SPL Channel One MK2

SPL Channel One Mk2

SPL design represents the common origin of channel strips Frontliner, Channel One and Track One.

The preamp stage
provides three optimised inputs:

    The microphone input features 48V phantom power, phase reverse function and a subsonic filter.
    The low-impedance Line input has a precise balancing stage for connecting studio equipment.
    The low-noise, high-impedance instrument input is easily accessible on the front panel.
De-Esser
The renowned SPL De-Esser subtly yet effectively removes offending sibilants by reliably eliminating only the “S” frequencies with its unique phase-cancelling processing technology. Auto-Threshold ensures constant processing even with varying microphone distances. All you need do is to turn the knob until the sibilants are gone.
Insert (Send/Return)
The Insert (Send/Return) allows for insertion of external processors or can be used to record the pure preamplifier signal.
Compressor/Limiter
This section is based on SPL’s Double-VCA-Drive® circuitry for outstanding noise and distortion characteristics. The compressor is extremely easy to use via a single knob. But the signal-dependent automation not only allows for set and forget operation, it also grants very muscial results in any situation. Actually it is much more difficult to destroy a recording with wrong compression settings.
Noise Gate
The noise gate operates flawlessly - reverbs are recognized and not cut off.
Three band EQ
The Channel One provides a new EQ design especially optimized to process vocals, acoustic and electronic imstruments. Low, Mid Hi, and Air-Bands allow for both corrective adjustments and/or effective sound designing processing. Gadget: a distortion control might be useful sometimes to apply for decent distortions to signals that deserve it.
Headphone monitor stage
Provides an individual mix for the singer/speaker - latency problems from digital systems are avoided.