SPL 9526 User Manual

SPL 9526 User Manual

Dual channel program eq

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  • Page 1 Manual ® Modell 9526 Dual Channel Program EQ...
  • Page 2 (SPL) reserves the right to modify the product described in this manual at any time. Changes without notice. This docu- ment is the property of SPL and may not be copied or reproduced in any manner, in part or full without the authorization of SPL.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ....................17 Dear customer, Foreword Thank you for the confidence you have shown towards SPL elec- tronics GmbH by purchasing the SPL Stereo Vitalizer MK2. 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 music productions, live sound applications and pre-masterings.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Stereo Vitalizer MK2 will In 1994 the “Stage Design Award” perform the same task as those esoteric and costly equalizers was presented to SPL by the “Artist” often used for audio sweetening but with far greater tonal flexibi- magazine for the exceptionally lity and at a much lower cost.You will be amazed by how transpa-...
  • Page 5: Connections

    (jack or XLR) should be connected at a time – the Stereo Vitalizer MK2 is not intended to be used as a mixer! To ensure optimal signal quality, SPL has developed a new hybrid-component balanced input/output stage using all laser- trimmed resistors with a tolerance of 0.01 %.
  • Page 6: Applications Recording Studio

    Applications 1. The most obvious application of the Stereo Vitalizer MK2 is to process a final mix, either while mixing or during post-production prior to cutting. Insert your Stereo Vitalizer MK2 into the master- Recording Studio inserts of your console or right in between a playback and a recor- ding unit.
  • Page 7: Tape Duplication

    3. In electronic music, the Stereo Vitalizer MK2 can be used to Applications add new range and depth to samplers and synthesizers and also to further process existing effects such as delay and reverbera- tion. Even budget instruments and processors with limited audio bandwidths can be made sound full-bodied and detailed.
  • Page 8: Sound Reinforcement

    “You try to find a balance between two center mics then balance that with whatever you´re using from left-right pair. We then treated it with the SPL Vitalizer, a psychoacoustic equalizer. It brings a lot more presence to the upper end of the spectrum and a very deep low end so that the voice sounds full.”...
  • Page 9: First Steps

    When setting up the Stereo Vitalizer MK2 for the first time, it is First steps wise to approach the controls in a specific order to avoid confu- sion and to achieve positive results right from the start. Use a CD as source.
  • Page 10: Control Elements

    Control Elements Active The Active function switches the Stereo Vitalizer MK2 on or off. The illuminated switch indicates that the Stereo Vitalizer MK2 has been activated. Active switches a relay hard- The Active function is a relay hard-bypass function that works bypass circuitry for XLR on both XLR and Jack connections.
  • Page 11 If the Bass Sound control is moved from the center position (0) Control Elements to the left, the 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. The further the Bass Sound control is shifted to the right or left of the center position, the more intensive the bass in question.
  • Page 12: Compression

    The Stereo Vitalizer MK2 features an integrated Bass Control Elements Compressor, which only works where it is useful: in the bass range. When recording on digital equipment it is essential not to over- Bass Compression load the inputs of such systems which results in invalid samples sounding like digital peaks.
  • Page 13: Process

    The Mid-Hi Tune filter can raise the broad-band spectrum with a Control Elements very linear frequency response, without colouring the signal. Above the Mid-Hi Tune value set, the Stereo Vitalizer MK2 filters create a linear increase, i.e. one that is adapted to the human ear. This compensates any inability of our hearing as regards percei- ving frequencies ranging between 5kHz and 10kHz.
  • Page 14: High Eq

    Control Elements Fig. 5: Dotted line: Frequency responses for a Soft Bass Sound at varying Process levels and Mid-Hi Tune set to 3.5 kHz. Solid line: phase responses (drift slightly as the Process intensity increases) The diagram also shows the mid range attenuation according to the increasing Process levels.
  • Page 15: Stereo Expander

    The In switch switches the Stereo Expander on or off.The status- Control Elements LED indicates, that the Stereo Expander is activated. The In switch only illuminates when the Active switch is depressed. Stereo Expander In case you want to monitor the Stereo Expander in isolation, switch Active on and set the Process and Intensity controls fully counter clockwise.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    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 ........
  • Page 17: Warranty

    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. SPL does not, however, warrant its products against any and all...

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