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Page 1: Tube Vitalizer
Manual TUBE VITALIZER Model 9530 Program-Equalizer... - Page 2 Version 3.1 - 5/2000 The information in this document has been carefully verified and is assumed to be correct. However Sound Performance Lab (SPL) reserves the right to modify the product described in this manual at any time. Changes without notice. This document is the property...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Foreword ... 4 Thanks ... 4 Operation safety ... 4 Introduction ... 5 Connections ... 6 Applications Recording Studio ... 7 Tape Duplication ... 8 Broadcast ... 8 Sound Reinforcement ... 8 Video & Film Post Production ... 9 First Steps ... 10 Control Elements Activate Process (1) ... -
Page 4: Foreword
Foreword Thanks Operation safety Dear Customer, Thank you for the confidence you have shown towards SPL electronics GmbH by purchasing the SPL Tube Vitalizer. You have decided to use a tool of high performance which sets you in the position to have faster success and a better sound quality in your music productions and pre-masterings. -
Page 5: Introduction
SPL´s Tube Vitalizer is the top-of-the-line product of the Vitalizer range. It is designed for the sound enthusiast in professional recording, mastering and cutting. The effect intensities are opti- mized for this delicate sound processing. The Tube Vitalizer combines the finest audio technologies: Tube technology, RC &... -
Page 6: Connections
Connections The Tube Vitalizer is fitted with both XLR-connectors and TRS stereo jacks for balanced operation, though the jacks may be used with unbalanced connections simply by plugging in mono jack-plugs. The level difference that normally occurs when a balanced input or output is used unbalanced is automatically compensated for. -
Page 7: Applications
1.The most obvious application of the Tube Vitalizer is to process a final mix, either while mixing or during post-production prior to cutting. Insert your Tube Vitalizer into the master-inserts of your console or right in between a playback and a recording unit. More flexibility is guaranteed when patching the Tube Vitalizer into two sub-groups of the console. -
Page 8: Tape Duplication
Applications Application 2: The Tube Vitalizer inserted between noise-reduction and recorder to improve archived recordings. Tape Duplication Compensating indeficiencies of high-speed and real-time duplications. Broadcast Increasing the listener´s attention on jingles, promos and spots. Film & Video Post Production Improving time-compressed audio Vitalizer on ‘Malcom X’... -
Page 9: First Steps
When setting up the Tube Vitalizer for the first time, it is wise to approach the controls in a specific order. Use a CD as source. The Tube Vitalizer is designed to process stereo sources. Left and right channels are adjusted with one control. Set-up positions (see front panel picture): Drive to zero (center-position) -
Page 10: Control Elements
Control elements Activate Process The Activate Process switch switches a relay hard-bypass circuitry for XLR and jack operation. Drive Sets the operating level of the Vitalizer filter network. Bass 13 14 The Activate Process function switches the Tube Vitalizer´s sound processing section on or off. The illuminated switch indi- cates that the Vitalizer Process has been activated. -
Page 11: Bass - Lc Filter (4)
They symbolize the contoured “Tight” bass sound. If the Bass control is moved from the center position (0) to the left, the bass sound becomes very deep, soft and warm.This sound is known as “Soft” . This is symbolized with round scaling points which also increase in size as the intensity increases. -
Page 12: Hi-Mid Freq. (6)
Control elements Hi-Mid Freq. Setting the starting frequency for the shelving filter to adapt the frequency range to the hearing sensation. No comb-filtering effect as with graphic EQs. Measurement 1: Bass = Tight Bass-LC filter = Off Process Level = Max Hi-Mid Freq. - Page 13 TUBE VITALIZER Control elements Measurement 2: Bass = Tight Bass-LC filter = Active Process Level = Max Hi-Mid Freq. = 1 / 1,5 / 2,5 / 3 / 5 / 8 / 14 / 22 kHz Measurement 3: Bass = Soft Bass-LC filter = Off Process Level = Max Hi-Mid Freq.
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Page 14: Process Level (7)
Control elements Process Level Measurement 5: Bass = Soft Bass-LC filter = Active Hi-Mid Freq. = 3 kHz Process Level = 0 to 10 Diagram: Fletcher-Munson curves, »curves of equal loudness« The Process Level control determines the ratio between Bass and Hi-Mid Freq. -
Page 15: High Freq. (8)
The Tube Vitalizer works with a filter-network and controlled changes of phase relationships to emphasize high frequencies and harmonics of the original source. The result is an unobtrusive and silky top end. We consciously did without the generator principle of “Exciters” . The Tube Vitalizer’s High Freq. -
Page 16: High Comp. (11)
Control elements High Comp. Measurement 6: High Freq. = 10 Intensity = 10 LC Filter = On/Off Activate Tubes When recording on digital equipment it is essential not to over- load the inputs of such systems which results in invalid samples or digital peaks. -
Page 17: Attenuator (13)
When the tubes are active you can use the Attenuator controls to reduce the output level for each channel separately. Level changes due to processing can be compensated. The control characteristic has a very fine resolution before 0 dB (fully clock- wise). -
Page 18: Power Supply
Power supply Custom made toroidal transformer with five separate wirings. Voltage selector Ground-lift switch Mains filter Fuses (primary voltages): 115 V: 800 mA 230 V: 315 mA Special care has gone into the design of the power supply of the Tube Vitalizer. -
Page 19: Specifications
Input & Output Instrumentation amplifier, electronically balanced (differential), transformerless Nominal input level ... +6 dB Input impedance ... = 22 kOhms Output impedance ... < 600 Ohms Max. input level ... +24 dBu Max. output level ... +22,4 dBu Minimum load ohms ... 600 Ohms Relay Hard Bypass, Power Fail Safety Measurements Frequency response (without tubes) ... -
Page 20: Tube Vitalizer
Warranty SPL electronics GmbH (hereafter called SPL) products are warranted only in the country where purchased, through the authorized SPL distributor in that country, against defects in material or workmanship. The specific period of this limited warranty shall be that which is described to the original retail purchaser by the authorized SPL dealer or distributor at the time of purchase.
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