Product Overview
The IONIC 24 is a world-class 24-in/18-out SoundGrid stage box designed to deliver unparalleled sound quality with exceptional clarity and precision. Equipped with 24 Waves Signature Preamps that feature fully discrete analog circuits with maximum headroom, fast transient response, and a low noise floor, the ICONIC 24 captures every nuance of the input source. You can choose between a transparent preamp sound or rich harmonic enhancement per input, putting a shine on everything from vocals to snare drums. Whether interfacing with stage wedges, in-ear monitors, or PA systems, the IONIC 24 provides 18 line outputs with selectable levels so you can match specific studio or stage gear. You also get two independent high-power headphone outputs for critical verification. Flawlessly integrating with the eMotion LV1 live mixing console (sold separately), it ensures a hassle-free setup and enhanced sonic performance. With a robust, rack-mountable 3U chassis and versatile input/output options, including AES and analog impedance selector, the IONIC 24 is engineered to get the best out of your recording or live mixing applications.
Waves IONIC 24 Features
- 24 in / 18 out SoundGrid stage box with superior audio quality
- Flawless integration with the eMotion LV1 console
- 24 mic/line inputs with original-design Waves Signature Preamps
- 18 crystal-clear line outputs (selectable between 18/24 dBu)
- Stereo AES 1 input / 2 outputs
- 2 independent headphone outputs
- Analog-modeled harmonic enhancement per input (optional)
- Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
- Analog input impedance selector: classic 2kΩ / modern 7kΩ
- Road-ready 3U chassis: rugged build, rack-mountable
Waves IONIC 24 Specifications
- Sample Rate 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
- Microphone / Line input
- Input Gain: adjustable from -3 dB to +60 dB in steps of 1dB, default +20 dB
- 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
- HMX - Harmonic Enhancer, 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
- Phones output
- Adjustable output gain
- 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 ohms 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 0.5 amp / 0.25 amp,
- Redundant PSU 24 VDC external input
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 35 degrees Celsius (32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit)
