Pendulum SPS-1 Operating Manual

Pendulum SPS-1 Operating Manual
SPS-1 Stereo Preamp - Operating
Manual
Introduction
Congratulations! You have purchased the finest preamp system for acoustic
instruments available today. But you already know that, so we won't bore you
with the details. Suffice it to say the sound quality and versatility of the SPS-1
are unmatched, both on stage and in the studio. Since most of you would rather
plunge right in and give it a listen, rather than read a novel, we've taken a
different approach to explain how to use the SPS-1. If you're already
technically savvy, you can head back to the Condensed Operating Instructions
that precede this introduction. It is a capsule description of the main features of
the SPS-1, and describes what all the buttons and knobs and jacks do in their
simplest form. It should get you up and running immediately. If you need more
information, or would like to learn about some of the less obvious things you
can do with the SPS-1, read on.
Pickup Combinations - A Primer
Since we've been in the business of putting together preamp systems for
acoustic instruments longer than anyone else, we've come across most of the
configurations that players would like to use with their instruments. The bottom
line is that nearly everyone wants something different, and needs a different
approach to achieving it. For that reason, we've tried to incorporate as many
features as you're likely to need both now and in the future. Since most players
find that one pickup can't do the entire job, the SPS-1 is designed specifically
for blending a pickup with something else, be it another pickup, an internal
mic, or an external mic. What combination you choose depends a lot on your
playing style - flatpicking or fingerpicking, playing solo instrumental music,
accompanying vocals, or playing with other instruments at high sound pressure
levels. Even whether you play in small clubs or with a concert sound system.
The choices you make also depend on whether you're playing live or in the
studio. Here are a few of the most popular combinations, and why people use
them.
Two External Mics
The faint of heart need not apply! If you're a purist, and you're playing solo
guitar in a studio environment, this is the combination you're most likely to use.
However, it requires a pair of high quality condenser mics, and a great
sounding room. Since the SPS-1 has two studio-quality mic preamps,
parametric EQ and stereo output, it's the ideal preamp for going directly to DAT
or digital multitrack. Perfect for recording you solo record yourself. No one
would think of using this combination live, however, and expect to be heard.
Unless, of course, you're doing a classical concert in a great European hall.
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