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Waves showcases expanded LV1 Classic ecosystem, delivering unmatched scalability for modern live mixing
— LV1 Classic evolves into the most easily expandable live mixing platform, with flexible options for channels, faders, DSP and processing, delivering unmatched scalability for modern live mixing —
InfoComm, Las Vegas, NV, June 17, 2026 — Waves Audio (booth 6453), the world’s leading developer of professional audio signal processing technologies and plugins, is showcasing an expanded LV1 Classic Console ecosystem engineered to meet the demands of modern live sound mixing and AV integration. LV1 Classic enables integrators to configure mixing systems that scale easily across a wide range of applications, from live performance spaces to houses-of-worship to hybrid broadcast environments and more. With new expansion options for channels, fader control and processing, the platform allows for efficient system design, simplified deployment and future-ready scalability without requiring a complete infrastructure overhaul. Already recognized for its powerful out-of-the-box performance, LV1 Classic now offers a complete lineup of expansion options that make it the most easily scalable and adaptable live mixing console available and enabling engineers to grow their system seamlessly as production demands increase.
At its core, LV1 Classic delivers a high-performance, compact mixing solution with 64 stereo channels (128 inputs) and 44 stereo buses. With the addition of an optional software upgrade, the console can expand to an impressive 80 stereo channels (160 inputs) and 52 buses, providing the flexibility required for larger and more complex live, broadcast and streaming productions.
Beyond channel count, LV1 Classic is designed to scale across every aspect of the mixing workflow. Integrators and engineers can expand tactile control via the Waves LV1 Control surface, instantly doubling the console’s physical fader count from 17 to 34 through a simple USB connection. This approach allows users to expand their control surface based on the size and scope of each production.
The platform’s scalability extends to processing power and sonic flexibility as well. Powered by a 32-bit floating-point mix engine and Waves’ extensive plugin ecosystem, LV1 Classic enables users to deploy up to eight plugins per channel, with access to more than 160 live-ready processors. This eliminates the constraints of traditional channel-strip architectures and allows engineers to build fully customized signal chains for any application. Additionally, LV1 Classic can connect to Dante® networks via the new Hear Technologies Dante-WSG XS expansion device.
Further expanding the LV1 ecosystem, Waves is also showcasing the eMo IEM, an immersive in-ear monitoring solution designed specifically for LV1 systems. eMo IEM delivers 360-degree spatial panning directly from the console, allowing engineers to create more natural, open and detailed monitor mixes without the need for external hardware. Powered by Waves’ Nx binaural technology, the plugin recreates a realistic three-dimensional listening environment, improving clarity and reducing listener fatigue for performers on stage.
Fully integrated within the LV1 workflow, eMo IEM can be controlled directly from the mixer or remotely via Waves’ MyMon and MyFOH mobile apps, enabling performers to fine-tune their own monitor mixes in real time. By transforming traditional stereo in-ear monitoring into an immersive experience, eMo IEM enhances both performance comfort and mix translation in live environments.
“LV1 Classic is designed to transcend limitations,” said Noam Raz, General Manager, Waves Live Business Division. “With today’s expanded ecosystem, engineers can start with an incredibly powerful console and scale every element – from channels to control to processing and monitoring – on demand when their productions grow.”
With its intuitive touchscreen interface, integrated processing environment and expansion capabilities, LV1 Classic continues to redefine what’s possible in live sound. From compact setups to large-scale productions, the platform delivers a future-proof solution that adapts in real time to the evolving needs of engineers, venues and productions worldwide.
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Photo caption: Waves eMotion LV1 Classic with LV1 Control softwareAbout Waves Audio Ltd.:
Waves is the world’s leading developer of audio DSP solutions for music production, recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, post-production, live sound, broadcast, commercial and consumer electronics audio markets. Since its start in the early ‘90s, Waves has developed a comprehensive line of over 240 audio plugins and numerous hardware devices. For its accomplishments, Waves received a Technical Grammy® Award in 2011; an Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy® Award for its Waves Clarity Vx Pro plugin in 2023; and NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards for its Clarity Vx DeReverb Pro plugin in 2024 and eMotion LV1 Classic console in 2026. Additionally, its early flagship plugin, the Q10 equalizer, was selected as an inductee into the TECnology Hall of Fame.Increasingly leveraging pioneering techniques in artificial intelligence, neural networks and machine learning, as well as the company’s three decades of accumulated expertise in psychoacoustics, Waves technologies are being used to improve sound quality in a growing number of market sectors. Around the world, Waves’ award-winning plugins are utilized in the creation of hit records, major motion pictures, and top-selling video games. Additionally, Waves now offers hardware-plus-software solutions (including the revolutionary eMotion LV1 Classic live mixing console) for professional audio markets. The company’s WavesLive division is a leader in the live sound sector, spearheading the development of solutions for all live platforms. Products from Waves Commercial Audio enable A/V system integrators and installers to deliver superior sound quality for corporate, commercial, government, educational, entertainment, sports and house-of-worship applications. Under its Maxx brand, Waves Software Licensing Division is bringing Waves’ award-winning technology into a variety of consumer-facing markets including Mobile, PC, Home AV, Education and Enterprise. Some of the largest and most prestigious global OEM brands have adopted its DSP algorithms to enhance the sound experiences of their consumers.
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