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Waves IONIC 16 16-in/12-out SoundGrid Stage Box

Waves IONIC 16 16-in/12-out SoundGrid Stage Box

SoundPro Item: 139618 | Part Number: IONIC16

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  • 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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Waves IONIC 16 delivers superb sound quality, with uncompromising punch and clarity in any live sound scenario. Built for excellence, IONIC 16 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.

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Specifications

Dimensions
Dimensions
19x12x3.42" (482.1x305.9x87mm)
Electrical
THD+N
-100 dB @ +24 dBu, -105 dB @ +18 dBu (997 Hz, 20 kHz BW)
Input / Output Impedance
110 ohms
Audio
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
Input Impedance
XLR: 2k ohms / 7k ohms, selectable per inputTRS: 14.6K ohms
Input Sensitivity
XLR: -33 dBu to +27 dBu, adjustable in 1 dB stepsTRS: -27 dBu to +33 dBu, adjustable in 1 dB stepsCMRR: 50 dB (20 Hz to 1 kHz, 0 dB gain)
Crosstalk
> 90 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz, +27 dBu input, 0 dB gain)
Maximum Output Level
+18 dBu or + 24 dBu, switchable per output
Output Impedance
150 ohms
Connectivity
Microphone/Line Inputs
EIN -130 dBu (gain 60 dB, 0 ohms source, A-weighted), THD+N -100 dB (997 Hz, +18dBu source, 0 dB Gain, 20kHz BW), 48V phantom power switchable per input, Input transformer simulation, switchable per input, Front panel signal presence and clip indicator, per channel
Residual Output Noise
-87 dBu (A-Weighted)
Headphones Output
Adjustable output-gain up to 6V
Output SR Support
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Environmental
Operating Temperature
0 to 35 degrees Celsius (32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit)
Shipping
Weight
11.7 lbs. (5.3 kg)
General
Sample Rates
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Dynamic Range
>110 dB (20 kHz BW, 0 dB Gain)
AES3
Input SR with auto conversion (SRC)
SoundGrid
Ethernet 1GB
Power
Power
100V–240V auto-switching PSU 0.5A / 0.25A, Redundant PSU external input

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