SPL MixDream Class-A Summing Analog Mixers Overview:

The MixDream is a cascadable 16-in-2 summing device that adds Class-A stereo summing, extensive analog insert functionality, stereo expander, limiter and switchable transformers to any DAW.Analog SummingAnalog summing with the MixDream brings intense depth, precise localisation and impressive spatiality.Individual instruments mix with smooth transitions. Insert of each channelEach of the 16 input channels has a switchable insert for inserting EQs, compressors, Transient Designer, etc.Reverb and multi-effect devices can of course also be connected to the inserts. In the DAW, the aux send is then routed to the corresponding output.Master InsertIn the Master Insert, a combination of compressor and equalizer is usually recommended. The insert send level determines the level at which the insert device is controlled.Stereo ExpanderThe Stereo Expander can add more width and depth to a mix so that the stereo width gained from analog summing can be increased even further.No MixWith the No Mix switch position, the channel is muted for summing, but is retained at the Direct Out output and can thus be recorded again.The No Mix function is especially useful when, for example, a compressor is inserted: the compressed signal can be recorded again and assigned a level automation.Without this function, also known as “bounce back”, signals with level automation could not be compressed, because the compressor is looped in behind the post fader control and therefore the compressor threshold could not be adjusted during level runs.Direct OutputsEach channel has an active Direct Out, which allows individual channels to be recorded back into the DAW after insert editing.Peak LimiterThe limiter can provide good protection for subsequent A/D converters. On the one hand, it can be used to intercept individual peaks that are too loud, and on the other hand it can also be used to increase loudness when used more intensively. How much loudness is possible with the limiter depends strongly on the nature of the music. With larger dynamic peaks, such as those coming from drums, loudness of up to 6dB can be obtained.Master InsertIn the Master Insert, a combination of compressor and equalizer is usually recommended. The insert send level determines the drive level to the inserted device.Stereo ExpanderThe Stereo Expander can add more width and depth to a mix so that the stereo width gained from analog summing can be increased even further.ExpansionIf 16 channels are not enough when summing, the expansion input can be used as another stereo input. The output of another MixDream or MixDream XP can also be connected here.Mono 1 – 6The channels 1/2, 3/4 as well as 5/6 can be switched mono, so that two signals can be converted by one D/A chip. For this purpose, the signals that are placed in the phantom center of the stereo mix (e.g. kick, snare, lead vocal, bass) are panned hard left/right in the DAW.Inserts OnThis allows all inserts to be switched on and off together.