RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS 5057 Orbit 16 x 2 Summing Mixer

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5057 Orbit - 16 x 2 Summing MixerAll the sound, power, and depth of a Rupert Neve console in a single rack unitThanks to 60 years of console design experience, the 5057 Orbit gives mixes the sound, width, and power that only a Rupert Neve Class A analog summing mixer can provide. With Rupert Neve's famous custom transformers and Silk Red & Blue circuits for variable harmonic saturation, Orbit takes sterile "in-the-box" mixes to new heights of depth and sonic clarity - without compromising the advantages of recalls and a DAW-based workflow.Born to DriveWhen you drive a mix bus and output transformers into saturation, the musical and non-linear harmonics that appear are the true "glue" that binds and brings recordings to life. Rather than using an external summing solution that offers little more than an ultra-clean representation of the in-the-box experience, Orbit provides the extraordinary richness, harmonic complexity, and depth that only a Rupert Neve console can bring to the mix.Orbit uses a custom output transformer originally developed for the Shelford Channel, which provides both a Main Output and a -6dB output. The latter allows you to drive Orbit to get more harmonics from the transformer without clipping the next device in the chain. This transformer has become a Rupert Neve hallmark over the years, and its sound can be found on countless records.Classic Sounds on DemandEvery mix requires its specific treatment. In addition to output choices, the continuous "Texture" control with Silk Red and Silk Blue modes will give you complete control over the harmonic density and tone of your mix - or allow you to leave it clean and uncolored. Silk Red mode accentuates transformer saturation in the high and upper-mid frequencies to boost harmonics in the mid-range, often associated with vintage Rupert Neve equipment, while Silk Blue accentuates saturation in the low and lower-mid frequencies to add "sonic weight" to any source. Especially for those mixes that sound "small." Unlike EQs, these controls saturate the output transformers and add harmonic saturation to the source depending on the amount of Texture applied.Build Your DreamsWhile the Orbit is already an extremely effective tool, to increase its channel count, multiple units can be added via Buss Link. The 5057 Orbit can also be used as a starting element in an expandable summing system using the 5059 Satellite for flexible summing & routing, along with the 5060 Centerpiece for additional mixing and monitoring functions. These units create the core for a modular system of an excellent analog console capable of competing with any much larger studio setup.Channel Separation and PrecisionWith precisely set channel levels and accurate mix bus attenuation via high-quality stepped switches, the Orbit's pure signal path and matched channels provide very low (almost non-existent) crosstalk, between +/-0.1dB. This will give your mixes a wider and more accurate stereo image, great depth, and the most direct signal path, allowing you to perceive every single detail of your mixes.DAW-Based Recall without CompromiseFrequent recalls can be a challenge for modern mix engineers. The elegant simplicity and precision (fixed level accuracy) of the Orbit allow for quick and easily repeatable DAW-based recall from mix to mix, adding the rich, unparalleled sound quality of Mr. Neve's transformer-coupled Class-A mix bus. There are other summing solutions in the world – but only the 5057 Orbit, 5059 Satellite, and 5060 Centerpiece will give you the legendary Rupert Neve sound.FEATURESA 16-channel +/- 21V Class-A mix bus for massive headroom.Silk Red & Blue modes with Texture control for precise management of the preferred amount of classic sound.Dual-tap output transformers create a rich, harmonically rich sound character without clipping downstream devices in the audio chain.Mono switches allow precise centering of every mono element of the mix, such as vocals, kick, snare, and bass.Excellent linearity and precision, better than +/-0.1dB per channel.Ultra-low crosstalk for great sonic depth and a wider, more open stereo image.Expandable with other 5057 units via buss link to increase the number of channels.Recallable, fast DAW-based recall with the added rich, unparalleled sound quality of Rupert Neve Designs.Rugged and compact 1U chassis design, with DB25 inputs and XLR outputs, combinable with other Rupert Neve Designs summing mixers to create an absolute top-tier modular mixing system.SPECIFICATIONSInput Impedance: 16 kΩFrequency Response: 10 Hz to 50 kHz: +/- 0.1dB 150 kHz: -3dBNose (22 Hz - 22 kHz): -90 dBu typicalMaximum Input Level @ 1 kHz: +26dBuMaximum Output Level @ 1 kHz: +26dBuTHD+N% (22 Hz - 22 kHz): 0 dBu @ 1kHz: 0.003% +20 dBu @ 1kHz: 0.0006%Crosstalk: 1 kHz: -103 dBu 10 kHz: -93 dBuWEIGHT & DIMENSIONSProduct Dimensions (W x D x H): 19” (48.3 cm) x 9” (22.9 cm) x 1.75” (4.4 cm)Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H): 24” (61 cm) x 13” (33 cm) x 4” (10.2 cm)Shipping Weight: 10 lbs (4.5 kg)