SQ Waves Option Card

The M-SQ-WAVES3 is an audio networking option designed for Allen & Heath SQ mixers. It provides a 64x64 channel, 48/96kHz interface to the Waves SoundGrid networking and processing platform.

Fitting the card

1. Switch the system off.
2. Use a Torx T8 driver to remove the 2 screws securing the I/O Port blank panel to the SQ mixer.
3. Slide the card into the slot and press it firmly into the mating connector.
4. Refit the 2 screws to secure the card.

Software and firmware

For more information about Waves for the Allen & Heath platform, visit the Waves website: www.waves.com/live-sound/allen-heath

To download further documentation, set up the hardware, and install the card driver and software, follow the instructions at: www.waves.com/downloads/allen-heath

Download and install the latest version of SQ firmware from: www.allen-heath.com/sq-software

ℹ️ M-SQ-WAVES3 requires SQ firmware V1.3 or higher.

Front panel

The front panel features:

• SoundGrid ports: These are built-in Gigabit switch ports with 2 locking EtherCon connectors, allowing direct connection of up to two devices.
• Link Status: Indicators that flash to show network activity.

The ports are labeled "SoundGrid 1" and "SoundGrid 2", with "WSG" and "Lnk Act" indicators next to each port.

Setting clock and patching signals

Use the SQ I/O screen to patch signals to or from the I/O Port.

Navigate to the Setup / Audio / Audio Sync screen to select the clock source for the mixer. Typically, this is set to 'Internal'. However, if the mixer is syncing from the Waves card (acting as a clock slave), for example in a digital split setup, this setting should be adjusted accordingly.

For detailed information on SQ setup and functions, please refer to the SQ Firmware Reference Guide, available for download at www.allen-heath.com.

The Waves SoundGrid Studio application is used to patch SoundGrid signals to/from other devices or the SG Driver, and to configure the sample rate and clock settings for the card.

Clock Configuration Notes:

• If the mixer clock is set to 'Internal', set the card clock to 'Digital'.
• In a slave system, if the mixer is set to 'Sync from the I/O Port', set the card clock to 'Ethernet'.

Warranty and Compliance

A limited one-year manufacturer's warranty applies to this product. The full terms and conditions can be found at: www.allen-heath.com/legal.

This product complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directive 2014/30/EU and the European Low Voltage directive 2014/35/EU.