Waves SoundGrid-to-AVB BR1 User manual

SoundGrid-to-AVB Network Bridge
SoundGrid BR1
User Guide

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Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3
SoundGrid Networks and AVB Networks ...................................................................................................................................................3
System Layout ............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Configuring SoundGrid BR1 .................................................................................................. 6
Hardware Connections...............................................................................................................................................................................6
Ports ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Download and Activate..............................................................................................................................................................................7
Configuring the MultiRack SoundGrid Computer ......................................................................................................................................8
Configuring the SuperRack SoundGrid Computer....................................................................................................................................10
PreSonus.............................................................................................................................. 13
Configuring AVB Manager Host...............................................................................................................................................................13
Basic Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................................................13
MOTU .................................................................................................................................. 16
Configuring MOTU Pro Audio Driver........................................................................................................................................................16
Inserting Plugins on a Channel ........................................................................................... 18
Inserting Plugins on the Master Buss ................................................................................. 18
Adding Parallel FX................................................................................................................ 19
Troubleshooting SoundGrid BR1 ........................................................................................ 20

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Waves BR1 SoundGrid-to-AVB Network Bridge. Before you use this product, we
recommend that you read this user guide completely. We also suggest that you become familiar with the Support
Section of the Waves website. It provides useful setup and troubleshooting information.
SoundGrid Networks and AVB Networks
Waves SoundGrid is a networking protocol that links and controls audio devices (e.g., I/O devices, servers, hosts). It
enables routing between devices and offloading plugin processing to a dedicated server. This results in extremely
low processing latency. The SoundGrid network is managed by the MultiRack SoundGrid or the SuperRack
SoundGrid application— they are used to configure the network, assign I/Os, controllers and servers, and to patch
audio throughout the system.
AVB is an open source networking standard for connecting AVB-compatible devices, especially between devices
from different manufacturers.
ENABLING AVB CONNECTIONS
PreSonus1:
Use the native Mac AVB Manager application. Relevant AVB settings in AVB Manger are
accessed through the PreSonus Universal Control software.
MOTU Use the Pro Audio Driver Software to establish AVB connections
SoundGrid and AVB networks cannot communicate directly, so Waves developed the BR1 SoundGrid-to-AVB
Network Bridge. This bridge enables an AVB network to add a SoundGrid network and its inventory to its existing
system.
1AVB Manager is available on Mac OS as native app (mac OS 10.10 or later) and on Windows through a third-party app at
https://www.riedel.net.

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System Layout
A SoundGrid network can offload plugin processing from the host computer to a DSP server. This greatly increases
processing power so far more super-low-latency channels with significantly more plugins are possible. At minimum,
a SoundGrid BR1 system consists of these elements:
•MultiRack SoundGrid or SuperRack SoundGrid application in the host computer
•SoundGrid DSP server (a second server can be added for redundancy)
•SoundGrid BR1 interface (additional I/O devices can be added to the network)
•AVB switch (not required for MOTU single device setup)
For details about AVB configurations, please contact PreSonus directly: https://www.presonus.com/
PRESONUS SETUP

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MOTU SINGLE DEVICE SETUP
MOTU MULTIPLE DEVICES SETUP

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Configuring SoundGrid BR1
Hardware Connections
AVB CONNECTIONS
PreSonus
1. Connect the AVB port and Control port on the console to the AVB switch, using two Ethernet cables.
2. Connect the AVB Port on the SoundGrid BR1 to the AVB switch, using an Ethernet cable.
3. Connect AVB Manager Host to the AVB Switch using an Ethernet cable.
MOTU
Single Device Setup
Connect MOTU’s AVB port to the AVB Port on the SoundGrid BR1 using Ethernet cable.
Multiple Devices Setup
1. Each MOTU I/O has a single AVB port. When connecting multiple AVB I/O devices, each MOTU AVB port
must be connected to the AVB switch, using Ethernet cables.
2. Connect the AVB port on the SoundGrid BR1 to the AVB switch, using Ethernet cable.
SOUNDGRID CONNECTIONS
1. Connect the SG port on the SoundGrid BR1 to the SG switch using Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the MultiRack SoundGrid or SuperRack SoundGrid host computer to the SG switch using Ethernet
cable.
3. Connect the SoundGrid DSP server to the SG switch using Ethernet cable.
You can connect a second SoundGrid DSP server to the SG Switch for redundancy.
An up-to-date list of SoundGrid compatible hardware is available at www.waves.com/hardware
Use Cat 5e or Cat 6 Ethernet cables or higher for all connections.

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Ports
The SoundGrid BR1 is equipped with two Ethernet ports marked as “AVB Port for console connection” and “SG Port
for MultiRack SoundGrid of SuperRack SoundGrid connection.”
There is a status LED next to each port:
Blinking red
No network connected
Steady blue
Network connected
Yellow Boot mode
Download and Activate
1. Download and install Waves Central.
2. Log on to Waves Central using your Waves user name and password.
3. Move your licenses from your Waves license cloud to your host computer or attach a USB key with your licenses
to the host.
4. Download and install MultiRack SoundGrid or SuperRack SoundGrid, plugins, and SoundGrid BR1.

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Configuring the MultiRack SoundGrid Computer
1. Open the SoundGrid Driver control panel and choose the network
adapter used for SG connection.
2. Close the control panel
3. Power up the SoundGrid BR1, SoundGrid switch, and SoundGrid
server.
4. Open MultiRack SoundGrid.
5. Open the Audio Menu and select SoundGrid Inventory.

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SET UP SG INVENTORY
1. The Inventory should list the SoundGrid BR1; assign it to
Number 1 in the Device column. Click OK.
2. Under the Audio menu, select SoundGrid Connections.
3. Create and enable two connections:
•SoundGrid BR1 to MultiRack SoundGrid
channels 1–16
•MultiRack to SoundGrid BR1 channels 1–16
4. Return to SoundGrid Inventory and click Settings next to SoundGrid
BR1. The SoundGrid BR1 Control Panel will open.

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Configuring the SuperRack SoundGrid Computer
Power up the SoundGrid BR1, SoundGrid switch, and SoundGrid server.
1) Open SuperRack and go to Setup window, Inventory page.
2) Select the network adaptor (port) that the BR1 is connected to.
3) In the I/O devices rack, click the + (plus) symbol in an empty
rack slot and select BR1 from the list of available network
devices.
4) Go to the Rack window. In the Input section of a rack, select a
rack configuration and then assign BR1 from the list of input
devices.