DSP Engine Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 2 Waves CA2000 Waves CA2000 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 CA2000 can process up to 64 bidirectional (64x64) audio channels. The DSP processing engine uses the Waves SuperRack application, which is fully integrated to run natively on the CA2000.

  • Page 3: Connections And Controls

    Connections and Controls Front Panel Hold for five seconds to shut down. Power switch 2 USB-2 ports Do not block fan grills on front or back panels. Fan grill Waves CA2000 / User Guide...

  • Page 4: Real Panel

    110–240 VAC, 65W, auto-switching 4 USB-3 ports 1 HDMI port The HDMI port and the DisplayPort can be used interchangeably, depending on display connections 1 DisplayPort and adaptors. The ports support resolutions from 1280x768 to 1920x1080. Waves CA2000 / User Guide...
  • Page 5 Gigabit Ethernet port, EtherCON EtherCON connector: either this port or the standard connector RJ-45 connector (see “5” above) may be used for connection to the Dante network. This connector is the factory-configured Dante network port. Waves CA2000 / User Guide...
  • Page 6 3. Connect up to two displays to the video ports. There is one HDMI port and one DisplayPort. 4. Connecting the CA2000 to a Dante network: Connect one of the LAN Ethernet ports to the switch on the Dante audio network. The EtherCON connector is the factory-configured Dante network port. This port assignment can be changed in the Dante Virtual Soundcard (DVS) configuration window.

  • Page 7: Routing Setup

    OWER ROTECTION It is highly recommended that the Waves CA2000 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 8 Routing Dante Channels to the CA2000 Using Dante Controller The CA2000 appears on the Dante Controller application as a 64x64 channel device. 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 9 “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 CA2000. Waves CA2000 / User Guide...
  • Page 10 Inserting the CA2000 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 11 Waves CA Preset Descriptions (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 12 Visit waves.com to learn more about the plugins used in these presets. Waves CA2000 / User Guide...
  • Page 13 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 CA2000 / User Guide...
  • Page 14 “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 CA2000 / User Guide...
  • Page 15 “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 CA2000 / User Guide...
  • Page 16 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 CA2000 / User Guide...
  • Page 17 • 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 CA2000 / User Guide...
  • Page 18 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 CA2000 / User Guide...
  • Page 19 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 CA2000 / User Guide...
  • Page 20 • 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 CA2000 / User Guide...
  • Page 21 • 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 CA2000 / User Guide...
  • Page 22 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 CA2000 / User Guide...
  • Page 23 • 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 CA2000 / User Guide...
  • Page 24 • 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 CA2000 / User Guide...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Width: 22 cm / 8.7 in Windows 10 Depth: 28.4 cm / 11.2 in auto-switching; Waves SuperRack Height: 8.6 cm / 3.4 in C13-type connector Audinate Dante Virtual Soundcard Weight: 3.3 Kg / 7.4 lb Waves CA2000 / User Guide...