5057 Orbit - Blender Rupert Neve Designs - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	16 x 2 Summing Mixer
Brand	Rupert Neve Designs
Model	5057 Orbit
Dimensions (W x D x H)	19" x 9" x 1.75" (48.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 4.4 cm)
Shipping Dimensions	24" x 13" x 4" (61 cm x 33 cm x 10.2 cm)
Shipping Weight	10 lbs (4.5 kg)
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 35W
Input Impedance	16 kΩ
Frequency Response	10 Hz to 50 kHz ±0.1 dB typical
Maximum Input Level	+26 dBu typical
Maximum Output Level	+26 dBu typical
THD+N (0 dBu @ 1kHz)	0.003% typical
THD+N (+20 dBu @ 1kHz)	0.0006% typical
Crosstalk (1 kHz)	-103 dBu typical
Crosstalk (10 kHz)	-93 dBu typical
Input Channels	16 balanced (via 2 x DB25)
Outputs	Main Out (XLR), -6dB Out (XLR)
Link Connectors	TRS In/Out for cascading multiple units
Front Panel Controls	MONO switches, SILK (OFF/RED/BLUE), TEXTURE potentiometer, TRIM rotary switch, Power LED, Signal/Overload LEDs
Rear Panel Controls	Main Out, -6dB Out, Input DB25s, Link In/Out, GND Lift switch, IEC power inlet with switch
Signal Path	Fully Class-A analog, custom transformer-coupled outputs
Warranty	3 years limited
Cleaning	Dry cloth only
Safety	Class I construction, grounded plug

Frequently Asked Questions - 5057 Orbit Rupert Neve Designs

What is the purpose of the MONO switches on the 5057 Orbit?

The MONO switches allow you to sum the first eight input channels in pairs (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8) to mono. When engaged, the signal from the selected pair is equally sent to both left and right mix busses at unity gain.

What does the SILK button do?

The SILK button toggles between three modes: OFF, RED, and BLUE. RED adds high-frequency emphasis to transformer harmonics, while BLUE adds low-frequency emphasis. OFF bypasses the saturation circuit.

How does the TEXTURE control work?

TEXTURE is a 31-detent potentiometer that controls the amount of harmonic saturation when SILK is engaged (RED or BLUE). It adjusts the intensity of the transformer saturation effect.

What is the -6dB output used for?

The -6dB output provides a lower level signal from the same tapped transformer, allowing you to drive the transformer harder for more saturation without clipping the next device in your signal chain.

How can I connect multiple 5057 Orbit units?

Use a TRS cable to connect the LINK OUT of one unit to the LINK IN of another. This sends the unbalanced mix buss signals (Left on Tip, Right on Ring) between units for expansion.

What is the GND LIFT switch for?

The GND LIFT switch disconnects XLR pin 1 from chassis ground, helping to eliminate ground loops and hum in your audio system.

What input connectors are used?

Inputs are via two female DB25 connectors, each carrying 8 balanced channels (16 total). Pin assignments follow the TASCAM standard.

How do I interpret the Signal/Overload LEDs?

The LEDs illuminate green when signal is present at -20 dBu, and turn red at +24 dBu (2 dB below clipping) to warn of impending overload.

What is the warranty period for the 5057 Orbit?

Rupert Neve Designs offers a limited 3-year warranty from the original purchase date covering defects in materials and workmanship.

How should I clean the 5057 Orbit?

Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use any liquids or cleaners, and avoid blocking ventilation openings.

USER MANUAL 5057 Orbit Rupert Neve Designs

16 x 2 Summing Mixer

Operations Manual

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no object filled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong).

18. This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style AC mains power switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user.

19. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

1. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Rupert Neve Designs LLC, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

1. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

1. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart.

According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here:

Duration, per day in hours	Sound Level dBA, Slow Response	Typical Example
8	90	Duo in small club
6	92
4	95	Subway Train
3	97
2	100	Typical music via head phones
1.5	102
1	105	Siren at 10 m distance
0.5	110
0.25 or less	115	Loudest parts at a rock concert

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Block Diagram 1

Front Panel 2

Rear Panel 3

5057 Features 4

Specifications 6

Frequency Reponse Graph 7

Limited Warranty 9

Rupert Neve Designs 5057 ORBIT: 16 x 2 Summing Mixer

Thank you for purchasing the Rupert Neve Designs 5057 ORBIT. We hope you enjoy using this product as much as we have enjoyed designing and building it. The 5057 features Class-A analog signal paths, custom Rupert Neve Designs transformer-coupled outputs, and a high-accuracy stepped attenuator for mix output level control.

5057ORBIT16 X 2 SUMMING MIXER	MONO1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8	SIGNAL PRESENT / OVERLOADLED that illuminates GREEN to indicate signal is present (-20dBu), and subsequently illuminates RED (+24dBu) when the signal is 2dB below clip point
		+	SILK	TEXTUREMIN MAX	TRIM
					SIGNAL LEFT	-2-12-15-18	-3-2-1008	SIGNAL RIGHT	RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS
									POWER
									POWER status indication LED
	MONOPush-button switches that allow the user to MONO sum the first eight input channels, in pairs. Each channel is unity gain from input to output	Illuminated push-button switch that toggles between the transformer saturation modes: OFF, RED, BLUE			TEXTURE31-detent potentiometer that controls the amount of transformer saturation when SILK is engaged

Rupert Neve Designs, LLCModel 5057

CAUTIONRisk of Electric ShockDisconnect from outletbefore removing cover

POWER100-240 VAC50/60Hz35 Watts

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5057 Front-Panel Features

Mono

These four push-button switches allow the user to input mono signals for equal summing to the left and right mix buss outputs. Each individual channel gets summed to mono at unity gain from input to output (0dBu In = 0dBu Out). There is no pan law associated with this feature. If an input signal is connected to Channel 1 or Channel 2, and the MONO 1/2 button is depressed, that signal will be equally summed to the left and right mix buss outputs. If two identical input signals are connected to Channels 1 and 2, the output will be +6dB due to standard voltage summing laws.

