SPL MixDream Analogue Rack Mixer

The SPL MixDream Analogue Rack Mixer is a professional standard, innovative analogue 16-in-2 outboard mixer in a convenient 19”/2U rack unit. Any DAW or digital console can be expanded with active analogue stereo summing and insert functionality; ideal for a variety of pro-audio applications.

The MixDream design plan provides for the integration of analogue equipment in digital production environments and stereo mixdown at the analogue level. This concept offers high-grade analogue summing without panorama and fader controls, in turn allowing an engineer to retain the entire scope of his computer automation. One MixDream can sum up to 16 audio tracks to a stereo signal, and should the need arise for more than 16 tracks, several MixDreams may be linked together.

The MixDream discrete class A technology is based on a 60-volt rail (+/- 30V). Newly developed circuitry, based on the most modern analogue components, guarantees an extremely high slew rate, a low noise level of -97dBu (A-weighted, all channels active) and a dynamic level of over 125dB. Thus the MixDream easily realizes the technical level of the best analogue consoles.

The main features of the SPL MixDream Analogue Rack Mixer include:

• High-grade analogue summing on just 2U rack space
• Sophisticated, active Class A/60V stages for analogue summing in the quality of the best consoles
• 16 balanced inserts allow for integrated analogue effects with individual and overall hard bypass relays
• Reduction of A/D conversions (14 A/D conversions can be spared with all inserts connected). All analogue tracks can be summed before A/D conversion.
• Channel adjustments and automation (level, panorama etc.) remain controlled from the DAW so the user loses no digital efficiency
• Lower DAW processor utilization rates
• The most efficient possible re-sampling of individual tracks with latency free monitoring
• Surround capable (from up to 3 MixDream units)
• Channel capacity expandable through linked units
• Sensitive and transparent stereo expansion control
• Analogue peak limiter for impressive loudness
• Master inserts and switchable output transformers from Lundahl
• Optimized signal pathes, all switching functions via relays
• Proprietary differential amplifiers for each input
• Discrete, exceptionally low-noise power supply

Manufacturer: SPL

This page first created on: 01/09/2015

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