WAVES eMotion LV1 Classic Console
WAVES eMotion LV1 Classic Console
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The Waves eMotion LV1 Classic is a compact, high performance live mixing system built for engineers who demand precision, flexibility, and world-class sound without the bulk of a traditional console.
Featuring a responsive 21.5” multi-touch screen, 128 inputs, 44 stereo buses, and 16 pristine onboard preamps, the LV1 Classic delivers a fast, intuitive workflow with the power of Waves’ industry-leading processing on every channel. Whether you’re mixing FOH, monitors, or broadcast, everything is designed to keep you focused on the mix—not the desk.
Lightweight (under 17.5 kg) and built for scalability, it’s equally at home in touring rigs, installations, or studio environments. Expand your system as needed with additional I/O, processing, and control when you need it.
For engineers working at a larger scale, the optional 80-Channel Expansion unlocks even greater capability boosting channel count, increasing bus flexibility, and enabling complex routing for high-demand productions, all via a simple software upgrade.
At Nifty Audio, we don’t just supply systems, we support them. As the UK’s exclusive Waves and DiGiGrid distributor and dedicated service centre, we ensure your setup performs at its best, wherever you are.
The LV1 Classic is built around workflow. Its intuitive multi-touch interface and dual independent mixer windows give you complete control over what you see and how you mix whether you’re managing complex live shows or streamlined setups.
21.5” responsive multi-touch display
Dual mixer windows for flexible control
128 inputs and 44 stereo buses
Fast, efficient navigation for high-pressure environments
Pristine Sound & Powerful Processing
At the heart of the system is Waves’ renowned processing ecosystem, delivering studio-grade sound in live environments.
16 premium onboard preamps with selectable character (clean or harmonic)
Ultra-low noise and fast transient response
Full Waves plugin integration on every channel
Included Waves Plugins:
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
Scalable System Architecture
From home studios to stadium tours, the LV1 Classic adapts to your needs.
Expand I/O, DSP, and control surfaces
Integrates seamlessly with SoundGrid systems
Suitable for FOH, monitors, broadcast, and streaming
Build your system over time no limitations
80-Channel Expansion (Optional Upgrade)
The Waves eMotion LV1 80-Channel Expansion is a powerful software upgrade designed for engineers who need more from their system without changing hardware.
With this upgrade, a standard LV1 system expands from 64 to 80 stereo channels, supporting up to 160 inputs when configured in mono. This makes it ideal for large-scale productions, broadcast environments, and complex routing setups.
The expansion also increases the system’s bus structure from 44 to 52 buses, unlocking eight additional buses that can be configured as audio groups or monitor aux sends—giving you significantly more flexibility for FOH and monitor workflows.
Key Benefits:
Expand to 80 stereo channels
Support up to 160 inputs (mono configuration)
Increase to 52 total buses
Additional buses configurable as groups or aux sends
Up to 16 groups or 24 monitor mixes
Simple software license—no hardware required
Compatible with existing LV1 systems
Designed for Large Productions
The 80-Channel Expansion is ideal for engineers working on productions that demand higher channel counts and more complex routing.
From touring productions and festivals to houses of worship and broadcast environments, this upgrade ensures your LV1 system can scale with your needs.
Combined with the Waves SoundGrid ecosystem including servers, stageboxes, and plugin processing the LV1 platform can grow from a compact setup into a full-scale professional touring system.
Compact, Portable & Built to Last
Lightweight design (under 17.5 kg)
Ideal for touring and fly shows
Engineered for reliability and long-term use
Built with serviceability in mind
UK Support & Service
As the UK’s first dedicated Waves hardware service centre, Nifty Audio provides:
Priority diagnostics and repairs
Official parts and certified processes
Support for LV1 Classic, SoundGrid servers, and more
We partner with brands that share our commitment to precision, reliability, and longevity.
Who Is It For?
Touring engineers & musicians
Installation venues
Houses of worship
Live streaming & broadcast professionals
Why Choose the LV1 Classic?
The LV1 Classic strips away unnecessary complexity and puts everything where it matters your mix. With unmatched flexibility, powerful processing, and a compact footprint plus upgrade paths like the 80-Channel Expansion it’s a future-proof solution for modern live sound engineers.
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Technical Specs
Up to 80 mono/stereo input channels:
64 channels out of the box
80 channels with the optional LV1 80-Channel Expansion
Up to 52 mono/stereo buses:Out of the box: 44 buses – 8 groups, 24 auxes, 8 matrices, 3 master, cueWith expansion: 52 buses – the added 8 buses can be either audio groups or monitor auxes
Double Precision 32-bit floating point mix engine (44.1–96 kHz)
Latency as low as 0.8 ms
21.5” multi-touch screen with 1000 Nit brightness
16+1 motorized 100 mm Alps faders
16+1 precision encoders, with mini-displays including per-channel LCD metering, and Select/Mute/Solo keys
16 layers with utility keys and tempo pad
16+2 customizable keys
16 Waves Signature Preamps with mic/line inputs
12 line outputs, 2 AES3 outputs, AES3 SRC input
Internal SoundGrid DSP engine handles processing
Add up to 3 processing servers and 4 backup servers
Premium Waves IONIC stage boxes available for LV1
Add more IOs: Up to 14 SoundGrid-compatible devices including Dante and MADI convertors
4 SoundGrid switch ports: 2 Ethercon + 2 Rj45
Hi-power H/P output with ¼” jack + minijack
HDMI / 8 USBs / remote network
12v XLR4 lamp option
Dual power supply for redundancy
8-slot rack hosts 8 plugins per input channel + all mix channels
Plugins included with the console: Waves Tune Real-Time, F6 Dynamic EQ, eMo Q4 EQ, eMo D5 Dynamics, eMo F4 Filter, GEQ, X-FDBK, Primary Source Expander, R-Comp, R-Bass, H-Delay, Doubler, R-Verb, TrueVerb, GTR3, Magma Tube Channel Strip, eMo Generator
160 additional award-winning Waves plugins available as upgrades
Immersive in-ear mixing available as software upgrade (eMo IEM)
Dugan auto-mixing available as software upgrade
Custom options for mixing layout
Intuitive control over each channel’s parameters
Patch system-wide connections
Custom colors per channel
Unicode multi-language support
Up to 1000 scenes with Recall Safe and Scope Filters
8 Mute groups and 16 Link DCAs with Spill function
Digital preamp control with local V-Gain tracking for sharing
Multiple outputs per channel with delay alignment controls
Record 16 tracks locally to USB / 128 tracks to remote computers
Stereo playback from USB
Remote control apps for mobile & tablet, for both FOH and stage
Size: 22” (560 mm) x 15.8” (402 mm) x 22.1” (561 mm)
Weight: 38 lbs. (17.2 kg)
1-year free warranty; register console to receive 2nd free year
Technical Data Sheet:
https://assets.wavescdn.com/pdf/hardware/lv1-classic-data-sheet.pdf
Case Studies
FAQ
What is the LV1 Classic used for?
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
Can the LV1 Classic be expanded?
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.
What Waves Plugins are included with the LV1 Classic?
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
Does the Waves eMotion LV1 Classic support redundancy?
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.
What SoundGrid servers are compatible with the LV1 Classic?
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.
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