Waves eMotion LV16D

The Waves eMotion LV1 16 Stereo Channels is a powerful digital mixing solution tailored for front-of-house, broadcast, and monitor engineers working in live sound environments. Built on the low-latency SoundGrid platform, this software mixer offers pristine 32-bit floating-point audio processing at up to 96 kHz with as little as 0.8 ms of latency. Its modular architecture lets you build a portable or stationary rig using compatible SoundGrid I/O devices and servers, making it ideal for both mobile and fixed installations.

With 16 stereo or mono input channels, eight aux sends, and support for up to eight plug-ins per channel, the LV1 mixer gives engineers precise control over every aspect of their mix. The software includes Waves' eMo series plug-ins (D5 Dynamics, F2 Filter, Generator, and Q4 Equalizer) and provides features such as DCA groups, mute groups, scene recall, touch control with up to four multitouch screens, and intuitive routing. It also supports both Waves and third-party SoundGrid plug-ins, and integrates easily with MIDI and iPad control for a customizable and scalable live mixing experience.

• 16 stereo or mono input channels for live FOH, monitor, or broadcast mixing

• Intuitive software mixer with fast, flexible workflow for pro live setups

• Supports up to 8 plug-ins per channel (Waves or third-party)

• Includes eMo plug-ins: dynamics, EQ, filters, and signal generator

• Up to 8 stereo aux sends, 16 DCA faders, and 8 mute groups

• Touchscreen-friendly interface with support for up to 4 multitouch displays

• Built for SoundGrid infrastructure with ultra-low latency performance

• Includes scene management, channel presets, and routing tools

• Compatible with external MIDI controllers and SoundGrid hardware

• Operates online or offline with full offline session prep capability

• Works on both macOS and Windows systems

• Ideal for portable or fixed install live sound environments

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Mixer Type: Digital software mixer

• Format: Downloadable software

• Channel Count: 16 stereo/mono input channels, 10 buss/return channels

• Audio Engine: 32-bit floating point

• Latency: As low as 0.8 ms

• Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz

• Compatibility: Mac OS 10.10.5 to 10.13 / Windows 8.1, 10 (64-bit)

AUDIO NETWORKING:

• Network Standard: SoundGrid infrastructure

• External I/O: Patch up to 16 hardware and software SoundGrid interfaces

• Plugin Processing: External SoundGrid DSP server

• Optional DSP Redundancy: Supported

• Cable Support: Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 7

CHANNEL FEATURES:

• Plug-ins per Channel: Up to 8 SoundGrid-compatible plug-ins

• Plug-in Formats: Waves and third-party

• Built-in Plug-ins: eMo D5 Dynamics, F2 Filter, Generator, Q4 EQ

• High-pass: Selectable

• Stereo Imaging: Advanced stereo imager with balance, rotation, width, and L/R panning

• Input Options: A/B switching, preamp control, digital trim

• Channel Link Groups: 16 groups with DCA faders

• DCA Spill: Supported

CONTROL & MONITORING:

• User Interface: Touch-friendly with visual control sliders

• Display Support: Up to 4 multitouch screens

• Control Surfaces: General MIDI fader/knob, iPad app (DAW Remote HD), MIDI scene control

• Scenes: Up to 1000 with recall filters and safe options

• Output Delay: Delay groups for alignment

• Aux Channels: 8 aux (mono/stereo)

• Mute Groups: 8, plus Mute All option

• Solo Options: Solo-in-place with auto solo-safe

WORKFLOW & FEATURES:

• Windows: Mixer 1, Mixer 2, Channel, Show, Patch, Setup

• Presets: Channel processing compatible with Waves MultiRack & StudioRack

• Offline Operation: Full offline config and patching

• FX Routing: External inserts for outboard gear

• Custom Layers: 8 per Mixer window with 16 channel strips each

• User Shortcuts: 8 assignable control keys

• Show Lock: Lock plug-ins and routing

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

• Mac: CPU: Intel i5 or better, RAM: 6 GB, OS: 10.10.5 " 10.13, Display: 1280 x 768 minimum

• Windows: CPU: Intel i3 or better, RAM: 8 GB, OS: 8.1 or 10 (64-bit), Display: 1280 x 768 minimum

INCLUDED IN THE BOX:

• Waves eMotion LV1 16 Channel Mixer Software (Download)

• eMo D5 Dynamics Plug-In

• eMo F2 Filter Plug-In

• eMo Generator Plug-In

• eMo Q4 Equalizer Plug-In

USAGE:

• Ideal for FOH, foldback, and broadcast live sound mixing with full SoundGrid system integration.