Waves STG-1608 User's Guide
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STG-1608 User Guide
Warning: Electrical Hazard ................................................................................................... 3
Product Overview ................................................................................................................. 4
What’s in the box? .................................................................................................................................. 4!
Using STG-1608 for Mixing, Processing, and Recording ..................................................... 5
STG Software ....................................................................................................................... 7
System Inventory Tab ............................................................................................................................. 8!
SoundStudio STG-1608 Control Panel ................................................................................................. 11!
Connections ....................................................................................................................... 14
Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 14!
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 15!
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 16
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Warning: Electrical Hazard
To ensure your safety, please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit. Kindly observe all of these safety rules.
1. Keep this user guide for future reference.
2. Take notice of and comply with all warnings included
in the user guide or indicated on the device itself.
3. Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Do not
spill water or other liquids on this unit.
4. When cleaning the cabinet or other parts of thi
s
appliance, use only a dry or slightly damp soft cloth.
5. Do
not block any ventilation openings or interfere with
the proper ventilation of this unit. Install in accordance
with the instructions.
6. Do not defeat the internal ventilation fans.
7. Do not use or store near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heatproducing appliances.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or otherwise
damaged by items placed on or against it. Particular
attention should be given to the plugs, receptacles, and t
he
point where the cord exits the appliance.
9. To
avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not touch
any exposed wiring while the unit is in operation.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
11. Unplug this unit and all connected electrical equipment
during lightning storms or when left unused for a l
ong
period of time.
12. Ref
er all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the appliance has been
damaged in any way or fails to operate normally.
If you have questions about safe installation, please contact us at https://soundstudio.com/contact-us.
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Product Overview
SoundStudio STG-1608 is a rugged stage box with 16 analog inputs and 8 line outputs. It’s designed for both stage and
studio applications. All connections on this 3U rack-mountable device are on the front panel, except the mains
connection and power switch, which are on the rear panel.
In addition to analog mic and line inputs and line outputs, there are inputs and outputs for AES, word clock, and MIDI.
There’s also a SoundGrid-compliant Ethernet port network. All STG functions are controlled via software.
STG-1608 operates within in a SoundGrid Ethernet network, so it’s an ideal interface for the Waves eMotion LV1 or
MultiRack. The SoundGrid network can also be used with a DAW for recording.
What
’s in the box?
1 Cat 6 Ethernet cable (3 meters)
2 Mains cables (one US and one European)
3 Mains safety clips
4 Registration card with serial number
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Using STG-1608 for Mixing, Processing, and Recording
STG-1608 uses Waves SoundGrid protocol to connect to an eMotion LV1 mixer, to a MultiRack processor, and to any
DAW. A typical SoundGrid network consists of a host computer, a SoundGrid server, and I/O devices, all connected with
Cat 5e (or better) Ethernet cables via a 1GB Ethernet switch.
Maximum distances between devices vary depending on configuration. However, maximum cable length between I/Os
and switch is usually 100 meters. When connecting the Ethernet cable to an STG-1608, make sure that the connectors
and the cable are protected from stage equipment and traffic. For up-to-date cable specifications, visit the Waves
Support desk: http://www.waves.com/support.
Do not connect other networks to the SoundGrid switch. Use different network ports on your computer for other networks
(such as internet).
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A SoundGrid network is fully scalable. Connect multiple STG units within a SoundGrid network for a high
channel count.
In this example, there are three STG-1608 I/O devices onstage. These are used for onstage microphones and
monitoring. In the FOH are two SoundGrid servers (one primary and one redundant) and one I/O. This configuration
includes an external control surface and a DAW, which can be used with the eMotion LV1 mixer or the MultiRack
processing rack. It can also be used for recording.
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