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DIGIGRID DLS/DLI DLS/DLI 2 Table of Contents Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................................5 1. Getting Started ..................................................................................................................................................................................7 1.1 System Requirements.........................................
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 3.5.1 Clocking Example #1: DLI/DLS is SoE Master; 192 is Loop Sync Master..................................................... 31 3.5.2 Clocking Example #2: DLI/DLS is SoE Slave and Loop Sync Master............................................................. 33 3.6 Using a DSP Server for Added Processing Power.......................................................................................................... 35 3.6.1 Basic Setup.......................................................
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 6. SGP Mode: Device Control Panels.............................................................................................................................................. 52 6.1 SGP Mode: Controlling Clock................................................................................................................................................ 57 6.2 SoundGrid Studio Sample Rate Control...............................................................................................
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the DigiGrid DLI/DLS interface for SoundGrid systems. In order to get the most out of your product, please take some time to read this manual. We also suggest that you become familiar with our support sites: www.digigrid.net and www.waves.com/support. There you will find an extensive answer base, the latest tech specs, detailed installation guides, software updates, and current information about licensing and registration.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI How to Use this Manual DiGiGrid DLI and DLS each work in two different modes for two different purposes. You may want your Pro Tools HD/HDX or HD Native to have more I/Os and more plugins processing. Or you may want to add DigiLink-compatible I/Os to your networked Native DAWs. A DLS or DLI unit can only be in one mode at a time. If you use two or more units they can be in different modes.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 1. Getting Started A DLI/DLS unit has two DigiLink ports, each of which can carry up to 32 channels, for a total of 64 channels. The actual number of channels is determined by the number of Pro Tools cards or by configuration. 1.1 System Requirements ■ P ro Tools HD/HDX or HD Native system with at least one available DigiLink port (I/O mode only) ■ D igiLink-compatible I/O hardware device: 96 I/O, 192 I/O, HD Omni, etc. (consult www.waves.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI User manuals for all of these products are available on the Waves website (www.waves.com). Refer also to the manuals for Pro Tools and for your DigiLink-compatible I/O devices. Install the Waves or third-party plugins you will be using with StudioRack or eMotion ST. Native plugins and SoundGrid plugins operate in the same manner. Their differences are technical rather that functional, but SoundGrid plugins are necessary in SoundGrid environments.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 1.4 Hardware DLI is a 1U rack-mounted device. DLI Front Panel SGP mode indicator Network status indicator I/O mode indicator Power button and indicator DLI Rear Panel Mode switches (I/O vs.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI DLS is a 2U rack-mounted device DLS Front Panel SGP mode indicator Network status indicator I/O mode indicator Power button and indicator DLS Rear Panel Mode switches (I/O vs.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 1.5 Modes of Operation DLI/DLS offers two modes of operation. I/O Mode – For Pro Tools HD/HDX and HD Native Systems In I/O mode, a Pro Tools HD system joins a SoundGrid network. Pro Tools HD/HDX processing cards and HD Native interfaces connect with DigiLink-compatible I/O devices. These in turn couple with a DLI/DLS interface, which is part of the SoundGrid network. Pro Tools HD can now access all SoundGrid devices.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 2. I /O mode: Integrating Pro Tools HD/HDX and HD Native Systems into a SoundGrid Network If you’re comfortable connecting and configuring DigiLink-compatible I/O devices, then it will not be difficult to integrate the DLI/ DLS and SoundGrid network with a Pro Tools HD/HDX or HD Native system.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI How Many Channels Can I Use? A DLI/DLS device has two DL ports, each of which can carry up to 32 channels. The number of channels that you can use varies depending on hardware and number of ports, connections, and assignments. Here are some examples of the number of I/O channels that can be added to Pro Tools HD/X hardware systems.