Waves Audio shipping IONIC 16, a SoundGrid stagebox

Waves Audio is now shipping IONIC 16, a 16-in / 12-out SoundGrid stagebox with Waves Signature Preamps, designed to elevate your sound and complement the already exceptional sonic performance of the Waves eMotion LV1 live mixer, says the company.

At the heart of IONIC 16’s sound are Waves Signature Preamps—newly designed with fully discrete high-end analog circuits, said to deliver maximum headroom, lightning-fast transient response, and an incredibly low noise floor.

Waves Signature Preamps reportedly 'deliver timeless analog warmth – 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.

The IONIC 16 delivers outputs with extra headroom for powering stage wedges, in-ears transmitters, or a PA systems; there are twelve outputs and two independent headphone-outs.

IONIC 16 preamp section’s analog impedance selector allows choosing 'mic reaction' [sic] between a classic 2kΩ and a modern 7kΩ.

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.

Waves IONIC 16 features:

- 16 in / 12 out SoundGrid stagebox
- 16 mic / line inputs
- Stereo AES input/output
- Analog-modeled harmonic enhancement per input (optional)
- Analog input impedance selector: classic 2kΩ / modern 7kΩ
- Integration with the eMotion LV1 live mixer
- 12 crystal clear line outputs (selectable between 18/24 dBu)
- 2 independent, headphone outputs
- Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz
- Road-ready 2U chassis: rugged build, rack-mountable