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Summary of Contents for SoundStudio STG-1608
- Page 1 SoundStudio STG-1608 User Guide...
- Page 2 7. Do not use or store near any heat sources such as Servicing is required when the appliance has been radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat- damaged in any way or fails to operate normally. producing appliances. For questions about safe installation, please contact us at https://soundstudio.com/contact-us.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Clock Tab ..................................16 System Info Page and About Page ..........................17 Presets ..................................18 USING AN I/O DEVICE WITH A DAW ..........................19 USING THE STG-1608 WITH MIDI ........................... 19 SPECIFICATIONS ................................20 RESETTING THE UNIT ..............................22 Waves Inc... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction SoundStudio STG-1608 is a rugged stage box with 16 analog mic/line inputs and 8 line outputs. It’s designed for both stage and studio applications. There are connectors for AES, MIDI, word clock, and a SoundGrid-compliant Ethernet port. All connections on this 3U rack-mountable device are on the front panel, except the mains connection and power switch, which are on the rear panel. -
Page 5: Hardware And Connections
Hardware and Connections The SoundStudio STG-1608 has one Ethernet port and can be connected directly to a SoundGrid host computer with Cat 5e Ethernet cable or better. Additional devices require a SoundGrid Ethernet switch. Front Panel SoundStudio STG-1608 / User Guide... -
Page 6: Rear Panel
Rear Panel SoundStudio STG-1608 / User Guide... -
Page 7: Getting Started
The 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 determines overall latnecy. SoundStudio STG-1608 / User Guide... -
Page 8: Add I/Os
This moves all DSP processing from the host computer to the server, which provides a higher plugin count and enables the eMotion LV1 and eMotion ST mixers. Visit the waves.com hardware pages to learn more about SoundGrid servers. Consult your SoundGrid host application’s user guide to learn about using servers. SoundStudio STG-1608 / User Guide... -
Page 9: Download And Install Software
You do not need a license to use this device. However, many hosts or specific host configurations do require a license. Refer to your host’s product page for details. The SoundGrid QRec host is installed with any I/O. SoundStudio STG-1608 / User Guide... -
Page 10: Configure The System
Please consult the user guide of your host application for specific instructions. 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. SoundStudio STG-1608 / 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 all require that the SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver is assigned manually. SoundStudio STG-1608 / User Guide... -
Page 12: Device Firmware
Click 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 QRec SoundGrid Studio SoundStudio STG-1608 / User Guide... -
Page 13: Stg-1608 Control Panel
The Clock, Input, and Output pages are used to set up and manage the unit. The About and System Info pages provide information about the unit, such as MAC address, SOE master, firmware version, and more. SoundStudio STG-1608 / User Guide... -
Page 14: Input Page
Input Page The Input tab is used to configure the mic/line inputs. The STG-1608 has 16 analog inputs and 2 digital inputs. SoundStudio STG-1608 / User Guide... -
Page 15: Output Page
Output Page The Output tab is used to set the output headroom, pre-channel. There are 8 analog outputs and 2 digital outputs. HEADROOM SELECT Choose between +18 dB +24 dB mixer headroom SoundStudio STG-1608 / User Guide... -
Page 16: Clock Tab
Clock Tab Use the Clock tab to manage the clock relationship between the STG-1608 and the SoundGrid network. The following image shows the STG-1608 locked to the network via Sync Over Ethernet (SOE). This is the most common configuration. You can also lock the device to another clock source via AES or word clock. -
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. SoundStudio STG-1608 / User Guide... -
Page 18: Presets
You can save and load presets of device settings. A saved preset includes all parameters in the Clock and Control panels. Save STG-1608 presets to use on future sessions or copy them to another computer to duplicate a configuration. Click the ID button to indicate which STG-1608 hardware device belongs to this Control Panel. Clicking this button causes the Network LED on the front panel of the STG-1608 to flash. -
Page 19: Using An I/O Device With A Daw
2. Route the DAW inputs and outputs to SoundGrid. Using the STG-1608 with MIDI An external MIDI controller can be connected to an STG-1608. The STG-1608 software installer includes two MIDI drivers. To activate MIDI ports, open the SoundGrid host application. Go to the I/O Rack and locate the STG-1608 that you want to assign. -
Page 20: Specifications
EIN (Gain 60, 150 ohms) -128.7 dBu A weighted THD+N (Measured at 1 kHz @ +4 dBu, Gain = +20) 0.0019% Phase Response: +/- 10 Deg 20 Hz to 20 kHz Input impedance: 2 kiloohms SoundStudio STG-1608 / User Guide... - Page 21 Word clock input: 1X sample rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz. Power Universal input power supply 100V to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.0 ampere Specifications are subject to change without notice. SoundStudio STG-1608 / User Guide...
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Page 22: Resetting The Unit
4. Release the Reset button once the device has fully booted. The unit is now in “force update” mode and a new firmware update can be performed. If your device does not have a reset button, please contact Waves technical support. SoundStudio STG-1608 / User Guide...
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