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 2.1 Connections for Pro Tools HD/HDX in I/O Mode This is a simple configuration with one DigiLink port. ■ HD Core card connects to the primary port of the DigiLink-compatible I/O. ■ DigiLink Port 1 of the DLI/DLS connects to the DigiLink-compatible I/O expansion port. ■ Loop Sync In/Out connected between both devices. ■ DLI/DLS connects to the SoundGrid network via Ethernet. This configuration, which uses one DLI/DLS DigiLink port, provides 16 channels.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI In the next example, two DigiLink ports are used. This configuration provides 48 channels. ■ HDX Core card Port 1 connects to primary port of DigiLink-compatible I/O. ■ DigiLink-compatible I/O expansion port connects to DLI/DLS Port 1. This provides 16 channels. ■ HDX Core card Port 2 connects to DLI/DLS Port 2. This provides another 32 channels. ■ Connect DLI/DLS with the host computer via Ethernet. ■ Connect DigiLink-compatible I/O Loop Sync Out to DLI/DLS Loop Sync In.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI This setup includes four DigiLink-compatible I/O devices, two Pro Tools processing cards, and a DLI/DLS. It provides 64 channels that can be used for SoundGrid processing or I/O. Pro Tools card #1: ■ P ro Tools HD Card 1 Port 1 connects with DigiLink-compatible I/O #1 primary port. I/O #1 Expansion Port connects with I/O #2 primary port. ■ Pro Tools HD Card 1 Port 2 connects with I/O #3 primary port. I/O #3 Expansion Port connects with I/O #4 primary port.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 2.2 Connections for Pro Tools HD Native in I/O mode Integrating a Pro Tools HD Native system with a SoundGrid network involves essentially the same steps. In this example, An Avid Omni interface is used as a hardware I/O. ■ Computer’s Thunderbolt port connects to HD Native interface port. ■ DigiLink Port 1 connects to Omni Primary port. ■ Omni expansion port connects to DLI/DLS Port 1. This provides 16 channels. ■ Pro Tools HD Port 2 connects to DLI/DLS DL Port 2.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI HD Native can be used with SoundGrid IO devices for processing and I/O, no need for any Digilink Compatible I/O. A Digigrid device such as IOC or IOX can be used for analog inputs and outputs. ■ Computer’s Thunderbolt port connects to HD Native interface port. ■ Pro Tools HD Port 1 connects to DLI/DLS DL Port 1. ■ Pro Tools HD Port 2 connects to DLI/DLS DL Port 2. ■ Connect an Ethernet cable to the host computer and to the DiGiGrid IOC. Note that there are no Loop Sync connections.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI Adding a Server to a DiGiGrid DLI Each of the above configuration diagrams have included a DLS interface, which has a built-in DSP server. When you work with a DLI interface, which does not have a built-in server, you may choose to expand your SoundGrid network by adding an external server. To add a server to a SoundGrid network, just plug in an Ethernet cable and assign the SoundGrid Studio Device Racks.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 3. I/O Mode: Setting Up SoundGrid Studio SoundGrid Studio oversees the SoundGrid network and manages the devices that are part of it. It is used to configure and assign devices, set up system clock, manage the network, and patch audio between devices. Any DAW can join a SoundGrid network. Pro Tools HD/HDX and HD Native systems cannot be controlled directly by SoundGrid Studio, however. They need an intermediary in order to join a SoundGrid network.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI The first time you launch SoundGrid Studio, the Wizard will open. The Wizard scans the network, inventories its assets, and then configures the devices. If the Wizard does not start automatically, click the SCAN button, which is next to the Network Port window. Scan Once it has scanned the system, the Wizard will offer to configure the SoundGrid network. Choose “Next” to start automatic configuration. This will take a few moments. Choose “Cancel” to configure manually.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 22 To add another SoundGrid device, click on the arrow in an empty rack slot. From the list of available devices, choose the one that you want to add, in this case, a DiGiGrid MGB coaxial MADI interface. In this image the DLS is grayed out, and therefore unavailable, since it’s already claimed (in this case, by you). The new device is visible in the rack slot. Unless changed by the user, it remains the clock slave and is colored green.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 3.1 Firmware Status and Updates Next to each device slot is a button labeled FW. Use this button to check the status of, and if necessary update, the firmware in the DLI/DLS. Each time you update the SoundGrid Studio Application, the most current DLI/DLS firmware is included with the updated installer. When you next launch SoundGrid Studio, you will learn if all devices are running the most current firmware.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 3.2 Adding a Server Add a server to a Pro Tools HD/HDX or HD system to move the plugin processing of chosen tracks away from the local CPU. This dramatically increases the number of plugins that can be used simultaneously. One way to do this is to use a DLS interface, which is equipped with an integral DSP server. The DLS is actually an I/O and a separate server, packaged together in one box. If you are already working with a DLI, you may choose to add a separate server.