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Waves announce eMotion LV1 Classic mixer

A live digital mixing console in a compact form factor

Waves eMotion LV1 Classic

Waves Audio have announced the eMotion LV1 Classic, a fully-fledged digital mixing console that brings the sound and flexibility of the LV1 mix engine software into an integrated physical format. Designed for live sound engineers who demand high-quality processing, intuitive workflow and portability, the LV1 Classic combines 64 stereo channels, 44 stereo buses and 16 Waves Signature Preamps into a robust yet compact console.

High-fidelity mixing in hardware form

Building upon the eMotion LV1 software, LV1 Classic retains the same 32-bit floating-point mix engine, operating at 44.1–96 kHz sample rates. The console’s 16 Waves Signature Preamps feature fully discrete analogue circuitry and an ultra-low noise floor, allowing engineers to toggle between transparent preamp gain and rich harmonic colouration.

The system is easily expandable with Waves IONIC stageboxes, which also incorporate these premium preamps, ensuring a seamless front-end for any live setup.

The interface features a large 21.5-inch multi-touch display, 17 newly designed 100mm motorized faders and an intuitive Quick-Access UI.The interface features a large 21.5-inch multi-touch display, 17 newly designed 100mm motorized faders and an intuitive Quick-Access UI.

An intuitive console design

Designed with live sound professionals in mind, the LV1 Classic blends the flexibility of digital mixing with the tactile familiarity of a traditional console. The interface features a large 21.5-inch multi-touch display, 17 newly designed 100mm motorized faders and an intuitive Quick-Access UI, allowing engineers to make precise, real-time adjustments with minimal effort. Customisable user-defined actions and layouts streamline navigation, making the console equally suited for touring professionals, broadcast engineers and house-of-worship operators.

Integrated Waves plug-in processing

LV1 Classic comes equipped with 16 built-in Waves processors, featuring essential tools for live sound mixing, including:

  • F6 Dynamic EQ for precise tone shaping
  • Waves Tune Real-Time for live vocal pitch correction
  • X-FDBK and PSE for automatic feedback elimination and mic bleed control
  • eMo D5, F2, and Q4 channel strip plug-ins for comprehensive channel processing
  • H-Delay, R-Comp, Magma and more for analogue-modelled compression, delay and saturation

Waves LV1 Classic included plug-ins

Each channel (including all inputs, buses and groups) supports up to eight plug-in inserts, providing complete flexibility in signal processing. The internal Waves DSP engine ensures low-latency performance, with the option to add external DSP units for even more processing power.

Waves live plug-ins & immersive in-ear mixing

For engineers seeking deeper control, LV1 Classic integrates directly with Waves’ expansive live plug-in suite, offering over 160 processors including:

  • SSL, API, and Abbey Road analogue-modelled plugins
  • Dugan auto-mixing for speech applications
  • Advanced spectral processing and mastering tools

Additionally, the eMo IEM plug-in enables immersive in-ear monitoring directly from the console, eliminating the need for external mixers or complex routing. Performers can even control their own monitor mixes via the MyMon mobile app.

Scalable and portable

Whether used for small venues, touring productions, or large-scale events, LV1 Classic is built for scalability. The system supports up to 14 SoundGrid-compatible I/O devices, including Waves IONIC stageboxes, Dante and MADI converters, and third-party interfaces. Multiple consoles can be networked across different positions (FOH, monitors, broadcast), providing a fully integrated live sound ecosystem.

The LV1 Classic is intended to be a portable device, weighing 38 lbs (17.2 kg) along with a compact footprint, making it suited for touring rigs and small-space applications.

Price & Availability

The LV1 Classic is available now priced at $8,000£7,444.

www.waves.com/mixers-racks/emotion-lv1

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