We felt a real need to design a completely new insert matrix, with a different approach, for which HUM Audio Devices is known. One that would be all‑discrete, analog, lossless, passive, and at the same time offer much more than other available insert switchers, enabling fast and intuitive operation. One that would be user‑friendly and fully satisfy the ideas and needs of sound engineers.

To build the N‑Matrix, we used almost 300 top‑class, hermetically encapsulated relay switches with gold‑plated contacts.

The PCB boards containing relays for left and right channels are completely separated from each other for the best audio performance.We carefully selected the highest quality components and designed audiophile‑grade discrete analog circuits.
As always, when choosing components, we conducted many hours of listening tests and measurements in our studio and lab to get the perfectly transparent sound. Twenty‑five years of sound engineering experience were invaluable here.

Each unit is hand‑built in our lab to the highest standards, like all other HUM Audio Devices equipment. Because we are truly passionate about what we do, we pay attention to every detail, even the most subtle ones. After building, each unit has to pass a long‑term burn‑in process, rigorous measurments and calibration, and at the end ‑ final listening tests in our studio.

N‑Matrix is so easy and pleasant to use… What you see is what you get. Everything is on the surface. There are no hidden functions, and the internal structure of the insert matrix is so elaborate that it does not restrict you in any way from freely selecting the order of your devices.

Not only does the N‑Matrix allow you to program any order of your six devices in the insert chain, but it also allows you to split the main six‑slot chain into two three‑slot sub‑chains [A] and [B]. N‑Matrix’s different working modes enable parallel processing, serial processing, cascading, stereo stems summing, M/S encoding and decoding at any point in the chains, soloing, output level trimming, and even stereo width expansion between chosen slots.
The possibilities are immense. This is indeed an engineer’s dream come true for an all‑analog top‑of‑the‑range insert matrix processor.

All N‑Matrix features are easily controlled on the comfortable‑to‑use front panel with an inspiring classic design. Solid machined aluminium knobs and top‑class vintage‑style buttons complete the premium feel.

N‑Matrix is designed with the highest sound quality, ease of use and unique features in mind. It complements the line of HUM Audio Devices mastering equipment, together with the famous LAAL Look Ahead Analog Limiter. Like all other devices, N‑Matrix is carefully hand‑built in our lab in Poland.