SPL MixDream Model 2384 16x2 Analog Summing Mixer - Manual (Page 4)

4 MixDream
Introduction
The MixDream design plan provides for the integration of
analog equipment in digital production environments and stereo
mixdown at the analog level. This concept offers high-grade
analog summing without panorama and fader controls, in turn
allowing an engineer to retain the entire scope of his computer
automation. One MixDream can sum up to 16 audio tracks to a
stereo signal, and should the need arise for more than 16 tracks,
several MixDreams may be linked together.
The MixDream discrete class A technology is based on a 60-volt
rail (+/- 30 V). Newly developed circuitry, based on the most
modern analog components, guarantees an extremely high slew
rate, a low noise level of -97 dBu (A-weighted, all channels
active) and a dynamic level of over 125 dB. Thus the MixDream
easily realizes the technical level of the best analog consoles.
Analog vs. Digital Summing
Nowadays, many are asking whether analog summing is better
than digital summing. But perhaps the real question is whether
digital summing better than analog summing? We at SPL don‘t
know of anyone who says so. We do know that summing with
the MixDream creates an amazing signal depth, precise local-
ization and a wonderful stereo imaging. Moreover, the addition
of individual instruments results in soft and pleasant transi-
tions. These are analog summing results that we hear—and that
you can expect.
However, in contrast to simple summing devices the MixDream‘s
insert and processing capabilities clearly spotlight a factor that
is most important in a quality
mix : while quality summing is the
basis of a good mix, quality processing in the mixing process
has the biggest influence on sound. When engineers discuss the
qualities of highly-acclaimed analog consoles, it is very often
the superior analog processing potential of such consoles that
is an integral part of such “shop talk”.
The MixDream now allows DAW users to exploit this potential
with maximum comfort and uncompromising quality, ensuring
that nothing can stand in the way of the engineer‘s having the
best of both analog and digital worlds.