The Rupert Neve 5057 Orbit 16x2 Summing Mixer is a professional-grade summing solution designed to give in-the-box mixes the legendary tonality, depth, and harmonic richness of classic Neve consoles. With six decades of Rupert Neve console design experience baked into a compact, 1U chassis, the 5057 transforms digital mixes into warm, open, and musically pleasing analog summations.
Key Features
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16-Channel Class-A Mix Buss – +/- 21V headroom for ultra-clean summing with massive dynamic range.
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Silk Red & Blue Modes with Texture Control – Dial in classic Neve harmonic character to taste.
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Dual-Tap Output Transformers – Adds rich harmonic character while preventing clipping in downstream gear.
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Mono Switches – Precisely center mono elements like vocals, kick, snare, or bass in the mix.
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Exceptional Linearity & Accuracy – Better than +/-0.1 dB per channel for transparent summing.
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Ultra-Low Crosstalk – Wide stereo imaging with deep sonic clarity.
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Expandable Channel Count – Buss link multiple 5057 units for larger summing workflows.
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Repeatable DAW Recall – Maintain the convenience and precision of DAW mixing while gaining analog richness.
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Robust 1U Chassis – DB25 inputs and XLR outputs for professional studio integration.
Transform Your Mixes
The 5057 Orbit takes sterile digital mixes and elevates them with the warmth, depth, and harmonic detail that only Rupert Neve Designs can provide. Ideal for professional studios, the 5057 integrates seamlessly with other Neve summing products to create a modular, world-class mixing environment.
Audio Module / Device Specifications
Input
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Impedance: 16 kΩ
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Frequency Response:
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10 Hz – 50 kHz: ±0.1 dB
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150 kHz: -3 dB
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Max Input Level: +26 dBu @ 1 kHz
Output
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Max Output Level: +26 dBu @ 1 kHz
Noise & Distortion
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Noise (22 Hz – 22 kHz): -90 dBu typical
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THD + N (%), 22 Hz – 22 kHz:
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0 dBu @ 1 kHz: 0.003%
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+20 dBu @ 1 kHz: 0.0006%
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Crosstalk:
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1 kHz: -103 dBu
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10 kHz: -93 dBu
Mechanical
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Dimensions (WxDxH): 19" x 9" x 1.75"
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Shipping Weight: 10 lbs
