SPLICE™ MKII MANUAL V.1.1
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1. DESCRIPTION / OVERVIEW:
The SPLICE-500™ MKII is a single channel FET based compressor, and can be
used for mono applications, or can be paired with a second SPLICE-500™ MKII for
stereo applications. The SPLICE-500™ MKII’s unique circuitry mode switching
allows the user to configure the input & output audio path circuitry between classic
Blackface and Blue Stripe modes, or mix and match the two to create completely
new sounds, unique to the SPLICE-500™ MKII.
2. SPECIFICATIONS:
Maximum Current Consumption:
175mA* @ +/-16V
Input:
Constant 600R Input Attenuator, Floating Transformer Balanced
Output:
Floating Transformer Balanced
Output (With Mix Enabled):
<100 Ohm Output Impedance, Transformer-like
Floating Output, Electronically Balanced (Accepts Balanced or Unbalanced Signals)
External Send:
<100 Ohm Output Impedance, Transformer-like Floating Output,
Electronically Balanced (XLR) (Accepts Balanced or Unbalanced Signals)
External Return:
22KHz Input Impedance, Electronically Balanced (XLR), (Accepts
Balanced or Unbalanced Signals)
Maximum Input Level:
+30dbu with compression engaged and Input level knob set
to max (fully clockwise)
Maximum Output Level:
+24dbu
Output Load:
150 Ohm minimal
Gain:
45db (+/-1dbu) with compression disabled (Ratio set to “BP”)
Gain Reduction Element:
FET
THD+N:
(20Hz-20KHz) Typically 0.5%
Signal-To-Noise Ratio:
>80dbu
*Before installation, ensure that the SPLICE-500™ MKII’s power requirements do
not exceed your 500 series rack’s power supply rating.
