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Model 2048

Manual

Parametric 5-Band Stereo Equalizer

Summary of Contents for 2048

Page 1: ...Model 2048 Manual Parametric 5 Band Stereo Equalizer ...

Page 2: ...orization of SPL Limitations of Liability In no event will SPL be liable for any damages including loss of data lost profits cost of cover or other special incidental consequential or indirect damages arising from the use of the unit however caused and on any theory of liability This limitation will apply even if SPL or an authorized dealer has been adviced of the possibility of such damage Sound ...

Page 3: ...ront wiring 6 General advices sockets 7 Operation General Advice Proportional Q recommendations for the setting of bandwidth Q 8 Power 9 Active 9 Sub 9 Low 10 Mid 11 High 11 Air 12 3D Enhancer 12 Power Supply 13 Specifications 13 Warranty 14 Copy Master 15 Notes 16 ...

Page 4: ...ng adjustments could cause unsui table correlations of the stereo program the correction of which is very complicated The close adjustment tolerances of the Stereo Q reliably avoid this problem which makes it an extremely suitable unit for inclusion in a 5 1 surround studio where the need for coherent twin matching of both chan nels front L R or surround L R is paramount Even small and medium size...

Page 5: ...from that of the remaining apparatus This leads substantially to a higher and cleaner tonal quality in the strictest sense of the word Power supply The toroidal transformer forms the basis for a clean power supply throughout the circuitry Carefully select a place for setting up the Stereo Q The unit should be situated away from heat sources and direct sunlight Avoid installation in environments ex...

Page 6: ...3 1 GND 2 hot 3 cold 1 2 3 Pin wiring XLR output Pin wiring XLR input 1 GND 2 hot 3 cold Pin wiring stereo jack connectors Tip hot Ring cold Sleeve GND Console outputs insert sends Guitar amp Keyboard Sampler Stereo mic preamp All stereo signals or 2 x Mono Inputs XLR or Jack Outputs XLR or Jack ...

Page 7: ...nnected with mono Jack connectors to the balanced Jack sockets Generally all stereo signal equipment can be connected to the Stereo Q The diagrams on page 6 show various examples and their method of connec tion whether by XLR or Jack connectors It is of course possible to process mono signals either singly or in pairs if identical processing is required In order to keep the purest signal quality i...

Page 8: ...width relates to approximately 0 2 octaves on the Stereo Q the minimum Q value 0 5 greatest bandwidth is approximately 2 octaves Bandwidth adjustment is always dependant on the program or instruments to be used It is not possible to lay down hard and fast rules but the following recommendations are provided Q values between 1 and 2 are as a general rule most suitable for proces sing of voices keyb...

Page 9: ...low under all circumstances Active Active switches the electronics via the hard bypass relais into the signal path The button switches a crackle free relay and offers a fast comparison between the processed and unprocessed signal To protect the entire elec tronic circuitry the Active switch should be used when the unit is deac tivated for a short period The power switch should only be used when th...

Page 10: ...powerful bass foundation with clear definition impure bass equalization is eradicated Low The Low filter spans the frequency range of 10 to 250 Hz Frequency control It can be described as a decisive low band filter that in distinction to many comparable concepts deals exclusively with the low tonal range and in this manner can be utilized very accurately and with high sensitivity The maximal ampli...

Page 11: ...setting of bandwidth on page 8 High The High filter spans the frequency range from 940 Hz to 24 kHz Frequency control The High filter is utilized in the first place for narrow band corrections whether to eliminate interference frequencies e g pilot reference or to accentuate certain frequencies The combination of High and Air band offers excellent possibilities for the processing of the high frequ...

Page 12: ... restoration and tonal improvement of old recordings This in combination with the High filter provides extensive possi bilities for processing the top end With the Air filter a brilliant top end can be produced over which the High filter can superimpose frequency selective accents 3D Enhancer The 3D Enhancer serves the expansion of the stereo base The circuitry recognizes the signal components tha...

Page 13: ...onnector Transformer AC cord and IEC receptacle are VDE UL and CSA approved The main fuse is rated at 315mA Chassis ground and AC ground can be physically disconnected by the Ground Lift switch GND LIFT This helps to eliminate hums Input Output Instrumentation amplifier electronically balanced differential transformerless Nominal input level 6 dB Input impedance 22 kOhms Output impedance 600 Ohms ...

Page 14: ...uthorized SPL warranty repair facility in the country where purchased or to the SPL factory in Germany in the original packaging or a replacement supplied by SPL with all transportation costs and full insurance paid each way by the purchaser or owner All remedies and the measure of damages are limited to the above services It is possible that economic loss or injury to person or property may resul...

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