Allen & Heath M-DL-WAVES3-A Waves V3 SoundGrid Network Interface Card
The Allen & Heath Waves V3 SoundGrid Network Interface Card adds powerful Waves SoundGrid connectivity to compatible dLive and Avantis digital mixing systems. Designed for professional live sound, broadcast, recording, and installation environments, the Waves V3 card provides up to 128 bidirectional audio channels over a low-latency SoundGrid network, enabling advanced Waves plugin processing, multitrack recording, digital audio distribution, and microphone splitting.
- 128 bidirectional audio channels
- 48kHz and 96kHz operation
- Waves SoundGrid audio networking
- Compatible with Allen & Heath dLive and Avantis systems
- Support for Waves plugin processing
- Multitrack recording and playback over Ethernet
- Integrated 3-port Ethernet switch
- Input sharing with Waves V2 and Waves V3 cards
- Low-latency audio transport over standard network infrastructure
- Ideal for live sound, broadcast, recording, and installation applications
Expand Your System with Waves SoundGrid Connectivity
The Waves V3 card provides a seamless gateway between Allen & Heath digital mixing systems and the Waves SoundGrid ecosystem. By adding the card to a compatible dLive or Avantis mixer, users gain access to up to 128 channels of bidirectional audio networking, opening the door to advanced real-time processing, audio distribution, and recording workflows.
Its flexible architecture makes it an ideal solution for professional audio environments requiring scalable networking and premium plugin integration.
Native Waves Plugin Processing
The Waves V3 interface allows engineers to use their favorite Waves plugins directly alongside Allen & Heath mixing systems. Plugin processing can be performed either on a compatible computer or on a dedicated Waves SoundGrid server, providing powerful real-time signal processing with extremely low latency.
This integration brings industry-renowned equalizers, compressors, reverbs, channel strips, and mastering processors into live sound, broadcast, and production workflows.
128-Channel Multitrack Recording and Playback
The card offers a simple and efficient way to record and play back up to 128 channels of audio over a single Ethernet connection. High-resolution audio can be streamed directly to a Windows or macOS computer, making it ideal for live recording, virtual soundchecks, broadcast production, and post-production workflows.
With support for up to 128 channels of recording at 96kHz, the Waves V3 enables comprehensive audio capture without the need for complex cabling or additional interfaces.
Integrated Three-Port SoundGrid Switch
An integrated three-port Ethernet switch provides increased flexibility when building SoundGrid networks. Each of the three SoundGrid ports can be connected to different devices, allowing users to create more advanced network topologies and simplify system integration.
This built-in switch reduces the need for additional networking hardware while providing convenient connectivity for SoundGrid servers, computers, and other networked audio devices.
48kHz and 96kHz Operation
The Waves V3 supports operation at both 48kHz and 96kHz sample rates, ensuring compatibility with a wide variety of professional audio systems and production environments. Whether deployed in live sound reinforcement, installed audio systems, recording applications, or broadcast facilities, the card delivers reliable high-performance audio networking.
Input Sharing and System Flexibility
The interface supports input sharing between Waves V2 and Waves V3 cards, allowing expanded system configurations and increased deployment flexibility across larger SoundGrid networks. This compatibility simplifies upgrades and integration into existing Waves-enabled infrastructures.
Compatible Systems
The Waves V3 SoundGrid Network Interface Card is designed for seamless integration with compatible Allen & Heath digital mixing platforms, providing enhanced networking, processing, and recording capabilities.
- Allen & Heath dLive Digital Mixing Systems
- Allen & Heath Avantis Digital Mixing Systems
Ideal Applications
The Allen & Heath Waves V3 SoundGrid Network Interface Card is ideal for live sound reinforcement, touring productions, broadcast facilities, recording studios, houses of worship, corporate AV environments, and large-scale audio installations. Its combination of high-channel-count networking, Waves plugin integration, and multitrack recording capabilities makes it a powerful expansion option for professional audio systems.
