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Transient Designer

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The new T

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provides a revolutionary concept for

dynamic processing rendering controls such as Threshold, Ratio
and Gain superfluous. The T

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's automation is

highly developed, so that while the processing going on inside
the box may be very complex, the user has to deal with just a few
intuitive controls. SPL's Differential Envelope Technology® is the
first solution for level-independent processing of envelopes allo-
wing transients to be accelerated or slowed down and sustain
prolonged or shortened. The degree of dynamic processing
required to do this couldn't be duplicated even using a chain of
several conventional compressors, yet only two controls per
channel are required to allow the user to completely reshape the
attack and sustain characteristics of a sound.

Attack can be amplified or attenuated by up to 15dB while

Sustain can be amplified or attenuated by up to 24 dB, enabling
weak drum sounds to be made much more percussive and
powerful, or for over-percussive transients to be softened. All the
necessary time-constants (Attack, Decay and Release) are auto-
mated and optimised adaptively in a musical manner according
to the characteristics of the input signal. This results in natural
sounding signal processing and fast operation.

The T

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uses envelope followers to track the

curve of the natural signal so that optimum results are guaran-
teed regardless of the input signal's dynamics. Because of the
level-independent processing inherent in Differential Envelope
Technology®, manual threshold adjustments are not required. In
order to maintain the cleanest possible signal path, the T

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uses the excellently specified THAT 2181-VCAs, which are

especially natural sounding, transparent and create minimal
distortion. High amplitudes are processed without damping of
high frequencies or reducing bass.

For stereo operation the LINK function connects channel pairs

(1,2 and/or 3,4)  such that both channels are controlled by the
same side-chain voltage so as to maintain a coherent and stable
stereo image. When operating in LINK-mode, the control
elements of the first (or third) channel, including the ACTIVE
switch, control the second (or fourth) channel, too. Each channel
is equipped with a relay hard bypass circuit to ensure a minimum
signal path when the process is bypassed.

The Signal-LEDs provide a simple and positive means to quickly

monitor the signal flow, which is particularly important if the four
channels are connected to a patchbay.

The T

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is a

revolutionary Dynamic
Processor based on level-
independent sound proces-
sing that makes it possible to
radically change the attack
and sustain characteristics of
any musical sound in a crea-
tive way.

Transients can be accelerated
or slowed down and sustain
may be prolonged or shor-
tened.

This is made possible by the
use of adaptively optimised
time-constant parameters.

SPL's Differential Envelope
Technology® for level-inde-
pendent processing.

The latest VCA-technology
preserves audio transparency
and minimises distortion.

There are four independent
channels of signal processing
in the T

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though channels may also be
linked for stereo operation.

The unit features a relay hard
bypass and Signal-LEDs to
simplify metering.

Introduction

Содержание Transient Designer 9842

Страница 1: ...Model 9842 Manual Dynamic Effect Processor Transient Designer ...

Страница 2: ... 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 authorised dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damage SPL electronics GmbH Office address Sohlweg 55 D 41372 Niederkruechten ...

Страница 3: ... all our staff particularly Ruben Tilgner who created the TRANSIENT DESIGNER The importance of their exceptional qualification and talents cannot be overesti mated Our products are often tested and compared in many publica tions as well as by our customers themselves and constantly attract praise for the high standard of audio performance they achieve I would like to pass on this broad appreciatio...

Страница 4: ...ogy manual threshold adjustments are not required In order to maintain the cleanest possible signal path the TRANSIENT DESIGNER uses the excellently specified THAT 2181 VCAs which are especially natural sounding transparent and create minimal distortion High amplitudes are processed without damping of high frequencies or reducing bass For stereo operation the LINK function connects channel pairs 1...

Страница 5: ... of the equipment installed is analogue Check that the voltage details quoted on the back panel are the same as your local mains electricity supply Use a small flat bladed screwdriver to set the voltage selector to the voltage for the area in which the unit will be used Never cover up the ventilation slots on the top side of the unit If during operation the sound is interrupted or indicators no lo...

