DiGiGrid D User Guide
Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 3 HARDWARE AND CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................................... 4 GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................................................................
Introduction DiGiGrid D Desktop Interface is a SoundGrid I/O for studio and location applications. It has four inputs and six outputs. Two outputs are fixed level and two have level controls for precision monitoring using the headphone outputs or loudspeakers. Top-quality converters and mic preamps provide audio capture of the highest order, and the device can be networked with other SoundGrid devices. DiGiGrid D is powered by a twist-lock 12V DC power supply (provided).
Hardware and Connections DIGIGRID D FRONT PANEL DIGIGRID D TOP PANEL Headphone Output DIGIGRID D REAR PANEL Phantom Power High-Pass Filter Monitor Outputs Phase Invert Line Outputs MIX (Direct Listen): routes mono feed of this input to the monitor and headphone outputs bypassing all other paths. Reset button DC In SoundGrid Network Guitar Inputs Mic/Line Inputs, 0 to +70 dB INST: switches to Instrument input (Hi Z).
Getting Started Configure SoundGrid and assign your devices as follows, however large or small your system. Connect the hardware Install the software Configure your system Connect the Hardware One I/O In this example, one DiGiGrid D is used to connect a console to the SoundGrid host application’s SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver for plugin processing and/or DAW playback/recording. The interface is connected directly to the host using a Cat 5e Ethernet cable or better.
Add I/Os Adding I/O devices not only increases the number of I/O channels, but lets you have separate devices for stage and FOH, or live room and control room. When you have more than one device in the SoundGrid network, use a "star" network configuration with a 1GB Ethernet switch. Only use switches tested and approved by Waves. SoundGrid host computer I/O devices 1GB Ethernet switch See this support article for a list of supported switches.
Download and Install Software INSTALLING A NEW SOUNDGRID HOST SYSTEM Installing the Waves SoundGrid host application will also install applicable device drivers and ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Your devices will appear in the Inventory of your host system. If a device is not visible in the Inventory, you may need to install a specific driver from Waves Central—please see below. First, however, check the device’s connections and power.
Configure the System A SoundGrid network is configured and devices are assigned in a host’s Setup window. At the heart of this window are racks where devices are assigned. Any compatible device that’s part of the host’s SoundGrid network will be available for assignment. This collection of devices is called the Inventory. Setup is similar with all hosts: identify the host’s LAN port, select a device slot, and use the drop-down menu to choose an available device.
Manual Device Configuration You can assign, remove, and manage a device manually. Click on the plus or arrow symbol in a device slot to open its the Device Menu, then select a device. SoundGrid QRec Any device not already used will be available for assignment. If no other devices are assigned, the current device will become your clock master. Drivers and servers are assigned in the same manner. See the user guide of your host system for specific instructions on device assignment and I/O channel patching.
Device Firmware An I/O that is using outdated or incompatible firmware will not work properly in a SoundGrid network until its firmware is updated. The color of the FW button in a device slot indicates the current firmware status. SoundGrid Studio Grey Compatible firmware Blue Compatible firmware, but a newer version exists Red Firmware not compatible and must be updated in order to use SoundGrid QRec If a device requires updated firmware, click on the FW button to start a hardware scan.
DiGiGrid D Control Panel There are two ways to open the device control panel: FROM THE DEVICE RACK Click on the Gear button on a device in the rack slot. SoundGrid Studio SoundGrid QRec FROM THE DRIVER CONTROL PANEL Open the driver control panel and then click the Hardware Control Panel button. The driver control panel is located here in the host computer: PC: C:\Program Files (x86)\Waves\SoundGrid\Driver Control Panel Mac: System HD/Applications/Waves/SoundGrid CONTROL PANEL PAGES The About and Syste
Clock Page Use the Clock page to set the clock source and sample rate for the device and to assess clock status. Clock controls are on the left side of the page, status indicators are on the right. Source sets the clock source Internal The device itself provides the SEO clock Sync over Ethernet The device receives clock from the SoundGrid network Sample Rate sets the sample rate when Clock Source is set to Internal. Range: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz.
System Info Page and About Page The About page is a description of the device. The System Info page contains technical details about the device, including MAC address, Firmware version, and Module version. This information is useful for troubleshooting. Please have this information handy if you contact Waves technical support concerning the device. Presets A bar at the top of the control panel lets you save and load presets.
Using an I/O Device with a DAW Setting up SoundGrid devices with a DAW involves these steps: PATCH THE I/O DEVICE AND THE SOUNDGRID ASIO/CORE AUDIO DRIVER When using a DAW on a SoundGrid network, the SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver serves as a bridge between the I/O device and the DAW. It enables the I/O to communicate with the DAW and it provides patches. Patching an I/O to the SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver differs slightly among hosts.
Specifications MIC INPUT Input Impedance: 1.5 kiloohms Gain Range: 0 to +70 dB Frequency Response: -3 dB <10 Hz to 100 kHz (Analog to Analog) Harmonic Distortion: 0.005% (40 dB Gain) Noise EIN: Typically -127 dB (70 dB Gain) High Pass Filter: -3 dB 100 Hz 18 dB/Octave LINE INPUT Input Impedance: 1 megaohm/10 kiloohm Gain Range: +6 to +30 dB Frequency Response: -3 dB <10 Hz to 100 kHz (Analog to Analog) Harmonic Distortion: 0.
HEADPHONES Gain Range Infinity: To +10 dB Max Output Level: Load 16Ω 32Ω 100Ω 200Ω 600Ω RMS 2.3V 3.7V 6.0V 7.5V 8.8V XLR CONNECTORS Phase Termination Point Positive (+) Pin 2 Negative (-) Pin 3 Signal Ground Pin 1 Chassis Ground Case ¼” TRS CONNECTORS Phase Termination Point Positive (+) Tip Negative (-) Ring Signal Ground Sleeve DIMENSIONS Width: 22.05 cm / 8.68 inches Height: 7.85 cm / 3.09 inches Depth: 16 cm / 6.29 inches Device Weight: 1.7 kg / 3.75 lbs Package Weight: 2.
Resetting the Unit If after an unsuccessful firmware update the DiGiGrid D is not recognized by the SoundGrid Host Application (the DiGiGrid D device does not appear in the Inventory panel), use the Reset button (located on the DiGiGrid D back panel), to try and recover the unit. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 17 Turn off the unit. Press and hold the Reset button. Restart the unit while holding the button. Release the Reset button once the device has fully booted.
