HÖF Audio HF-16 Automix - 16-Kanal analog Studio-Automation 1985

HÖF Audio HF-16 Automix
16-Channel Fully Analog Automation Unit – Made in Germany

Incl. Original Manual ( German )

The HÖF Audio HF-16 Automix is a rare, professional analog automation system designed for high-end studio and broadcast environments where sonic integrity and recallable level control are essential.

Unlike modern digital solutions, the HF-16 keeps the entire audio path 100% analog. Level automation is achieved via MIDI-controlled analog circuitry, allowing precise, repeatable automation without any AD/DA conversion and without compromising headroom, depth, or transient response.

This makes the HF-16 an ideal companion for vintage consoles, analog summing setups, and hybrid DAW workflows, where engineers want automation convenience while preserving the sound of their desk.

Key Advantages

• 16 channels of analog level automation
• No digital audio conversion – audio remains fully analog
• MIDI-controlled automation (DAW or hardware controller)
• Extremely low noise floor and high headroom
• Designed for professional studio & broadcast use
• Very rare – seldom seen on the secondary market

Typical Use Cases

• Stem or subgroup automation behind an analog console
• Analog summing with DAW-based automation
• Master or group level automation without digital coloration
• Hybrid mixing environments combining vintage gear and modern control
• Condition
• Fully functional

Why This Unit Matters

True analog automation systems like the HF-16 have become increasingly rare. For engineers who value recall, precision, and sound quality, this unit offers a solution that modern digital mixers and plugins simply cannot replicate.

This is a tool for serious studios, not a consumer device.

• All channels operating correctly
• Cosmetic wear consistent with age

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