WesAudio ngOmniBox Next-Generation Analog Mix & Master Processor
Bring the undeniable depth, width, and headroom of a high-end analog mastering chain straight into your digital hybrid workflow with the WesAudio ngOmniBox. This 2U rackmount processor houses five premium, individually bypassable analog stages alongside digital recall and automation capabilities. Acting as the ultimate finishing processor for your mix-bus, stems, and mastering sessions, the ngOmniBox bridges the gap between classic console vibe and cutting-edge plugin efficiency.
Complete Analog Finishing Chain — Fully Recallable
The ngOmniBox integrates seven individually selectable processing and utility blocks into a flexible, software-controlled signal path. By communicating directly with your DAW via USB or Ethernet, every single encoder value, switch position, and circuit path can be saved as a plugin preset inside your session for instantaneous total recall and real-time touch-sensitive automation.
The Five Analog Processing Blocks
- Passive Analog Equalizer: A dual-band, sweetening-style passive EQ path engineered for musical tonal sculpting, offering precise low and high shelves with up to +/-15 dB of clean gain adjustments.
- Stereo VCA Bus Compressor: Delivers the legendary cohesive glue and punch of classic British console mix-buses. Features a built-in mix blend knob for parallel compression and internal sidechain filtering.
- All-New Saturation Circuit: A dedicated, independent analog saturation stage engineered to inject rich harmonic density and analog warmth into tracks, with variable drive and dry/wet controls.
- Peak Analog Clipper: A forgiving, soft-clipping peak limiter built to trim occasional fast transients, control unruly peaks, and maximize final track loudness safely before the converter stage.
- Stereo Width Processing: Provides robust spatial image control. Rather than introducing artificial high-end phase tricks, it uses an advanced elliptical filter design to tighten your center low end while opening up the side image field.
Key Performance Layout Features
- Reversible Processing Order: Toggle between EQ-into-Compressor or Compressor-into-EQ workflows at the click of a software button to instantly change how dynamic thresholds interact with your tone.
- Assignable Outboard Inserts: Includes dedicated physical hardware insert points on the back panel that can operate in standard Stereo or Mid-Side (M-S) layout matrices, turning any connected standard outboard gear into an M-S processor.
- A/B/C Signal Comparison: Instantly store and cross-examine three completely different processing chains in real time utilizing the on-board hardware buttons and integrated front-panel visual LCD screen.
Technical Specifications
- Signal Path Architecture: 100% Analog with Digital Control and Automation via GCon protocol
- Frequency Response Profile: 10 Hz – 40 kHz (±1 dB)
- Maximum System Headroom: +26 dBu (Input and Output lines)
- Input Impedance Parameters: > 10 kΩ / Output Impedance: < 50 Ω
- Physical Enclosure Size: 2U 19" Rackmount (Weight: 4.4 kg)
- Hardware Connections: 2 x XLR Input, 2 x XLR Output, 8 x 1/4" TRS Insert Points, 1 x Type-B USB, 1 x RJ45 Ethernet
WesAudio ngOmniBox — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the on-board hardware inserts to run outboard gear in Mid-Side (M-S) mode?
Yes. The ngOmniBox Output Inserts can be assigned to run in either Stereo or Mid-Side matrix routing. When engaged in M-S mode, the unit handles the encoding and decoding internally, allowing any standard stereo analog processor connected to the insert loops to behave as an M-S processor.
Are the sonic parameters adjustments limited to stepped values?
No. While the unit provides total digital control, the underlying circuits utilize fine analog tracking. You can adjust parameters in mastering-grade steps as tiny as 0.25 dB via the touch-sensitive front encoders or your DAW plugin interface automation tracks.
Does the saturation circuit color the sound if it is bypassed?
No. The ngOmniBox uses independent true-bypass relays across each individual processing module. If a section like Saturation or the Clipper is not engaged, its physical circuitry is completely removed from your active analog signal path.
