WAVES Hear Technologies WSG Bridge for Dante
WAVES Hear Technologies WSG Bridge for Dante
In stock
Couldn't load pickup availability
The WAVES Hear Technologies WSG Bridge for Dante in stock and available to buy now from Nifty Audio, the UK’s exclusive Waves and DiGiGrid distributor.
Add Waves’ Real-Time Processing to Dante Networks
WAVES SoundGrid to Dante™ converter
The WSG Bridge lets you bring Waves’ award-winning plugin processing into any Dante™ network with ease. Rack-mountable and fluent in both SoundGrid and Dante protocols, WSG Bridge routes up to 64 channels of audio bidirectionally between the two networks for real-time plugin processing, audio interfacing, and more.
By dedicating a Waves SoundGrid server to your setup, you can process up to 64 channels with Waves SoundGrid-compatible plugins, maintaining ultra-low latency across your Dante network.
Key Features:
-
Integrate Waves plugin processing into Dante networks
-
Bidirectional routing of up to 64 channels between SoundGrid and Dante
-
Supports sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz
-
Optional port for redundant power supply (sold separately)
-
Rugged 1U rack-mountable enclosure for professional installations
-
Flexible clock source options, including SoundGrid, Dante, and Ethernet synchronization
Collapsible content
Technical Specs
System I/O
Latency
Typical Dante to WSG or WSG to Dante Latency:*
0.787ms @ 44.1kHz
0.778ms @ 48.0kHz
0.580ms @ 88.2kHz
0.520ms @ 96.0kHz
- For round-trip time, latency is exactly double
- *Does not include any A/D or D/A conversion time or plugin processing time
Clock Source
A: Input “A” as clock master (Dante)
B: Input “B” as clock master (WSG)
EXT: Future external clock input (optional future external word-clock I/O card)
Sampling Rate
44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
USB Port
USB 2.0 (for firmware updates and future connectivity)
Card Slots
Each slot can accept an analog or digital input card, output card, or 8-port Mixer network card
HBUS Input
8-pin RJ45 jack (for future expansion)
HBUS Output
8-pin RJ45 jack (for future expansion)
Waves SoundGrid Card
Audio Inputs
64 (8-pin RJ45 jack 1000BaseT Ethernet for WSG audio network)
Audio Outputs
64 (8-pin RJ45 jack 1000BaseT Ethernet for WSG audio network)
Sampling Rates (Supported)
44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
Dante Card
Audio Inputs
64 @ 44.1kHz or 48kHz; 32 @ 88.2kHz or 96kHz (8-pin RJ45 jack 100BaseT or 1000BaseT Ethernet for Dante audio network)
Audio Outputs
64 @ 44.1kHz or 48kHz; 32 @ 88.2kHz or 96kHz
(8-pin RJ45 jack 100BaseT or 1000BaseT Ethernet for Dante audio network)
Sampling Rates (Supported)
44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
Physical
Dimensions
1.75” (44.5 mm) H x 19” (483 mm) W x 8.5” (216 mm) D
Unit Weight
6.3 lb. (2.8 kg)
Mounting
Standard rack mount, 1 RU
Power
Power Requirements
48 VDC, 400mA Main (primary power supply)
48 VDC, 400mA Secondary (redundant power supply)
External Power Supply Requirements
Input Voltage: 100VAC to 240VAC 50/60Hz
Case Studies
FAQ
How many channels does the WSG Bridge support?
The WSG Bridge supports up to 64 channels of bidirectional audio between Dante and SoundGrid at sample rates from 44.1kHz to 96kHz.
Can I use Waves plugins on a Dante network with the WSG Bridge?
Yes. The WSG Bridge allows you to run Waves plugins on a Dante network by connecting to a Waves SoundGrid Server for real-time DSP processing.
What latency can I expect from the WSG Bridge?
The system is built around ultra-low-latency SoundGrid processing.
In a properly configured setup, engineers can achieve plugin processing latency well below what’s typically expected from native systems, making it suitable for live vocals, monitor mixes, broadcast chains, and time-sensitive live production environments. Waves SoundGrid systems are capable of operating as low as 0.8ms network latency under optimal conditions.
Who is the WSG Bridge designed for?
The WSG Bridge is designed for professional audio environments where Dante infrastructure and Waves processing need to coexist seamlessly.
Typical applications include:
- Touring systems
- Broadcast and OB trucks
- Theatre installations
- Houses of worship
- Recording studios
- Hybrid live-stream production
- Large-scale installed AV systems
It’s especially valuable in systems where Dante is already deeply integrated and replacing infrastructure simply isn’t practical.
If you wish to chat more about how to build a system around the WAVES Hear Technologies WSG Bridge for Dante or integrate this into your current system, give us a call or email at: