WesAudio ngLEVELER 16-channel Analogue Automation System

Analogue Soul, Digital Control

The WesAudio ngLEVELER is a groundbreaking 16-channel analogue automation system designed specifically for the modern hybrid studio. It bridges the gap between classic analogue signal paths and contemporary digital workflow efficiency, allowing mixing engineers to add precise, recallable automation to consoles or outboard gear that lacks native automation. Whether you are a professional mixing engineer seeking to maintain the "sweet spot" of your outboard gear or a studio owner looking to breathe new life into a vintage console, the ngLEVELER serves as the indispensable centrepiece of your signal chain.

Total Recall for the Analogue Domain
The ngLEVELER provides 16 channels of 100% analogue signal processing with a staggering digital control resolution of approximately 2,500 steps per channel. By using the dedicated DAW plugin, engineers can write, read, and automate every parameter directly from their timeline. This innovative approach ensures that complex analogue mixes can be revisited and recalled instantly, eliminating the need for manual console resets or time-consuming recall sheets while preserving the sonic integrity of your gear.

Musical Saturation on Every Channel
Beyond its role as an automation engine, the ngLEVELER features WesAudio’s proprietary THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) circuitry on every single channel. This allows you to introduce subtle harmonic richness and warmth, helping tracks sit naturally in a mix with enhanced depth and presence. With three selectable levels—Off, Medium, and High—you can massage the tonality of your subgroups or individual tracks without reaching for additional external processors.

Sophisticated Hybrid Integration
Designed to handle the demands of professional studio environments, the ngLEVELER boasts exceptional headroom with a +25 dBu input and +28 dBu output capability. The inclusion of a 6 dB passive attenuator (PAD) on every channel allows for seamless integration with high-output converters and hot outboard signals. This ensures you can drive your analogue gear hard to capture its unique character while maintaining perfect gain staging before your signal hits the A/D converter.

Main features:

• 16 channels of fully digitally controlled analogue automation
• Total recall of all settings via DAW plugin (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX)
• Industry-standard protocol support for HUI and Mackie Control surfaces
• Proprietary THD saturation circuitry on every channel for added harmonic warmth
• Extensive headroom with +25 dBu maximum input and +28 dBu maximum output levels
• Dedicated 6 dB passive attenuator (PAD) per channel for high-level signal management
• High-resolution Trim mode providing focused level control from –10 dB to +5 dB
• Comprehensive monitoring with independent Mute, Solo, and Solo Safe functionality
• Professional-grade balanced analogue I/O via four AES/Tascam standard DB-25 connectors
• Flexible digital management through high-speed Ethernet or USB 2.0 connectivity

Tech Specs:

• Type: 16-Channel Digitally Controlled Analogue Automation System
• Frequency Response: 0 Hz – 250 kHz (-3 dB)
• Dynamic Range: > 118 dB
• THD+N (20Hz–20kHz): < 0.008% at 0 dBu
• Crosstalk: > 100 dB
• Maximum Input Level: +25 dBu
• Maximum Output Level: +28 dBu
• Input Impedance: > 10 kΩ
• Output Impedance: < 50 Ω
• Analogue Connections: 4 x DB-25 (Balanced, AES/Tascam standard)
• Digital Control Resolution: ~2500 steps per channel
• Control Connectivity: USB 2.0 or Ethernet (10/100)
• Channel Features: Independent Mute, Solo, Solo Safe, THD (Off/Med/High), 6 dB Passive PAD
• Format: 19" Rackmount, 1U height
• Dimensions: 44 x 483 x 260 mm
• Unit Weight: 3.6 kg
• Power Consumption: 20 W (Maximum)
• Warranty: 2 Years
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