Rupert Neve Designs 5057 ORBIT User manual

Operations ManualOperations Manual
5057 ORBIT
16 x 2 Summing Mixer

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.
20. 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 o 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.
21. 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.
ATTENTION — Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le
réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des
communications du Canada.
22. 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:
Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE.
AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER.
CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE
A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral
est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à l'intérieur du coffret de
"voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque
d'éléctrocution.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé
pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le
fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction
accompagnant l'appareil. WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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
PORTABLE CART
WARNING

Table of Contents
Introduction
Block Diagram
Front Panel
Rear Panel
5057 Features
Specications
Frequency Reponse Graph
Limited Warranty
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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.
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5057 Block Diagram
+IN1 -IN1 +IN2 -IN2 +IN3 -IN3 +IN4 -IN4 +IN5 -IN5 +IN6 -IN6 +IN7 -IN7 +IN8 -IN8 +IN9 -IN9 +IN10
-IN10 +IN11
-IN11
+IN12
-IN12 +IN13
-IN13 +IN14
-IN14 +IN15
-IN15 +IN16
-IN16
1 14 2 15 3 16 4 17 5 18 6 19 7 20 8 21 9 22 10 23 11 24 12 25 13
0
0
CASE
CHANNELS 1-8 IN
1 14 2 15 3 16 4 17 5 18 6 19 7 20 8 21 9 22 10 23 11 24 12 25 13
0
0
CASE
CHANNELS 9-16 IN
+
ODD CHANNELS
+
EVEN CHANNELS
- -
+ +
MAIN OUT
-6dB OUT
T R S
LINK RECEIVE
LINK SEND
MONO
MAIN OUT
-6dB OUT
SILK TEXTURE
LEFT
RIGHT
CHANNELS 1 - 8
-ODD
+ODD -EVEN +EVEN
CHANNELS 9 - 16
+
ODD CHANNELS
+
EVEN CHANNELS
-ODD
+ODD -EVEN +EVEN
LEFT OUTPUTS RIGHT OUTPUTS
- -
SIGNAL PRESENT / OVERLOAD
C1
cw
STEPPED TRIM
C2
cw
-1dBu -2dBu -3dBu -4dBu -5dBu -6dBu -9dBu -12dBu -15dBu -18dBu -20dBu -1dBu -2dBu -3dBu -4dBu -5dBu -6dBu -9dBu -12dBu -15dBu -18dBu -20dBu

5057 Front Panel
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RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS
-5
-6
-9
-12
-15
-18 -20 0dB
-1
-2
-3
-4
MIN MAX
TEXTURE
TRIM
SILK
SIGNAL
LEFT
SIGNAL
RIGHT POWER
MONO
1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8
MONO
Push-button switches that allow the
user to MONO sum the rst eight input
channels, in pairs. Each channel is
unity gain from input to output
SILK
Illuminated push-button switch that
toggles between the transformer
saturation modes: OFF, RED, BLUE
TEXTURE 31-detent potentiometer that controls the amount of transformer saturation when SILK is engaged
SIGNAL PRESENT / OVERLOAD
LED that illuminates GREEN to indicate signal is
present (-20dBu), and subsequently illuminates RED
(+24dBu) when the signal is 2dB below clip point
TRIM
12-position rotary switch that controls the attenuation level of the Main Output and -6dB Output within a tolerance of +/- 0.1 dB
POWER Power status indication LED
5057
ORBIT
16 X 2 SUMMING MIXER

5057 Rear-Panel
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POWER
100-240 VAC
50/60Hz
35 Watts
CAUTION
Risk of Electric Shock
Disconnect from outlet
before removing cover
Rupert Neve Designs, LLC Model 5057 MADE IN USA CHANNELS 1-8CHANNELS 9-16LINK
OUT
IN
GND
LIFT
MAIN OUT-6dB OUT
LEFT LEFTRIGHT RIGHT
INPUT INPUT
5057-00001
Rupert Neve Designs, LLC
Model 5057
POWER
IEC standard 3-pin AC Power Inlet
100-240VAC
35 Watts Max
GND LIFT
Slide switch that lifts XLR Output Pin
1 from chassis ground to minimize
ground loops
-6dB OUT
-6dB transformer tapped
output that allows the user
to drive the transformer
harder to achieve more
transformer harmonics
MAIN OUT
Main output with custom Rupert
Neve Designs transformer-coupled
outputs
LINK
TRS jacks that allow multiple 5057 units to be
linked together for summing channel expan-
sion. Pre-attenuator, pre-transformer signal.
These are only intended for use with other
5057 units
INPUT CHANNELS 9-16
Female DB25 connector for
balanced input channels 9-16
ZIN = 16 kΩ
INPUT CHANNELS 1-8
Female DB25 connector for
balanced input channels 1-8
ZIN = 16 kΩ

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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 em-
phasis 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 illu-
minate 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.
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 eectively 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 simulta-
neously to feed two dierent 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 sum-
ming 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 rst 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.
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5057 Rear-Panel Features

Input Impedance 16 kΩ
Frequency Response ZSOURCE = 40Ω Balanced, 30 ft. XLR Output Cable, 200k Termination
10 Hz to 50 kHz +/- 0.1dB 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 1.65” (4.2 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)
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5057 Specications

5057 Frequency Response
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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 one (1)
year from date of purchase, and agrees to remedy any defect identied within such one 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 modied 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, LIMITEDWARRANTY 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 email us at ser[email protected] to discuss
the suggested defect (it is possible that a suspected defect could be due to improper usage) and to obtain a return
authorization number. It shall be your responsibility to pay for shipping the product to us, and, if the product is
determined to be defective, our responsibility to pay for shipping the product back to you.
Rupert Neve Designs
PO Box 1969
Wimberley TX 78676
www.rupertneve.com
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]-00041 Rev A2
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