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IONIC 16 / User Guide
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Getting Started
An eMotion LV1 SoundGrid system consists of at least one I/O device and at least one server. The I/O provides
bidirectional audio and clock, and the server powers the mixer and provides plugin processing for large plugin
counts. These, along with the LV1 application, make up a SoundGrid network.
There are three steps in setting up a SoundGrid network:
1. Connect the I/Os and servers to the host computer via a SoundGrid-approved 1GB switch. Use Cat 5e (or
better) Ethernet cables.
2. Install the eMotion LV1 software.
3. Configure all devices using the LV1 Inventory.
Refer to the eMotion LV1 User Guide for detailed information about connecting and configuring SoundGrid devices.
Connect the Hardware
The system below consists of an eMotion LV1, one server, and one Ionic I/O. This provides mic and line inputs
onstage, as well as monitor channels. The devices are connected through the 1GB Ethernet switch.
LV1 application
Connect one of the host computer’s Ethernet
ports to the switch. Use this port ONLY for the
SG network
— do not connect it to the internet
or other networks.
Ionic 16 I/O Stagebox
I/O on stage. All I/Os can be up to 100 meters
from the switch.
SoundGrid Server
The power of the server determines the plugin
count.
SG switch
For an up-to-date list of approved SG switches,
visit this
support article.