SPLICE™ MKII MANUAL V.1.1
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SC Filters (Sidechain):
The “SC Filter” control affects the frequencies going to the internal sidechain (In any
compressor, the internal sidechain is what controls the compression taking place).
Please note, this control does not filter the audio frequencies themselves, but rather
the frequencies that are being compressed.
The SC Filter control is disabled when in the “OFF” position.
High pass: 60Hz, 90Hz, 130Hz, 200Hz, 280Hz
Note: Use the HPF to tailor the amount of low frequency triggering the
sidechain detector. The filters for instance can drastically change the kick
drum or a bass guitar. Just twist until you have the desired amount of low
end control.
Mix (AKA Blend):
A fully adjustable rotary potentiometer, the Mix/Blend knob enables blending
between the dry (uncompressed) signal and wet (compressed) signal, allowing
parallel compression completely within the box, with zero phase shift and zero
additional routing required.
Note: The Mix circuitry is a completely standalone electronically balanced
circuit inserted after the Output Transformer. When enabled, the output
signal at the Output XLR will be electronically balanced. When bypassed,
the Mix circuit is completely removed from the audio path chain.
Note: One of our favorite ways to use this feature is to set the Mix to 100%
Wet. Adjust the other settings on the compressor so that you can clearly
hear the style and characteristic of compression until you have the desired
sound of the gain reduction. At this point you may have too much of a good
thing. Simply turn the Wet signal down until you have blended in the
desired amount of Dry signal. Listen for overall amount of dynamics and
control. You should be able to dial in quickly and easily just the right amount
for detail and density, squeeze and sustain.
Power Switch:
Power is enabled when the switch is in the Up position. Unit power is indicated by
the adjacent Red LED.
