Introducing the Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit Summing Mixer, a game-changer in the realm of analog console design. Drawing over six decades of expertise, this 16-channel summing mixer brings the unparalleled sound of Rupert Neve into your DAW-based studio. The 5057 Orbit is engineered to infuse your in-the-box mixes with depth, clarity, and warmth, giving them a professional, radio-ready finish.

The key to its magic is the revered Class A circuits, custom audio transformers, and the Silk Red and Blue circuitry. The Silk circuitry allows you to dial in variable harmonic saturation, adding richness and complexity to your sound. The dual-tap output transformer configuration, originally developed for RND’s acclaimed Shelford Channel, lets you drive the Orbit to achieve increased transformer harmonics without clipping, a hallmark of Rupert Neve's sound.

The 5057 Orbit is designed with a purist signal path, featuring precision-fixed channel levels and mono summing, which results in vanishingly low crosstalk and exacting +/-0.1dB channel matching. This meticulous engineering delivers broad, deep, and pinpoint-accurate stereo imaging that reveals every minuscule detail in your mixes.

Key Features:

• 16-channel +/-21V Class A mix bus delivers massive headroom
• Silk Red and Blue modes with Texture control for precisely dialing in your desired amount of classic tone
• Dual-tap output transformers create rich harmonic character without clipping the next unit in the signal chain
• Mono switches for precisely centering any mono mix elements such as lead vocals, kick, snare, and bass
• Outstanding linearity and accuracy (>+/-0.1dB/channel)
• Ultra-low crosstalk for beautifully open stereo imaging and sonic depth
• Expandable for higher channel count via bus link to other 5057 units
• Fast, repeatable DAW-based recall — plus rich, unparalleled Rupert Neve Designs sound quality
• Robust, compact 1U chassis design with DB-25 inputs and XLR outputs
• Combine with other Rupert Neve Designs summing units to form a world-class modular mix system

Product specs

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit Summing Mixer?

The Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit Summing Mixer is designed to combine multiple audio signals into a unified stereo track, adding analog warmth and depth to your digital mixes.

How many channels does the Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit support?

The Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit supports 16 channels, allowing you to sum multiple audio tracks for enhanced mix cohesion and analog character.

What types of inputs and outputs does the 5057 Orbit Summing Mixer have?

The 5057 Orbit features 2 x DB-25 line inputs for channels 1-8 and 9-16, and offers 2 x XLR main outputs, 2 x XLR -6dB outputs, as well as 2 x 1/4" TRS link in/out.

Can the Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit be rack-mounted?

Yes, the Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit is rackmountable, making it easy to integrate into your studio setup.

What power supply does the Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit require?

The Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit uses a standard IEC AC cable for its power source, ensuring compatibility with common studio power setups.