Waves Ionic16 16-in/12-out Soundgrid stagebox with Wave Signature Preamps

Experience unparalleled sound quality with Waves Ionic16 stagebox. Elevate your live sound with uncompromising punch and clarity, thanks to Waves Signature Preamps and fully discrete analog circuits. With increased headroom and low noise floor, your sound will reach new heights. Complement your Waves eMotion LV1 Classic mixer with IONIC 16.

Features:

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

Technical 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

SoundGrid:

• Ethernet 1GB

Power:

• 100 V–240 V 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 87 mm

Weight:

• 5.3 kg