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Frontliner
R e c o r d i n g C h a n n e l
48 V
Ø
PAD
ON
dB
INSTR.
TUBE
LINE IN
+15dB
dB
dB
ON
AUTO
ms
s
Hz
dB
1:x
dB
Hz
Recording channel with separate module inputs and outputs
Sound Performance Lab
7 5
10
ON
20
30
0
%
dB
dB
EQ PRE
COMP.
dB
%
VU
GR
0 dB -10 dB
Manual
Made in Germany
Model 2800
EXTERNAL INPUTS
3
3
5
1
1 0
3
DE-ES.
COMP.
EQ/TUBE
5
70
50
1 00
VU
VU
MUTE
VU
PPM
Frontliner
Model 2800
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- Page 1 Manual Frontliner Sound Performance Lab Made in Germany Model 2800 R e c o r d i n g C h a n n e l EXTERNAL INPUTS 48 V Ø AUTO DE-ES. COMP. EQ/TUBE 1 00 INSTR. TUBE EQ PRE MUTE LINE IN +15dB...
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Page 2: Air Band, Tube Saturation
This document is the property of SPL and may not be copied or reproduced in any manner, in part or fully, without prior authorization by SPL. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ON, S-REDUCTION, SPL De-Esser technology ........ -
Page 4: Symbols & Notes
Attention: Do not attempt any alterations to this machine without the approval or supervision of SPL electronics GmbH. Doing so could nullify completely any and all of your warranty/guar- antee rights and claims to user support. Scope of Delivery & Packaging The scope of delivery comprises the Cabulator, the external power supply, the guarantee card and this manual. -
Page 5: Hook Up
Important Security Information Lightning: Before thunderstorms or other severe weather, disconnect the machine from wall power (but to avoid life threatening lightning strikes, not during a storm). Similarly, before any severe weather, disconnect all the power connections of other machines and antenna and phone/network cables which may be interconnected so that no lightning damage or overload results from such secondary connections. -
Page 6: Introduction
DynaMaxx compressor/limiter delivered the essentials for the respective channel strip stage, the unique SPL De-Esser is also available as a single, dual-channel unit – and the preamplifier modules were also derived from existing products. -
Page 7: Special Technical Features, Options
– a unique method for unobtrusive results and extremely fast operation. • The compressor is operated by SPL’s double VCA drive circuitry. A differential stage elimi- nates side effects and the half load per VCA dramatically reduces THD. -
Page 8: Rear Panel
Rear Panel Standard wiring channel strip Frontliner... -
Page 9: Wiring Examples: Live And Studio
XLR WIRING: PIN 1 = GND / PIN 2 = HOT (+) / PIN 3 = COLD (–) TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TRS WIRING: TIP = LEFT / RING = RIGHT / SLEEVE = GND THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED. SPL CONVERTER SLOT – OPTIONAL POWER DISABLE 48V ON... -
Page 10: Wiring Examples: Group Of Modules, Inserts
XLR WIRING: PIN 1 = GND / PIN 2 = HOT (+) / PIN 3 = COLD (–) TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TRS WIRING: TIP = LEFT / RING = RIGHT / SLEEVE = GND THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED. POWER SPL CONVERTER SLOT – OPTIONAL DISABLE 48V ON FRONT LINE IN... -
Page 11: Balanced Connections, Unbalanced Connections
Rear Panel Connections Signal connection Switch off the unit before you begin the process of making the first or any subsequent connec- tions. Neglecting this can damage either or both your ears and your equipment. 1/4" TRS socket The TRS socket AD INPUT 2 supports both balanced (1/4" TRS/stereo jack connector) and unbalanced connections (1/4"... -
Page 12: Separate Inputs And Outputs, Preamplifier: Mic In
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TRS WIRING: TIP = LEFT / RING = RIGHT / SLEEVE = GND MAINS INPUT POWER THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED. SPL CONVERTER SLOT – OPTIONAL 230V ~50Hz Fuse: 315mA slow GND LIFT DISABLE 115V ~60Hz... -
Page 13: Compressor: In And Out, Equalizer/Tube Sat.: In And Out, Main Outs Out1 And Out 2, Ad Input 2, Power Connection And Fuses
Rear Panel Sockets Compressor: IN and OUT The analog compressor input and output sockets are electronically balanced. Normally the compressor input signal is the internal de-esser signal (or the EQ signal if EQ PRE COMP. is activated). If you are using the compressor module separately as single module, COMPRESSOR / LIM. -
Page 14: Rear Panel/Switches
Rear Panel Switches Voltage Selector 230V ~50Hz Fuse: 315mA slow The rear panel VOLTAGE SELECTOR sets the local line voltage (115 V position: 110-120 115V ~60Hz Fuse: 630mA slow volts/6o Hz, 230 V position: 220-240 volts/50 Hz). The diagram shows the correct switch posi- tion for 230 V power supply. -
Page 15: Control Elements
Control Elements Preamplifier Frontliner Sound Performance Lab Made in Germany Model 2800 R e c o r d i n g C h a n n e l EXTERNAL INPUTS 48 V Ø AUTO DE-ES. COMP. EQ/TUBE 1 00 INSTR. TUBE EQ PRE MUTE... - Page 16 Control Elements Preamplifier Phase reverse 48 V Ø The phase reverse function reverses the polarity of the microphone signal, inverting the phase (by 180°) to correct phase-inverted signals caused by multiple signal sources. A voice- over artist, for example, hears himself during recording through the headphones and simul- taneously through the bones in his head.
