In the thrilling world of summing amps, Tonelux has yet again thrown their hat into the ring with the OTB16, a piece of equipment that screams "I was designed by Paul Wolff, and yes, that matters." With a history of tinkering around in the audio domain since the days when shoulder pads were considered fashionable, Wolff's latest brainchild combines the charm of solid construction and the allure of unique metalwork with the undeniable appeal of top-notch analogue audio design. Nestled snugly into a single rackspace, the OTB16 graciously allows you to sum up 16 channels of audio, either in mono or stereo, through its discrete, transformer-coupled stereo bus. And, because more is always better, you can daisy-chain multiple units for those moments when 16 channels just aren't enough. The inclusion of proprietary op-amps is a nod to the delicate balance between the warm, fuzzy feeling of Class A electronics and the cold, hard efficiency of Class AB circuitry, ensuring your music sounds uniquely... Tonelux.
On the flip side, the OTB16's rear panel is a minimalist's dream, featuring a layout so simple it might just bring a tear to the eye of someone who still remembers how to wire a VCR. Two 8-channel D-sub connectors, a couple of 1/4'' inputs, and some XLRs round out the connections, with a standard IEC port to keep the whole show running. Moving to the front, the unit sports 16 knobs that might be considered quaintly undersized in a world where bigger is often mistakenly equated with better. These knobs allow for the kind of precise control over level and pan that would make a Swiss watchmaker nod in approval. The OTB16, with its subtle sonic stamp and the ability to impart a "finished" feel to your mixes, might just convince you that analogue summing is the secret sauce your music has been missing.
Does not include CAT cables.
Product Specs
- Item Number: 31419
- Make: Tonelux
- Model: OTB-16 Summing Mixer
- Condition: Very Good
- Finish: Silver
- Categories: pro-audio ⇒ mixers
- Made In: United Kingdom
- MPN: 31419