Thermionic Culture Purple Bustard 16 Channel Summing Mixer
The Thermionic Culture Purple Bustard 16 Channel Summing Mixer brings your music to life with rich, warm, all-valve sound. It’s perfect for anyone who wants that classic analog tone without the heavy price tag. With its smooth top-end shimmer and punchy low-end warmth, this mixer makes your digital tracks sound fuller, livelier, and more natural. Plus, it looks as cool as it sounds—its glowing eyes even light up as your levels rise!
Thermionic Culture Purple Bustard 16 Channel Summing Mixer Review
If you're after a simple, great-sounding way to glue your mixes together, the Thermionic Culture Purple Bustard 16 Channel Summing Mixer is a strong choice. It shares much of the same circuitry as the Fat Bustard, using twin triode valves to give your music that signature tube warmth. Its standout “Attitude” control adds sweet second harmonics, while the “Air” knob boosts the high end with a smooth, velvety touch. With 16 channels and smart switching options, it's flexible without being fussy. Whether you're mixing rock, hip-hop, or ambient music, the Purple Bustard adds that pro-level finish your tracks deserve.
Thermionic Culture Purple Bustard 16 Channel Summing Mixer Features
- Adds warmth and fullness to your mixes without sounding harsh
- Brings out smooth high-end detail with the Air knob
- 16 inputs let you blend lots of sounds together with ease
- You can switch channels 13–16 to work as mono tracks
- Glowing eyes light up with your sound for a fun, visual touch
- Makes your digital mixes sound more like classic studio recordings
Thermionic Culture Purple Bustard 16 Channel Summing Mixer Specs
- All-valve signal path with twin triode NOS military-spec tubes
- Outputs are unbalanced XLR with +20 dBv max level
- Semi-floating XLR inputs for noise control and easy setup
- Includes 6-position Attitude switch and rotary Air control
- Output stage uses smaller dual triodes for reduced heat
- Frequency response extends far beyond the human hearing range
