Rupert Neve Designs 5060 Centerpiece 24x2 Desktop Mixer

Features

New Class-A Topologies

The new +/- 24V class-A topologies in the 5060 are the key to a more detailed, sweeter and spacious mix buss. With zero crossover distortion and unmatched purity, the 5060 delivers the sound of the 5088 to your desktop. To get more dynamic harmonic content out of the mix buss, you can push the levels on the input channels into the mix buss to find the “sweet spot”. When pushing the mix buss levels, you may need to lower the master fader to avoid overloading your 2-track input.

Custom Transformers

Beyond providing ground-loop free interfacing, Rupert’s custom transformers in the 5060 are responsible for its larger than life sound. To accentuate the classic tone from the output transformers, you can use the Silk / Texture controls to dial in the desired amount of “color” depending on what each mix needs.

Stereo Input Channels 1-8

A professional grade 100mm fader determines the level of stereo input channels 1-8. Channels 1-8 can be either stereo or center-panned mono, and have both mute switches and inserts. The insert send of channels 1-2, and 3-4 has optional talkback assignment for use when feeding channels 1-8 through the 5060 to multichannel queue systems. The insert sends on channels 1-8 may also be used as a pre-fader send to a multi-track recorder.

Stereo Inputs Channels 9-24

Eight active stereo inputs with rotary faders for stem and aux inputs.

Stereo Buss Master

A 100mm stereo fader provides level control for the master stereo buss, outputting to both the stereo buss monitor signal and the stereo master output. For adding compression and EQ to the mix buss, there is also a transformer coupled insert engaged by the Insert switch.

Texture & Silk Red / Blue

Continuously variable Texture control for Silk Red and Blue modes allows you to fine tune the harmonic ratio and tonality of both stereo outputs when extra “color” is desired. Both Silk modes reduce the negative feedback on the output transformer, adding harmonic content as the texture is increased. Silk red mode accentuates the saturation in the high-mids and highs, while silk blue mode features more saturation in the lows and low mids.

Talkback

The included talkback mic is activated by depressing the Talkback switch. The Talkback has level control, a direct out, and assignment to insert sends 1-2 & 3-4. When the talkback switch is depressed, the speaker output levels are lowered according to the setting of the Dim control. A talkback remote may also be plugged into the ¼” talkback remote input on the back of the 5060.

Transport Controls

Standard transport functions in DAWs including play, stop, record, fast-forward, rewind, loop, shuttle / jog and marker drop are controlled through Midi or USB interconnection. USB mode is compatible with Mac OS X 10.3 and up, and Windows 7 & 8.

Monitor Source Selection

Selects the monitor source from between the stereo buss and three external monitor inputs.

Monitor Select

Selects which speaker output is active. By holding the Mon 3 button, the Mon 3 outs will “latch” on, allowing both Mon 1 & 2 for use with subwoofers or speakers in the cutting room.

Headphone Amplifier

A reference grade headphone amplifier with headphone level control. The headphone signal follows the selection of the monitor select.

Monitor Level

A Precision 21 step attenuator provides highly accurate left/right stereo tracking, perfect repeatability, and determines the level of the monitor output.

Meters

VU Meters Display the RMS signal level of the selected monitor source, and the peak indicator illuminates red when the peak threshold has been exceeded.

Dim

Engaged when either the Dim or Talkback switch is depressed, Dim reduces the volume of monitor between -6dB and -30dB.

SPECIFICATIONS

Connections

Mix Inputs 1-24: 2 x DB-25
Mix Channel Inserts Send/Return1-8: 1 x DB-25
Mix Send to External Monitor: 
Monitor Outputs (Mon 3 latching): 6 x XLR
Talkback Output: 1 x TRS
Talkback Remote: 1 x TS
Stereo Mix Insert/Return L-R: 4 x TRS
Stereo Mix Output:2 x XLR
Midi In / Out: 2 x Midi
Computer Connection: USB
Power:3-Pin IEC

Dimensions

18.5″ wide x 12.5″ deep x 5.75″ high in the back (3.5″ in the front)

Stereo Outputs 
(unless otherwise specified, frequency is 1 kHz)

Channels 1-8 Max input level 
Fader at 0: 25.4 dBu
Fader at +10: 15.2 dBu
Channels 9-24 Max input level 
trim at 0: 25.4 dBu

Max Output level

Any combination of inputs: 25.4 dBu

THD+N

Channels 1-8, fader at unity, THD+N BW <10 hz="" 80k="" hz="" br="">+20 dBu, 20 Hz: 0.023%
+20 dBu, 2 kHz: 0.0022%
+20 dBu, 20 kHz: 0.016%

Channels 9-24, trim at unity, THD+N BW <10 hz="" 80k="" hz="">
+20 dBu, 20 Hz: 0.023%
+20 dBu, 2 kHz: 0.0032%
+20 dBu, 20 kHz: 0.017%

Noise

BW 22 Hz – 22 kHz 
Channels 1-24: Better than -90 dBV 
Channels 9-24: Better than -100 dBV

X-talk

+ 10 dbu, 10 kH, L/R: -49 dB

Channel to channel 
CMRR at 1K input to channel 1, 0 dBu fader at unity: -70 dBu

Frequency Response

10 Hz to 120 kHz: +/- 0.25 dB
185 kHz: -3 dB

IMD

+4 dBu, CCIF/DFD: 0.0008%

Silk (Texture control at maximum)

Noise
+20 dBu in, 20 Hz: Better than 5%
+20 dBu in, 200 Hz: Better than 0.2%
Frequency Response
0 dBu in, 20 kHz – 2.3 dBu

Distortion
+20 dBu in, 20 Hz –Better than 5%
+20 dBu in, 200 Hz – Better than 0.15%
Frequency Response
0 dBu in, 30 Hz: -1 dBu

Peak LED’s:

Trigger Threshold: +22 dBu

Monitor Outputs

Max Output level 1 kHz: +25 dBu
THD+N
+20 dBu, 20 Hz: 0.023%
+20 dBu, 2 kHz: 0.0032%
+20 dBu, 20 kHz: 0.017%
Noise
1-24: Better than -90 dBV
9-24: Better than -100 dBV

Headphone Out

Max output level: Better than +20 dBu, unloaded
THD+N
2 kHz into 68 ohms, 16 dBu output: Better than 0.02% 
Noise (22 Hz – 22 kHz): Better than -85 dBV
Minimum Load: 16 ohms recommended (8 absolute min)