Proton Duo

Comes with a free 6-month warranty. Extended warranties available.

Proton Duo combines a Waves Proton SoundGrid server, an Axis Proton audio-optimized computer, and a built-in network switch – all in one compact device.

For the first time ever, you can add more plugin processing power via a SoundGrid server, and run Waves applications on a customized computer designed for outstanding audio performance – all using one slim elegant unit, instead of two separate devices.

In addition to boosting your DSP power, Proton Duo is optimized through meticulous selection of components to run the Waves eMotion LV1 live mixer, the SuperRack live plugin host, and the SoundGrid Studio application, on systems of up to 32 channels at 48kHz.

With server, computer and switch all rolled into one, Proton Duo is the most compact and portable Waves processing unit yet. Easily mount using rack ears or placed side-by-side with an additional half-rack 1U device within a rack mounting system. Preconfigured, wired, and ready to go straight out of the box, Proton Duo is designed for quick setup: Just plug it into your I/O, anytime, anywhere -- and you’re ready to mix.

Proton server & Axis Proton computer in one compact unit
Server adds plugin processing power to your system
Designed for systems up to 32 channels at 48kHz
Computer optimized for running Waves applications
DesOnly 1U half-rack: Small enough to fit in your backpackigned for systems up to 32 channels
Use with a SoundGrid I/O for real-time plugin processing
Ultra-low latency: only 0.8 milliseconds at 48 kHz
Built-in network switch
Quiet design with minimal fan noise
CPU: Intel^® Celeron^®
4GB RAM (Proton server); 8GB RAM (Axis Proton computer)
256HDD storage
Windows 10 included
3x HDMI, 5x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0, 5x RJ45 Ethernet ports
Free 6-month warranty: Extended warranties available

SuperRack & MultiRack Benchmarks

Configuration (all stereo Racks)	Plugins	Sample Rate	SGS buffer size	Results
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
64 Racks	C6	48 kHz	40	83	76	51
CLA2A	48 kHz	40	85	10	119
DBX160	48 kHz	40	84	79	26
Ren Channel	48 kHz	40	82	77	224
SSL E-Channel	48 kHz	40	85	81	206
H-Reverb	48 kHz	40	83	45	8
H-Delay	48 kHz	40	80	80	213
Ren-Verb	48 kHz	40	83	70	58
F6	48 kHz	40	83	69	64
J37	48 kHz	40	82	69	30

StudioRack Benchmarks

	Proton Duo v1 (StudioRack v13.3.0.349)
API 2500 (mono)	259	124
API 550 (mono)	376	221
API 560 (mono)	38	36
AudioTrack (mono)	410	240
C6 Multiband Compressor (mono)	60	30
CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter (mono)	150	63
CLA-3A Compressor / Limiter (mono)	160	79
CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter (mono)	272	149
CLA MixHub (mono)	15	13
CLA MixHub Lite (mono)	19	19
dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter (mono)	27	31
DeEsser (mono)	512	288
Dorrough (stereo) (stereo)	392	256
H-Comp Hybrid Compressor (mono)	292	155
H-Delay Hybrid Delay (mono)	253	102
H-EQ Hybrid Equalizer (mono)	54	38
H-Reverb Hybrid Reverb (stereo)*	5	2
IR1 Convolution Reverb (stereo)*	10	4
IR-Live Convolution Reverb (stereo)*	12	4
InPhase (mono)**	219	189
J37 Tape (mono)	37	39
Kramer HLS Channel (mono)	34	47
Kramer Master Tape (mono)	37	14
L2 Ultramaximizer (mono)	296	146
LoAir (mono)	235	126
MaxxVolume (mono)	356	190
NLS Non-Linear Summer (mono)	147	61
PuigChild Compressor (mono)	159	70

CPU: Intel^® Celeron J4125

RAM: 4GB (Proton server); 8GB (Axis Proton computer)

Motherboard: mITX-4125A-WV

LAN Card: Realtek

Host: 2 x HDMI, 5x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, HDD Size 256GB

SGS Service ports: 1 x HDMI, 2 x USB2.0

Network Ports:

SoundGrid Network: 4 Ports
Local Network: 1 Port

Dimensions

Length: 22 cm / 8.7 in
Height: 4.2 cm / 1.7 in
Depth: 27.7 cm / 10.9 in
Device Weight: 2.3 kg / 5.1 lb
Package Weight: 3.4 kg / 7.6 lb

Power Consumption:

110/220V 30 W

Operating Environment temperature range:

50^° to 95^°F / 10^° to 35^°C

Max Environment temperature:

104^°F / 40^°C

	Proton Duo v1 (StudioRack v13.3.0.349)
Plugin	44.1kHz	96kHz
API 2500 (mono)	259	124
API 550 (mono)	376	221
API 560 (mono)	38	36
AudioTrack (mono)	410	240
C6 Multiband Compressor (mono)	60	30
CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter (mono)	150	63
CLA-3A Compressor / Limiter (mono)	160	79
CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter (mono)	272	149
CLA MixHub (mono)	15	13
CLA MixHub Lite (mono)	19	19
dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter (mono)	27	31
DeEsser (mono)	512	288
Dorrough (stereo) (stereo)	392	256
H-Comp Hybrid Compressor (mono)	292	155
H-Delay Hybrid Delay (mono)	253	102
H-EQ Hybrid Equalizer (mono)	54	38
H-Reverb Hybrid Reverb (stereo)*	5	2
IR1 Convolution Reverb (stereo)*	10	4
IR-Live Convolution Reverb (stereo)*	12	4
InPhase (mono)**	219	189
J37 Tape (mono)	37	39
Kramer HLS Channel (mono)	34	47
Kramer Master Tape (mono)	37	14
L2 Ultramaximizer (mono)	296	146
LoAir (mono)	235	126
MaxxVolume (mono)	356	190
NLS Non-Linear Summer (mono)	147	61
PuigChild Compressor (mono)	159	70