Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit 16x2 Summing Mixer
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Class A Analog Summing delivering width, depth, and punch worthy of Rupert Neve consoles.
- Silk Red & Blue for customizable harmonic saturation, from subtle to rich.
- Mono Switches to precisely center vocals, kick, snare, or bass.
- Hybrid Workflow: analog tone without sacrificing DAW recall and automation.
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In the Lineage of Rupert Neve's Legendary Consoles
A strong heir to six decades of console design, the 5057 Orbit condenses Rupert Neve's sonic DNA into a compact rack format. It puts the brand's analog mix bus within reach to bring "in-the-box" mixes a wider soundstage, better cohesion, and instantly perceptible musicality.Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
Ideal for producers, mixers, and hybrid studios looking to step outside the DAW to regain the glue, density, and three-dimensionality of a true summing mixer. Perfect for final summing or stem summing (drums, music, vocals), it integrates seamlessly into a modern setup while respecting your automation and recall habits.Key Features and Sounds
Class A Summing with Wide Headroom
The Class A audio path and proprietary transformers provide headroom and image stability, delivering tight transients and clean lows even at high levels.Variable Saturation Silk Red & Blue
Activate Silk Blue to tighten the low end and increase density, or Silk Red for silky highs and bright mids. Harmonic saturation is adjustable from transparent to "broadcast-ready mix."Center Control
Mono switches allow key elements to be placed in the center, ensuring a solid foundation before stereo, with better playback compatibility and a more stable image.Uncompromising Studio Integration
Designed to fit naturally into a current production setup, the Orbit delivers sought-after analog color while maintaining easy editing within the DAW.Technical specifications
| Category | stereo summing | Rack unit | 1 |
| Input Impedance | 16 kOhms | THD+N (22 Hz - 22 kHz) | 0 dBu at 1 kHz: 0.003%; +20 dBu at 1 kHz: 0.0006% |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz to 50 kHz +/-0.1 dB; 150 kHz: -3 dB | Crosstalk | 1 kHz: -103 dBu; 10 kHz: -93 dBu |
| Noise (22 Hz - 22 kHz) | -90 dBu typical | Product Dimensions (W x D x H) | 48.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 4.4 cm (19" rack 1U format) |
| Maximum Input Level at 1 kHz | +26 dBu | Weight | 4.5 kg |
| Maximum Output Level at 1 kHz | +26 dBu | ||
Questions frequently asked
Does the Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit support stem summing?
Its 16 inputs can accommodate separate stems, for example drums, music, and vocals, before their stereo summing. The mix remains editable and automatable within the DAW.
What Silk settings are available on the Orbit 16x2?
Silk Blue tightens the low end and adds more density. Silk Red affects a silkier high end and brighter mids. The harmonic saturation is adjustable, from subtle processing to a more pronounced coloration.
Can the summing mixer enhance elements in the center of the mix?
Mono switches allow key elements to be placed in the center to stabilize the stereo image and playback compatibility.
What is the maximum audio level accepted by the 5057 Orbit?
The maximum input level reaches +26 dBu at 1 kHz, while the output can also deliver +26 dBu at 1 kHz. The frequency response ranges from 10 Hz to 50 kHz with a ±0.1 dB tolerance.
Is the Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit compatible with a 19-inch rack?
Its chassis occupies 1U in a 19-inch rack and measures 48.3 x 22.9 x 4.4 cm. Its weight is 4.5 kg.



