SoundGrid Proton Server

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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 & MultiRack Benchmarks

The table below indicates the number of plugins that can be inserted into the 16 ch. version of SuperRack V11 and loaded to the SoundGrid Proton server before the system reaches DSP overload (85%) or fails to play audio fluently (clicks, dropouts, corruption).

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	80	120
	C6	48 kHz	40	84	80	46
	CLA2A	48 kHz	40	80	58	44
	DBX160	48 kHz	40	83	75	11
	Ren Channel	48 kHz	40	85	81	98
	SSL E-Channel	48 kHz	40	77	59	128 (max)
	H-Reverb	48 kHz	40	85	35	7
	H-Delay	48 kHz	40	83	74	98
	Ren-Verb	48 kHz	40	71	59	45
	F6	48 kHz	40	85	80	52
	J37	48 kHz	40	81	71	15
32 Racks	API 2500	48 kHz	40	67	60	63
	C6	48 kHz	40	82	78	31
	CLA2A	48 kHz	40	85	61	44
	DBX160	48 kHz	40	76	78	12
	Ren Channel	48 kHz	40	85	83	98
	SSL E-Channel	48 kHz	40	85	60	141
	H-Reverb	48 kHz	40	85	38	7
	H-Delay	48 kHz	40	76	71	93
	Ren-Verb	48 kHz	40	83	63	43
	F6	48 kHz	40	83	77	50
	J37	48 kHz	40	76	75	15
64 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

The maximum number of plugins that can be tested given system limitations is 512 (64 SuperRack) for either mono or stereo. Plugin benchmark results may vary slightly from one system setup to another. While most plugins perform most efficiently at 44.1 kHz, a few perform as or even more efficiently at 96 kHz thanks to their upsampling or to algorithms that do not depend on sample rates.

* Plugin’s peak DSP usage level is much higher than its average level. Make sure to monitor peak levels on the DSP meter.

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)