Neve Recording Studio Rupert Neve Designs / Coleman Audio Orbit /M3 Mint !

RND Orbit / Coleman M3 Combination

The Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit is a premium 16x2 Class-A analog summing mixer designed to bring the legendary width, depth, and harmonic complexity of a classic Neve console into a modern digital audio workstation (DAW) workflow. Packed into a compact 1U rackmount chassis, it bridges the gap between digital convenience and analog character.

Key Features & Character Shaping

• Dual-Tap Output Transformers: Borrowed from the acclaimed Shelford Channel, the 5057 Orbit features a highly custom transformer configuration offering two separate stereo outputs:
• • Main Output: Delivers a pristine, wide-open, and clean Class-A sound.
  • -6dB Output: Attenuates the signal level, allowing engineers to push the mix bus heavily into rich transformer saturation without clipping downstream audio interfaces or converters. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
• Variable Silk & Texture Controls: The unit includes the renowned Silk circuit from the Portico II Master Bus Processor, adding highly musical, non-linear harmonics:
• • Silk Red: Accentuates saturation in the high and high-mid frequencies, adding top-end sparkle and open midrange clarity.
  • Silk Blue: Saturates the low and low-mids, injecting analog thickness, weight, and punch into thin mixes.
  • Texture Knob: Fully adjustable to dial in the exact amount of harmonic saturation desired. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Signal Purity & Routing

Purist Passive-to-Active Signal Path: It features fixed-level inputs to ensure near-zero crosstalk and impeccable channel matching within ±0.1dB. This configuration preserves exact DAW automation repeatability and produces an exceptionally wide, pinpoint-accurate stereo image. [1, 2]

Flexible Channel Assignment: Inputs are handled via DB25 connectors. Front-panel pushbuttons allow channels to switch between stereo linked pairs or dual-mono summing, which is ideal for grounding critical center-channel elements like kick, snare, vocals, or bass. [1, 2]

Modular Expandability: For larger hybrid setups, multiple 5057 Orbits can be linked via the rear-panel "Buss Link" to scale up channel counts. It is fully compatible as a building block alongside other RND units like the 5059 Satellite summing mixer and 5060 Centerpiece console.

Coleman Audio M3

Coleman Audio M3 features a completely passive main signal path to ensure absolutely zero noise or coloration is added to your mix. It is famous for its 4-gang stepped attenuator that tracks with an incredibly precise accuracy of ±0.05dB, ensuring perfect stereo imaging at any volume level.

Key Specs & Features

• I/O: 4 balanced stereo inputs (XLR) and 3 balanced stereo outputs (XLR).
• Control Layout: Front-panel push buttons for source/speaker selection, dedicated Left/Right mutes, Mono sum, and Phase reverse.
• Headphone Amp: Includes an independent engineer's headphone output with its own dedicated volume control (requires AC power, though the passive monitor switching path functions entirely unpowered).
• If you want the road case pictured, I can ship in that no charge, you will get everything except the RND box.
• Together these pieces constitute a powerful recording package with a sound that will rival even the moat expensive studios.
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