Waves SoundGrid Server

The Waves SGS1C SoundGrid Server One-C is a compact yet powerful DSP engine designed to offload real-time plugin processing from your computer, delivering lightning-fast performance with latency as low as 0.8 ms at sample rates up to 96 kHz. Whether you're mixing front-of-house, monitoring live vocals, or tracking in the studio, the SGS1C ensures consistent, reliable plugin performance in a compact, travel-friendly form.

Housed in a rugged 2U half-rack metal chassis, the Server One-C features an Intel Skylake i5 CPU, 8 GB of RAM, and a Neutrik etherCon SoundGrid port for seamless integration with any SoundGrid setup. It operates quietly with smart fan control and is rack-mountable-solo or paired-making it perfect for mobile rigs and fixed installations alike. Use it with SoundGrid interfaces or non-SoundGrid I/Os via SoundGrid Connect, and take your processing power anywhere you go.

• Real-Time Plugin Power: Runs hundreds of SoundGrid-compatible plugins live or in the studio.

• Ultra-Low Latency: Processes audio with latency as low as 0.8 milliseconds at up to 96 kHz.

• Compact and Portable: Half-rack 2U design makes it easy to transport and integrate into any setup.

• Flexible Connectivity: Works with all SoundGrid interfaces and supports ASIO/Core Audio via SoundGrid Connect.

• Strong and Reliable Build: All-metal chassis with Neutrik etherCon port and automatic fan cooling for quiet operation.

• Rack-Mountable Options: Use rack ears for single mounting or a rack shelf to mount two side-by-side (sold separately).

• Powerful Internal Specs: Equipped with Intel Skylake i5 processor and 8 GB RAM for high-efficiency performance.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

• Product Name: SoundGrid Server One C

• Type: Compact DSP unit for plugin processing

• Application: Studio tracking, live sound mixing

• Format: Half-rack 2U metal chassis

PROCESSING POWER:

• CPU: Intel Skylake i5

• RAM: 8 GB

• Latency: As low as 0.8 milliseconds at 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz

CONNECTIVITY:

• Network: 1 x Neutrik etherCon SoundGrid port

• Interface Compatibility: Works with SoundGrid interfaces, Supports ASIO and Core Audio devices via SoundGrid Connect

MOUNTING AND PORTABILITY:

• Rack Mounting: 2U height, half-rack width, Rack ears and rack shelf available separately

• Build: Rugged all-metal casing

• Cooling: Quiet fan with automatic speed control

USE CASE:

• Plugin Processing: Runs hundreds of SoundGrid-compatible plugins in real time

• Ideal For: Mobile mixing setups, compact racks, dual-server configurations