Waves Audio Cadac SoundGrid User Guide
Cadac SoundGrid I/O
User Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 About SoundGrid and the Cadac SoundGrid I/O..................................................... 3
1.2 Typical Uses ........................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Native/SoundGrid Comparison Table ..................................................................... 6
2. Hardware and Connectors............................................................................................... 7
3. Installation and Configuration Overview .......................................................................... 8
3.1 Installing the Cadac SoundGrid I/O......................................................................... 8
3.2 Configuring the Cadac SoundGrid I/O in MultiRack SoundGrid .............................. 8
3.3 Configuring the Cadac SoundGrid I/O in SoundGrid Studio .................................. 10
3.3.1 Setting up SoundGrid Studio ..................................................................... 10
3.3.2 Firmware Status and Updates ................................................................... 13
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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Cadac audio interface for SoundGrid systems. In order to get the
most out of your product, please take some time to read this user guide. We also suggest that
you become familiar with the Waves support site (www.wavesupport.net), where you will find an
extensive answer base, the latest tech specs, detailed installation guides, software updates, and
current information about licensing and registration.
1.1 About SoundGrid and the Cadac SoundGrid I/O
SoundGrid is a scalable infrastructure that provides a variety of cost-effective, high quality
solutions for recording studios. It can be configured in many ways and with many hardware
possibilities to provide a very flexible work environment. This framework is managed by either
the SoundGrid Studio or the MultiRack SoundGrid application, which configures the
network, assigns and manages I/Os, controllers and servers, and patches audio throughout the
system. Any user, anywhere on the SoundGrid network, has access to any of the network’s I/O
devices. Adding a SoundGrid DSP server enables recording and monitoring with very low
latency and moves processing away from the host computer to the server.
A single Ethernet cable connects all devices in the SoundGrid network.
The Cadac SoundGrid I/O (or card) for CDC consoles enables integration with Waves
SoundGrid systems via a single Ethernet cable, allowing live sound engineers to use the
SoundGrid networking technology for low-latency plugin processing, multitrack recording and
playback, and audio networking.
• Super-low-latency networking platform for processing, playback and recording
• Each Cadac I/O allows 64 channels of bi-directional audio
• Connects via a single Cat 5e or Cat 6 Ethernet cable
• Clock Sync-over-Ethernet for digital splits
• Connects to SoundGrid systems and SoundGrid-compatible devices via a single
Ethernet cable
• Compatible with standard computers and switches
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• Redundancy and recovery options
• ASIO/Core Audio drivers for recording and playback
• Works with MultiRack SoundGrid software for setup and control
• Networks with every SoundGrid-enabled device
1.2 Typical Uses
The Cadac SoundGrid I/O can be used in both SoundGrid and Native configurations, as follows:
SoundGrid: In a SoundGrid configuration, the Cadac SoundGrid I/O is used in order to connect
to a SoundGrid network for plugin processing and simultaneous DAW playback/recording. The
SoundGrid configuration uses a dedicated SoundGrid DSP server to power the plugin
processing, enabling super-low latency, high plugin counts, and networking capabilities, with the
option of an additional backup DSP server.
Please note: A SoundGrid DSP server is required for SoundGrid configurations.
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