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 3.3.2 Pro Tools I/O Devices Setup Page The DLI/DLS appears in the Pro Tools I/O Setup page as a Pro Tools I/O device. It is not called “DLI/DLS”; instead, it is identified as up to four 192 Digital I/O devices. In the example presented here, the first device, “192 I/O #1,” is the existing DigiLink-compatible I/O. The remaining patches represent DLI/DLS I/Os that are available for processing or SoundGrid audio streaming.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI These DLI/DLS devices will appear in the SoundGrid Studio Patch page. A DLI/DLS has two ports, each with 32 channels. However, if a DL port is connected to only one I/O through its expansion port, its channels 17–32 will be unused and that block of channels will be grayed in the SoundGrid Studio Patch page.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 3.3.3 Pro Tools Hardware Setup Page Like the I/O Settings page, the Pro Tools Hardware Setup page recognizes a DLI/DLS as up to four 192 Digital I/Os. All that concerns you here, however, is the Clock section on the left side of the page. When using a DLI/DLS to link Pro Tools HD/HDX or HD Native to a SoundGrid network, do not change the I/O settings.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 3.4 I/O Mode: Device Control Panels Each SoundGrid I/O device has its own control panel. They differ a bit in appearance and function, depending on the device, but all work in a very similar manner. Control panels allow you to set clock and sample rate, configure inputs and outputs, and control mic preamps, if applicable.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI In I/O mode, Pro Tools controls clock settings. However, there are a few controls and indicators that you should be aware of when integrating a Pro Tools HD/HDX or HD Native system with a SoundGrid network. Source Sets or displays the preferred clock source for the DLI/DLS. Available sources are Internal, Word Clock/Loop Sync and SoE. In I/O Mode the DLI/DLS clock sources are controlled from the Pro Tools Hardware Setup page.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI Status Current Clock Source Indicates the current source of clock for the DLI/DLS. Possibilities: Internal, Word Clock, Loop Sync, SoE. The indicator is red when the preferred clock source is not available and a fallback clock is used. SoE Indicates if the SoundGrid I/O device is locked to the SoundGrid network, and if it is an SoE master or slave. This message is mirrored in the device rack slots in the System Inventory page. DL1/DL2 The DL1 and DL 2 controls are the rightmost tabs.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 3.5 Clocking in I/O Mode A Pro Tools HD/HDX or HD Native system has its own playback engine and its own clocking environment. A SoundGrid network has its own driver and its own clocking environment. There are therefore two complete clock systems at work: • DigiLink-compatible I/O devices connected to a DLI/DLS • A SoundGrid network that includes the DLI/DLS Regardless of system size, the rules of managing clock remain the same.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI a. Establishing Clock between DigiLink-Compatible I/Os and DLI/DLS1 DigiLink-compatible I/O devices (including DLI/DLS) are controlled from the Pro Tools Hardware Setup page. Use the Clock Source menu to set the clock of the attached I/O devices. In this example, the device attached to the Pro Tools Core card is called “192 I/O #1.” The DLS device is listed below as “192 Digital I/O #1.” Configure it as you would any other Pro Tools peripheral.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI b. Incorporating Devices with the SoundGrid Network Now we must integrate this DigiLink-compatible I/O system with the SoundGrid network. Return to the SoundGrid Studio Device Racks to see the DLS in its slot. Use the Rack Slot menu to make it the master. When DLS is set as SoundGrid (SoE) clock master, the 192 attached to Pro Tools determines clock for the entire system, i.e., for both the DigiLink-compatible I/O system and the SoundGrid network.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI Since the DLS is no longer generating SoE but is slaved to it, you must set Clock Source to SoE in order to receive it from the SoundGrid network. Open the Pro Tools Hardware Setup window and select any AES/EBU channel as the Clock Source. The DLS will use this port to lock to SoundGrid Studio via SoE. SoundGrid Studio Sample Rate Control On the top bar of each page in SoundGrid Studio is a window that indicates the system sample rate.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 3.6 Using a DSP Server for Added Processing Power Add a DSP server to a Pro Tools HD/HDX or HD Native system to move processing from the Local CPU. This greatly increases plugins performance. Audio steaming to the server through DLI/DLS is controlled by the StudioRack plugin.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 3.6.2 Reserving Channels DLI/DLS can stream up to 64 channels, which you can use for processing or I/Os—or both. Once you’ve configured the I/Os between the DLI/DLS and SoundGrid, choose how to use these channels. Locate the DLI/DLS in I/O slot A. From the menu, select “Assign to StudioRack.” You will see a count of StudioRack channels in blocks of 16, up to a maximum of 64. Each block represents the inputs and outputs of one active DigiLink connection.