{"product_id":"waves-hear-technologies-wsg-bridge-for-dante","title":"Waves Hear Technologies WSG Bridge for Dante","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBridge SoundGrid and Dante Networks with the Hear Technologies WSG Bridge for Dante\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hear Technologies WSG Bridge for Dante is a rackmountable audio bridge designed to route audio between Waves SoundGrid and Dante networks. With up to 64 channels of bidirectional audio, low-latency performance, and support for Waves real-time plugin processing through a SoundGrid system, the WSG Bridge helps integrate Dante-based live sound, broadcast, and installed audio systems with Waves SoundGrid workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridges Waves SoundGrid and Dante audio network protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutes up to 64 channels of bidirectional audio between Dante and SoundGrid networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables Waves and third-party SoundGrid plugin processing in Dante-based systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical one-way latency as low as 0.520 ms at 96 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz for Dante and SoundGrid card operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock source options include Dante, SoundGrid, and future external clock input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 1U rackmount enclosure for professional system integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 2.0 port for firmware updates and future connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePort for optional redundant power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires SoundGrid audio interface driver installation to function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdd Waves Real-Time Processing to Dante Networks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WSG Bridge for Dante allows engineers to bring Waves plugin processing into Dante network environments. When paired with a Waves SoundGrid Server, the bridge enables low-latency processing for up to 64 channels, making it useful for live sound, broadcast, theater, worship, and installed audio systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBidirectional Dante and SoundGrid Routing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluent in both SoundGrid and Dante, the WSG Bridge can route audio in either direction between the two protocols. This makes it possible to connect Dante network audio to SoundGrid processing, SoundGrid interfaces, or Waves eMotion LV1-style workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLow-Latency Network Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge is designed for fast network audio transfer, with typical one-way latency under 1 ms at supported sample rates. For round-trip routing, latency is exactly double the listed one-way values, not including A\/D conversion, D\/A conversion, or plugin processing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRackmount Integration and Power Redundancy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1U rackmount enclosure fits into standard professional racks for clean installation. A redundant power supply port is included, with the secondary power supply available separately for systems that require additional power reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: Dante to SoundGrid audio bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Hear Technologies WSG Bridge for Dante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Bridges Waves SoundGrid and Dante network protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack Size: 1U\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: Standard rack mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatus: Product discontinued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Replacement: Hear Technologies Dante-WSG XS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSystem I\/O\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBidirectional Audio Channels: Up to 64 channels between Dante and SoundGrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock Source A: Input A as clock master, Dante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock Source B: Input B as clock master, SoundGrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock Source EXT: Future external clock input with optional future external word-clock I\/O card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem Sampling Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Port: USB 2.0 for firmware updates and future connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard Slots: Accepts analog input cards, digital input cards, output cards, or 8-port Mixer network card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHBUS Input: 8-pin RJ45 jack for future expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHBUS Output: 8-pin RJ45 jack for future expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatency\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Dante to SoundGrid or SoundGrid to Dante Latency at 44.1 kHz: 0.787 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Dante to SoundGrid or SoundGrid to Dante Latency at 48 kHz: 0.778 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Dante to SoundGrid or SoundGrid to Dante Latency at 88.2 kHz: 0.580 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Dante to SoundGrid or SoundGrid to Dante Latency at 96 kHz: 0.520 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound-Trip Latency: Exactly double the one-way latency values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWaves SoundGrid Card\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Inputs: 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Outputs: 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: 8-pin RJ45 jack, 1000BaseT Ethernet for SoundGrid audio network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported Sampling Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDante Card\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Inputs at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz: 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Inputs at 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz: 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Outputs at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz: 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Outputs at 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz: 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: 8-pin RJ45 jack, 100BaseT or 1000BaseT Ethernet for Dante audio network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported Sampling Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Power Requirement: 48 VDC, 400 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecondary Redundant Power Requirement: 48 VDC, 400 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal Power Supply Input Voltage: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant Power Supply: Optional, available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 1.75 x 19 x 8.5 inches \/ 44.5 x 483 x 216 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit Weight: 6.3 lb \/ 2.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Waves\u003cbr\u003eModel: BRDG\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I939465-N-0-WHX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 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