Waves Impact Rack Ears
Audio Interface Accessories
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Brand profile · Israel, est. 1992
Waves
Waves Audio, initially known for its pioneering audio plugins, has evolved into a significant player in live sound and studio infrastructure. Founded on the concept of accessible, powerful digital signal processing, Waves has built a reputation for innovation and a broad product range catering to both studio and live performance environments. Their move into hardware reflects a desire to integrate their DSP expertise into robust, real-world solutions.
Waves plugins (historical cornerstone)eMotion digital mixing systemsSuperRack live sound processing platformDante and MADI integrationDSP-driven workflow efficiency
1992founded
Israelcountry
255products in stock
$128–$17kprice range
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Waves Axis Scope
DSP Audio Systems
$2,122€1,899Check ↗
Waves Titan-R SoundGrid Server
DSP Audio Systems
$4,913€4,398Check ↗
Waves SuperRack LiveBox Madi
DSP Audio Systems
$7,484€6,699Check ↗
Waves eMotion LV1 Full Access Bundle
Digital Mixers
$16,635€14,890Check ↗
Waves eMotion LV1 Roadcase Bundle
Digital Mixers
$11,484€10,279Check ↗
Waves eMotion LV1 Control Bundle
Digital Mixers
$12,166€10,890Check ↗
Waves eMotion LV1 Classic Bundle
Digital Mixers
$14,512€12,990Check ↗
Waves eMotion LV1 Classic Case Set
Digital Mixers
$10,946€9,798Check ↗
Waves eMotion LV1 Classic
Digital Mixers
$10,612€9,499Check ↗
Waves SuperRack LiveBox Dante
DSP Audio Systems
$7,708€6,899Check ↗
Waves DSPRO StageGrid 4000
Stage Boxes for Digital Mixers
$6,701€5,998Check ↗
Waves Extreme-C SoundGrid Server
DSP Audio Systems
$2,791€2,498Check ↗
Waves Titan SoundGrid Server
DSP Audio Systems
$4,467€3,998Check ↗
Waves eMotion LV1 Control
DAW Controllers
$1,897€1,698Check ↗
Waves Ionic 16 Stagebox
Stage Boxes for Digital Mixers
$3,238€2,898Check ↗
Waves WSG-PY64 I/O for Yamaha DM7/5
Digital Mixer Expansion Cards
$1,038€929Check ↗
Waves WSG-PY64 I/O for Yamaha DM7/5
Digital Mixer Expansion Cards
$1,038€929Check ↗
Waves LV1 Classic + 80 Ch Exp Bundle
Digital Mixers
$11,496€10,290Check ↗
Waves SuperRack Extreme-C Combo
DSP Audio Systems
$3,685€3,298Check ↗
Waves eMotion LV1 Control Case Set
DAW Controllers
$2,206€1,975Check ↗
Waves eMotion LV1 80-Channel Expansion
Utility
$999Check ↗
Waves Immersive Wrapper
Utility
$499Check ↗
Waves Clarity Vx DeReverb Pro
Audio Restoration
$149Check ↗
Waves Nx Germano Studios New York
Utility
$30Check ↗
Waves InPhase
Utility
$35Check ↗
Waves Sub Align
Utility
$35Check ↗
Waves Q-Clone
Utility
$30Check ↗
Waves Z-Noise
Audio Restoration
$30Check ↗
Waves X-Click
Audio Restoration
$30Check ↗
Waves X-Noise
Audio Restoration
$35Check ↗
Waves SuperRack Performer
Utility
$99Check ↗
Waves Feedback Hunter
Utility
$100Check ↗
Waves Playlist Rider
Utility
$80Check ↗
Waves W43 Noise Reduction Plugin
Audio Restoration
$30Check ↗
Waves SoundGrid Rack for VENUE
Utility
$2,000Check ↗
Waves eMotion LV1 Live Mixer – 64 Stereo Channels
Utility
$1,999Check ↗
Waves eMotion LV1 Live Mixer – 32 Stereo Channels
Utility
$1,699Check ↗
Waves eMotion LV1 Live Mixer – 16 Stereo Channels
Utility
$1,399Check ↗
Waves Dugan Speech
Utility
$599Check ↗
Waves SuperRack SoundGrid
Utility
$599Check ↗
Waves TRACT System Calibration
Utility
$299Check ↗
Waves Nx Ocean Way Nashville
Utility
$30Check ↗
Waves CLA Nx
Utility
$30Check ↗
Waves WNS Noise Suppressor
Audio Restoration
$30Check ↗
Waves Dorrough Stereo
Utility
$30Check ↗
Waves X-Hum
Audio Restoration
$30Check ↗
Waves Abbey Road King’s Microphones
Utility
$30Check ↗
Waves, honestly
What Waves does well
- Unparalleled DSP processing power and flexibility
- Seamless plugin-hardware integration
- Robust and reliable live sound infrastructure
- Highly customizable and scalable systems
- Industry-leading Dante and MADI support
What to watch for
- Premium-priced, representing a significant investment
- Steep learning curve for complex systems
- Can be overwhelming for users unfamiliar with DSP
- Hardware ecosystem still maturing compared to competitors
- Requires careful system design and configuration
Questions about Waves
Are Waves hardware products manufactured in-house?
While Waves designs and engineers their hardware, manufacturing is primarily outsourced to contract manufacturers in Asia, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness.
How does Waves’ SuperRack system compare to other digital mixing platforms?
SuperRack distinguishes itself through its modularity and focus on DSP-intensive tasks, offering unparalleled flexibility for complex live sound and broadcast scenarios, often integrating directly with Waves’ plugin ecosystem.
What kind of technical support does Waves offer for its hardware?
Waves provides comprehensive technical support through online resources, a dedicated support team, and often regional service partners to assist with setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.