Mercury Studio Soul™ 242 SS242 – Fully Balanced, Class A Discrete 24:2 Analog Summing Mixer with Transformerless Inputs

OVERVIEW

The Mercury Studio Soul™ 242 SS242 is designed to bridge the gap between modern digital workflows and the expansive, dimensional sound of classic analog consoles. Built around a fully balanced, Class A discrete architecture, it delivers high headroom, wide stereo imaging, and exceptional clarity across all 24 input channels.

By combining precision analog summing with DAW integration, the SS242 allows engineers to achieve the depth, separation, and width typically associated with large-format consoles – without the physical footprint or complexity of a full desk. Its transformerless input design ensures a clean, transparent signal path, ideal for engineers who prefer accuracy and uncoloured summing.

This system is more than a summing mixer; it functions as the central hub of a hybrid studio, offering flexible routing, stereo bus processing, and professional-grade connectivity. From tracking to final mix, the SS242 provides a reliable analog foundation for modern production environments.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Fully Discrete Class A Architecture

Delivers high headroom, low distortion, and natural analog warmth for professional mixing applications.

Transformerless Input Design

Provides ultra-clean, transparent signal paths across all 24 channels for precise mix accuracy.

Console-Style 24:2 Summing

Recreates the depth and separation of a large-format analog console inside a compact system.

Hybrid DAW Integration

Seamlessly integrates with modern digital workflows for flexible studio operation.

Stereo Bus Processing

Onboard stereo EQ and routing options allow detailed tone shaping and mix control.

FEATURES

• Fully balanced Class A discrete design
• 24:2 analog summing architecture
• Transformerless inputs on channels 1–24
• Transformer-balanced stereo bus outputs
• Stereo Baxandall EQ on mix bus
• Dual stereo insert paths (pre and post EQ)
• Fully balanced inputs, monitor, and headphone outputs
• Selectable channel panning and routing options
• 24-channel analog insert capability
• DB25 multichannel connectivity (sends, returns, inserts)
• External 25W PSU included
• 2U aluminium chassis construction

TECHNICAL SPECS

Type: 24:2 Analog Summing Mixer

Architecture: Fully Discrete Class A

Inputs: 24 balanced line inputs

Input Design: Transformerless

Outputs: Transformer-balanced stereo bus

Monitor Output: Balanced

Headphone Output: Balanced XLR + combo jack

EQ: Stereo Baxandall EQ (Low & High bands)

Inserts: Dual stereo insert paths (A & B)

Connectivity: DB25 (sends, inputs, returns, mult) + XLR I/O

Chassis: 2U aluminium enclosure

Power: External PSU (25W)

Weight: ~10 lbs

Manufacture: Marquette Audio Labs, USA