Give your mixes the analog weight, width, and depth they deserve with the Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit, a 16x2 summing mixer that carries the classic and classy sound of Rupert Neve consoles within its comparatively compact 1 RU chassis. With the Orbit, you'll be closer to achieving a world-class analog sound out of an otherwise digital mix.
The 5057 Orbit comes packed with goodies from proven Rupert Neve pieces. The signal path makes use of the same transformer configuration found in the company's Shelford channels, providing the same Class-A sound at either operated or padded levels (exactingly attenuated at -6 dB, to suit any downstream processors). Additionally, the unit comes stocked with the renowned Silk circuit found the Portico II Master Bus Processor. This circuit allows you to enhance the high midrange, or beef up the lows, so your mix will never sound too dull or too thin. Use this summing mixer to handle 8 stereo pairs of submixes, or expand it with other renowned RND gear. The choice is yours.
Some analog summing mixers offer an ultraclean signal path, not far off from the in-the-box experience. The Orbit, however, extends the extraordinary richness, harmonic complexity, depth, and weight that Rupert Neve consoles bring to professional mixing engineers all over the world.
Unlike EQ, these Silk and texture controls saturate the output transformers, adding compound and musical harmonics to the source material in accordance with the amount of Texture applied. Drive the mix bus hard, choose your Silk flavor, and crank the Texture knob for a rich, saturated, vintage vibe; or, disengage Silk entirely for clear, wide-open sonic beauty. The choice is yours.