Silk

The SILK illuminated push-button switch allows the user to toggle between OFF, RED and BLUE SILK transformer modes. Red SILK has adds high-frequency emphasis to the transformer harmonic content. Blue SILK adds low-frequency emphasis to the transformer harmonic content.

Texture

This 31-detent potentiometer allows the user to control the amount of harmonic saturation added to Main Out and -6dB Out signal path. The texture potentiometer is only functional when Red or Blue SILK modes are engaged.

Signal Present / Overload (Left and Right)

The Signal Present / Overload LEDs illuminate green to show Signal Present conditions (-20dBu) and subsequently illuminate Red to indicate Overload conditions (+24dBu). The Overload LED illuminates when the signal is 2dB below clip point in order to warn the user that the signal peaks are close to actual clip point so that the user can adjust accordingly.

Trim

This 12-position rotary switch allows the user to accurately adjust the desired attenuation level for the mix output. The TRIM control is accurate to within +/- 0.1dB of the labeled attenuation steps on the front panel control. (see pg. 2)

Power

The front-panel POWER LED illuminates GREEN to provide the user with power status of the 5057.

5057 Rear-Panel Features

Power

An IEC 3-Pin grounded AC inlet with power switch is provided on the back of the 5057. The 5057 can accept an input range of 100-240VAC, and draws a maximum of 35 Watts. There are no user-accessible fuses, they are integrated within the internal power supplies.

GND Lift

This slide switch lifts XLR Output Pin 1 from chassis ground. This switch enables the user to more effectively eliminate ground loops if they are present.

-6dB Out

This output is fed from the custom Rupert Neve Designs tapped transformer output. This lower level output allows the user to drive the transformer harder, achieving more harmonic saturation, without having to worry about clipping the inputs of their DAW or other successive piece of gear. The -6dB Output and the Main Output can be connected simultaneously to feed two different destinations.

5057 Rear-Panel Features

Main Out

The Main Output features a custom Rupert Neve Designs transformer and is capable of a maximum output level of +26dBu. The transformer outputs on the 5057 maintain excellent signal to noise performance, wide bandwidth and are driven by a fully Class-A signal path.

Link

The Link TRS jacks on the 5057 rear-panel allow the user to link multiple 5057 summing mixers for expansion of summing channel count. The Link input and output jacks are solely intended to be used to connect other 5057 summing mixers. DO NOT use these jacks for any other purpose.

Note: Each TRS link jack (IN and OUT) connects to the Left (Tip) and Right (Ring) UNBALANCED mix buss paths. It is therefore important to ONLY use a TRS cable to connect 5057 units.

Input Channels 1-8

The first group of eight balanced Class-A input channels are made available on this rear-panel female DB25.

Input Channels 9-16

The second group of eight balanced Class-A input channels are made available on this rear-panel female DB25.

5057 Specifications

Input Impedance

16 kΩ

Frequency Response Z

SOURCE = 40Ω Balanced, 30 ft. XLR Output Cable, 200k Termination

10 Hz to 50 kHz +/- 0.1 dB typical

150 kHz -3dB typical

Noise (BW 22 Hz - 22 kHz, Un-terminated) -90 dBu typical

Maximum Input Level @ 1 kHz +26dBu typical

Maximum Output Level @ 1 kHz

+26dBu typical

THD+N%

BW 22 Hz - 22 kHz, Balanced Input to Main Out

0 dBu @ 1kHz

0.003% typical

+20 dBu @ 1kHz

0.0006% typical

Crosstalk

BW 22 Hz - 22 kHz, Balanced Input to Main Output

1 kHz

-103 dBu typical

10 kHz

-93 dBu typical

Product Dimensions (W x D x H)

19" (48.3 cm) x 9" (22.9 cm) x 1.75" (4.4 cm)

Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H)

24" (61 cm) x 13" (33 cm) x 4" (10.2 cm)

Shipping Weight

10 lbs (4.5 kg)

5057 Frequency Response
RMS Level - 5057 Attenuator Levels, 30ft. cable on Main Out, 0dBu input

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PRODUCT WARRANTY

Rupert Neve Designs warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase, and agrees to remedy any defect identified within such three year period by, at our option, repairing or replacing the product.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty, and any other express or implied warranty, does not apply to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, damaged by any dry cell battery, or which has been altered or modified in any way. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other satisfactory proof of date of original purchase is required before any warranty service will be performed. THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO THE EXTEND ALLOWED UNDER APPLICABLE STATE LAW. IN NO EVENT SHALL RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this exclusion may not apply to you.

WARRANTY SERVICE

If you suspect a defect in this product, please call us at 512-847-3013 or contact our support staff ([e-mail]) for troubleshooting. If it is determined that the device is malfunctioning, we will issue a Return Material Authorization and provide instructions for shipping the device to our service department.

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