Frequently Asked Questions
What does "SOA BEM" mean?
SOA BEM literally translates to “sounds good” in portuguese. The use of portuguese is probably the result of my love for brazilian music. I also like the letters.
Will there be a 4-channel mixer?
Yes, there will be a OLHO-4R. It might take some months before it will be available, as I want everything to be right. I have many ideas for other kinds of mixers as well. Subscribe to the newsletter so you don't miss anything
Where can I test the mixers?
As I am a one man company, I can not offer a network of test opportunities. If you are in Leipzig, Germany, however, you can come to my studio to test the mixer. There will soon be mixers you can test in Hamburg and Jena.
What is a center detent / center click?
This refers to the characteristic of potentiometers that offer slight resistance in their center position. This allows you to feel the neutral position without looking. For the channel EQs and the master ISO, you can choose between potentiometers with or without a center detent, depending on your preference.
No Gain/Trim? How is that possible?
Most classic rotary mixers don't have trim knobs. At full rotation, the channel volume knob gives +10dB of gain. Unity Gain (0 dB) is at the 7 mark. Rotating the knob to around this mark can be done in one smooth wrist rotation. Also, the signal chain is shorter without the trim knob. It comes at a cost though: You can not trim the volume of the cueing track on the VU meter. But this makes you listen instead of look, which is good thing in the end ;)