With exceptional fidelity, an abundance of interconnectivity and the tonal versatility of Silk, the 5060 is the ideal core of the sound-conscious modern studio.
Stereo Input Channels 1-8
A professional grade 100mm fader determines the level of stereo input channels 1-8, with up to +10dB of additional line gain. Channels 1-8 can be either stereo or center-panned mono (via switches on the rear panel), and have both mute switches and inserts. The insert send of channels 1-2, and 3-4 has optional talkback assignment for use when feeding channels 1-8 through the 5060 to multichannel cue systems. The insert sends on channels 1-8 may also be used as a pre-fader send to a multi-track recorder.
Stereo Inputs Channels 9-24
Eight active stereo inputs with rotary faders for stem and aux inputs.
Stereo Bus Master
A 100mm stereo fader provides level control for the master stereo bus, outputting to both the stereo bus monitor signal and the stereo master output. For adding compression and EQ to the mix bus, there is also a transformer-coupled insert engaged by the Insert switch.
Texture & Silk Red / Blue
Continuously variable Texture controls with Silk Red and Silk Blue modes allow the engineer to fine-tune the harmonic ratio and tonality of the 5060’s outputs – or to leave each mix pristine and uncolored. The Silk Red mode accentuates the transformer saturation in the highs and high-mid frequencies to add a “sparkle” to the mix, while Silk Blue accentuates the saturation of the lows and low-mid frequencies to add thickness and density – especially useful for dry, somewhat anemic mixes.
Talkback
The included talkback mic is activated by depressing the Talkback switch. The Talkback has level control, a direct out, and assignment to insert sends 1-2 & 3-4. When the talkback switch is depressed, the speaker output levels are lowered according to the setting of the Dim control. A talkback remote may also be plugged into the ¼” talkback remote input on the back of the 5060.
Transport Controls
Standard transport functions in DAWs including play, stop, record, fast-forward, rewind, loop, shuttle / jog and marker drop are controlled through MIDI or USB interconnection.
Monitor Source
Selects the monitor source from between the stereo bus and three external monitor inputs.
Monitor Select
Selects which speaker output is active. By holding the Mon 3 button, the Mon 3 outs will “latch” on, allowing both Mon 1 & 2 to be used with subwoofers or speakers in the cutting room.
Headphone Amplifier
A class-A reference-grade headphone amplifier with headphone level control. The headphone signal follows the selection of the monitor select.
Monitor Level
A precision 21-step attenuator provides highly accurate left/right stereo tracking, perfect repeatability, and determines the level of the monitor output.
Meters
VU meters display the RMS signal level of the selected monitor source, and the peak indicator illuminates red when the peak threshold has been exceeded.
Dim
Engaged when either the Dim or Talkback switch is depressed, Dim reduces the monitor volume between -6dB and -30dB.
MAX INPUT LEVEL
Channels 1 - 8, fader at 0dB: greater than +26 dBu
Channels 9 - 24, level trim at 0dB: greater than +22 dBu
STEREO OUTPUTS
Unless otherwise specified, frequency is 1 kHz.
MAX OUTPUT LEVEL
Any combination of inputs: greater than +27 dBu
THD+N
Channels 1 - 8, fader at unity, BW <10 Hz – 80 kHz
+20 dBu, 20 Hz: 0.03%
+20 dBu, 2 kHz: 0.003%
+20 dBu, 20 kHz: 0.02%
Channels 9 - 24, trim at unity, BW <10 Hz - 80 kHz
+20 dBu, 20 Hz: 0.03%
+20 dBu, 2 kHz: 0.004%
+20 dBu, 20 kHz: 0.02%
NOISE (BW 22 Hz - 22 kHz)
Channels 1 - 24 at unity: Better than -90 dBV
Channels 9 - 24 at unity, 1-8 muted: Better than -100 dBV
X-TALK
Channel to Channel: better than 60 dB
CMRR
1 kHz input to channel 1, 0 dBu fader at unity: -70 dBu
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
10 Hz to 120 kHz: +/- 0.25 dB
IMD
+4 dBu, CCIF/DFD: Better than 0.0008%
SILK BLUE / SILK RED (Texture control at maximum)
DISTORTION
+20 dBu in, 20 Hz: Up to 5%
+20 dBu in, 200 Hz: Up to 0.2%
MONITOR OUTPUTS
MAX OUTPUT LEVEL
1 kHz: +25 dBu
THD+N
+20 dBu, 20 Hz: Better than 0.03%
+20 dBu, 2 kHz: Better than 0.02%
+20 dBu, 20 kHz: Better than 0.02%
MINIMUM LOAD
Monitor and Line Outputs: 3K Ohms
HEADPHONE OUT
MAX OUTPUT LEVEL
Greater than +20 dBu, unloaded
THD+N
2 kHz into 68 Ohms, 16 dBu output: Better than 0.02%
NOISE
From 22 Hz – 22 kHz: Better than -85 dBV
MINIMUM LOAD (headphone out)
16 Ohms recommended
PEAK LEDs
Engage Threshold: +22 dBu
POWER CONSUMPTION
AC Mains, 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60Hz: 110 Watts Max
Fuses: not user accessible, internal on power supplies
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: 0 to 35 degrees C
STORAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE: -10 to 50 degrees C
OPERATING HUMIDITY RANGE: 10% to 95% Non-Condensing
UNIT DIMENSIONS
18.5” W x 12.5” D x 5.75” H
(47 cm W x 31.8 cm D x 14.6 cm H)
UNIT WEIGHT
22 lbs. (10 kg)
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS
24” W x 18” D x 12” H
(61 cm W x 45.7 cm D x 30.5 cm H)
SHIPPING WEIGHT
29 lbs. (13.2 kg)
