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.
Waves IONIC 16 Features
- 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
- IONIC 16 16-in/12-out SoundGrid Stage Box1
- Sample Rates44.1 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
- SoundGridEthernet 1GB
- Power100V–240V auto-switching PSU 0.5A / 0.25A, Redundant PSU external input
- Operating Temperature0 to 35 degrees Celsius (32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Dimensions19x12x3.42" (482.1x305.9x87mm)
- Weight11.7 lbs. (5.3 kg)
