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I-WRD MIX690 Summing Mixer Profiles for NAM

Extraordinary cohesion, beautiful three-dimensional depth, and that unmistakable feeling of a finished mix.

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The mix bus secret weapon.

Originally designed to bring the depth and character of a large-format analog console into the DAW workflow, the MIX690 combines discrete Class A amplification with transformer-balanced stereo outputs. More than a simple summing device, it was built to bring the experience of analog console mixing into modern studios.

And its sound is something special.

Extraordinary cohesion, with a beautiful sense of three-dimensional depth. Individual elements seem to settle naturally into place, becoming part of a unified mix without losing their sense of space or separation.

But what we love most is the way it makes everything feel complete. It has that rare ability to make a mix feel finished — as though the final pieces simply fall into place the moment you insert it.

Rich, dimensional, and effortlessly cohesive. One of our favorite secret weapons for the stereo mix bus.

Captured from the original MIX690 analog summing mixer, these 10 NAM A2 profiles preserve the character of its analog signal path across five operating configurations, with independently captured channels for True Stereo processing.

TSC Ecosystem

From Capture to chain.

Standard .nam files that work in any compatible NAM player. Load them into TSC Rack 2, combine them with other Captures, and use the chain directly in your DAW.

TSC Rack 2 with four Captures loaded; slot 04 runs R-NVD M-BT – Modern Clarity in L/R Split mode.
  1. 01NAM Capture
  2. 02TSC Rack 2
  3. 03Your DAW

Explore TSC Rack 2 → Read the NAM Guide →

Audio Demo

Compare the original hardware and NAM profiles across a range of source types.
Hardware and NAM examples are gain-matched for accurate comparison.

What’s Included

10 NAM A2 profiles arranged as five True Stereo pairs, capturing the distinctive character of the I-WRD MIX690 across five carefully selected operating configurations.

  • I-WRD MIX690 – Clean (CH1 / CH2)
    A restrained presentation of the original hardware character, captured at the lowest input level in this collection.
  • I-WRD MIX690 – Base (CH1 / CH2)
    A balanced starting point for exploring the MIX690’s rich, cohesive analog character.
  • I-WRD MIX690 – Warm (CH1 / CH2)
    A higher input-level configuration for exploring more pronounced analog coloration.
  • I-WRD MIX690 – Driven (CH1 / CH2)
    A high-level capture designed to explore the hardware’s nonlinear character more deeply.
  • I-WRD MIX690 – Driven Master Noon (CH1 / CH2)
    The same high input level as Driven, with the hardware master control set to 12 o’clock instead of fully open.

True Stereo Capture

Left and right signal paths were captured and trained independently, preserving the individual characteristics of both channels. Each matching pair is ready for True Stereo processing in a compatible NAM host such as TSC Rack 2.

Our Recommended Chain

I-WRD MIX690 → TSC Analog Alive

For an even more immersive analog-inspired mixing experience, try placing the I-WRD MIX690 before TSC Analog Alive on your stereo mix bus.

Let the MIX690 bring its cohesive, three-dimensional character to the mix, then use Analog Alive to introduce an additional layer of analog-inspired movement, density, and texture.

The MIX690 brings everything together. Analog Alive adds another dimension of life and movement.

Two different approaches to analog character, working beautifully together — one of our favorite combinations for an entirely in-the-box workflow.

Sound Characteristics

  • Effortless Cohesion — A remarkable sense of unity that helps individual elements come together as a complete mix.
  • Three-Dimensional Depth — A beautiful sense of space and dimension, preserving separation while bringing the entire mix together.
  • Finished, Record-Like Character — That unmistakable feeling of a mix becoming more complete, polished, and musically connected.
  • Analog Richness — Warmth and harmonic character drawn from the original hardware signal path.
  • Mix Bus Magic — Particularly rewarding on a full stereo mix, where its cohesive, dimensional character can be appreciated across the entire arrangement.

Why This Capture Is Different

  • Authentic Console-Inspired Heritage — Derived from an analog summing mixer designed to bring the character of large-format console mixing into the DAW environment.
  • Discrete Analog Architecture — The original hardware combines discrete Class A amplification with transformer-balanced stereo outputs.
  • That Finished-Mix Feeling — A distinctive combination of cohesion and depth that makes the MIX690 a personal favorite for stereo mix bus processing.
  • Five Operating Configurations — Explore the hardware’s response across different input levels and master settings, from Clean to Driven.
  • True Stereo Processing — Independently captured left and right signal paths preserve the individual character of both analog channels.
  • Part of the TSC Ecosystem — Pairs beautifully with TSC Analog Alive for an even richer analog-inspired mixing experience.

Technical Notes

FormatNAM (.nam)
ArchitectureNAM A2
Sample Rate48 kHz
Capture TypeReal hardware
Profiles Included10 (5 configurations × 2 channels)
Capture PathAnalog stereo input paths through the internal mix bus and stereo output stage

Gain Staging Advice

Start with the I-WRD MIX690 – Base pair on your stereo mix bus and listen to the way the individual elements interact.

Pay attention not only to warmth or saturation, but also to how the mix comes together — the sense of cohesion, depth, and space that gives the music a more finished character.

Explore I-WRD MIX690 – Clean for a more restrained operating point, or compare Warm and Driven to hear how the hardware’s response changes at higher captured input levels.

For a different perspective, compare I-WRD MIX690 – Driven with I-WRD MIX690 – Driven Master Noon. Both use the same input level, with a different hardware master setting.

And if you’re using TSC Analog Alive, try the two together. You might find that the combination is exactly what your mix has been missing.

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This product consists of digital NAM profiles captured from real hardware. All products are independently developed by TSC (Tokyo Studio Capture) and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any hardware or software manufacturers. Any product names, references, or visual elements are used strictly for descriptive purposes only. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

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