Waves | Ionic 16 Digital Stagebox
Waves | Ionic 16 Digital Stagebox
Waves | Ionic 16 Digital Stagebox
Waves | Ionic 16 Digital Stagebox
Waves | Ionic 16 Digital Stagebox
Waves | Ionic 16 Digital Stagebox

Waves | Ionic 16 Digital Stagebox

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Step Up to Superior Stagebox Sound

Waves IONIC 16 delivers superb sound quality, with uncompromising punch and clarity in any live sound scenario. Built for excellence, IONIC is designed to elevate your sound and complement the already exceptional sonic performance of the Waves eMotion LV1 live mixer.

At the heart of IONIC 16 are Waves Signature Preamps—originally designed preamps with fully discrete analog circuits, delivering maximum headroom, lightning-fast transient response, and an incredibly low noise floor, plus your choice between pure preamp sound and added rich harmonic enhancement per input.

  • 16 in / 12 out SoundGrid stagebox with superior audio quality
  • Seamless integration with the eMotion LV1 live mixer
  • 16 mic/line inputs with original-design Waves Signature Preamps
  • 12 crystal clear line outputs (selectable between 18/24 dBu)
  • Stereo AES input/output
  • 2 independent, powerful headphone outputs
  • Analog-modeled harmonic enhancement per input (optional)
  • Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz
  • Analog input impedance selector: classic 2kΩ / modern 7kΩ
  • Road-ready 2U chassis: rugged build, rack-mountable
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Pristine Sound, Powered byWaves Signature Preamps

  • Unmatched Preamp Performance with Waves Signature Preamps

    The key to IONIC 16’s sound are the newly designed Waves Signature Preamps: fully discreet, high-end analog circuits, designed to handle any signal you throw at them with full confidence. The gain structure is meticulously designed to deliver a wide dynamic range and handle bigger signals, with practically no restraints. The result is plenty of headroom, transients that do not clip, and an extremely low noise floor—for an incredibly clean, punchy sound.

    Get True Studio Sound on Stage

  • Give Sources Timeless Analog Warmth

    Waves Signature Preamps deliver a rich, full-bodied sound usually found only in high-end mixing consoles, without compromising any of the punch or clarity, using its analog modeled HMX harmonic enhancer. The harmonic enhancer can also be turned on or off per input, with ‘off’ providing a more neutral sound.

    Simple to Set Up. Efficient to Mix.

  • Crystal Clear Outputs with Extra Headroom

    Whether you are powering stage wedges that compete with the drummer, a full rack of in-ears transmitters, or a PA system of any size or quality, IONIC’s twelve powerful outputs and two independent headphones outs deliver super-clear results with plenty of headroom.

    Features: Fast and Efficient Operation

  • Seamless Integration with the eMotion LV1 Live Mixer

    IONIC 16 provides seamless connectivity to any eMotion LV1 system, ensuring quick and easy setup without wasting time on manual configurations. IONIC’s control panel is available in the LV1’s device rack, letting you control various parameters in your preamps and outputs directly from the mixer, without missing a beat.

    Features: From Vocals to “The Ringo Drum Sound”

  • Get More Out of Your Stage Mics

    The preamp section’s analog impedance selector allows you to choose the mic reaction you want. Choose between a classic 2kΩ and a modern 7kΩ, for greater sonic flexibility.

    Features: Multiple Modes Fit Different Material
Support

IONIC 16 is compatible with SoundGrid applications V13 and above.

Sample Rates:

  • 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

Microphone/Line Inputs

  • Input Gain: adjustable from -3 dB to 60 dB in steps of 1dB
  • Frequency response: (+18 dBu input)
    +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
    +/ -1.0 dB, 10 Hz to 40 kHz
  • Dynamic range: >110 dB (20 kHz BW, 0 dB Gain)
  • EIN -130 dBu (gain 60 dB, 0 ohms source, A-weighted)
    THD+N -100 dB (997 Hz, +18dBu source, 0 dB Gain, 20kHz BW)
  • Input impedance:
    XLR: 2k ohms / 7k ohms, selectable per input
    TRS: 14.6K ohms
  • Input Sensitivity:
    XLR: -33 dBu to +27 dBu, adjustable in 1 dB steps
    TRS: -27 dBu to +33 dBu, adjustable in 1 dB steps
  • CMRR: 50 dB (20 Hz to 1 kHz, 0 dB gain)
  • Crosstalk: > 90 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz, +27 dBu input, 0 dB gain)
  • 48V phantom power switchable per input
  • Input transformer simulation, switchable per input
  • Front panel signal presence and clip indicator, per channel

Line Output

  • Maximum output level: +18 dBu or + 24 dBu, switchable per output
  • Frequency Response:
    +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz @ 48 kHz SR
    +0.1 / -1.0 dB, 10 Hz to 40 kHz @ 96 kHz SR
  • THD+N: -100 dB @ +24 dBu, -105 dB @ +18 dBu (997 Hz, 20 kHz BW)
  • Crosstalk: > 90 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
  • Residual output noise: -87 dBu (A-Weighted)
  • Output impedance: 150 ohms

Headphones Output

  • Adjustable output-gain up to 6V
  • Frequency Response:
    +/- 0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz @ 48 kHz SR
    +0.1 / -1.0 dB, 10 Hz to 40 kHz @ 96 kHz SR
  • THD+N: -80 dB (3V @ 30 ohm load, 997 Hz, 20 kHz BW)
  • Output impedance: 20 ohms

AES3

  • Input / Output impedance: 110 ohms
  • Input SR with auto conversion (SRC)
  • Output SR support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

SoundGrid

  • Ethernet 1GB

Power

  • 100 V–240 V auto-switching PSU 0.5A / 0.25A, Redundant PSU external input

Operating Temperature

  • 0 to 35 degrees Celsius (32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit)

Dimensions

  • 19 x 12 x 3.42 inches (482.1 x 305.9 x 87 mm)

Weight

  • 11.7 lbs. (5.3 kg)

Setups

In the below setups, on-stage instruments and microphones are connected to the IONIC 16 which is remotely controlled from the eMotion LV1 mixer at front-of-house. The audio is processed on a SoundGrid Server and then outputted to stage-monitors and/or the PA system. An optional DAW computer (with the SoundGrid Driver installed) can be added to the setup for recording the show, playing back audio and for virtual soundcheck.

Live Mixing

DSPRO SG1000 Setup

  1. Host computer running the eMotion LV1 mixer (see system requirements)
  2. IONIC 16 stagebox
  3. SoundGrid Server (add a second server for processing redundancy)
  4. SoundGrid-qualified network switch


Live Mixing with Recording/Playback (Virtual Soundcheck)

DSPRO SG1000 Setup

  1. Host computer running the eMotion LV1 mixer (see system requirements)
  2. IONIC 16 stagebox
  3. SoundGrid Server (add a second server for processing redundancy)
  4. SoundGrid-qualified network switch
  5. DAW computer for recording/playback with the SoundGrid Driver installed (optional)

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