WAVES eMotion LV1 Classic 64-Channel Digital Mixer
Specifications
General
| Brand | Waves |
|---|---|
| Model | eMotion LV1 Classic |
| Console type | Live digital mixing console for front-of-house, monitor, and broadcast applications |
| Manufacturer part number | USW379-700C-391 |
| Warranty | 12 months, with additional 12-month extension upon registration |
| Certifications | CE marked, UL listed, FCC and CB compliant |
Mix Engine
| Input channels | 64 mono/stereo input channels |
|---|---|
| Mix buses | 44 mono/stereo buses: 8 groups, 24 auxes, 8 matrices, 3 master, cue |
| Processing | SoundGrid DSP server, double-precision 32-bit floating point |
| Sample rates | 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz |
| Latency | As low as 0.8 ms |
| Plugin slots | 8-slot rack hosts 8 plugins per input channel + all mix channels |
| DCAs | 16 Link DCAs with Spill function |
| Mute groups | 8 |
| Scenes | Up to 1000 scenes with Recall Safe and Scope Filters |
| Channel expansion | Optional expansion to 80 channels (160 inputs) / 52 buses |
Control Surface
| Touchscreen | 21.5" multi-touch screen, HD 1920x1080, brightness control 100-1000 nits |
|---|---|
| Faders | 16+1 motorized 100 mm Alps faders |
| Encoders | 16+1 precision encoders with mini-displays, per-channel LCD metering, Select/Mute/Solo |
| Switches | 68 rubber toggle switches |
| Keys | 8 layer keys, 8 utility keys, tempo pad, 16+2 user-defined keys |
Inputs & Outputs
| Mic/line inputs | 16 digitally controlled mic/line inputs on XLR/TRS combo connectors with Waves Signature Preamps |
|---|---|
| Line outputs | 12 line-level outputs on XLR connectors |
| AES3 | Stereo AES3 input with sample-rate conversion and two stereo AES3 outputs on XLR; 110-ohm impedance |
| Headphone outputs | Hi-power headphone output on 1/4" jack and minijack with gain control |
| SoundGrid ports | 4-port 1 Gbit SoundGrid Ethernet switch: 2 EtherCON + 2 RJ45 |
| Network | RJ45 connector for network and internet connections, 1 Gbit Ethernet |
| USB | 8 USB-A ports: 6x USB 2 + 2x USB 3 |
| External display | HDMI port supporting HD 1920x1080 |
| Lamp outlet | LED lamp DC power outlet on XLR4 connector |
Audio Performance
| Input gain | Adjustable -3 dB to +60 dB in 1 dB steps, default +20 dB |
|---|---|
| Frequency response (input) | +/-0.1 dB 20 Hz-20 kHz; +/-1.0 dB 10 Hz-40 kHz (+18 dBu input) |
| Dynamic range | >110 dB (20 kHz BW, 0 dB gain) |
| Equivalent input noise | -130 dBu EIN (gain 60 dB, 0-ohm source, A-weighted) |
| THD+N (input) | -100 dB (997 Hz, +18 dBu source, 0 dB gain, 20 kHz BW) |
| Phantom power | 48V phantom power switchable per input |
| Harmonic enhancer | HMX, switchable per input |
| Max output level | +18 dBu or +24 dBu, switchable per output |
| Output impedance (line) | 150 |
Software & Recording
| Included plugins | Waves Tune Real-Time, F6 Dynamic EQ, eMo Q4 EQ, eMo D5 Dynamics, eMo F4 Filter, GEQ, X-FDBK, Primary Source Expander, R-Comp, R-Bass, H-Delay, Doubler, R-Verb, TrueVerb, GTR3, Magma Tube Channel Strip, eMo Generator |
|---|---|
| Plugin expandability | Supports upgrades to over 160 additional Waves plugins |
| Local recording | Record 16 tracks locally to USB; stereo playback from USB |
| Remote recording | 128 tracks to/from remote computers |
| Customization | Custom colors per channel and custom mixing-layout options |
Physical & Power
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 561 mm (W) x 561 mm (D) x 402 mm (H) / 22.1" x 22.1" x 15.8" |
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| Weight | 17.3 kg (38.1 lbs) |
| Construction | Sheet metal chassis with surrounding plastic frame |
| Power supply | Dual power supply for redundancy; two AC inlet modules with IEC mains connectors, fuses, and on/off switches; 110V/220V 2A/1A auto-switching |
| Operating temperature | 0-35°C (32-95°F) |
Fit and constraints
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Constraints
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Description
The Waves eMotion LV1 Classic is a digital mixing console for live sound, including front-of-house, monitor, and broadcast applications. It processes 64 mono/stereo input channels and 44 mix buses (8 groups, 24 auxes, 8 matrices, 3 masters, cue) on a built-in SoundGrid DSP server with a double-precision 32-bit floating-point engine at 44.1-96 kHz and latency as low as 0.8 ms. The control surface combines a 21.5-inch multi-touch screen with 16+1 motorized 100 mm Alps faders, 16+1 encoders with mini-displays, and 68 rubber toggle switches. Onboard I/O includes 16 digitally controlled mic/line inputs with Waves Signature Preamps, 12 line outputs, AES3 stereo input and two stereo AES3 outputs, with channel expansion over SoundGrid interfaces on a 1 Gb Ethernet network. Seventeen Waves plugins are pre-installed, and the console records 16 tracks locally to USB or 128 tracks to and from remote computers.