The Japanese Neve!! No op-amps in the signal path, or anywhere.... This desk does not have direct outs, the only way to track is via the 4 subgroups, or the 4 channel matrix, or the 2 fx sends plus the 4 groups out, or a combination of those! But we sure can mix on it. The only inserts are on the groups, this is old school people!! It looks and feels cool!! Just leaning on it is cool guys, come on!!