Waves eMotion LV1 Classic 64-Channel Digital Mixer

The Waves eMotion LV1 Classic is a groundbreaking live mixing console that brings the power and precision of Waves' award-winning technology into a compact, fully integrated hardware solution. Designed with input from live sound engineers, the LV1 Classic combines 64 stereo channels, 44 stereo buses, and 16 pristine Waves Signature Preamps into a streamlined form factor. It pairs a 21.5" multi-touch display with 17 motorized faders for fast, intuitive control, while its 32-bit float mix engine ensures pristine sound clarity and ultra-low latency. Whether mixing front-of-house, monitors, or broadcast, the LV1 Classic delivers studio-grade sonic performance in a format ready for the rigors of the road.

What sets the LV1 Classic apart is its unmatched processing depth and flexibility. It comes with 16 essential Waves processors onboard and supports seamless upgrades to over 160 additional plugins-making it one of the most powerful live sound consoles available. Features like fully customizable mixer modes, dual independent mixer windows, remote control via iPad apps, and expansive I/O scalability through Waves' SoundGrid network make this console a true powerhouse for modern live production. With support for immersive in-ear monitoring, auto-mixing with Dugan Speech, and effortless expandability via premium stageboxes and additional DSP servers, the eMotion LV1 Classic isn't just a mixer-it's a complete live sound ecosystem in a flight-ready package.

• Fully Integrated Console: Combines hardware and software in one compact, powerful unit for live sound mixing.

• 64 Stereo Channels, 44 Buses: Handles complex live mixes with ease, offering flexible routing and control.

• Waves Signature Preamps: Includes 16 high-end preamps for pristine audio capture and rich harmonic options.

• Quick-Access Interface: Large 21.5" touch screen and 17 motorized faders for fast, intuitive control.

• Built-In Award-Winning Processing: Includes 16 studio-quality Waves processors for EQ, dynamics, effects, and more.

• All Processors on All Channels: Use any plugin on any input, group, aux, or master channel with full flexibility.

• Expandable and Scalable: Add more I/O, DSP, stageboxes, or connect multiple consoles via SoundGrid.

• Remote Mixing from Anywhere: Control mix from FOH or stage with mobile and tablet apps.

• Compact and Portable: Lightweight design fits tight spaces and is travel-friendly for touring.

• Studio-Quality Mixing on Stage: Mix with creative freedom using studio-grade plugins and tools.

• Immersive In-Ear Mixing Upgrade: Optional eMo IEM plugin delivers rich, clear monitor mixes with no extra hardware.

• Auto-Mixing Upgrade: Dugan auto-mixing software handles multiple mics automatically and cleanly.

• Flexible Mixer Layout: Customize screens, controls, and workflows to suit your mixing style.

• Easy Recording & Playback: Record up to 128 tracks or play back stereo directly from a USB drive.

• Simple Networking: Connect multiple consoles and share I/O easily over Waves' SoundGrid network.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Model: Waves eMotion LV1 Classic

Form Factor: Compact live mixing console

Weight: 38 lbs. (17.2 kg)

Dimensions: 22" (560 mm) x 15.8" (402 mm) x 22.1" (561 mm)

Construction: Flyable on commercial flights with proper casing

AUDIO CHANNELS:

64 mono/stereo input channels

44 mono/stereo mix buses

8 group buses

24 aux buses

8 matrix buses

3 master buses

Cue bus

MIX ENGINE:

Double-precision 32-bit floating point

Sample rate support from 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz

Latency as low as 0.8 ms

PREAMPS AND I/O:

16 Waves Signature digitally controlled mic/line preamps

12 analog line outputs

2 AES3 digital outputs

1 AES3 SRC digital input

CONTROL SURFACE:

21.5" multi-touch screen with 1000 Nit brightness

16 motorized 100 mm Alps faders

1 master motorized fader

16 precision rotary encoders

1 master encoder

Integrated mini-displays for channel metering

Select, Mute, Solo keys per channel

16 layers with utility keys and tempo pad

16 user-customizable shortcut keys

2 additional customizable shortcut keys

PROCESSING CAPABILITIES:

Internal Waves SoundGrid DSP engine

8-slot plugin rack per input and mix channel

All processors available on all channels

16 Waves processors included with console

INCLUDED PLUGINS:

F6 Dynamic EQ

Waves Tune Real-Time

eMo Q4 Equalizer

eMo D5 Dynamics

eMo F4 Filter

GEQ 30-band Graphic EQ

X-FDBK Feedback Eliminator

PSE Mic Bleed Reduction

Renaissance Compressor

Renaissance Bass

Doubler

H-Delay

Renaissance Reverb

TrueVerb

Magma Tube Channel Strip

GTR3

NETWORKING AND EXPANSION:

Supports up to 14 SoundGrid-compatible I/O devices

Connects to Dante and MADI via SoundGrid bridges

4 SoundGrid switch ports (2 Ethercon + 2 RJ45)

Add up to 3 additional processing servers

Add up to 4 backup servers

RECORDING AND PLAYBACK:

Records 16 tracks locally via USB

Records up to 128 tracks via remote computer

Stereo playback via USB

SOFTWARE AND UI FEATURES:

Two independent Mixer windows

Multiple mixer modes for function-focused views

Custom mixing layouts and channel colors

Unicode multi-language support

Up to 1000 recallable scenes

Recall Safe and Scope Filters

8 Mute groups

16 Link DCAs with Spill function

System-wide patching

Delay alignment controls

Digital preamp control with V-Gain tracking

REMOTE CONTROL OPTIONS:

MixTwin iPad app with full screen mirroring

MyFOH iPad app for level, pan, and send control

MyMon app for individual performer monitor mixes

OPTIONAL SOFTWARE UPGRADES:

eMo IEM plugin for immersive in-ear monitoring

Dugan Auto-Mixing for up to 64 microphones

STAGEBOX EXPANSION:

Compatible with Waves IONIC 16 and IONIC 24 stageboxes

Stageboxes feature Waves Signature Preamps

PORTABILITY:

Lightweight and compact design for travel

Suitable for deployment in space-constrained venues

Flight-ready dimensions and weight for commercial air transport