Add 16 high-performance, Waves Signature mic preamps and 12 line outputs to your SoundGrid network with the Waves Ionic 16, a digital Soundgrid stagebox housed in a rugged 2 RU rack-mountable chassis. With a secure etherCON port designed for simple hookup to an eMotion LV1 live mixer or any other SoundGrid-compatible hardware/software, the Ionic 16 integrates easily into your stage- or studio-based setup. Its redundant PSU external input enables the stagebox to continue working even if power to primary power supply fails.
Ionic 16 provides 16 channels of mic/line input on XLR-1/4" combo connectors and 12-line level outputs on XLR connectors. There are also XLR AES3 input and output connectors, and two headphone jacks. Most I/O connections are from the front panel. The stagebox features Waves Signature Preamps: fast response, maximum headroom, up to 60 dB of gain, 48V phantom power, and fully discrete analog circuits. A switchable harmonic enhancer adds analog warmth and harmonics without compromising punch or clarity. Preamp impedance is selectable between 2 and 7 kilohms.
- The key to Ionic 16’s professional audio quality are the Waves Signature Preamps: fully discrete, 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 hotter signals, with practically no restraints. The result is plenty of headroom, transients that do not clip, and an extremely low noise floor, for a clean, punchy sound.
- Waves Signature preamps deliver a rich, full-bodied warm sound usually found only in high-end mixing consoles, without compromising any of the clarity, using analog-modeled HMX harmonic enhancer technology.
- The harmonic enhancer can also be turned on or off per input, with ‘off’ providing a more neutral sound.
- The preamp section’s analog-impedance selector allows you to tailor the sound of your mic. Choose between a classic 2 kilohms and a modern 7 kilohms, for greater sonic flexibility.
- 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 a crystal-clear signal with plenty of headroom.
- Ionic 16 provides seamless connectivity to any eMotion LV1 system, ensuring quick and easy setup without wasting time on manual configurations. The stagebox’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 complicated setup.
- 16 channels of mic/line input on XLR-1/4" combo connectors
- 12 line-level outputs on XLR connectors
- Waves Signature preamps
- Switchable harmonic enhancer
- Switchable preamp impedance
- Input gain: adjustable from -3 to 60 dB in steps of 1 dB
- 48V phantom power switchable per input
- Maximum output level: +18 or + 24 dBu, switchable per output
- 2 headphone outputs with volume control
- AES3 I/O: 110 ohms
- SoundGrid: Ethernet 1GB
- Power: 100-240 VAC auto-switching PSU, redundant PSU external input
- Road-worthy, 2 RU rack-mountable chassis