Rupert Neve Satellite 5059 16x2+2 Mixer - Manual (Page 11)

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CHANNEL LEVEL
To mix the input signals, the 5059 has individual rotary faders that work in the range of -infinity to
+10dB. We recommend users experiment with varying the amount of level on the channels vs. the level
of the stereo output levels to find the “sweet spot“ of the 5059.
STEREO OUTPUT LEVEL
Like the channel level the stereo output levels use rotary faders to control signal level. The stereo output
level has a range from -infinity to 0dB. Again, we recommend you experiment with different stereo
output and channel levels to discover various timbres on the 5059.
CHANNEL PAN
Individual pan controls have also been provided on each channel of the 5059. The pan potentiometers
have a center detent and a 3dB pan law.
CHANNEL INSERT SEND / RETURN
The channel insert send is a mult of the input signal that is always active. When the insert button is
engaged, the insert return signal replaces the standard input signal.
In use, the inserts are helpful in auditioning various pieces of outboard equipment, but they can also
be used several other ways. The insert return can be used as a selectable second hardwire input to the
5059, for instance, if you have both a digital recorder and a tape machine, you can patch one to the line
in and one to the insert return
With a second 5059, the always on insert send can be used to create two stereo aux sends (see
configuration #5). This is configuration is ideal for feeding reverbs, delays, and various other effects
units.
SILK / TEXTURE
Pushing the SILK button engages the silk red circuit, and pushing it a second time introduces silk blue
circuitry. Silk reduces 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.
In the 5059, both silk modes are modified and fine tuned by the texture control. By manipulating the
texture control, the amount of silk can be changed from essentially absent, to roughly three times the
amount of coloration found in silk from the original Portico Series.
With silk/texture engaged, the distortion characteristic and harmonic content of the unit are very
reminiscent of many of Rupert’s class-A vintage designs. These controls add an unparalleled range of
tonal options to the 5059 and should be explored creatively with a variety of different sources for best
effect.
The silk / texture control can be used to good effect on almost any source material by varying the texture
control accordingly. Although we highly encourage you to experiment to find your favorite results, here
are a few rough ideas and suggestions for both Silk Red and Silk Blue modes: