After Later Audio – Bartender Mixer Range

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The After Later Audio Bartender V2 is a modular mixer system designed for Eurorack setups, offering a flexible and expandable solution for live performance and studio mixing. The system comprises the main Bartender V2 module and several expanders, including the Barback V2 and Send VCA, allowing users to tailor the mixer to their specific needs.

Core Mixer Moduler (V2)

🧃 Bartender V2 – Core Mixer Module

The Bartender V2 serves as the centerpiece of the mixer system, providing four stereo channels with comprehensive mixing features.

Key Features:

  • Four stereo channels, each configurable for mono operation
  • Two stereo auxiliary sends and two stereo returns
  • Built-in cue system with headphone output and blend control
  • CV inputs for level and pan control
  • Mute switches with momentary or latching functionality
  • Pre/post fader routing for sends
  • Expandable via headers for additional modules like SENDS, EQ, Main Insert, and Direct Outs
  • Improved audio performance with reduced bleed and crosstalk compared to Version 1
  • 24 HP, 35mm deep.

Price: $360 USD

Release Date: April 2025

Barback V2 Mixer Expander

🧊 Barback V2 – Channel Expander

The Barback V2 is a two-channel expander module that integrates seamlessly with the Bartender V2, allowing users to increase the number of input channels. It can also be used as a stand alone or connected to other Barbacks and Bartender setups.

Key Features:

  • Adds two additional channels to the Bartender V2
  • Supports cascading multiple Barback modules for up to 16 channels
  • Each channel can be configured for stereo or mono operation
  • Expansion headers for SENDS, EQ, Main Insert, and Direct Outs
  • 10 HP 135mm deep

Price: $160 USD

Release Date: April 2025

Send VCA

🎛️ Send VCA – CV-Controlled Send Module

The Send VCA module provides voltage-controlled amplification for the send levels, offering dynamic control over effects routing.

Key Features:

  • CV control over send levels
  • Integrates with the Bartender V2 and Barback V2 modules
  • Compact 2HP design

Price: $200 USD

Release Date: Late May 2025

Bal Outs

🔌 After Later Audio Bal Outs

Price: $220 USD
Release Date: Mid 2025

Purpose: Provides balanced outputs for Bartender V2 and Barback V2.

Key Features:

  • Supports four stereo channels on each DB-25 connector, totaling eight stereo channels
  • Utilizes DRV135 chipset for top audio performance and support for longer cable runs
  • Can be used for either the PRE or POST channel outputs, depending on the pin header connection
  • Depth: 30mm; Width: 4HP; Power Consumption: +12V: 100mA, -12V: 100mA

Sends

🌊 After Later Audio Sends

The After Later Audio Sends module can be used in 2 different modes:

  • Add four send/return channels. When connect with the ribbon cable to the Bartender V2 or Barback V2 module it adds four send and return buses.
  • or as a stereo matrix mixer. When connected without the ribbon cable, it acts as a 4×8 stereo matrix mixer. Simply use the direct outputs as inputs.

Key Features:

  • Breaks out pre/post-fader aux sends per channel
  • Direct 3.5mm outputs for each channel. The output jacks follow the pre/post selection.
  • Integrates via rear expansion headers
  • Offers direct access to send routing for external processing
  • Offers second option as a matrix 4×8 stereo mixer
  • 24 HP

Price: Approx. $100 USD
Release Date: May 2025

Product link: https://afterlateraudio.com/products/sends

Inserts

🛠️ After Later Audio Inserts

Price: Approx. $90 USD
Release Date: May–June 2025

Purpose: Provides insert points for each channel and master bus.

Key Features:

  • Adds TRS-style insert functionality (send/return) per channel
  • Great for integrating outboard gear like compressors, EQs, or FX
  • Connects via internal ribbon cables to the Bartender or Barback
  • Enables pre-fader or post-fader effects chains

Outs

🔈 After Later Audio Outs

Price: Approx. $120 USD
Release Date: Mid 2025

Purpose: Main stereo output interface for the system.

Key Features:

  • Balanced stereo output for studio or stage
  • Headroom and level-matched output stages
  • Connects to master output of Bartender V2
  • Optional cue blend/headphone amp passthrough

🧩 Modular Expansion Ecosystem

The Bartender V2 system is designed with modularity in mind, allowing users to customize their mixer setup:

  • Scalability: Combine multiple Bartender and Barback modules to create mixers with 8, 12, or 16 channels.
  • Expandable Features: Add modules like SENDS, EQ, Main Insert, and Direct Outs for enhanced functionality.
  • Compatibility: Version 2 modules can connect with Version 1 units; however, Version 1 units won’t support new expander features.

Links:

Site: https://afterlateraudio.com/

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