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- Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite TB3 Octo
- Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite USB Octo
- Waves WSG-Y16 V2 SGCard Yamaha
- Waves SG Extreme Server
- Waves SG Extreme C
- Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite TB3 Quad
- Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Quad
- Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite USB Quad
- DiGiGrid IOS-XL
- Universal Audio UAD-2 Live Rack Core
- Waves Impact Rack Ears
- Universal Audio UAD-2 Octo
- Waves SG Mobile Server
- Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite TB3 Octo Cust.
- DiGiGrid DGS-XL
1. Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite TB3 Octo
Thunderbolt DSP system
- With 8 SHARC processors to calculate UAD plug-ins without loading the CPU of the host computer
- 2 Thunderbolt 3 connectors
- Combination with other UAD-2 devices possible
- Plugin formats: VST/AU/RTAS/AAX64
- Includes Analog Classics Plus bundle
- Suitable transport bag: Art.478690 (not included)
Note: Thunderbolt cable not included in scope of delivery
2. Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite USB Octo
External USB 3.0 DSP System
- DSP: 8x SHARC
- Up to 4 UAD-2 satellites in one system
- Can be combined with UAD-1 and UAD-2 PCI/PCIe cards
- Supported sample rates: 44.1 – 192 kHz
- Supported plug-in formats: VST/ AU/ RTAS/ AAX64
- For WIN 7, 8.1 as well as 10 (64-Bit versions)
- Includes Analog Classics Plus Bundle
3. Waves WSG-Y16 V2 SGCard Yamaha
SoundGrid Card
- For all YAMAHA digital consoles including Multirack and SoundGrid Studio
- Network and MIDI connectors
- Wordclock sync via Ethernet
- Supports 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz
- Manages up to 16 inputs and 16 outputs
- Also suitable for virtual soundcheck and recording/playback
- Up to 4 cards can be used in the system
4. Waves SG Extreme Server
Waves Compatible SoundGrid Server
- DSP for WYG Soundgrid cards
- Allows the use of Waves plugins for live applications via the Multirack system
- 8 GB RAM
- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81N
- Format: 19″/ 2U
- Weight: 10.8 kg
5. Waves SG Extreme C
Waves SG Extreme C
- Wave’s complete SoundGrid server
- 2U Half Rack mount
6. Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite TB3 Quad
Thunderbolt DSP system
- With 4x SHARC processors to calculate the UAD plug-ins without loading the CPU of the host computer
- 2 Thunderbolt 3 connectors
- Combination with other UAD-2 devices possible
- Plugin formats: VST/AU/RTAS/AAX64
- Includes Analog Classics Plus Bundle
- Suitable transport bag: Art.478690 (not included)
Note: Thunderbolt cable not included in scope of delivery
7. Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite Quad
Firewire DSP Card
- External Firewire 800 and 400 DSP system
- DSP: 4sx SHARC and up to 4 x UAD-2 satellites in one system
- Can be combined with UAD-1 and UAD-2 PCI/PCIe cards
- Supported sample rates: 44,1 – 192 kHz
- For Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 (64-bit Edition), macOS 10.11 El Capitan, 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, or 10.14 Mojave
- Includes Analog Classics Plus Bundle
8. Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite USB Quad
External USB 3.0 DSP System
- DSP: 4x SHARC
- Up to 4 UAD-2 satellites in one system
- Can be combined with UAD-1 and UAD-2 PCI / PCIe cards
- Supported sample rates: 44.1 – 192 kHz
- Support plug-in formats: VST / AU / RTAS / AAX64
- For WIN 7, 8.1 and 10 (64-bit versions)
- UA 610-B Tube Preamp and EQ
- Fairchild 670 (Legacy)
Including “Analog Classics Plus” plug-in bundle:
- UA Precision Enhancer Hz
- 1176SE / LN Classic Limiting Amplifiers (Legacy)
- Pultec Pro Equalizers (Legacy)
- Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
- Precision Mix Rack Collection
- RealVerb Pro
9. DiGiGrid IOS-XL
Ethernet Audio Interface
- Integrated Soundgrid DSP server with i7 processor for direct calculation of Waves SoundGrid plugins
- Supported sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz
- Future support of 176.4 and 192 kHz
- 8 Microphone/line inputs XLR/jack combo
- 8 Line outputs 6.3 mm jack or Sub-D25
- 2 Stereo headphone outputs
- MIDI input and output
- Word Clock input and output
- S/PDIF input and output (coaxial)
- AES/EBU input/output
- USB port
- 4 Soundgrid RJ45 network connectors
- ASIO and Core Audio compatible
- eMotion ST Mixer for low-latency monitoring
- StudioRack application for creating signal chains and preset management
- Usable as standalone effect processor
- Integrated power supply
- Expandable with optional DiGiGrid devices
- Design: 19″ 2 HE
10. Universal Audio UAD-2 Live Rack Core
16-channel MADI Effects Processor
- For live sound mixing with UAD Plug-Ins in real time
- Quad-Core processor
- Up to 4 devices cascadable for up to 64 MADI channels
- Savable configurations in Snapshot files
- Load snapshot configurations via MIDI or Soundcraft Vi CUE function
- Connecting to Soundcraft Vi consoles via Ethernet for Snapshot CUE control
- Redundant power supply
- Optical MADI input and output
- 2x Multi-Link 1394b
- Word Clock input and output BNC
- 2x Thunderbolt 3 connectors (for plug-in control only)
- Design: 19″ / 1 RU
- Included plugin bundle (Download on the manufacturer site)
Note: Not compatible with Apollo Console software, included Live Rack software requires clean hard drive
11. Waves Impact Rack Ears
Rack Angles
- Suitable for Waves Soundgrid Server
12. Universal Audio UAD-2 Octo
PCIe DSP Card
- With 8 SHARC processors to run UAD plug-ins without overburdening the CPU of the host computer
- Operates with up to 4 cards in one system
- Supported sample rates: 44.1 – 192 kHz
- Supported formats: VST/AU/RTAS
- For WIN 7 / Mac OSX from 10.9
- included Analog Classics Plus Bundle
13. Waves SG Mobile Server
Waves-Compatible Sound Grid Server
- Compact stand-alone device
- 4 GB RAM
- CPU: Intel® Skylake Core ™ i5-6200u
- Stable aluminium housing
- Power supply: 12 V DC
- 1 LAN port (RJ45)
- 1 HDMI port
- 1 USB port
- Dimensions (W x D x H): approx. 140 x 137 x 38 mm
- Weight: approx. 700 g
- Colour: Black
14. Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite TB3 Octo Cust.
Thunderbolt DSP system
- With 8x SHARC processors to calculate the UAD plug-ins without loading the CPU of the host computer
- 2 Thunderbolt 3 connectors
- Combination with other UAD-2 devices possible
- Plugin formats: VST/AU/RTAS/AAX64
- Includes Analog Classics Plus bundle and 3 additional UAD plug-ins of your choice within 45 days after registration of UAD-2
- Suitable transport bag: Art.478690 (not included)
Note: Thunderbolt cable not included in scope of delivery
15. DiGiGrid DGS-XL
Soundgrid DSP Server
- With i7 processor for direct calculation of Waves SoundGrid plugins
- Supported sampling rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz
- Future support of 176.4 and 192 kHz
- USB port
- 4 Soundgrid RJ45 network connectors
- Integrated power supply
- Expandable with optional DiGiGrid devices
- Design: 19″, 2 HE
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