Ok all the mastering engineers here take a listen.

[SPINSTERWUN]

..... is to have "dummy devices" that have knobs and lights but do nothing. Here's an example:

http://www.funklogic.com/palindrometer.htm .....

Here's another "dummy" device.

http://www.rane.com/pi14.html

 

[Massive Master]

That Palindrometer cracks me up every time I see it...

 

[masteringhouse]

That Palindrometer cracks me up every time I see it...

I'm thinking of listing a "modified transformerless Palindrometer" on my gear list ...

 

[noisedude]

Wow ... that Rane is a work of art. I'll take three!