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 3.6.3 Waves Startup Preferences StudioRack needs to know which playback engine the host Pro Tools is using. Access the Waves Preferences window by holding the Shift key while you launch Pro Tools. When you see this window, release the Shift key and choose between the HD/HDX playback engine and the HD Native playback engine. If you don’t want to encounter this window each time you start Pro Tools, then select “Don’t ask me again.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI In the Pro Tools I/O Setup page, establish a relationship between tracks and physical channels. Remember that the DLI/DLS will appear to the Pro Tools as one to four 192 Digital I/O devices. Open I/O hardware inserts on the Pro Tools tracks where you inserted the StudioRack plugins. In this example, Track “Audio 1” = Channel B1 = Device 192D I/O #1, Channel 1. In StudioRack, select the same hardware I/O insert that you chose in Pro Tools.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 39 Audio can now stream between Pro Tools and the DSP server. For details about streaming audio in I/O mode, please refer to the user guide for StudioRack.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 3.7 Patching from the Network DLI/DLS can stream up to 64 channels, which you can use for processing or I/Os—or both. Once you’ve configured the I/Os between the DLI/DLS and SoundGrid, choose how to use these channels. Channels that have not been assigned to StudioRack are available for patching. The patch page has four tabs. The direction of the patch is indicated by an arrow. A DLI/DLS can be patched to an eMotion ST mixer or to another device present on the network.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI Left Right Mono eMotion ST Mixer Patching Patch to and from the eMotion ST mixer using the input and output tabs on the left side of the interface. The green buttons indicate whether a channel is mono, left side of a stereo pair, or right side of a stereo pair. Toggle between these states by double-clicking on the button.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 42 The eMotion ST Mixer Layer is used to mix DAW outputs, mic and line sources, aux tracks, and more. In this respect, eMotion ST replaces the external mixer traditionally used to create monitor mixes for studios and headphones. eMotion ST operates within a SoundGrid network, so any available SoundGrid I/O device, whether hardware or driver, local or remote, can provide inputs and outputs. eMotion ST can be used for processing pre-, post-, or in parallel with Pro Tools.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 4. S GP Mode: Adding DigiLink-Compatible I/Os to a SoundGrid Network In SGP mode, the DLS enables you to control a variety of DigiLink enabled I/Os, Pro Tools PCI or Thunderbolt interfaces are not used. All connections between the DigiLink-compatible I/Os and your DAW are made via the DLI/DLS, through the SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio Driver. This allows you to bridge your favorite DAW (Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton, Pro Tools Native, etc.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 4.3 Basic SGP Configuration Incorporating a DigiLink-compatible I/O into a SoundGrid network involves three processes: ■ C onnecting hardware ■ C onfiguring devices in SoundGrid Studio Device Racks ■ C onfigure attched DL device from DLS control panel ■ P atching between devices and ASIO/Core Audio drivers in the SoundGrid Studio Patch page 4.3.1 Connecting One DigiLink-Compatible I/O Device in SGP Mode ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ P ower up the DLI/DLS and DigiLink-compatible I/O.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI Connect the host computer to the DLS Ethernet port. Connect DLI/DLS DL Port 1 to the DigiLink compatible I/O device’s primary port. In these examples, DLI/DLS is the SoundGrid network (SoE) clock master. Clock is delivered from the DigiLink compatible device through the DigiLink connection to the DLI/DLS, and from there to the entire SoundGrid network. If the DLI/DLS internal clock or SOE sources are used, a clock connection between DLI/DLS and the DigiLink compatible device is required.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 4.3.2 Adding a Server to an SGP System Adding a SoundGrid DSP server will greatly increase the number of plugins that can be used simultaneously by using StudioRack and eMotion mixer. Plugin processing can now be offloaded from your local CPU to a server. When using a DLS the SoundGrid DSP server is already part of the system. You can also add an external server to a DLI-based system: in this case, connect the server to the second Ethernet port of the DLI.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 4.3.3 Adding More DigiLink-Compatible I/O Devices to a DLI/DLS: SGP Mode You can connect up to four DigiLink-compatible I/O devices to each DLI/DLS. Each DigiLink-compatible I/O provides 16 channels. Each DLI/DLS port can provide 32 channels, so the configuration in this illustration provides 64 channels.