The Waves eMotion LV1 Classic is the first fully integrated hardware mixer that delivers the preferred console and workflow of live sound engineers worldwide. The LV1 Classic packs the pristine-sounding sound engine into an ergonomic enclosure with a quick-access 21.5" multitouch screen and a powerful tactile control surface with 16+1 100mm Alps faders.
 
The mixer is capable of mixing up to 64 stereo channels with 44 stereo buses. Its double-precision 32-bit float mix engine works with sample rates from 44.1 to 96 kHz. The rear panel includes 16 Waves Signature preamps and 12 analog line outputs + AES3 I/O for added flexibility. The system is scalable and can be expanded with more I/O, DSP, Dante, MADI, and additional physical fader banks and an external touchscreen.
 
Industry-Leading Sound
The LV1 Mix Engine: Pristine Sound Fidelity
- Double Precision 32-bit floating-point digital mix engine
- Unmatched clarity and headroom
- Proprietary mix engine design leverages Waves’ Tech Grammy-winning expertise in digital signal processing
 
Powered by Waves Signature Preamps
- 16 onboard Waves Signature Preamps
- Original Waves design with full discrete analog circuits
- Lightning-fast transient response, incredibly low noise floor, maximum clarity and headroom
- Choose between pure transparent preamp sound and rich harmonic enhancement per input
 
Intuitive Control, User-Friendly UI
- Large 21.5” multitouch screen for quick and intuitive control
- 16+1 all-new 100mm Alps faders
- Smart software/hardware design ensures quick access to essential mixer functions and user-defined actions
- Two independent software mixer windows allow greater versatility in what you can view and control at any given time
- Detailed customization of Mixer and Channel views and channel functions
- Run any processor directly on any channel or bus
- Instant visual feedback including integrated LCD metering per channel
 
Deep Onboard Processing
- Built-in processing with Waves’ industry-proven processors
- Processing handled by powerful built-in Waves DSP engine
- All processors available for use on all input channels + all other mix channels, via 8-slot processing rack per channel
 
Powerful Processing Upgrades
Advanced Plug-Ins for Every Need
- Waves processors are staples in both studio production and live sound: Countless major shows and Grammy-winning recordings have been mixed with Waves. Easily upgrade to a vast catalog of over 160 live-optimized plug-ins, unmatched in both quality and diversity.
- Waves’ live-optimized plug-ins are conveniently bundled in 3 powerful upgrade packages: Live (55 plug-ins), Live Plus (90+ plug-ins), and Pro Show (over 160 plug-ins).
 
Immersive In-Ear Monitoring at the Ready
- Bring clarity, openness, and comfort to in-ear monitors: The eMo IEM plug-in is a software-only upgrade to LV1 consoles, turning your LV1 monitor outputs to immersive at the click of a button.
- No external hardware is required—simply set any of the LV1’s monitor outputs to IEM, and your performers will receive monitor sound in their in-ears, via the Waves MyMon remote control app for LV1. 
 
Dugan Auto-Mixing
- Automatic real-time gain control for up to 64 mics, with UI fully integrated into the console.
 
Easy Scalability
- eMotion LV1 Classic is built for easy expansion into systems of all sizes—from small systems with a single console with IO and DSP expansions, to mega systems with multiple consoles at different mix positions.
 
Easily network multiple LV1 Classic consoles with easy I/O sharing and real-time gain tracking
Premium Stagebox Expansion
- IONIC 24 and IONIC 16 Stageboxes: Powered by Waves Signature preamps
- Waves IONIC stageboxes boast the same pristine sound as LV1 Classic itself, with maximum headroom and exquisite dynamics, same to the original-design Waves
 
Intuitive At All Skill Levels
- Emotion LV1 Classic’s UI is designed to be intuitive for everyone—from seasoned live sound engineers to church volunteers. The mixer’s software and hardware architecture is designed to let any personnel in charge of sound to quickly find and control what they need.
 
Tools To Tackle Every Challenge
- Mixing top-grade sound can be challenging, with issues ranging from off-pitch vocalists, to multiple open mics, to sometimes-challenging acoustics. Waves processors for live vocal pitch correction, mic bleed, feedback elimination, dynamic EQ, and more are show-savers in challenging house-of-worship environments.
 
Easily Grow As Your Needs Expand
- LV1 classic-centered systems are easy to scale up as a church’s needs grow—including the ability to easily add I/O, expand processing, and network multiple consoles in an expanding system.
 
Technical Support 7 Days A Week
- LV1 classic makes quick remote support possible with a built-in team viewer. Waves tech support offers instant support 7 days a week.
 
Training In Partnership With MxU
- Waves have partnered with Jeff Sandstrom and MxU, the leaders in house-of-worship audio education, to provide in-depth LV1 Classic training.