DigiGrid MGB Bedienungsanleitung
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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
About SoundGrid and the DiGiGrid MGB and MGO Audio Interfaces 3
Using DiGiGrid MGB/MGO with a Console 6
1. Hardware and Connectors 7
2. Installation and Conguration Overview 9
2.1 Conguring the MGB/MGO in MultiRack SoundGrid 9
2.2 Conguring the MGB/MGO in SoundGrid Studio 12
2.2.1 Setting up SoundGrid Studio 12
2.2.2 Setting Up the Driver 14
2.2.3 Firmware Status and Updates 15
3. MGB/MGO Control Panel 16
3.1 Clock Page 16
3.2 MADI Options Page 18
3.3 About Page 18
3.4 System Info Page 19
3.5 Saving, Loading and Identifying 19
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a DiGiGrid MGB or MGO audio interface for SoundGrid systems. In order to get the most out of your DiGiGrid
product, please take some time to read this user guide. We also suggest that you become familiar with the Waves support site (www.
wavesupport.net), where you will nd an extensive answer base, the latest tech specs, detailed installation guides, software updates,
and current information about licensing and registration.
About SoundGrid and DiGiGrid MGB/MGO
SoundGrid is a scalable infrastructure that provides a variety of cost-eective, high-quality solutionsfor recording studios and live
sound consoles. It can be congured in many ways and with many hardware possibilities to provide a very exible work environ-
ment. This framework is managed by the SoundGrid Studio Application or MultiRack SoundGrid, which congures the network,
assigns and manages I/Os, controllers and servers, and patches audio throughout the system. Any user, anywhere on the SoundGrid
network, has access to any of the network’s I/O devices. Adding a SoundGrid DSP server enables recording and monitoring with very
low latency and moves processing away from the host computer to the server.
A single Ethernet cable connects all devices in the SoundGrid network.
The DiGiGrid MGB and MGO MADI-to-SoundGrid interfaces are used for connecting MADI-enabled devices to a Waves SoundGrid
network for plugin processing and/or DAW playback and recording. The MGB unit is equipped with MADI BNC connections; MGO is
equipped with MADI optical connections.
■ Supported sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz
■ 112/128-channel I/O @ 48 kHz
■ 56/64-channel I/O @ 96 kHz
■ Supports 56- and 64-channel modes
■ Supports double wire (48k frame) and single wire (96k frame) signals @ 96 kHz
■ Clock synchronization via word clock input, MADI (Port 1 or Port 2), SoundGrid (Sync over Ethernet), Internal
■ 1 SoundGrid port (RJ45)
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Typical Uses
DiGiGrid MGO and MGB interfaces may be used in both SoundGrid and Native congurations, as follows:
SoundGrid: In a SoundGrid conguration, the MGB or MGO interface is used to connect a MADI-enabled console to a SoundGrid
network, for plugin processing and simultaneous DAW playback and recording. The SoundGrid conguration uses a dedicated
SoundGrid DSP server to power the plugin processing, enabling super-low latency, high plugin counts, and networking capabilities,
with the option of an additional backup DSP server.
Please note: A SoundGrid DSP server is required for SoundGrid congurations.
DiGiGrid MGB/MGO
Server Optional Backup Server
DAW / SG Studio MultiRack SG
Ethernet
MADI
Network
Switch
MADI Enabled Console
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Native: In a Native conguration, the MGB or MGO interface is used to connect a MADI-enabled console to the SoundGrid ASIO/Core
Audio driver, for plugin processing and/or DAW playback and recording. Since the Native conguration utilizes the computer’s CPU to
power the plugin processing, plugin count and overall system latency depend on the computer’s CPU and sound driver capabilities.
Please note: A SoundGrid DSP server is not required for Native congurations.
Ethernet
MADI
DiGiGrid MGB/MGO
MultiRack Native or DAW
MADI Enabled Console
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Using DiGiGrid MGB/MGO with a Console
■ Connect your MGB to the console using BNC MADI cables. Connect your MGO to the console using optical MADI cables.
■ Connect to the SoundGrid network using Cat 5e or Cat 6 cables. Connect the MGB/MGO interfaces to your computer’s local LAN
port, or use two cables to connect the MGB/MGO and your computer to the SoundGrid-compatible network switch.
Native/SoundGrid Comparison Table
Features Native SoundGrid
Low Latency ■
Processing ■■
Recording ■■
Simultaneous Recording and Processing ■
CPU Load Your DAW computer's CPU Dedicated SoundGrid DSP server
Backup DSP Server ■
Networking ■
I/O Interface MGB/MGO MGB/MGO
Plugin Host Software MultiRack Native MultiRack SoundGrid
Plugin Licenses Native SoundGrid
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1. HARDWARE AND CONNECTORS
MADI 1 & MADI 2 – Either BNC (MGB) or optical (MGO). Connect to any MADI device.
Waves SoundGrid Port – Connect to SoundGrid Network.
Word Clock Input – Connect to external word clock source.
5V Power Input – Use only DiGiGrid-supplied or approved external power supply.
Word Clock Input
MADI 1 I/O
5V DC Power Input
Waves SoundGrid
Network Port
MADI 2 I/O
Status LED
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Status LED – Colors and respective status as follows:
■ Green = MADI link
■ O = no MADI link
■ Flashing red = network cable not connected
■ Blue = network connected
■ ALL colors sequence = IDENTIFY
■ Yellow = while updating or when card is stuck in boot
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2. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW
After you register your new MGB/MGO, you can download the installer from the Download section of the Waves website.
Since SoundGrid enables you to access an I/O device from any computer in the network, you will need to install the software on
each computer.
The MGB/MGO installer consists of:
> The MGB/MGO I/O hardware driver.
> The SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver, which serves as a bridge between the DAW and the SoundGrid network.
> The SoundGrid Studio Application, which manages all SoundGrid network resources and assigns devices to computers.
> StudioRack, a software plugin rack, or chainer, that hosts up to eight plugins and can move their processing from the DAW to an
external SoundGrid server (External server not included).
> eMotion ST, a software mixer that provides low-latency plugin processing and monitor mixing. Requires an external server.
In order to use MultiRack SoundGrid, please install it.
2.1 Configuring the MGB/MGO in MultiRack SoundGrid
Access the MGB/MGO control panel via the Inventory window
in the MultiRack SoundGrid application.
1. Launch the MultiRack SoundGrid Application.
2. Enter the Preferences window by typing Ctrl+P (Windows) or
Cmd+P (Mac), or from the appropriate application menus.
3. Under Local LAN Port, choose the adapter that is connected to the
SoundGrid network/MGB/MGO. Network adapters are displayed as MAC
addresses and port names.
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4. When you select the correct port, the message “SoundGrid Network Found”will appear on the panel. Close this window.
5. Open the SoundGrid Inventory window from the Audio Menu (F2). The SoundGrid Inventory window displays all SoundGrid I/O
devices connected to your network.
6. Assign SoundGrid drivers in the Assign column. Use consecutive numbers for multiple devices, with the rst unit assigned as
number 1.
7. Assign SoundGrid DSP servers in the Assign column. The primary SoundGrid DSP server will be assigned as number 1. If you are
using a redundant SoundGrid DSP server, assign it as number 2.
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