Waves LVCLASSIC-IO16CASE-K LV1 Classic Mixer with IONIC16 StageBox and cases

The Waves LV1 Classic and IONIC 16 aren't just family, they're one. This is a live mixing system that greets your sources with world-class inputs before passing them on to the LV1 digital console for hands-on processing and mixing that puts every control at your fingertips. You also get custom SKB road cases for both units so you know your gear will arrive rested and ready for the next show!

Start with the LV1 Classic. Its 32-bit floating-point mix engine delivers latency as low as 0.8 ms across 64 stereo input channels (128 inputs) and 44 buses, with a  built-in SoundGrid Extreme Server that runs integrated Waves plugins on any channel or bus without a hit to the system. The 21.5-inch multi-touch display hits 1000 nits of brightness, the 16+1 motorized faders respond with precision, and 16 Waves Signature Preamps capture your signals with truth and clarity that you can hear from track to venue. Compact at 22" x 15.8" x 22.1" and weighing just 37 lbs., it travels as confidently as it performs.

The IONIC 16 brings the stage into the system. Its 16 Waves Signature Preamps use fully discrete analog circuits with maximum headroom, fast transient response, and a low noise floor to capture every nuance of your sources. Per-input switching between transparent and harmonically rich preamp character gives you a genuine tonal choice, not simply gain. 12 line outputs with selectable levels, two independent high-power headphone outputs, and flexible AES and analog I/O make it equally at home on festival grounds or inside a recording studio.

Individually, each piece stands on its own. Together, they form a synergistic system that works with you to find the sound in your head.

Waves LVCLASSIC-IO16CASE-K Includes

• LV1 Classic Console
• IONIC 16 StageBox
• 1SKB-R2S 2U Roto Rack Case
• 3I3026-15LV1 LV1 Classic Case

Waves LVCLASSIC-IO16CASE-K Features

• Complete live mixing bundle pairing the Waves LV1 Classic digital mixer with the IONIC 16 stage box.
• SKB road cases for both units
• LV1 Classic features a 32-bit floating-point mix engine with latency as low as 0.8 ms.
• Supports 64 stereo input channels, 128 total inputs, and 44 buses for demanding live productions.
• Built-in SoundGrid Extreme Server runs Waves plugins directly on channels and buses without taxing system performance.
• Bright 21.5-inch multi-touch display reaches 1000 nits for excellent visibility in live environments.
• 16+1 motorized faders provide responsive hands-on control for mixing and workflow management.
• Integrated Waves Signature Preamps capture signals with detailed clarity and low noise performance.
• Compact 37-pound chassis supports portable touring rigs and installed sound systems.
• IONIC 16 stage box includes 16 Waves Signature Preamps built with fully discrete analog circuitry.
• High-headroom design with fast transient response captures detailed, dynamic source material accurately.
• Per-channel switching between transparent and harmonically rich preamp character provides flexible tonal shaping.
• Flexible connectivity includes 12 selectable-level line outputs, dual high-power headphone outputs, and AES and analog I/O.
• Designed for live sound, touring, broadcast, and professional recording applications where compact size and premium audio quality matter.

Waves LVCLASSIC-IO16CASE-K Specifications

• LV1 Classic
  • Channels (mono/stereo): 64
  • Inputs (maximum, if all mono): 128
  • Buses: 44
  • Auxes (stereo/mono): Total: 24
  • Monitor Auxes: 16
  • Audio Groups: 8
  • FX Auxes: 8
  • Master Channels: L/R/C/Mono
  • Matrices (Stereo/Mono):8
• IONIC 16
• Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
• Microphone/Line Inputs
  • Input Gain: adjustable from -3 dB to 60 dB in steps of 1dB
  • Frequency response: (+18 dBu input)
    • +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
    • +/ -1.0 dB, 10 Hz to 40 kHz
  • Dynamic range:
    • >110 dB (20 kHz BW, 0 dB Gain)
    • EIN -130 dBu (gain 60 dB, 0 ohms source, A-weighted)
    • THD+N -100 dB (997 Hz, +18dBu source, 0 dB Gain, 20kHz BW)
  • Input impedance:
    • XLR: 2k ohms / 7k ohms, selectable per input
    • TRS: 14.6K ohms
  • Input Sensitivity:
    • XLR: -33 dBu to +27 dBu, adjustable in 1 dB steps
    • TRS: -27 dBu to +33 dBu, adjustable in 1 dB steps
    • CMRR: 50 dB (20 Hz to 1 kHz, 0 dB gain)
  • Crosstalk: > 90 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz, +27 dBu input, 0 dB gain)
  • 48V phantom power switchable per input
  • Input transformer simulation, switchable per input
  • Front panel signal presence and clip indicator, per channel
• Line Output
  • Maximum output level: +18 dBu or + 24 dBu, switchable per output
  • Frequency Response:
    • +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz @ 48 kHz SR
    • +0.1 / -1.0 dB, 10 Hz to 40 kHz @ 96 kHz SR
  • THD+N: -100 dB @ +24 dBu, -105 dB @ +18 dBu (997 Hz, 20 kHz BW)
  • Crosstalk: > 90 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
  • Residual output noise: -87 dBu (A-Weighted)
  • Output impedance: 150 ohms
  • Headphones Output
    • Adjustable output-gain up to 6V
  • Frequency Response:
    • +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz @ 48 kHz SR
    • +0.1 / -1.0 dB, 10 Hz to 40 kHz @ 96 kHz SR
    • THD+N: -80 dB (3V @ 30 ohm load, 997 Hz, 20 kHz BW)
    • Output impedance: 20 ohms
• AES3
  • Input / Output impedance: 110 ohms
  • Input SR with auto conversion (SRC)
  • Output SR support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
• SoundGrid: Ethernet 1GB
• Power: 100 - 240 V auto-switching PSU 0.5A / 0.25A, Redundant PSU external input
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 35 degrees Celsius (32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Dimensions: 19 x 12 x 3.42 inches (482.1 x 305.9 x 87 mm)
• Weight: 11.7 lbs. (5.3 kg)