The Mix Buddy serves as a central command hub, featuring seven dual-mono or stereo unbalanced inputs alongside a dedicated tube-powered microphone preamp. Channels one through four provide high-gain circuitry for vintage gear, while channels five through seven operate at unity gain. A notable design element is the "thru" mode, which allows users to convert input rows into patch points for external effects pedals or outboard hardware. The unit also includes a balanced stereo input and dual master outputs, utilizing both transformer-based and transformerless paths for varied sonic textures.
Heritage Audio Debuts Mix Buddy Mixer and TUBESTRIP Channel Strip
Heritage Audio is expanding its studio hardware lineup with the launch of the Mix Buddy, a nine-channel instrument mixer, and the TUBESTRIP, an all-tube analog channel strip. Both units aim to provide engineers and gigging musicians with expanded routing capabilities and high-end signal processing options.
Complementing the mixer is the TUBESTRIP, a rack-mounted device designed for deep sound shaping. It offers up to 60 dB of gain and allows users to morph between triode, pentode, and UltraLinear modes. The signal path includes a three-band inductor-based parametric EQ and a dual-compression stage, featuring both a Vari-Mu tube compressor and a smooth optical compressor with de-essing capabilities. The order of the EQ and compression stages can be swapped, providing further flexibility for tracking and mixing applications.
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