Detail 01
Main Output and -6 dB Output
The -6 dB output lets you push the transformer section harder while reducing the level sent onward.
Product detailSKU #1500000344947
Rupert Neve DesignsOrbit 16 x 2 Summing Mixer
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The Korena take
Designed around DAW-based mixing, the 5057 Orbit brings 16 x 2 Class-A analog summing into a fixed-level format that supports quick, repeatable recalls. Its transformer output section provides both main and -6 dB outputs, so the unit can be driven further without clipping the next device in the chain. Silk Red and Blue modes, together with the variable Texture control, adjust transformer saturation; Silk can also be disengaged for an uncolored path. Buss Link allows additional Orbit units to increase channel count.
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Who this is for
- DAW mix recalls that benefit from fixed channel levels and stepped mix-buss attenuation.
- Driving Orbit’s transformers while feeding a lower-level output to the next device.
- Expanding an analog summing setup by linking multiple Orbit units together.
What matters in use
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Detail 02
Silk Red and Silk Blue with variable Texture
Red emphasizes saturation in high and high-mid frequencies; Blue emphasizes it in lows and low-mids.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can multiple Orbit units be combined?
Yes. Buss Link allows multiple Orbit units to be combined for a higher channel count.
02What does the -6 dB output do?
It reduces the level sent to the next device, allowing more transformer drive before that device clips.
03Can the saturation controls be bypassed?
Yes. Silk can be disengaged for an uncolored signal path.
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