Overview

Flexible, feature-rich analog summing with classic Rupert Neve console sound.

Built around many of the topologies and custom transformers made famous with the 5088 large-format console, the 5059 is a 16 x 2+2 summing mixer designed to deliver the ultimate ‘out-of-the-box’ sonics and control in a 2U, rack-mountable chassis.

The 5059 features 16 channels with individual level, pan, inserts, stereo-2 sends, and master texture controls, providing easy integration with outboard equipment, complete control for two separate stem mixes, and the ability to dial in both flavors of our renowned SILK circuit simultaneously. With the same sonic heritage as classic mixing consoles used to create countless hit records, the 5059 Satellite imbues your tracks with the legendary warmth and presence of a Rupert Neve design.

The Signature of Excellence

The most important element of the 5059 is its legendary sound, the keys to which are the +/-24V class-A topologies and custom transformers, carefully refined over several decades to provide exceptional sonic performance and to greatly minimize crossover distortion.

When combined with Mr. Rupert Neve’s transformer design and implementation, the 5059 achieves a remarkable purity, while also conveying the signature warmth and larger-than-life sound reminiscent of Rupert’s classic designs.

Making Connections

One drawback to mixing “in the box” is the inability to use high quality analog outboard equipment. Channel inserts are provided in the 5059 to streamline interconnections with analog outboard equipment and to allow for further expansions of the 5059’s capabilities.

By connecting a second 5059 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. And when used with other products from Rupert Neve Designs’ summing family, the 5059 becomes an integral part of a complete modular system for world-class analog mixing and monitoring.

The 5059 also offers a fantastic solution for keyboard or individual instrument mixing, with its 16 pannable inputs, inserts and returns for effects and pedals, and up to 10dB of gain. It also allows for recording a stacked mix of sounds while simultaneously recording each of them individually via the “always on” insert sends.

Silk + Texture = Classic Sounds on Demand

Every mix demands its own treatment. In addition to the choice of outputs, the continuously variable Texture control with Silk Red and Silk Blue modes gives you complete control over the harmonic density and tonality of your mix – or lets you keep it utterly pristine and uncolored.

The Silk Red mode accentuates transformer saturation in the high and high-mid frequencies to amplify the vibrant midrange harmonics associated with Rupert’s vintage equipment, while Silk Blue accentuates saturation of the lows and low-mids to add thickness and weight to any source – especially useful for “thin-sounding” mixes. Unlike EQ, these Silk & Texture controls saturate the output transformers, and add highly musical harmonics to the source material according to the amount of Texture applied.

Drive the mix bus hard, choose your Silk flavor, and crank the Texture knob for a rich, saturated, vintage vibe – or disengage Silk entirely for clear, wide-open sonic beauty. The choice is yours.

Features

Silk / Texture

Continuously variable Texture control for Silk modes allows the engineer to fine tune the harmonic ratio and tonality of both stereo outputs. The SILK push button cycles between Red, Blue, and bypass.

New Class-A Topologies

With exceedingly low crossover distortion and unmatched purity, the 5059 sets the standard for rack-mountable summing mixers.

Custom Transformers

Beyond providing galvanic isolation, the custom transformers in the 5059 are a key ingredient to its larger than life sound.

Stereo 2 Send

Sends the channel’s signal to the Stereo 2 bus which allows for two stems to be mixed and processed simultaneously.

Channel Level

Individual continuously variable level controls are provided for each channel from -∞ to +10dB.

Channel Pan

Individual center-detent pan controls are provided on each channel of the 5059 with a 3dB pan law.

Channel Insert

Engages the Insert Return inputs on the rear panel. (Insert sends are always active.)

Master Output Level

Level controls are provided for each of the stereo outputs -∞ to 0dB.

Specifications

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

• 100K Ohm Load.
• +/- 0.1 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• -3 dB @ 3.5 Hz / 185 kHz

NOISE

• IEC-A-weighted.
• Bus Outputs: -106 dBV
• Single Channel assigned @ -∞: -104 dBV
• Single Channel assigned @ Unity: 103 dBV

NOISE

• Un-weighted, 22 Hz - 22 kHz.
• Single Channel assigned @ +10 dB - 100 dBV

BUS OUTPUTS

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

SIGNAL TO NOISE

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

OUTPUT LEVEL

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

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION AND NOISE

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

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION, SILK ENGAGED

• BLUE SILK
• 100 Hz @ +20 dBu output, texture control 12 o’clock: 0.2% typical
• 100 Hz @ +20 dBu output, texture control fully CW: 0.65% typical
• RED SILK
• 100 Hz @ +20 dBu output, texture control 12 o’clock: 0.1% typical
• 100 Hz @ +20 dBu output, texture control fully CW: 0.35% typical

SLEW RATE: 4V/uS

CROSSTALK

• From Bus 1 to Bus 2.
• 1 kHz: Better than -90 dB
• 10 kHz: Better than -70 dB

POWER CONSUMPTION

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

DIMENSIONS

• 3.5”H (2U), 19”W, 8”D

WEIGHT

• 23lbs

SHIPPING DIMENSIONS

• 22” x 17” x 8”

SHIPPING WEIGHT

• 25 lbs