DSPro StageGrid 4000 User Manual

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USER GUIDE

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April 2018

SUMÁRIO

About ................................................................................................................................................................ 2

STAGEGRID 4000 ........................................................................................................................................... 2

SoundGrid ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

System Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 3

Hardware .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 4

Rack Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 5

Setups ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................. 10

Back Panel ................................................................................................................................................... 12

Software ......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Control Panel .............................................................................................................................................. 16

Firmware Update ........................................................................................................................................ 22

Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 23

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ABOUT

STAGEGRID 4000

Thank you for choosing DSPRO STAGEGRID 4000 for your SoundGrid system.

This stagebox features 32 microphone inputs and 16 analog outputs. When used in conjunction with
Waves eMotion LV1, it provides an excellent solution for live mixing.

The preamplifiers were designed with attention to every detail in order to achieve a pure
sound and superior clarity that reveal quality of the eMotion LV1mixing console. Its performance
compares to the best systems on the market.

Designed for the road, DSPRO STAGEGRID 4000 components were carefully selected to improve system
reliability and strength, including redundant power supply units.

The main features are:

 32 Microphone or line inputs
 16 balanced analog outputs on XLR connectors
 4 Stereo AES / EBU inputs and 4 outputs
 Sample Rates from 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz
 2 Headphone outs with individual volume controls
 Word Clock input and output, BNC connectors
 SoundGrid Ethernet connection
 Redundant AC power supply

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SoundGrid

SoundGrid is a flexible and scalable network audio distribution infrastructure for studio, broadcast, and
live high fidelity applications, providing uncompressed multichannel, low-latency audio.

There are several SoundGrid hardware options for IO and real-time audio processing, so a network can be
configured in different ways to meet the most demanding situations.

System Requirements

 A STAGEGRID connected to a computer.
 At least one SoundGrid software host is installed (SoundGrid Studio, Multirack, or eMotion LV1).

SoundGrid Studio is Windows and MAC compatible. Please consult the Waves website for
currently-supported OS versions and DAWs.

 Ethernet Cable CAT5e/6/7. Additional details on network infrastructure can be found on the Waves

website.

o Cable specifications: www.waves.com/support/ethernet-cables-for-soundgrid-systems
o Switches specifications: www.waves.com/support/network-switches-for-soundgrid-systems

For your convenience, register your SoundGrid product at the Waves website to receive exclusive offers for
SoundGrid system owners.

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HARDWARE

Package contents

1. One STAGEGRID 4000

2. Two power cords

3. One Safety Instructions Guide

4. One serial number label

The unit serial number can be found on the label on the

back panel of the device. For future reference, take

note of the Serial number:

S/N: _____________________

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Rack Installation

STAGEGRID 4000 is a standard 19" rack mount, four RU in height.

A fan at the rear panel provides proper cooling for the unit.
Air exits the enclosure through front and sides. Do not obstruct
the air low.

To ensure that the equipment operates within the full rated
temperature range, it is necessary to maintain a distance of one
rack unit from other equipment.

If more than one STAGEGRID 4000 is used, it is possible to group
two units together, as shown in this figure.

Regularly clean the dust filter located on top of the fan—without using water or any other liquid.
If a replacement is required, a 45ppi filter should be used.

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Setups

Studio

The simplest implementation of the device is to use the STAGEGRID as an audio interface for a native
DAW.

Using SoundGrid driver, all channels will be seen as a local interface and the control panel will allow you
to set all equipment parameters.

1. STAGEGRID 4000

2. Host

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Live

By adding a Waves server, all real-time processing is offloaded from the host computer, allowing for
more power-demanding plugins.

With eMotion LV1 on the host computer, you'll have a complete 32-channel software mixing console.

eMotion LV1 is a light, flexible, and powerful mixing console with up to eight plugins per channel.

1. STAGEGRID 4000

2. Waves Server One

3. Network switch

4. Host laptop