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Noga Erez’s audio team selects Waves eMotion LV1 Classic console for tour, including Pink’s Summer Carnival dates
Knoxville, TN, January 16, 2025 — Front-of-house engineer Avishay Lidani has chosen the Waves eMotion LV1 Classic console on electro-pop singer-songwriter’s Noga Erez’s opening performances for Pink’s recent concerts in Tulsa, OK, and Arlington, VA.
The new Waves eMotion LV1 Classic is a hardware mixing desk with 64 stereo channels, 44 buses, 16 Waves Signature Preamps, and advanced processing, offering unparalleled live mixing power in a compact console. It delivers sonic excellence, GRAMMY®-winning processing, and an intuitive workflow in a hardware form factor favored by live sound engineers. Powered by a double-precision 32-bit floating point mix engine at 44.1–96 kHz, the LV1 Classic ensures unmatched clarity and headroom. The 16 onboard Waves Signature Preamps feature fully discrete analog circuits, low noise, and switchable sound profiles, while also supporting expandability with IONIC stageboxes.
Avishay comments, “The sound quality of the LV1 Classic is exceptional – pristine and clear. It gives me complete control to shape the tone exactly how I want, thanks to the wide range of plugin options. The headroom is another huge plus, offering plenty of space to ensure the mix is dynamic and clean. eMotion LV1 Classic significantly elevates both the performance and the listening experience. For me, it simplifies the workflow while delivering exceptional sound quality, giving me full creative control during shows. The audience benefits from the clarity and richness of the sound, which creates a more immersive experience. The system is also great for rehearsals or making mix adjustments in my studio. It provides a consistent workflow, regardless of the setting.”
Avishay notes that LV1 Classic has made a significant impact: “After performances, I’m often approached by other sound engineers or sound enthusiasts in the audience who are impressed by the sound quality. It’s always amusing to see the surprised reactions from FOH engineers attending the shows— they’re blown away by the sound this compact console produces. It addresses one of the common concerns about modularity by offering an all-in-one desk that’s ready to use straight out of the box. LV1 Classic keeps all the features we love while presenting itself as a ‘proper’ mixing desk, which helps convince even the skeptics. On top of that, the quick teardown, just five minutes after a show, is another game-changer.”
“An additional significant benefit,” he remarks, “is how the LV1 Classic has significantly simplified my workflow. The setup is extremely quick and efficient. Just open the case, connect two or three cables, and I’m ready to go. Everything works seamlessly, which is crucial during live events. I also must highlight the Classic’s screen. It’s incredibly clear, even in direct sunlight or broad daylight, which is one of the best features I’ve seen on any console. This level of visibility makes it ideal for outdoor shows.”
Describing his setup, Avishay notes, “Our computer rack is equipped with two Mac Minis in redundancy, along with two RME soundcards connected to a DiGiGrid MGB via MADI. This configuration allows seamless integration of MIDI and audio I/O (MADI) from the playback position into the SoundGrid environment.”
He adds, “LV1 Classic’s user interface strikes a perfect balance between functionality and simplicity, especially the Classic’s physical buttons and faders which I absolutely love. The responsiveness is excellent, and the ‘Mixer 1’ and ‘Mixer 2’ windows make it easy to access and manage my go-to channels during a performance.”
He continues, “A crucial confidence factor is the Waves Tech Support team (shout out to Tal Yogev/Live PAE and his colleagues!) who have been incredible. Knowing that I have reliable support wherever and whenever I need it gives me peace of mind and confidence in the system. Their responsiveness and expertise have made my experience with the LV1 Classic worry-free.”
Avishay concludes, “It’s been a natural fit for my approach to mixing. We’re currently planning our next tour across Europe, North America, and South America for next summer, and I can’t wait to bring the eMotion LV1 Classic along. Its portability, reliability, and outstanding sound quality make it the perfect companion for our upcoming projects.”
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Photo caption 1: Front-of-house engineer Avishay Lidani uses Waves eMotion LV1 Classic console for Noga Erez tour.Photo file 2: LV1Classic.JPG
Photo caption 2: Waves LV1 ClassicAbout 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 250 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 a 2024 NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Award for its Clarity Vx DeReverb Pro plugin. 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 mixer) 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 offers semiconductor and licensable algorithms for consumer electronics applications, used in laptops, smartphones, smart speakers, gaming headsets, TVs and more from industry leaders such as Dell, Google, Fitbit, Acer, Asus, Hisense and others.
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