The SoundField SPS422B
Issue 1.7
User Guide
Page 17
INTERFACING THE SPS422B WITH THE SP451 SURROUND
PROCESSOR FOR LIVE SURROUND RECORDING
In this configuration the SPS422-B/SP451 combination will deliver six discrete channels of 5.1
surround sound. It is a very quick and effective way to record surround. After some practice and
once you know how to get the best from your system, it will yield consistent results. Although not
vital, it is a big advantage to be able to monitor in full surround when choosing your mic position.
It is important to bear in mind when recording this way that the result is, in effect, a ‘finished
product’. One way to retain post-production capability is to also record the B-Format at the same
time as the six channels of surround. Of course, to do this you will require ten tracks to record on.
Again, a stereo master can also be recorded directly from the left/right outputs of the SPS422B
processor.
