VintageMaker 1U Passive Summing Mixer – 16-Input D-Sub – Optimized for A-Designs Pacifica & Tegeler Creme

Your Workflow, Engineered. Your Sound, Defined. This custom 1U rackmount summing mixer is not a “one-size-fits-all” box. I have specifically designed this unit for the LE BRUIT BLANC studio to serve as a high-fidelity bridge between a Pro Tools Ultimate system (via Apogee Symphony AD-16) and a premium master processing chain.

Precision Master Path for High-End Outboard: The internal signal architecture is gain-staged to feed your master bus directly into an A-Designs Audio Pacifica, followed by the Tegeler Creme. The signal then returns via the master insert inputs directly to the master outputs, ensuring that your high-end outboard gear performs with maximum headroom and transparency.

Key Technical Features:

• 16 x D-Sub Balanced Inputs: Dual D-Sub connectivity to perfectly match the 16-channel output of your Apogee Symphony interface.

• Master Insert via XLR: Dedicated Balanced XLR Send/Return points for a seamless connection to your Pacifica and Tegeler Creme chain.

• Active Bypass Control: Front-panel toggle switches to instantly engage or bypass your entire master insert chain for critical A/B testing.

• Stereo / Mono Flexibility: 2 x Stereo/Mono switches for Channels 1/2 and 3/4, perfect for locking your kick and bass to the center of the image.

• Dual XLR Master Outputs: Balanced, low-impedance outputs for the ultimate signal integrity.

Custom Aesthetics & Build:

• 1U Rackmount Enclosure: Professional, space-saving design.

• Free Custom Engraving: Personalized with “LE BRUIT BLANC” on the faceplate.

Why VintageMaker? Every unit I build is a unique piece of engineering. By matching the impedance and gain structure of your specific AD/DA and outboard gear, I ensure you get the “big console” sound with the lowest noise floor possible.

Frequency Response (Passive Section) +0, -0.1dB from 10Hz to 30kHz
Maximum level > +28dBu • Noise floor < -94.5dBu 22Hz-22kHz bandwidth
THD+N < 0.004% • IMD < 0.004%
Crosstalk rejection (Passive Section) > 110dB

Do not find your desired gear?  Ask to build Yours!

You can get as many channels and options as you want, so let’s build your gear!

Build time: 15 Working Weekdays after cleared payment

Selected Studio grade VISHAY DALE military metal-film resistors
In/Out: Stereo Balanced Discrete path
Insertion input resistance: -15dB / -20dB / -25dB (order)
Output impedance 600 -1k ohms balanced
Frequency response: 0-500Khz
Crosstalk 1Khz: -95dB
Signal to Noise rate (SNR): -110dB
TRS wiring: (Tip:HOT/,Ring:COLD/Sleeve:GROUND)
Pure hand made! Hand wired and tested point-to-point!
Laser engraved massive aluminium alloy box

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