Thermionic Culture The Purple Bustard

The Purple Bustard - Unleash Warmth and Attitude in Your Mix

Introducing The Purple Bustard, the next evolution in summing mixers following the acclaimed success of The Fat Bustard. If you crave that warm, velvety sound with a touch of attitude, look no further. This 16-input, all-valve summing mixer is designed to elevate your audio to new heights, all while keeping the unique Attitude control you love.

Key Features:

• Warm Valve Sound: The Purple Bustard inherits the same input circuit and Attitude section as The Fat Bustard, employing twin triode valves to deliver that signature warmth and character.
• AIR Control: Enhance your sound with the "AIR" control, which adds a velvety sheen to the high-end frequencies. Say goodbye to the harshness of solid-state units.
• Ample Channel Switching: With 8 toggle switches to activate pairs of channels and 2 additional toggles for channels 13 to 16, you can easily tailor your mix. Transform channels 13 to 16 into 4 mono channels with a simple flick.
• Output Level Control: Precisely control your output levels with the matched pair of pots, ensuring your audio shines exactly as you want it.
• Eyes that Light Up: Watch The Purple Bustard's eyes light up and go bloodshot as the sound intensity increases, adding a touch of fun to your setup.
• Low Noise: With very low noise and enough output to drive your DAW, this summing mixer is engineered for pristine audio quality.
• Flexible Connectivity: All inputs and outputs are on XLR connectors. If needed, opt for a separate Balancing Box containing 2 Sowter transformers at an additional cost.

Technical Specifications:

• Input Impedance: 10kΩ
• Output Impedance: 250Ω (Load impedance should be 2kΩ or greater)
• Distortion: <0.025% @ +4dBu (THD, unweighted, 30kHz filter)
• Maximum Output Level: +25dBu (MOL @ 1% distortion)
• Noise (30kHz filter): < - 82dBu
• Frequency Response: +/- 1dB, 12Hz to 55kHz
• Phase Shift @10kHz: 5% (18°)
• Crosstalk: 1kHz < - 60dB, 10kHz < - 50dB
• Power Consumption: 35 watts
• Weight: 5.3 kg

Unleash the power of The Purple Bustard to add warmth and attitude to your audio. Elevate your mix to the next level!