Waves Hear Technologies Dante-WSG XS Interface for Dante and SoundGrid

About: Waves Hear Technologies Dante-WSG XS Interface for Dante and SoundGrid

The Hear Technologies Dante-WSG XS is a compact half-rack interface that bridges Dante and SoundGrid networks, enabling seamless integration between Dante systems and Waves eMotion LV1 mixers or SuperRack systems. Supporting up to 64 channels of bidirectional audio, it provides a simple, reliable way to connect SoundGrid-based workflows to Dante infrastructures in live sound, broadcast, and installed audio environments.

• Connect eMotion LV1 mixers to Dante networks
• Integrate SuperRack systems with Dante
• 64 channels of audio @ 44.1–48 kHz sample rates
• Compact half-rack 1U design
• 32 channels of audio @ 88.2–96 kHz sample rates
• Lightweight at only 3 lbs
• Clock sync over Ethernet between SoundGrid and Dante
• Rugged build for touring, broadcast, and installed audio

Designed for portability and deployment flexibility, the Dante-WSG XS delivers the same Dante-to-SoundGrid functionality as previous bridges, in a unit that is half the size (half-rack 1U) and half the weight (only 3 lbs).

Whether you're adding Dante connectivity to an eMotion LV1 system or integrating SuperRack plugin processing into a Dante-based setup, the Dante-WSG XS makes it easy to connect, route, and manage audio between both ecosystems.

Specifications

• 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)
  • Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
• 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
  • Mounting: Shelf or rack ears (sold separately)
  • Power: External Power Supply, 4.75 watts (5V, 950mA)
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 8.66 x 8.95 x 1.64 in (22 x 22.74 x 4.17 cm)
  • Weight: 3 lbs (1.36kg)