24-in/18-out SoundGrid Stagebox

Waves IONIC 24 delivers superb sound quality, with uncompromising punch and clarity in any live sound scenario. Built for excellence, IONIC 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 24 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.

IONIC 24 is the perfect I/O expansion for the eMotion LV1 live mixing console, complementing the LV1’s already exceptional sonic performance and ensuring quick and easy setup.

Waves IONIC 24 Features
24 in / 18 out SoundGrid stage box with superior audio quality
Seamless integration with the eMotion LV1 console
24 mic/line inputs with original-design Waves Signature Preamps
18 crystal-clear line outputs (selectable between 18/24 dBu)
Stereo AES: 1 in / 2 out, two independent headphone outputs
Analog-modeled harmonic enhancement per input (optional)
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Analog input impedance selector: classic 2kΩ / modern 7kΩ
Road-ready 3U chassis: rugged build, rack-mountable
2-year warranty upon registration
Optional external power supply available separately

Unmatched Preamp Performance with Waves Signature Preamps

The key to IONIC 24’s sound are the newly designed Waves Signature Preamps: fully discreet, 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 bigger signals, with practically no restraints. The result is plenty of headroom, transients that do not clip, and an extremely low noise floor—for an incredibly clean, punchy sound.

Give Sources Timeless Analog Warmth

Waves Signature Preamps deliver 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.

Crystal Clear Outputs with Extra Headroom

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 18 powerful outputs and two independent headphone outs deliver super-clear results with plenty of headroom.

Seamless Integration with the eMotion LV1 Live Mixer

IONIC 24 provides seamless connectivity to any eMotion LV1 system, ensuring quick and easy setup without wasting time on manual configurations. 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, without missing a beat.

Get More Out of Your Stage Mics

The preamp section’s analog impedance selector allows you to choose the mic reaction you want. Choose between a classic 2kΩ and a modern 7kΩ, for greater sonic flexibility.

Specifications:

Sample Rates: 44.1 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
Sound Grid Ethernet 1GB
Power 100V–240V auto-switching PSU 0.5A / 0.25A, Redundant PSU external input
Operating Temperature: 0 to 35 degrees Celsius (32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit)
Dimensions 482.1 x 305.9 x 87mm
Weight 6.7 kg