Proton SoundGrid Server

Waves' most affordable DSP server yet, the Proton SoundGrid Server takes the load off your computer and gives you more plugin processing power when mixing in the studio or live.

In the studio, use the Proton server with the audio interface and DAW you already have in order to free up your computer’s CPU and offload plugin processing to the server. Or use the Proton server with a SoundGrid audio interface to record with plugins without latency.

When mixing live, use the Proton server with a SoundGrid audio interface and any compatible mixing console to process audio using Waves plugins at ultra-low latency. The Proton server is ideal for use with 32-channel live sound hardware consoles (via the SuperRack plugin rack), or with the 32-channel configuration of the Waves eMotion LV1 software mixer.

With sleek industrial design for elegance and durability, the half-rack 1U slick aluminum casing can be easily mounted using rack ears or placed side-by-side with an additional half-rack 1U device within a rack mounting system. It can be paired with the Axis Proton Waves-optimized computer. Combine the two with the eMotion LV1 32-stereo-channel mixer to build the ultimate compact live mixing system for a 32-stereo-channel setup.

Small enough to fit in your backpack, you can easily take the Proton server with you and supercharge your mixing power anywhere you go.

Get more processing power for running Waves plugins
Affordable price and exceptional performance
NEW: Sleek industrial design
Ultra-low latency: as low as 0.8 milliseconds at 48 kHz
Intel^® Celeron^® CPU
4GB RAM
1 x 1GbE Ethernet ports
1 x HDMI port
2 x USB ports
Use with any SoundGrid interface (including DiGiGrid I/Os)
Use with non-SoundGrid I/Os (ASIO/Core Audio) via SoundGrid Connect: See complete instructions
Can be racked in a 1U rack shelf accessory
Free 6-month warranty: Extended warranties available

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SuperRack 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

eMotion LV1 Benchmarks

Sample Rate	SGS buffersize	Configuration (all mono)	Mode	Plugins
48 kHz	40	16 channels	Latency	none	10	14
DSP	8	12
32 channels	Latency	24	29
DSP	17	23
64 channels	Latency	39	47
DSP	32	40
48 kHz	40	16 channels	Latency	D5, F2, Q4 on all input aux and bus channels	36	39
DSP	35	39
32 channels	Latency	88	94
DSP	79	86

StudioRack Benchmarks

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

Computer

CPU: Celeron J4125
RAM: 4GB
SSD: 64GB
Motherboard: QBI-2145A
LAN Card: Intel I211

Dimensions

Width: 22 cm / 8.7 inches
Height: 4.2 cm / 1.7 inches
Depth: 27.7 cm / 10.9 nches
Device Weight: 2.1 kg / 4.6 lbs
Package and Device Weight: 3.2 kg / 7.0 lbs

Connectivity

2 x USB 3.0 (Service only)
1 x HDMI (Service only)
1 x RJ45 (Ethercon)

Power Consumption (100~240VAC 50/60Hz):

15W

Sampling Rates:

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz

Environment:

Operating Environment temperature range: 50^° to 95^°F / 10^° to 35^°C
Max Environment temperature: 104°F / 40°C

Compliance:

UL, CE, FCC, CB

Proton SoundGrid Server A&E Specs:

Proton SoundGrid Server