eMotion LV1 Proton 16-Channel Live Mixing System

Waves' most affordable complete live mixing system, ideal for 16-channel live setups that aspire to deliver pristine world-class sound quality.

Forget about heavy, cumbersome mixing boards: Switch to a lightweight digital system, with everything you need to deliver captivating live sound experiences at a cost-effective price. Best of all: The eMotion LV1 Proton system gives you access to the world’s largest selection of audio plugins, which you can run directly inside your eMotion LV1 mixer.

This complete system includes the eMotion LV1 16-channel live software mixer, a SoundStudio STG-1608 SoundGrid-compatible stagebox, a SoundGrid Proton server, the Axis Proton Waves-optimized computer, a 24-inch Dell touchscreen, a 1U rack shelf, an 8-port network switch and network cables, plus three plugins specifically designed and optimized for live sound: eMo F2 Filter, eMo D5 Dynamics, and eMo Q4 Equalizer.

The touch-optimized eMotion LV1 software mixer features 16 mono/stereo channels, each with a plugin rack that can host up to eight SoundGrid-compatible plugins for real-time processing.

The included SoundStudio STG-1608 is a sturdy SoundGrid stage box, featuring 16 mic/line inputs with high-end preamps that can be controlled directly from the LV1 mixer.

All audio coming from the stage and through the plugins is processed on the included super-compact SoundGrid Proton server. Send processed audio out to the PA system and back to the stage via 8 line outputs at lightning speed: Only 0.8 ms at 48 kHz.

For rock-solid stability, the Axis Proton computer is optimized to handle eMotion LV1’s processing power and perform reliably in the most challenging environments. It features an Intel Celeron processor, 4 GB of DDR4 RAM, 1 HDMI port, 1 display port, 3 USB ports, and a rugged 1U half-rack chassis.

Complete with a 24” Dell touchscreen, an 8-port SoundGrid switch, CAT6 Ethernet cables, and a 1U rack shelf, this combo gives you everything you need to run 16-channel live shows with big, pristine, studio-grade sound at an affordable price.

Everything you need to set up a SoundGrid-powered live show
Complete cost-effective mixing solution
eMotion LV1 16-channel (mono/stereo) mixer with Waves eMo plugins
SoundStudio STG-1608 stagebox (16-in/8-out)
SoundGrid Proton Server
Axis Proton Waves-optimized computer
1U Rack Shelf
24” Dell touchscreen
8-port network switch and CAT6 Ethernet cables
Includes MyMon - a mobile app for stage monitoring control (coming soon)

* Keyboard, mouse, flight case not included.
* Hardware components that are not manufactured by Waves are subject to availability. Specific models of third-party hardware may differ.

Apr 26, 2018

Mixing MØ at Coachella 2018 with eMotion LV1

FOH engineer Jon Schumann (Mew, Lykke Li) has been mixing Danish electropop singer/producer MØ on her recent U.S. tour. We met Jon at Coachella to discuss how he mixes the shows with plugins running via his eMotion LV1 live mixer.

Mar 31, 2016

Mixing Pitbull and J Lo Live with the eMotion LV1 Console

When rapper Pitbull gave a 7-night engagement at The Axis, Las Vegas, his FOH engineer Will Madera chose the eMotion LV1 live console to mix the shows.

Feb 14, 2018

Mixing Hip Hop Live: Run the Jewels

FOH engineer Tomas Wolfe keeps a smooth live mix for RTJ’s sold-out shows, even with mic cupping, heavy bass and other challenges faced at live hip hop shows. Find out how he does it running plugins inside his eMotion LV1 mixer.

Feb 22, 2017

Mixing for Broadcast: CBN Chooses eMotion LV1 Mixer

Phil Peters, Director of Audio Services and FOH Mixing Engineer for the Christian Broadcast Network, chooses the eMotion LV1 Live Mixer, the Waves Tracks Live recording software, and Waves plugins for CBN broadcasting.

Jun 28, 2018

Brooklyn Venue Elsewhere Chooses the eMotion LV1 Mixer

Popular Brooklyn club and live music venue Elsewhere has chosen Waves’ eMotion LV1 as its in-house live mixer. Technical Director David Levin shares why the LV1 is his ideal choice for the venue’s 250-capacity Zone One.

Brad Divens FOH, Producer, Recording & Mix Engineer

Enrique Iglesias, Kanye West, Garbage

“You can do anything you want with this console – the limits are your imagination. It lets you be very creative, very imaginative, and I think it just puts a musicality into it. It brought the fun back into mixing for me. It’s also very portable, very easy to take with you, very easy to use right away. A few minutes of connecting everything – bam, I was mixing. ”

Horace Ward FOH Engineer

Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Prince, Mary J. Blige

“LV1 is such a great-sounding console, and I love how it integrates with plugins. I recently used it to mix monitors for Santigold, who is very particular about her sound and wanted continuity between the sound on stage and at FOH. Using the system for monitors allowed me to achieve all my objectives. Such a powerful setup, with such a small footprint!”.”

Ernest Greene / Washed Out Singer, Songwriter, Producer

“With the LV1, I can finally have an accurate representation of the Washed Out sound in a live format. I’ve grown up using DAW software and have had only limited experience with hardware gear. As a result, dialing in tones for a live performance was always a challenge for me as most music venues only have outboard gear to work with – and the outboard stuff doesn’t offer the flexibility I’m used to from plugins. The LV1 is what I’ve always dreamed of. I’m transported back to a framework that I’m comfortable with, that can do all the crazy things I’ve wanted to set up for our live show.”

Ken "Pooch" Van Druten Mixer, FOH Engineer

Linkin Park, Kiss, Justin Bieber, Jay-Z

“It’s a game changer. The sound quality of it is amazing – I was just blown away. With its ability to have plugins right there in the mixer, it’s going to change the way that we mix.”

Pete Keppler FOH Engineer

David Bowie, Katy Perry, Nine Inch Nails

“The LV1 mixer is phenomenal. Incredibly musical and present, no matter what sound system I plug it into. It sounds better, has more headroom and takes less space than any live digital console I’ve ever used. Very easy to set up and use, with the benefit of low-latency networking and all your favorite Waves plugins. Honestly, I found myself using fewer plugins than I would on other desks: it sounds that much better.”