SPLICE™ MKII MANUAL V.1.1
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Comp / Bypass:
This is a true hardwire relay bypass. The compressor is enabled by placing the
toggle switch into the up “Comp” position.
Note: Use this to quickly and easily hear what the SPLICE is doing to your
audio. Also use this to help balance and adjust unity gain through the unit.
Meter:
The VU meter is switchable between Output level and Gain Reduction using the
adjacent toggle switch. For Output level, 0VU = +4dBu.
Meter 0 (Allow 30 minutes of warm-up time before adjusting):
Over time it may occasionally be necessary to calibrate the “0” position on the VU
meter when in Gain Reduction Mode. This can be done by inserting a small flathead
screw driver into the small hole located on the front panel between the Input &
Output level knobs.
Mode Switching:
The Audio path of the SPLICE™ MKII consists of two sections; the Input amplifier
circuitry and the Output amplifier circuitry. The SPLICE™ MKII’s unique circuitry
mode switching allows the user to switch the audio path circuitry between classic
Blackface and Blue Stripe modes, or mix and match between the two.
When both Input & Output Mode LED’s are off (Black), the unit is configured for
Blackface mode.
When both Input & Output Mode LED’s are illuminated (Blue), the unit is configured
for Blue Stripe Mode.
Alternatively, the unit can be configured to mix and match the Input & Output circuits,
creating entirely new sounds unique to the SPLICE™ MKII (i.e. Blue Stripe Input
c Blackface Output circuit, or Blackface Input c Blue Stripe Ouput
circuit)
Note: The default mode when unit is powered on is Blackface.
Note: The switching recovery time for Input mode switching is
approximately 2 seconds when the release knob time is set to its fastest
setting (fully clockwise). Long release time settings will increase the Input
switching mode cycle time.
