SoundGrid Proton Server

Now $800

With coupon WAVES28

Designed for 16-channel setups that aspire to deliver superior sound quality, the SoundGrid Proton Server is Waves’ most affordable SoundGrid server yet.

This small but mighty unit is compatible with the eMotion LV1 16-stereo-channel live mixer and is ideal for adding processing power to any live environment – whether in a fixed setup or on the road.

With an Intel^® Celeron^® processor and 4 GB of RAM dedicated to plugin processing, you can use the eMotion LV1 16-channel mixer with eMo plugins (F2, Q4, D5) on all channels – at just 50% capacity, and at ultra-low latency of 0.8 ms at 48 kHz.

The half-rack 1U slick aluminum casing fits perfectly in a 1U rack shelf when paired with the Axis Proton Waves-optimized computer. Combine the Proton server with Axis Proton and the eMotion LV1 16-stereo-channel mixer to build the ultimate compact live mixing system for a 16-stereo-channel setup.

Affordable price and exceptional performance for small venues
Can be racked in a 1U rack shelf accessory
Ultra-low latency: as low as 0.8 milliseconds at 48 kHz
Use with any SoundGrid audio interface for plugin processing during recording or live mixing
Durable aluminum casing (half rack 1U)
CPU: Intel^® Celeron^®
RAM 4 GB
Power: DC12V 3A
6-month warranty
1x 1GbE Ethernet ports
1x HDMI port
3x USB ports

User Guide

SuperRack Benchmarks

eMotion LV1 Benchmarks

Case Dimensions:

Width: 19.5 cm / 7.6 in
Length (front to back): 20.5 cm / 8 in
Height: 3.8 cm / 1.5 in

Rubber Feet: Height: 4 mm / 0.15 in

Weight: 1.06 Kg / 2.34 lbs.

Includes a universal power adaptor with interchangeable plugs (UK, US, EU) (100-240V / 12V DC, 3A)

SoundGrid Proton Server A&E Specs:

Waves SoundGrid Proton Server

Configuration (all stereo Racks)	Plugins	Sample Rate	SGS buffer size	Results
Configuration (all stereo Racks)	Plugins	Sample Rate	SGS buffer size	CPU Peak	CPU Average	Instances
16 Racks	API 2500	48 kHz	40	85	71	62
	API 2500	96 kHz	80	69	75	40
	C6	48 kHz	40	85	70	27
	CLA2A	48 kHz	40	84	86	62
	DBX160	48 kHz	40	81	80	12
	Ren Channel	48 kHz	40	80	75	88
	SSL E-Channel	48 kHz	40	85	68	151
	H-Reverb	48 kHz	40	80	37	5
	H-Delay	48 kHz	40	85	68	88
	Ren-Verb	48 kHz	40	82	78	50
	Ren-Verb	96 kHz	80	84	74	23
	F6	48 kHz	40	78	78	47

Sample Rate	SGS buffer size	LV1 Configuration (all mono)	Mode	Plugins	Plugin Instances
					Average	Peak
					48 KHz	40	16 channels	Latency	eMo D5, F2, Q4 on all input aux and bus channels	38	46
							16 channels	DSP		40	49
32 channels	Latency	81	92
32 channels	DSP	82	91