Rupert Neve 5060 Centerpiece: 24x2 Desktop Mixer - Manual (Page 10)

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Neve Designs will show up as a USB MIDI Device or USB Audio Device in the system device manager
and will be available in the device / peripherals / control surface setup in your DAW. For MIDI setup,
simply connect the MIDI in / out on the 5060 to a MIDI in port on your MIDI interface, and the MIDI in
port on the 5060 to the MIDI out port on your MIDI interface.
Here are a few quick guidelines for the digital setup of the 5060, specifics may differ from program to
program, so please follow your DAW’s instructions for adding a MIDI controller:
1. Connect either the MIDI or the USB input. DO NOT CONNECT BOTH AT THE SAME TIME!!!
2. If you have open midi connections available on an Audio or MIDI interface, it is preferable to use
your existing connections to minimize the number of devices connected to the computer.
3. Depending on the DAW Program, various functions like jog / shuttle may not work the same as in
other DAWs. Standard commands however, such as stop, start, fast-forward, rewind, should work the
same in nearly every program.
For use with Avid Pro Tools, the 5060 should be setup as a HUI Device under Peripherals > Midi
Controllers in Pro Tools. Be sure to launch Pro Tools as administrator by right clicking on the application
if you haven’t done so before.
For use with other DAW’s including Logic, Steinberg Nuendo, Cubase, Digital Performer and others, the
5060 should be setup as a “MCU device” in your DAW’s setup. If MCU device is not available, select
Mackie HUI device.
Line Inputs and Outputs
The input and output stages of the 5060 are similar to that of the 5088 console, using class-A circuitry,
driving a carefully configured output transformer that can deliver a full +26dBu from the balanced and
ground-free secondary winding.
This maximum level provides a large margin over and above the likely maximum requirement of any
destination equipment to which the module may be connected. This is especially true when feeding
digital equipment!
Freedom from the interference fields that are inevitably present in any control room is virtually
guaranteed by the balanced, ground-free design used in the 5060. The classic Rupert Neve designed
modules always used transformers, as do a number of other high quality vintage modules still in current
use.
High quality transformer connectivity has been used for many years, enabling modular amplifier
units to deliver the sonic performance for which they are famous. The outputs are very appropriate for
driving long lines that may be needed when the 5060 is used remotely.
Bear in mind that human ears are very sensitive and can perceive incredibly minute interference
signals that are not part of the “desired” signal. If unbalanced connections are used, great care must be
exercised to avoid ground loops and common signal paths. Reduced immunity from various forms of
interference can be tolerated (sometimes), but this usually results in a loss of resolution.
In certain applications, the output of the 5060’s transformer-coupled XLR may be used with one side
grounded. For example to use with “Hi-Fi”, “consumer” or other unbalanced audio gear, without