• WAVES LV1 Classic & Ionic 24 Bundle

WAVES LV1 Classic & Ionic 24 Bundle

£11,190.00
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System configurator

Expansion
Waves eMotion LV1 80-channel expansion license for LV1 digital mixing console
eMotion LV1 80 Channel Expansion
£825.00
Stageboxes
Waves Ionic 24 rackmount stagebox angled view showing front panel connections
WAVES Ionic 24 Stage Box For LV1 Classic Console
£3,111.00
Waves Ionic 16 signature preamps with harmonic enhancement and low noise
WAVES Ionic 16 Stage Box For LV1 Classic Console
£2,444.00
Waves external power supply unit for IONIC stageboxes providing redundant power for live sound and broadcast systems
WAVES Secondary External Power Supply for IONIC Stageboxes
£132.00
MADI Devices
DiGiGrid MGB - BNC Dual MADI to SoundGrid converter
DiGiGrid MGB - BNC Dual MADI to SoundGrid converter
£1,419.00
DiGiGrid MGO - Optical Dual MADI to SoundGrid converter
DiGiGrid MGO - Optical Dual MADI to SoundGrid converter
£1,425.00
DiGiGrid MGR Quad MADI to SoundGrid interface front view with redundant power supplies for live sound and broadcast audio systems
DiGiGrid MGR X-DG-MGR - Quad BNC MADI
£3,537.60
DirectOut EXBOX compact MADI audio interface front view for live sound and broadcast signal conversion
DirectOut EXBOX.SG
£2,076.00
Accessories
Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB adapter front view Waves SoundGrid certified Ethernet interface for Mac audio networking
Sonnet Thunderbolt AVB - Waves Certified Ethernet Adapter
£189.60
WAVES Replacement LV1 Classic Dust Cover
WAVES Replacement LV1 Classic Dust Cover
£62.40
Network Switches
Thumbnail Netgear M4250 AVLine Nifty Audio
Netgear AV Line M4250-10G2F-PoE+ Waves Certified Switch
£653.82
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More Information

Compact and Lightweight

Engineered with a remarkably refined and efficient physical footprint, combining the capability of a large-format live mixing system within an elegantly compact design. Under 17.5 kg and built for scalability, it’s equally at home in touring rigs, installations, or studio environments. Compact by intention rather than limitation, LV1 delivers a highly sophisticated live production environment that remains effortless to transport, configure, and scale across a wide range of professional applications.

Designed Around the Live Engineer

Great technology should disappear into the workflow. The Ionic 24 integrates seamlessly with the Waves eMotion LV1 ecosystem, enabling rapid deployment and intuitive control from a single interface.

Input parameters, output settings, and preamp adjustments remain accessible directly within the mixing environment, reducing complexity and allowing engineers to focus entirely on the performance.

The result is a streamlined experience that feels effortless, even in demanding live production scenarios.

Precision through flexibility

LV1 is intentionally modular by design. Control surfaces, touchscreen configurations, DSP servers, and I/O can all be configured independently to create systems tailored precisely to each production environment. Whether deployed as a lightweight travel rig, redundant broadcast system, immersive playback environment, or full-scale FOH platform, the workflow remains consistent, elegant, and highly intuitive.

Refined for live performance

Every operational detail has been developed around real-world engineering demands. Snapshot automation, detailed metering, DCA spill functionality, custom user layers, and low-latency monitoring all work together to reduce friction during critical moments. The system remains technically powerful without ever feeling visually overwhelming — allowing engineers to remain connected to the performance rather than distracted by the technology itself.

Built for Demanding Productions

Every aspect of the Ionic 24 has been developed with professional touring and installation environments in mind. Its rugged 3U chassis, flexible analogue and digital connectivity, and SoundGrid networking architecture create a platform that is equally comfortable in permanent venues and on the road.

From small productions to large-scale events, the Ionic 24 provides the reliability, scalability, and sonic excellence required to support world-class live sound.

Effortless Scalability

For engineers working at a larger scale, the optional 80-Channel Expansion extends the Waves LV1 platform beyond traditional console limitations, allowing larger productions, more complex routing, and higher channel density without altering the workflow engineers already rely on. Expanding the system from 64 to 80 stereo channels, with support for up to 160 inputs and 52 buses, the architecture remains fluid, responsive, and remarkably controlled even at scale. Rather than increasing complexity, the expansion preserves the clarity and flexibility that define the LV1 environment.

FAQs

  • The LV1 Classic is used in live sound reinforcement, touring, broadcast, and installed systems where high-quality processing and flexible routing are required.

    Typical applications include:

    • Front-of-house mixing
    • Monitor mixing (in-ear and wedges)
    • Broadcast audio mixing
    • Hybrid live + playback systems

  • Yes. The system is designed for scalable expansion:

    • Additional I/O via SoundGrid stageboxes
    • External DSP servers for more processing power
    • Dante and MADI expansion options
    • Extra fader banks and external touchscreen support 

    This allows the console to grow from compact setups to large multi-console systems.

  • Vocal: Waves Tune Real-Time

    EQ: F6 Dynamic EQ, eMo Q4, GEQ

    Dynamics: eMo D5, Renaissance Compressor

    Effects: H-Delay, R-Verb, TrueVerb, Doubler

    Control: X-FDBK, PSE

    Tone: Magma Tube, Renaissance Bass, GTR3

  • Yes. The LV1 Classic is designed for mission-critical live sound environments and supports multiple layers of redundancy depending on system configuration.

    Redundancy options include:

    • Dual SoundGrid network paths for audio transport failover
    • Redundant SoundGrid DSP servers for continued processing if a primary server fails
    • Backup stageboxes and I/O redundancy within the network
    • Optional system-level backup configurations using mirrored sessions

    The LV1 ecosystem can maintain uninterrupted audio even in the event of hardware or network failure, making it suitable for broadcast, touring, and installed systems where uptime is critical.

  • The LV1 Classic runs on the Waves SoundGrid ecosystem, which requires dedicated DSP servers for real-time audio processing and plugin execution.

    Compatible SoundGrid servers include:

    • Waves Extreme Server series (for high plugin counts and large productions)
    • Waves SuperRack SoundGrid servers (commonly used in touring rigs)
    • Compact SoundGrid servers for smaller systems and fixed installations

    These servers handle all plugin processing externally, allowing the LV1 console itself to remain lightweight while delivering low-latency, high-channel-count performance.

    For larger systems, multiple SoundGrid servers can be networked together to increase processing capacity and provide redundancy and load balancing across the system.

  • Yes. Both units operate on the same SoundGrid network protocol, allowing them to be combined within a single system for expanded input and output capacity.

    They can be used together in:

    • LV1 systems
    • SuperRack setups
    • Larger distributed audio networks

  • Nifty Audio is proud to be the UK’s first dedicated Service Centre for Waves hardware.

    We provides priority repairs, diagnostics,
    and support for Waves LV1 Classic Consoles, SoundGrid Servers, Axis
    Scopes and LiveBox handled by trained experts using official parts and
    processes. 

    Official servicing for Waves hardware

    Fast turnaround times from our UK-based facility

    Access to genuine Waves parts and authorised repair processes

    Priority service for products purchased through our website and our reseller network.

    See our support page for more information
WAVES LV1 Classic & Ionic 24 Bundle
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