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

General

Compatibility

Waves SoundGrid System

Inputs / Outputs

Audio I/O

16x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Line/Mic Input

12x XLR 3-Pin Line Output

2x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output

Digital I/O

1 x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Input

1 x XLR 3-Pin AES3 Output

1 x RJ45 etherCon

Power

Power Source

AC Input (Built-In), AC Adapter with Power Brick (Not Included)

AC Input Power

100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 0.25 to 0.5 A

DC Input Power

24 VDC

Environmental

Operating Temperature

32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C

Physical

Mounting

1x Rackmount

Color

Black

Dimensions

19 x 12 x 3.42" / 48.3 x 30.5 x 8.69 cm

Weight

11.7 lb / 5.3 kg

Packaging Info

Package Weight

15.09 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)

23 x 16.5 x 5.1