Waves SOUNDGRID Extreme Server-C Half Rack is a high‑performance half‑rack SoundGrid DSP server capable of running hundreds of Waves plug‑ins in real time with ultra‑low latency down to about 0.8 ms across the 44.1–96 kHz range. It is built for demanding live sound, broadcast and studio environments where maximum plug‑in power and reliability are essential.
Updated with a 10th‑generation Intel Core i7 CPU and 8 GB of RAM, the Extreme Server-C delivers massive processing headroom while keeping a compact 2U chassis that is only half the width of a standard 19" rack. The sleek industrial design, quiet temperature‑controlled fan, rugged all‑metal build and Neutrik etherCon network connector make it ready for touring racks and permanent installations alike.
Extreme Server-C Half Rack integrates seamlessly with any SoundGrid I/O (including DiGiGrid interfaces) and can also be used with standard ASIO/Core Audio interfaces via SoundGrid Connect. LED indicators for network and temperature monitoring keep you informed at a glance, and you can either rack‑mount a single server with rack ears or mount two units side by side on a 2U rack shelf for redundancy or additional DSP power.
KEY FEATURES
- Super‑powerful SoundGrid DSP server for real‑time Waves plug‑in processing
- Ultra‑low latency, as low as about 0.8 ms at 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
- 10th‑generation Intel Core i7 processor with 8 GB RAM
- Compact 2U half‑rack chassis, half the width of a standard 19" rack
- Sleek, durable industrial design built for demanding setups
- LED indicators for easy network and temperature monitoring
- Reinforced RAM mounting for enhanced long‑term reliability
- Quiet fan design with auto‑adjusting speed based on CPU temperature
- Rugged Neutrik etherCon RJ45 connector for SoundGrid networking
- Works with any SoundGrid I/O interface and with ASIO/Core Audio devices via SoundGrid Connect
- Mount one unit with rack ears or two units side by side on a 2U rack shelf
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- CPU: Intel Core i7 10th generation (e.g. i7‑10700)
- RAM: 8 GB
- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA‑IMB410N or similar embedded‑class board
- Network interface: Intel I211 with Neutrik etherCon connector
- Supported sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
- Typical system latency: around 0.8 ms (depending on SoundGrid setup)
- Form factor: 2U, half‑rack, half‑width 19"
- Dimensions (W × H × D): approx. 22 × 8.6 × 28.4 cm
- Device weight: approx. 3.4 kg (7.5 lb)
- Power consumption: about 65 W, 110–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Additional (service/config) ports: USB 3.0, HDMI
- Operating temperature range: approx. 10–35 °C (max. around 40 °C)
- Applications: live sound, broadcast, houses of worship, recording studios, mobile rigs











