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RackPack 4
Introduction
RackPack
The RackPack 4 modular system system allows you to set up a very compact, customized
analog rack on only 3 U rack space – equipped with both approved and new SPL specialties
providing you one-of-a-kind processing, highly effective handling and superior audio quality.
RackPack Modules
The Transient Designer opens a new dimension in dynamic processing with its unique level-
independent signal processing. Imitated especially by several software applications, the
original Transient Designer remains the state-of-the-art ... well, transient designer.
The DynaMaxx compressor is incomparably musical and easy to handle. Thanks to its signal-
dependent automation it is the perfect “set’n’forget” compressor for demanding studio and
live applications.
Just as efficient and advanced in quality is SPL’s Dual-Band De-Esser module. It has been the
first device of its kind to use phase cancellation as a means to reduce sibilants. Much more
unobtrusive than the common frequency-based compression, the SPL DeEsser has proven
it’s technological prominence all over the world.
Further highlights are the two preamp modules Preference Mic Pre and Premium Mic Pre. As
an alternative to our tube preamps they are based upon the proven design of our Atmos®
multi-channel recording system. The Premium Mic Pre provides the same triple stage design
with transformer in- and outputs like the Atmos® system, thus ensures the same reference-
class results. The Preference Mic Pre offers a superior price/performance ratio to meet the
highest demands in all areas of miking, and while a continuous preamp quality is of immea-
surable value especially with multichannel recordings, it is impressively economical as well
now with the Preference Mic Pre module.
Further modules complete the RackPack system that includes the whole range of analogue
peripheral equipment and allows for perfect integration into any live and studio environment:
From the passive equalizers Bass Ranger and Vox Ranger, which are specialized to certain
instrument groups, through tube saturation and harmonics effects with the TwinTube module,
the RackPack system builds a frame to cover the whole set of SPL’s expertise in analog signal
processing technology.
Freedom As A Matter Of Principle
Whether you need an effects rack or individual channel strips: The RackPack system offers
the maximum freedom to compose customized setups for varying challenges in any live or
studio environment.
Internally we have purposely dispensed with a bus system for connections to and between
modules. Instead each module provides balanced XLR in- and outputs, so free routing
between modules is ensured. Furthermore each module can also be integrated into any
studio- or live- environment just like a stand-alone device. And since two outputs are avail-
able simultaneously on each module, you can route from any module additionally while
it is connected already to another module (or elsewhere). If you have for example built a
RackPack 4 as a channel strip, you can still pick up a signal from any stage.