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Page 17: Instr. Line In, Tube +15 Db
Control Elements Preamplifier LINE GAIN/INSTR. GAIN This control determines the level of preamplification for signals connected either to the rear LINE IN or to the INSTRUMENT input on the front. You activate the respective input with the INSTR./LINE IN switch which is described below. Gain range for line signals reaches from -20 dB to +10 dB. -
Page 18: De-Esser
As a result, the SPL De-Esser does not need to be monitored and re-adjusted permanently to keep processing constant – and it can always be applied before the compressor, as changing its position would not be an advantage. -
Page 19: Compressor/Limiter
Control Elements Compressor/Limiter Frontliner Sound Performance Lab Made in Germany Model 2800 R e c o r d i n g C h a n n e l EXTERNAL INPUTS 48 V Ø AUTO DE-ES. COMP. EQ/TUBE INSTR. TUBE EQ PRE MUTE LINE IN +15dB... -
Page 20: Attack With Cruise Control: Auto Mode, Release
Control Elements Compressor/Limiter AUTO ATTACK with cruise control: AUTO mode The disadvantage of a usual ATTACK control: the setting refers to one critical moment, but it is not optimal in every moment. But when you switch to AUTO mode, the ATTACK settings inter- actively respond to the input signal curves. -
Page 21: Equalizer/Tube Saturation 2
Control Elements Equalizer/Tube Saturation Frontliner Sound Performance Lab Made in Germany Model 2800 R e c o r d i n g C h a n n e l EXTERNAL INPUTS 48 V Ø AUTO DE-ES. COMP. EQ/TUBE INSTR. TUBE EQ PRE MUTE LINE IN... -
Page 22: Equalizer/Tube Saturation
Control Elements Equalizer/Tube Saturation The center frequency of the half-parametric low/mid filter is set with the LMF control. The adjustable frequency range lies between 30 and 700 Hz so that this filter covers a range of about 4.5 octaves, allowing it to be used from the deepest bass to the lower mid range. This together with the mid/high filter ensures that the entire frequency spectrum is covered. -
Page 23: Vu-Meter
Control Elements VU-Meter Frontliner Sound Performance Lab Made in Germany Model 2800 R e c o r d i n g C h a n n e l EXTERNAL INPUTS 48 V Ø AUTO DE-ES. COMP. EQ/TUBE 1 00 INSTR. TUBE EQ PRE MUTE... -
Page 24: Output
Control Elements Output, AD OVL, Mute Frontliner Sound Performance Lab Made in Germany Model 2800 R e c o r d i n g C h a n n e l EXTERNAL INPUTS 48 V Ø AUTO DE-ES. COMP. EQ/TUBE 1 00 INSTR. -
Page 25: External Inputs
Control Elements External Inputs Frontliner Sound Performance Lab Made in Germany Model 2800 R e c o r d i n g C h a n n e l EXTERNAL INPUTS 48 V Ø AUTO DE-ES. COMP. EQ/TUBE INSTR. TUBE EQ PRE MUTE LINE IN... - Page 26 Control Elements External Inputs EXTERNAL INPUTS Determining inserts DE-ES. COMP. EQ/TUBE You can also determine inserts with the EXTERNAL INPUTS keys in order to integrate further, external devices into the channel strip unit. Inserts can be determined before each processing module.
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Page 27: Options
Please note that you can order products with optional equipment from all dealers, even if they do only list standard product versions, for example in an online store. Please contact your dealer or SPL before you place an order. Optional equipment can also be installed after sales. Available option for the Frontliner, model 2800: •... -
Page 28: Specifications
Specifications Inputs & Outputs Electronically balanced instrumentation amplifiers, optionally transformer-balanced Sockets/inputs Microphone input Line input Instrument input 6,35 mm (1/4") TRS (stereo jack) De-Esser input Compressor input EQ-/Tube Saturation input AD Input 2 6,35 mm (1/4”) TRS (stereo jack) Sockets/outputs Preamplifier output De-Esser output Compressor output... - Page 29 Specifications Measurements Frequency range (-3 dB) Channel strip 10 Hz to 50 kHz Microphone preamplifier ‹10Hz to 50kHz Line preamplifier ‹10Hz to 50kHz Instrument preamplifier ‹10Hz to 50kHz De-Esser ‹10Hz to 140kHz Compressor ‹10Hz to 180kHz Equalizer/Tube Saturation ‹10Hz to 60kHz Common mode rejection (@1 kHz, 0 dBu input level and unity gain) Microphone preamplifier ›...
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Page 31: Block Diagrams
Block Diagram 1 Signal flow Frontliner... - Page 32 Block Diagram 2 Switch Logic Frontliner...
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Page 33: Table Switch Logic
Table Switch Logic Frontliner... - Page 34 Manual Frontliner, Modell 2800...
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