RUPERT NEVE DESIGN PORTICO 5059 SATELLITE 16 x 2+2 Summing Mixer

16 x 2+2 Summing Mixer

The RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS PORTICO 5059 SATELLITE is a summing mixer featuring 16 channels with individual level, pan, insert, stereo-2 sends, and master texture controls, providing easy integration with outboard gear, comprehensive control for two separate stem mixes, and the ability to dial in analog mojo in two modes. With the same sonic heritage as the mixers used to create countless hits, the RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS PORTICO 5059 SATELLITE imbues tracks with the legendary warmth and presence of a Rupert Neve design.
The most important element of the RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS PORTICO 5059 SATELLITE is its legendary sound. Keys to the sonic prowess of the RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS PORTICO 5059 SATELLITE are the custom transformers and true Class A topologies found within. The RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS PORTICO 5059 SATELLITE's +/- 24V Class A topologies have been refined over years to provide exceptional sonic performance and completely eliminate crossover distortion. Combined with Mr. Rupert Neve's transformer design and implementation, the RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS PORTICO 5059 SATELLITE achieves extraordinary purity, while conveying warmth and a larger than life sound reminiscent of classic Rupert designs.
One disadvantage of mixing "in the box" is the inability to use high-quality analog outboard equipment. Channel inserts are provided in the RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS PORTICO 5059 SATELLITE to simplify interconnections with external outboard equipment and to allow for further expansion of the 5059's capabilities. By connecting a second RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS PORTICO 5059 SATELLITE to the insert outputs of a 5059, the dual stereo outputs can be used as a way to add 4 auxes to each of the 16 channels.
Each mix requires its own treatment; the continuously variable Texture controls with Silk and Silk+ modes allow the sound engineer to precisely tune the harmonic ratio and tonal quality of each stereo send of the RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS PORTICO 5059 SATELLITE, or leave each mix untouched. Silk mode accentuates transformer saturation in the high frequencies to add a "sparkle" to tracks. Silk+ mode accentuates low-frequency saturation to add thickness and density to any source - particularly useful for dry and somewhat anemic mixes. Unlike EQ, the texture control saturates the output transformers and adds musical harmonics to the source material based on the amount of texture applied.
In addition to providing aux functionality with a second 5059 module, the dual stereo outputs of the RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS PORTICO 5059 SATELLITE are generally used to create stem mixes. These mixes can be enhanced using the Silk/Texture controls on the RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS PORTICO 5059 SATELLITE, then processed by buss compressors or other devices and fed into another mixer or an ADC.
With 16 channels of Rupert Neve-designed Class A magic and numerous tonal and routing options, the RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS PORTICO 5059 SATELLITE satellite mixer will enhance the audio and performance of the DAW studio to new levels.

Specifications

Frequency Response:

• 100K load,
• +/- 0.1 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• -3 dB at 3.5 Hz / 185 kHz

Noise:

• IEC-A-Weighted
• Buss Outputs: -106dBV
• Single Channel Assigned @ -∞: -104dBV
• Single Channel Assigned @ Unity: 103dBV
• Single Channel Assigned @ +10dB: -100dBV
• Unweighted, 22Hz - 22kHz

Buss Outputs:

• Single Channel Assigned @ -∞: -101dBV
• Single Channel Assigned @ Unity: -100dBV
• Single Channel Assigned @ +10dB: -97dBV

Signal-to-Noise:

• +20dBu output unweighted, 22 - 22kHz: 116dB
• +20dBu output, IEC A weighted: 119dB
• +4dBu output unweighted, 22 - 22kHz: 100dB
• +4dBu output, IEC A weighted: 103dB

Output Level:

• Summing Bus to XLR outputs, Maximum Output Level, 20Hz to 40kHz: +26dBu
• Single channel to bus, Maximum Output Level, 20Hz to 40kHz: +24.5dBu

Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise:

• 1kHz output @ +20dBu: better than 0.003%
• 20Hz output @ +20dBu: better than 0.005%

Total Harmonic Distortion, Silk enabled:

• Blue Silk - 100Hz output @ +20dBu, texture control 12 o'clock: typically 0.2%
• Blue Silk - 100Hz output @ +20dBu, texture control fully CW: typically 0.65%
• Red Silk - 100Hz output @ +20dBu, texture control 00:00: typically 0.1%
• Red Silk - 100Hz output @ +20dBu, texture control fully CW: typically 0.35%

Slew Rate:

• 4V/uS

Crosstalk:

• From Buss1 to Buss2
• 1kHz: better than -90dB
• 10kHz: better than -70dB

Power Consumption:

• AC Mains, 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60Hz: 45 Watts
• Fuses - not user accessible, internal to power supplies