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SPL Masterbay S - Mastering Router  From SPL

It's like having a team of interns that move at the speed of light! Why repatch a different chain at your patch bay when you can just press buttons on the Masterbay S to audition processors?

SPL

Manufacturer's Description from SPL

When it comes to mastering, a patchbay is not always enough: even for experienced users a simple comparison of different processors or processing paths can become a headache.

The new MasterBay S can manage up to four stereo processors comfortably and its fascinating possibilities allow you to get the best results out of your equipment.

  • Four switchable inserts
  • Parallel Mix function
  • Automatic A/B comparison with freely selectable intervals
  • Loudness compensation
  • Trim potentiometers for all input and output levels
  • Big level knob for dynamic fading
  • Always reduces signal conversion to the minimum
  • All audio signals are controlled directly by reliable relais switches and potentiometers - no sound-compromising DACs or VCAs

The classic patch bay allows you to easily route signals between different signal sources, processors and other audio gear. All connected devices can be tapped at any point in the signal path by simply making the adequate connections in the patch bay.

This can be very practical when working in projects, since you can set up the audio path according to a specific production without having to change anything until the production is finished. That is frequently the case during mixdown.

However, in the mastering stage the needs of an engineer often go well beyond this. Even a direct A/B comparison between two processors or two different signal paths can prove unfeasible with a patch bay. Not to mention loudness compensation after processing, comfortable fine adjustment of input and output levels or an adequate level control to dynamically fade the signal.

The MasterBayS fulfills all of these requirements and goes even a couple of decisive steps forward. Its comfortable yet flexible switching and control functions make it easier to achieve the best results with the available equipment. Innovative and pragmatic functions, conceived to simplify and improve the comparison process, give you a qualitative edge in mastering applications, while saving you time. Using the MasterBayS as central interface for all your hardware gear reduces to the minimum the actual conversions taking place, regardless of the number of processors used. Due to its high engineering quality, the MasterBayS not only pampers the signal but it also becomes a key element in the audio production stage where it is put to use.

Its cutting-edge and clever features on the one hand and state-of-the-art conception and manufacturing on the other, make the MasterBayS a typical SPL unit — innovative, handmade premium quality from Germany.

SPL

About Manufacturer

Sound Performance Labs! Full Range of Analog, Tube, and Digital rack gear with an innovative twist. With their most famous transient designer product, SPL has quickly become a household name in both the recording and live sound arenas.

Specifications

Inputs & Outputs

  • Differential amplifier, electronically balanced/transformerless
  • Nominal input level: +4dBu

  

Input Impedance

 

  • Main Input: ca. 20k ohms unbalanced, ca. 40k ohms balanced
  • Insert 1-4 Return: ca. 20k ohms unbalanced, ca. 40k ohms balanced
  • DAW Return: ca. 20k ohms unbalanced, ca. 40k ohms balanced

 

 

Output Impedance

 

  • Rec. Output: ca. 75 ohms unbalanced, ca. 150 ohms balanced
  • Insert 1-4 Send: ca. 75 ohms  unbalanced, ca. 150 ohms balanced
  • Monitor Output: ca. 75 ohms unbalanced, ca. 150 ohms balanced
  • Metering Output: ca. 10 ohms unbalanced; ca. 20 ohms balanced

 

 

Volume Control Ranges

  • Input Trim: -6dB to +6dB
  • Insert Trim: -6dB to +6dB
  • Master Fader: -80dB to +7dB
  • Compensation Level: -12dB to 0dB

 

Measurements

  • Max. input level: 23dBu
  • Max. output level: 23dBu
  • Frequency Range: 10Hz-100kHz, -3dB: <10Hz – 200 kHz
  • CMR - Main Input: >70dB, DAW Return: >70dB, (@1 kHz, 0dBu input level, unity gain)
  • THD&N - Rec. Output: 0.0015%, Monitor Output: 0.0015%, (1kHz, +4dBu input level, unity gain)
  • S/N ratio (A-weighted) - Rec. Output: < -99dB, Monitor Output < -98dB
  • Crosstalk L/R (@ 1 kHz) <98dB
  • Dynamic range (not weighted) - Rec. Output: 118,5 dB, Monitor Output: 116dB

  

Power Supply

  • Toroidal transformers
  • power supply for LEDs & Relays: 12V/6.3 VA, power supply for audio: 2 x 18V/16VA
  • Fuses 230 V AC: 50Hz, 1A; 115 V AC: 60 Hz, 2A
  • Voltage Selector 115V/230V
  • Power Consumption 24W

 

Dimensions & Weight

  • W x H x D: 482 x 88 x 237 mm; 19" x 3.46" x 9.33"
  • Weight: 5.5kg; 12.13lbs

 

0dBu = 0.775 V. Subject to change without notice.