Waves Ionic 16 16-In /12-Out Soundgrid Stagebox

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.

Waves Signature Preamps for Superior Audio Quality

• 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