Waves Audio has unveiled its new fully integrated live mixing console, the eMotion LV1 Classic, which will be on show at NAMM 2025.
With 64 stereo channels and 44 stereo buses of sound, intuitive workflow, 16 onboard Waves Signature Preamps, and Waves processors included with the console, the new Waves eMotion LV1 Classic is a hardware mixing desk designed to pack more live mixing power in a compact console than ever before, says the manufacturer.
The eMotion LV1 Classic builds upon the Waves LV1 mix engine, which until now has been available only as a software-based modular system. This new hardware console delivers the LV1’s advantages and intuitive UI – now in the preferred console form factor and workflow of live sound engineers worldwide.
The LV1 Classic is powered by a double-precision 32-bit floating point mix engine, operating at 44.1–96 kHz sample rates, reportedly ensuring unmatched clarity and headroom. The console’s audio is further enhanced by 16 onboard Waves Signature Preamps, featuring fully discrete analogue circuits, low noise floor, and the ability to switch between pure transparent preamp sound and rich harmonic enhancement. LV1 Classic can be expanded with Waves IONIC stageboxes that also include Waves Signature Preamps.
The console’s software and hardware architecture is designed for maximum intuitiveness. Any operator, from seasoned professionals to volunteers in charge of house of worship sound, can quickly control what they need, states Waves.