Waves eMotion LV1 Classic

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Waves eMotion LV1 Classic

Waves

eMotion LV1 Classic

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 599760
Brand: Waves
Model: eMotion LV1 Classic
Price: $9,897.80

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The eMotion LV1 Classic is a serious piece of kit—a no-compromise digital mixer built for large-scale touring and high-profile events. Its workflow is deeply customizable, and the Waves processing is top-notch. This is for engineers who need the absolute best and aren't afraid of a bit of a learning investment.

Product Description

  • Waves eMotion LV1 Classic
  • Digital Live Mixer
  • 64 mono/stereo inputs
  • 44 mono/stereo busses
  • 32-bit Float Mix Engine with 44.1-96 kHz
  • Latency: 0.8 ms
  • 16 waves signature preamplifier
  • 12 line outputs
  • Eight mute groups and 16x link DCAs with spill function
  • One AES3 In
  • Two AES3 Out
  • Four SoundGrid connections: 2x Ethercon
  • 2x RJ45
  • One HDMI output
  • 21.5" Multi-Touchscreen
  • 17x 100 mm Alps-Motorfader
  • 17 encoders with mini display and LCD display
  • Select/Mute/Solo buttons per channel
  • 16 layers with utility buttons and tempo pad
  • 16+2 user-customisable shortcut buttons
  • Processing with compressor
  • Dynamic EQ
  • Vocal Tuning
  • Feedback Control
  • Saturation & FX
  • 8-slot rack for eight plug-ins per channel
  • Immersive in-ear mixing eMo IEM (software upgrade required
  • not included)
  • Dugan automixing (software upgrade required
  • not included)
  • Built-In Ultra-Low-Latency SoundGrid Server
  • Expandable to up to 14 SoundGrid compatible devices including Dante and MADI converters
  • Recording of 16 tracks locally on USB and 128 tracks on remote computer possible
  • Dual Power Supply
  • Remote Control Apps: MyFOH
  • MyMon
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 559 x 401 x 561 mm
  • Weight: 17.2 kg
  • Includes Waves Tune Real-Time
  • F6 Dynamic EQ
  • eMo Q4 EQ
  • eMo D5 Dynamics
  • eMo F4 Filter
  • X-FDBK
  • Primary Source Expander
  • R-Comp
  • R-Bass
  • H-Delay
  • Doubler
  • R-Verb
  • TrueVerb
  • GTR3
  • Magma Tube Channel Strip
  • eMo Generator
PROS
  • • Waves Signature preamps deliver transparent, musical gain for pristine sound.
  • • 17 Alps motorized faders offer precise, tactile control and recall.
  • • Extensive routing and DCA functionality streamline complex live mixes.
  • • Large touchscreen provides intuitive visual workflow and instant access.
CONS
  • • The sheer complexity has a steep learning curve for less experienced users.
  • • Weight makes it less portable; requires a dedicated road case and crew.
  • • eMo IEM functionality requires a separate, premium software upgrade.

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Key Features

Channels 64 (32 mono, 32 stereo)
Aux/Bus 44 (20 mono, 24 stereo)
Effects Waves plug-in rack (8 slots/channel), compressor, EQ, dynamic EQ, vocal tuning, feedback control, saturation
Motorized Faders 17 Alps 100mm
Connections AES3 In/Out, SoundGrid (4x), HDMI, USB
Weight 44 lbs (19.9 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Waves’ SoundGrid offers tight integration and low latency, especially when using Waves plugins, but compatibility with third-party SoundGrid plugins should be verified.
The DCA and spill functionality are key; you can quickly manage multiple monitor mixes and adjust levels on the fly, keeping things under control.
It's genuinely useful – the visual feedback, routing diagrams, and quick access to parameters make complex routing and adjustments far more intuitive than traditional methods.

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