Страница 6: ...t balanced input output stage using all laser trimmed resistors with a tolerance of 0 01 This approach has resulted in an exceptionally high CCMR common mode rejec tion 80 dB at 1kHz and 75 dB at 10 kHz Should the need arise to use the XLR connectors in an unba lanced system pin 3 of the XLRs should be grounded The follo wing illustration shows how to properly unbalance a balanced signal Rear pane...

Страница 7: ...ll curious as to what goes on inside the box read this section while referring to the diagrams Differential EnvelopeTechnology Differential Envelope Technology maintains identical enve lope processing from quiet to loud signals from pianissimo to fortissimo without the need for the user to adjust any external parameters In a conventional system low level signals would be excluded from processing B...

Страница 8: ...between Env 3 Diagram 4 and Env 4 Diagram 5 hatched area The sustain is extended at positive settings and shortened at negative settings Diagram 3 illustrates the shapes of the processed curves with maximum and minimum attack compared to the original curve from Diagram 1 Diagram 4 illustrates the original curve and both envelopes generated for processing the sustain period The envelope follower En...

Страница 9: ...nnect the TRANSIENT DESIGNER to an analogue mixing console because these generally have enough headroom to process peak levels of more than 15 dB without clipping However it is imperative to check the input levels of the mixer and any clip monitor LEDs at the channel inserts If the TRANSIENT DESIGNER is connected directly to a ProTools 888 interface a Yamaha O2R mixer or similar units with interna...

Страница 10: ...t channel two s ACTIVE status LED will also follow channel one s ACTIVE status The SIGNAL LED indicates an incoming signal with a level exceeding 40 dB In complex studio arrangements the LED indi cation helps to check if a signal actually arrives at the TRANSIENT DESIGNER With the ATTACK control the attack period of a signal can be emphasised or attenuated by up to 15 dB For detailed informa tion ...

Страница 11: ...lower pursues the original envelope and adapts optimally to the curve of sustain This second gene rator produces an envelope with extended sustain Diagram 4 page 8 The difference between both envelopes is then used to calculate the voltage controlling the VCA though as with the ATTACK circuitry the enhancement ceases at the end of the signal being processed Sustain amplitude is increased for posit...

Страница 12: ...e instruments or loops this technology creates new sounds or adds weight and authority to existing sounds There are several ways to connect the TRANSIENT DESIGNER to your equipment One of the most flexible options is wiring the TRANSIENT DESIGNER to a patchbay and if your console has swit chable insert points to prevent audio running through the patchbay when not required so much the better Altern...

Страница 13: ...is patched through two channels of the TRANSIENT DESIGNER panned hard left and right in the mix such that the left channel is processed with increased ATTACK and reduced SUSTAIN while the right channel is adjusted in the opposite way a very special stereo loop sound is created You have to try this to appreciate what it sounds like but expect to hear a lot of unusual stereo movement By reducing ATT...

Страница 14: ...lp of the TRANSIENT DESIGNER Budget drum machines can provide sounds and grooves that sound far more powerful and dynamic than the original untreated sounds Effect sounds and sample libraries benefit from more punch and more power useful when working on TV commercials or movie soundtracks Out door recordings often suffer from poor microphone posi tioning The TRANSIENT DESIGNER can help create the ...

Страница 15: ...a recessed slide switch on the rear panel and a ground lift switch is fitted for use where ground loops are causing hum problems When the GND LIFT switch is set to off the circuit ground is isolated from the chassis ground The detachable power cord is a standard 3 wire type fitted with an IEC mains connector the transformer power cord and mains connector have VDE UL and CSA approvals The fuse has ...

Страница 16: ...rd Bypass yes Power Fail Safety yes Measurements Frequency response 20 Hz 100 kHz 100 kHz 3 dB CCMR common mode rejection 87 dBu 100 Hz 80 dBu 1kHz 75 dBu 10 kHz 70 dBu 20 kHz THD N 0 004 1kHz S N CCIR 468 3 89 dBu S N A weightened 105 dBu Power Supply Torroidal transformer 15 VA Fuse 315 mA Ground Lift switch yes Voltage selector yes Dimensions Housing Standard EIA 19 1U 482 x 44 45 x 237 mm Weig...

Страница 17: ...thorised 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 result...

Страница 18: ...Manual Bedienungsanleitung www SPL electronics com SOUND PERFORMANCE LAB ...

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