Waves | Proton SoundGrid Server
Waves | Proton SoundGrid Server

Waves | Proton SoundGrid Server

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Add plugin processing power in the studio or live, with Waves’ most affordable DSP server yet. Small enough to fit in your backpack, you can take Proton anywhere and supercharge your mixing sessions wherever you go.

In the studio, use the Proton server with the audio interface and DAW you already have in order to free up your computer’s CPU and offload plugin processing to the server. Or use the Proton server with a SoundGrid audio interface to record through plugins without latency.

In live shows, use the Proton server with a SoundGrid audio interface and any compatible mixing console to process audio using Waves plugins at ultra-low latency. The Proton server is ideal for use with 32-channel live sound hardware consoles (via the SuperRack plugin rack), or with the 16-channel configuration of the Waves eMotion LV1 software mixer.

  • Make more processing power available for Waves plugins
  • Affordable price and exceptional performance
  • Ultra-low latency: as low as 0.8 milliseconds at 48 kHz
  • Connect with any SoundGrid audio interface
  • Sleek industrial design, in standard 1U half-rack module
  • Supports sample rates from 44.1 – 48 kHz
  • Use rack ears to mount in rack system, or place on a rack shelf
  • Intel® Celeron® CPU, 4 GB RAM, Ethernet, HDMI, dual USB ports.
  • Pairs efficiently with the Axis Proton Waves-optimized computer
  • Connects to SoundGrid systems with a single Ethernet cable
  • Free 6-month warranty, extended warranties available
  • SuperRack Benchmarks

    The table below indicates the number of plugins that can be inserted into the 16 ch. version of SuperRack and loaded to the Proton SoundGrid Server before the system reaches DSP overload (85%) or fails to play audio fluently (clicks, dropouts, corruption).

    Configuration (all stereo Racks) Plugins Sample Rate SGS buffer size Results
    CPU Peak CPU Average Instances
    16 Racks C6 48 kHz 40 83 78 59
    CLA2A 48 kHz 40 83 78 128
    DBX160 48 kHz 40 79 75 29
    Ren Channel 48 kHz 40 37 41 128
    SSL E-Channel 48 kHz 40 41 39 128
    H-Reverb 48 kHz 40 80 42 9
    H-Delay 48 kHz 40 39 37 128
    Ren-Verb 48 kHz 40 85 74 64
    F6 48 kHz 40 84 79 76
    J37 48 kHz 40 80 67 36
    32 Racks C6 48 kHz 40 85 79 58
    CLA2A 48 kHz 40 82 72 123
    DBX160 48 kHz 40 83 78 29
    Ren Channel 48 kHz 40 85 81 240
    SSL E-Channel 48 kHz 40 84 80 224
    H-Reverb 48 kHz 40 82 45 8
    H-Delay 48 kHz 40 82 77 230
    Ren-Verb 48 kHz 40 85 75 64
    F6 48 kHz 40 84 79 74
    J37 48 kHz 40 80 68 33

    * Plugin’s peak DSP usage level is much higher than its average level. Make sure to monitor peak levels on the DSP meter.

  • eMotion LV1 Benchmarks

Computer

CPU: Celeron J4125
RAM: 4GB
SSD: 64GB
Motherboard: QBI-2145A
LAN Card: Intel I211

Dimensions

Width: 22 cm / 8.7 inches
Height: 4.2 cm / 1.7 inches
Depth: 27.7 cm / 10.9 nches
Device Weight: 2.1 kg /  4.6 lbs
Package and Device Weight: 3.2 kg /  7.0 lbs

Connectivity

2 x USB 3.0 (Service only)
1 x HDMI (Service only)
1 x RJ45 (Ethercon)

Power Consumption (100~240VAC 50/60Hz):

W at 100-120V: 15W

IEC Connector:

W at 220V: 15W

Supported Sample-Rates:

44.1, 48 kHz

Environment:

Operating Environment temperature range: 50° to 95°F / 10° to 35°C
Max Environment temperature: 104°F / 40°C 

Compliance:

UL, CE, FCC, CB 

Proton SoundGrid Server A&E Specs:

Proton SoundGrid Server

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