Benson Sound Labs 1632 Filter/ EQ / SUMMING MIXER

Name: Benson Sound Labs 1632 Filter/ EQ / SUMMING MIXER
SKU: BEN-1632C
Price: 5999.00 AUD

$5,999.00

The 1632 Filter/ EQ / SUMMING MIXER Includes 16 channels of high-pass/low-pass filters from Harrison’s world-renowned 32-series console – providing classic Harrison sound for recording and mixing.

These eight pres are magic! Tedi Sarafian Music Producer, CEO of Barefoot Sound

“Using the Lineage Super 8 and the 1632/EQ/Summing mixer in my latest project was an absolute delight. These eight pres are magic, each with its own unique vibe. They bring depth, clarity, and a rich fullness that shines beautifully. My trusty old mics really hit it off with them – a match made in heaven, you could say. These preamps delivered my best vocal recordings ever. Nowadays, whenever I’m diving into vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, you name it, these preamps are my go-to. Actually, they work wonders on just about anything you throw at them.

The summing bus is like a time machine with that vintage sound, reminiscent of the classic consoles they used back in the day. My mixes suddenly become 3D. No wonder they went for a Harrison console for Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” That album’s legendary sound makes perfect sense now. I usually do not write reviews on gear and did not receive these for free to do so. This is my honest take on a product that’s worth your attention.”

—Tedi Sarafian
Music Producer, CEO of Barefoot Sound

SKU: BEN-1632C Categories: Equalizers, OUTBOARD, Preamps, Stereo EQ, Summing Mixers

Brands: Benson Sound Labs

Description

The first Harrison console shipped in 1975. Since that time, countless ground-breaking artists have been recorded and mixed on Harrison- designed consoles – AC/DC, Janet Jackson, Queen, ABBA – the list goes on! The greatest-selling album of all time – Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” – was recorded and mixed on a Harrison 32-series console using the very same filters featured on the 1632C.

These eight pres are magic! Tedi Sarafian Music Producer, CEO of Barefoot Sound

“Using the Lineage Super 8 and the 1632/EQ/Summing mixer in my latest project was an absolute delight. These eight pres are magic, each with its own unique vibe. They bring depth, clarity, and a rich fullness that shines beautifully. My trusty old mics really hit it off with them – a match made in heaven, you could say. These preamps delivered my best vocal recordings ever. Nowadays, whenever I’m diving into vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, you name it, these preamps are my go-to. Actually, they work wonders on just about anything you throw at them.

The summing bus is like a time machine with that vintage sound, reminiscent of the classic consoles they used back in the day. My mixes suddenly become 3D. No wonder they went for a Harrison console for Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” That album’s legendary sound makes perfect sense now. I usually do not write reviews on gear and did not receive these for free to do so. This is my honest take on a product that’s worth your attention.”

—Tedi Sarafian
Music Producer, CEO of Barefoot Sound

Features

Each channel features in / out buttons (marked “HP” and “LP”), a “Bump” button, 2 sweepable filter knobs, VU input meter and Left/Right BUSS assign buttons
The main section includes MIX output and HEADPHONE output for variable controls
The rear includes 16 channels of DIRECT IO and LEFT/ RIGHT MIX outputs for SUMMING and BUSS feed
A stereo LINK on 1/4” allows cascading and expansion.

Overview

When the filters are engaged, the variable filter knobs adjust the desired frequency. The HPF knob (red) allows adjustment from 25Hz to 3.15KHz. The LPF knob (white) allows adjustment from 180Hz to 20KHz. When engaged, the unique “Bump” button creates a resonant “boost” just above the selected HPF frequency – re-creating the signature low-end of the Harrison 32-series consoles. This resonance accentuates audible low frequencies while rolling off unneeded sub-low energy. Combined with proper execution of the LPF, the “Bump” feature makes the 1632C the perfect piece to fatten kick drums, beef up bass lines, and add body to guitar tracks.

The 1632 is an all analog 16 Channel Summing MIXER providing Filter/ EQ on each channel. A total of 16 direct inputs are available from your DAW which can be bussed to the MIX Outputs to return the SUMM mix utilising that famous Harrison Sound with all the headroom of Analog.

The audio connections are provided on AES59 (Tascam DB-25) connectors. These connectors match the output of the Lineage Super 8 Mic Preamp/ Summing Mixer. When used in tandem, the 1632C Filter/ EQ Unit and the Lineage Super 8 Mic Preamp/ Summing Mixer provide a complete 8-channel inputted SUMMING solution with preamp, filters/ EQ, bussing, headphone monitoring and metering.