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 5. SGP Mode: Setting up SoundGrid Studio The SoundGrid Studio Application oversees the SoundGrid network and manages all network devices. To maintain network effectiveness, the SoundGrid Studio Application always runs in the background. Bring it to the front by clicking on the SoundGrid icon in the Mac Top Bar or the Windows System Tray. PC Mac When SoundGrid Studio opens, you will see the Setup page: The first time you launch SoundGrid Studio, the Wizard will open.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI Once it has scanned the system, the Wizard will offer to configure the SoundGrid network. Choose “Next” to start automatic configuration. This will take a few moments. Choose “Cancel” to configure manually. A drop-down menu provides a list of configuration templates. Choose the template that best describes your hardware devices and production needs.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 5.3 Adding SoundGrid Devices To add another SoundGrid device, click on the arrow in an empty rack slot. From the list of available devices, choose the one that you want to add—in this case, a DigiGrid MGB coaxial MADI interface. In this image the DLS is grayed out, and therefore unavailable, since it is already claimed (in this case by you). The new device is visible in the rack slot. Unless changed by the user, it remains the clock slave and is colored green.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 5.4 Firmware Status and Updates Next to each device slot is a button labeled FW. Use this button to check the status of, and if necessary update, the firmware in the DLI/DLS. Each time you update the SoundGrid Studio Application, the most current DLI/DLS firmware is included with the updated installer. When you next launch SoundGrid Studio, you will learn if all devices are running the most current firmware.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 6. SGP Mode: Device Control Panels Each DLI/DLS device has its own control panel. The control pages may differ a bit in appearance and function, depending on connected devices, but all work in a very similar manner. DLI/DLS control panels are divided into five tabbed pages or sections. At the top of each Control page is an identification and management banner that indicates the ports connected to active devices.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 53 At the top of each page is an Identify function that indicates the DLI/DLS hardware device by the NET led flashing. Identify The About page identifies the product and provides basic information about the device.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI The System Info page provides detailed information about the device: MAC address, firmware version, and more. Use the Clock Control page to adjust clock settings and monitor the clock status of each connected device.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 55 The DL1 and DL2 control pages are the rightmost tabs. Each tab controls the device patching and other device-specific parameters of the respective DL port. Inputs and outputs for the selected device can be routed to physical I/Os that correspond to device patches in SoundGrid Studio. ■ One or two peripheral devices can be connected to each port. They are identified on the left sidebar. Click on a peripheral’s name to see its physical connections.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 56 Setting up an HD Omni interface configured with a DLI/DLS differs somewhat from an Omni connected directly to Pro Tools. Both configurations allow you to create main and alternate control room paths. Pro Tools uses a patch for path assignment, while DLI/DLS provides drop-down menus. Use these menus to select a path for left and right channels. Set path for main and alternate paths. The DLI/DLS Omni control supports stereo only. The Fold Down feature is not available.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 6.1 SGP Mode: Controlling Clock Think of a DLI/DLS as an interface with two distinct halves. One side communicates with DigiLink-compatible I/O interfaces. The other communicates with the SoundGrid network. Of course, these two sides constantly work together, but each has its own set of rules regarding sync. When you configure a device, it’s important to understand which “sync” you’re controlling.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI Clock Control Page Source Sets the preferred source of clock for the DLI/DLS and sets Loop Master for DigiLinkcompatible I/Os. Clock sources vary depending on the device. Up to 4 I/O devices can be connected: ■ U p to 4 DigiLink-compatible I/O devices may have a variety of clock source options. ■ D LI/DLS: Internal, SoE (available only when another SoundGrid device is set as Master). A drop-down menu shows all connected devices.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI Clock Operation Mode Tells the system the mode in which the BNC connectors work—Loop Sync or Word Clock. Loop Sync is the preferred clock mode when using DigiLink-compatible I/O devices. However, some devices cannot accept Loop Sync, in which case you must select Word Clock. Loop Master Display Indicates the Loop Master of all DigiLink-compatible I/O devices in this loop (e.g., DLI/DLS, 192, other DigiLink-compatible I/O).
