Allen & Heath SQ-WAVES Card
€799,00
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Allen & Heath SQ-WAVES Card
By Allen & Heath
€799,00
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The Allen & Heath M-SQ-WAVES3 is a professional Waves SoundGrid networking expansion card designed for Allen & Heath SQ Series digital mixers and AHM audio matrix processors. Installed in the console's option slot, the card provides up to 64×64 channels of bidirectional audio over a Waves SoundGrid network at either 48kHz or 96kHz. It enables real-time Waves plugin processing, multitrack recording, virtual soundcheck, digital console splits, and audio distribution using standard Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure.
Key features
- 64×64 channels of bidirectional SoundGrid audio
- 48kHz and 96kHz operation
- Compatible with Allen & Heath SQ mixers and AHM processors
- Supports Waves SoundGrid servers and plugins
- Virtual soundcheck capability
- Multitrack recording and playback
- Dual locking EtherCon network ports
- Redundant or switched network modes
- Integrated control network bridge
- Simple internal option card installation
Overview
| Type | Waves SoundGrid Audio Networking Expansion Card |
| Compatible Products | Allen & Heath SQ Series Mixers and AHM Processors |
| Audio Channels | 64 × 64 Bidirectional Audio |
| Sample Rates | 48kHz or 96kHz |
| Network Protocol | Waves SoundGrid |
| Network Ports | 2 × Locking EtherCon RJ45 |
| Port Modes | Switched or Redundant |
| Network Standard | Gigabit Ethernet (Cat5e or Higher) |
| Plugin Processing | Compatible with Waves SoundGrid Servers |
| Recording | Multichannel Recording and Playback |
| Virtual Soundcheck | Supported |
| Installation | Internal Option Card Slot |
| Control Bridge | Integrated Internal Network Bridge |
| Maximum Cable Distance | 100m via Cat5e Cable |
| Firmware Requirement | SQ Firmware V1.3 or Later |
| Dimensions | Internal Expansion Card |
| Weight | Approximately 0.2 kg |
Included Content
- M-SQ-WAVES3 SoundGrid expansion card
- Installation guide
- Mounting hardware
Creative Tools
- Real-time Waves plugin processing with SoundGrid servers
- 64-channel virtual soundcheck for live productions
- Multitrack recording and playback over Gigabit Ethernet
- Digital console splits for FOH, monitors and broadcast
- Audio distribution across SoundGrid-enabled systems
- Low-latency plugin integration without using USB
- Redundant network operation for mission-critical applications
- Compatible with Waves SuperRack and SoundGrid Studio environments
Ideal For
- Professional live sound systems
- Broadcast and television production
- Touring productions
- Corporate AV installations
- Houses of worship
- Recording studios
- Rental companies
- Users expanding Allen & Heath SQ or AHM systems with Waves SoundGrid networking