SPL MixDream - 16 x 2 Summing Mixer

MixDream Lives Up to Its Name

The SPL MixDream is a cascadable, 16 x 2 analog outboard mixer in a 2U rackmount chassis that lets you expand your DAW or digital console with active analog stereo summing and insert functionality. MixDream gives you high-grade analog summing without pan and fader controls, letting you retain the entire scope of your DAW automation. A single MixDream can sum up to 16 audio tracks to stereo and, should you need more tracks, you can link several MixDreams together. If you need to integrate analog equipment into your digital production environment with analog stereo mixdown, the SPL MixDream is an essential.

Offers the advantages of analog summing

These are the analog summing advantages that we hear - and that you can expect when using the MixDream. Discover what analog summing can do for your studio with the SPL MixDream.

Superior processing capabilities

Compared with simple summing devices, MixDream's insert and processing power are contributing factors to accomplishing great mixes. While high-quality summing is important, processing during mixdown has an even bigger influence on your sound. When engineers talk shop about the qualities of legendary analog consoles, it is often the superior analog processing of those boards that is being discussed.

Flexibility is its forte

Each input channel of SPL's MixDream is fitted with a signal-present LED plus a switchable insert loop. Per-channel 3-stage toggle switches let you choose whether or not a channel is added to the mix bus. Use the No-Mix switch to remove a channel from the mix, and it remains available for re-recording via its Direct Output. The No-Mix function is particularly useful, for instance, when you want to add track compression, wherein the compressed signal can be re-recorded to your DAW for level automation. Without this so-called bounce-back functionality, your compressed signals could not be automated (because the compressor is inserted post fader). It's this type of smart, flexible functionality that sets MixDream apart from the competition.

Controls for stereo summing:

Adjustable insert level Stereo expansion control with infinite gradation Adjustable analog peak limiter Adjustable outputs with added in/out switching of Lundahl transformers