Waves’ eMotion LV1 Classic Is a Game Changer!
Designed to address the needs of professional live sound engineers, the Waves eMotion LV1 Classic 64-channel digital mixer provides a scalable, integrated hardware/software platform that lets you mix any show straight out of the box. Mixing the big shows? The eMotion LV1 Classic easily accommodates additional I/O, DSP, faders, and screens, making it a cost-effective alternative to any of today’s high-performance live consoles. Moreover, you can extend the eMotion LV1 Classic to 80 total stereo channels, up to 160 inputs, and 52 buses with the Waves eMotion LV1 Classic Expansion. Overall, the live sound engineers here at Sweetwater are quite impressed with the Waves eMotion LV1 Classic, and many have already declared it a groundbreaking console. Once you’ve mixed a show on it, we think you’ll agree!
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Tour-tough and ready
Based on the battle-tested Waves LV1 software mixer, the eMotion LV1 Classic packs unprecedented processing power into a compact, lightweight, self-contained hardware format that’s rugged enough to endure the rigors of the road. Once at your destination, you’ll enjoy effortless load-in and quick tear-down. Spec’d with 64 stereo channels and 44 buses, the eMotion LV1 Classic delivers studio-grade sound while providing an innovative, user-friendly interface with flexible onboard processing — a potent combination that lets live sound engineers sculpt hard-hitting, highly detailed live mixes in any scenario. Need to tackle larger, more demanding productions? The Waves eMotion LV1 Classic Expansion extends the console’s functionality to 80 total stereo channels, up to 160 inputs, and 52 buses.


Industry-leading sound quality
Waves packed the eMotion LV1 Classic with the latest cutting-edge digital audio technology, including a double-precision 32-bit floating-point digital mixing engine for maximum clarity and headroom. The mixer is outfitted with 16 Waves Ionic Signature preamps, an original Waves design with fully discrete analog circuitry for optimized headroom and transient response, and a vanishingly low noise floor. You can even select between pristine preamp sound and opulent harmonic enhancement on a per-input basis.
Total command at your fingertips
Controlled from its expansive 21-inch multi-touch screen and 16+1 physical 100mm faders, the eMotion LV1 Classic gives you instant access to every important element of a live mix — and then some. Its thoughtful design — informed by input from top live engineers — helps facilitate even the most complex mix moves and patching schemes. Eight mono/stereo Group Mixes, 24 mono/stereo Aux Mixes, and eight mono/stereo Matrix Mixes feeding left, right, and center Master Buses give you near-infinite routing possibilities. Comprehensive connectivity includes 16 mic/line inputs with Waves Ionic Signature preamps, 12 Line outs, one AES input with SRC, two AES outputs, and a Headphone output with 1/4-inch and 3.5mm TRS connections. There’s also HDMI for an external second monitor, a SoundGrid switch for SG device expansion, and a secondary network port for internet/Wi-Fi router connection. Lastly, the console features a built-in redundant dual power supply for robust performance even under adverse conditions.

Waves eMotion LV1 Classic Features:
- A digital live mixer with 64 stereo channels and 44 buses
- Extends to 80 total stereo channels, up to 160 inputs, and 52 buses with the Waves eMotion LV1 Classic Expansion (sold separately)
- Double-precision 32-bit float mix engine ensures incredibly lucid sound quality
- 16 Waves Ionic Signature preamps with fully discrete analog circuitry
- 12 line outputs, 1 AES3 SRC input, 2 AES3 outputs, and 4 SoundGrid ports
- 21-in. multi-touch screen and 16+1 physical 100mm faders provide instant access to every important element of a live mix
- Built-in processing with industry-leading compression, EQ, dynamic EQ, vocal tuning, feedback control, analog saturation, and FX
- Seamless expansion via Ionic 16 and Ionic 24 stage boxes
- Easy scalability allows you to add I/O, DSP, and to network multiple consoles
- Built-in redundant dual power supply