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI Status Indicates the sync status of a DLI/DLS device. Current Clock Source Indicates the clock source of the DLI/DLS. The actual clock source is shown; if it differs from the requested clock source, the display will be red. Possibilities: Internal, Digital Stream, Sync over Ethernet. SoE Indicates if the DLI/DLS is locked to the SoundGrid network, and if it is the SoE master or slave. This message is mirrored in the device rack slots in the System Inventory page. 6.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI Sample Rate Master SoundGrid Studio and the SoundGrid driver can set the sample rate of the clock master DLI/DLS. For example, when you open a DAW session at sample rate different from the current SoundGrid Studio sample rate: ■ DAW requests SoundGrid driver to change sample rate. ■ S oundGrid driver instructs SoundGrid Studio. If SoundGrid Studio is set as Sample Rate Master, then it requests master clock I/O to change its sample rate.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 62 7. SGP Mode: Patching From the Network For audio to move from the right place to the right place, it must be patched. SoundGrid Studio templates provide patches that work well for most configurations, but there will be times when you will need different patching. The Patch page enables you to connect any device’s input/output with any driver’s input/output, or between drivers. ■ ■ ■ ■ All available devices and driver channels will appear in the patch.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 7.1 Device-to-Device Patching Use this view to patch devices and drivers to each other. All device and driver channels are shown along the horizontal and vertical axes. Each axis carries the same channels. There are many ways to patch devices, but normally DLI/DLS inputs 1–16 will be patched to the ASIO/Core Audio inputs 1–16 for recording. For playback the patches are opposite, unless you choose to patch to the eMotion ST mixer for monitor mixing. 7.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 64 The eMotion ST Mixer Layer is used to mix DAW outputs, mic and line sources, aux mix busses + main mix, and more. The StudioRack Layer mixes the low-latency outputs of up to 64 StudioRack plugins, which are routed to the Main and/or Headphones mixes. In this respect, eMotion ST replaces the external mixer traditionally used to create monitor mixes for studios and headphones.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 7.3 StudioRack StudioRack is a plugin chainer for any DAW. It chains up to eight plugins, controls them, assigns them to external controllers, and manages them—with their presets—all in a way that makes it easy to move from one DAW session to another and from one DAW platform to another. It enables users to create racks of processors with limitless parameters and flexible signal flows, which are easily inserted into any track of the session.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI 66 Appendix: DLI/DLS Specifications ■ Internal SoundGrid DSP server (Intel® i5) (DLS only) ■ 2 DigiLink ports; 64 channel in SGP or I/O mode; 32 channels per port: - SGP mode: DLI acts as a Pro Tools card, connected to and controlling an Avid audio interface (192, 96, HD Omni, HD I/O, and selected third-party interfaces). - I/O mode: Pro Tools TDM v9.x and 10.x support. DLI/DLS acts as four 192 Digital I/Os.
DIGIGRID DLS/DLI Appendix: Installation Notes The DLI Unit is a standard 19” rack mount wide, 1U high 260mm deep excluding connectors. The DLS Unit is a standard 19” rack mount wide, 2U high 380mm deep excluding connectors. The DLI or DLS unit must be earthed to the mains earth (ground) and installed according to the safety instructions included with the unit. The unit is powered from an IEC inlet on the rear.
