SPL Kultube 2049, Руководство пользователя

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Introduction
The Kultube user disposes over a unique range of powerful compression
tools ranging from subtle unobtrusive processing to very obvious ‘effect‘
compressions. Used conventionally or as an effect, in professional recording
or mastering applications, the Kultube combines outstanding audio quality
with the acclaimed musicality and user-friendliness that SPL units stand for.
Applications cover those of a classic compressor for vocals and instruments,
in both mono and stereo, through stereo operation for subgroup processing
to stereo mastering and multi-channel/surround projects.
Progressive Time Control
With the unique Progressive Time Control (PTC) option for attack and release,
time constants can be optimized by unique circuitry that reacts both to the
input signal and to the user settings - for example, fast impulses are inter-
cepted by an attack time as fast as 20 us. PTC can be seen as an interactively
controllable automation which is not based on fix presets but reacts to the
audio material in a musically useful way.
Discrete Gain Cells
SPL has developed discrete, very high performance gain cells that are used
instead of the usual VCAs and the Kultube is the first product to use them.
They ensure the highest level of musicality and clarity in signal processing
and demonstrate significantly improved distortion values over VCAs.
Tube Harmonics
The adjustable tube saturation of the output stages combined with automatic
output level adjustment can produce tube sound effects that range from the
delicate to the raucous whilst a useful de-compressor mode can reanimate
over-compressed material (such as samples).
Master/Slave Mode
In master/slave mode, any number of devices can be controlled from one
master unit.
Features
• Discrete, high performance gain cells instead of industrial VCAs
• Progressive Time Control: interactively controllable automation for Attack
and Release parameters
• Adjustable tube saturation with output level adjustment
• Selectable soft or hard knee characteristics
• Unique de-compression mode
• Large VU meter displays gain reduction or (mono summed) output level
• Side-chain inputs on the front panel
• Slave mode for multi-channel operation