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.

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Alternatively, you can set up all racks to desired configuration and then use the
“Auto-Route All Racks” command (Rack menu).
Learn more in the SuperRack user guide.

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SETTING CLOCK SOURCE
14.In the Source drop-down menu, select
Digital as clock source. SoundGrid
BR1 is now using the incoming AVB
stream for clock.

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PreSonus
Configuring AVB Manager Host
The following example shows how AVB Manager is configured on Mac. To access correct AVB Manager settings on
Mac, use PreSonus Universal Control. Download and install Universal Control software here:
https://www.presonus.com/products/UC-Surface/downloads
Basic Configuration
1. Power up the console, AVB Switch, and
the AVB Manager host.
2. Start the Universal Control software.
3. Open the Settings menu and select AVB
Audio Configuration.

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The AVDECC Entity Controller will open and list all
connected devices:
•SoundGrid BR1
•StudioLive 32 console
•AVB Manger Host computer
4. Go to the Window menu and select AVDECC Connection Matrix. This
displays inputs and outputs for all available devices.

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5. Click to turn on the following connections:
•SL32 Sends 1-8 to SoundGrid BR1 Input Stream 1–8
•SL32 Sends 9-16 to SoundGrid BR1 Input Stream 9–16
•SoundGrid BR1 Output Stream 1-8 to SL32 Return 1–8
•SoundGrid BR1 Output Stream 9-16 to SL32 Return 9–16
6. Go to MultiRack SoundGrid or
SuperRack SoundGrid and open the
SoundGrid BR1 Control Panel: Audio
Menu > SoundGrid Inventory (below).
7. Select the Monitor tab. If all connections
are properly established, the AVB
Switch Status will display “Locked” and
Link State “Up.”

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MOTU
Configuring MOTU Pro Audio Driver
In this connection example we use a MOTU 112D.
The MOTU I/O will serve as the master clock source. BR1 clock source will be set to Digital, meaning BR1 will
receive the clock data from AVB input stream.
1. Power up and connect all devices in your configuration.
2. Go to the SG Host Inventory page and open BR1 settings. In
the SG Port column, under Source, select Digital. Select the
correct sample rate from the Sample Rate drop-down menu.
This value must match the sample rate of MOTU I/O.
3.Open the MOTU Pro Audio Driver control panel. Your
connected AVB devices will be auto-discovered and listed
under Devices Column.
4.Choose 112D in the Devices section. Select your Sample
Rate and set the Clock Mode to Internal.

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5. Go to SoundGrid BR1 and connect MOTU 112D:1 to Input
Stream 1 under AVB Stream Connections.
6. Go to Routing, under AVB Configuration > Input Connections and assign SoundGrid
BR1:1 to Input Connect 1.
Now you can route MOTU I/Os to and from BR1.

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Inserting Plugins on a Channel
IN MULTIRACK SOUNDGRID OR SUPERRACK SOUNDGRID
1. Add a mono rack.
2. Route the rack’s I/O to SG BR1 Input 1 and Output 1.
3. Add a plugin or chain.
ON THE CONSOLE
In this example, we will insert a plugin on Channel 1 of the console.
4. If the console uses local preamps, connect a microphone to channel 1.
5. In the Input Menu, select Input Source 1 in the Analog column as Analog 1 and adjust the gain.
6. Change Input Source 1 in the Network column to AVB1.
7. Under the Digital Send Options, select Pre.
8. Under Digital Send Source, select Analog.
You’re set. Channel 1 is now outed through the MultiRack or SuperRack.
Inserting Plugins on the Master Buss
IN MULTIRACK SOUNDGRID OR SUPERRACK SOUNDGRID
1. Add a Stereo Rack.
2. Route Rack’s I/O to SG BR1 Input and Output 15-16.
3. Add a plugin or chain.
ON THE CONSOLE
4. Select the Master Buss.
5. Under Input Source, select the Network tab. Select the left channel and assign it to AVB 15. Select the left
channel and assign it to AVB 16.
6. Navigate to Home > Audio Routing > Digital Patching.
7. Select AVB Sends on the Left column and assign AVB 15 to Available Source Main L and AVB 16 to
Available Source Main R.
Master audio now passes through the MultiRack or SuperRack.

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Adding Parallel FX
In this example, we will add reverb to Mix 1.
IN MULTIRACK SOUNDGRID OR SUPERRACK SOUNDGRID:
Route the rack’s I/O to SG BR1 Input 11 and Output 11-12.
Add a reverb plugin or chain.
ON THE CONSOLE
Press Mix/FX Master and select Aux 1.
Under Aux Pre Mode, select Post.
Navigate to Home > Audio Routing > Digital Patching.
Select AVB Sends on the Left column and assign AVB 11 to Mix 1.
Press AUX Inputs and press Select on FX A Return.
Under Input Source, select the Network column and select AVB 11 for Left channel and AVB 12 for Right Channel.
That’s it. Now Mix 1 audio goes through the MultiRack and returns to FX 1 Return.
In the next example, we will add an effect to the Master channel.
ON THE CONSOLE
1. Under Input Source select the Network tab. Select L channel and assign it to AVB 15. Select R channel
and assign it to AVB 16.
2. Navigate to Home > Audio Routing > Digital Patching.
3. Select AVB Sends on the Left column and assign AVB 15 to Available Source Main L and AVB 16 to
Available Source Main R
You are set; now MASTER audio goes through the MultiRack SoundGrid or SuperRack SoundGrid.
For advanced routing options please consult the StudioLive manual or PreSonus Tech Support.

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Troubleshooting SoundGrid BR1
The System tab displays important
information about your SoundGrid BR1
device. This information should be used
when troubleshooting the device.
Mac address A unique device address that is used to connect to the SoundGrid network
Firmware version The device has two sets of firmware: boot and program. Both numbers are required when
contacting Technical Support for assistance.
Control module
version
A version number for Control Panel Software that is used to interface with the device through
SoundGrid host.