The SPL Volume 8 8-Channel Volume Controller is a fully analog, 8-channel volume controller and a puristic surround preamplifier, that focusses on analog monitor leveling an sports a Mute switch that in case of a computer crash protects your speakers, headphones and ears.
The SPL Volume 8 8-Channel Volume Controller's advantages become especially apparent in combination with DAW based audio and video production systems. When changing the volume in the DAW the converters will be operating at a lower bit rate. 6dB reduction of the monitoring level is equivalent to 1 Bit less resolution. We are monitoring on an average of -24dB to -36dB below 0dBfs which means that the bit resolution is diminished by 4-6 Bits. With the Volume 8 this does not affect you. It uses a high quality 8-gang potentiometer to control in the analog domain.
The SPL Volume 8 8-Channel Volume Controller circuitry is an active design rather than a passive one. For a very good reason. When changing the volume in a passive design the impedance change affects the phase and frequency response negatively. An active design is therefore much more accurate and the far better solution.
SPL Volume 8 8-Channel Volume Controller Features
- High end volume potentiometer and illuminated mute switch; the potentiometer controls signals directly (without VCA or DAC circuitry)
- In contrast to digital volume controls which reduce the bit resolution at lower listening levels there is no degradation in sound with an analog volume control
- In contrast to passive volume controls which alter the phase and frequency response there is no alteration in sound with an active volume control
- High quality balancing stages with extremely good common mode rejection minimize interferences and disturbances in the signal paths
- Balanced DB25 input and output connectors (Tascam-Standard)
- High quality balancing stages with extremely good common mode rejection minimize interferences and disturbances in the signal paths
- Massive, 45 mm diameter aluminum knobs ensure consistent, refined handling
- The elegant, compact housing allows for flexible desktop positioning near or under a computer monitor.
- A high quality power supply with toroidal transformer
SPL Volume 8 8-Channel Volume Controller Specifications
- Inputs & Outputs
- Instrumentation amplifier, electronically balanced (differential), transformerless
- Nominal input level: +4dBu
- Input impedance: =22kOhm
- Output impedance: 600Ohm
- Max. input level: +20dBu
- Volume control range: -80dB bis -4dB
- Frequency range: 10Hz-100kHz (100kHz = -3dB)
- CMRR: >60dBu@1kHz
- THD & N (at +15dBu input level): >-100dBu
- S/N (A-weighted): -102dBu
- Crosstalk L/R (at 1kHz): >-80dBu
- Dynamic range: 120dB
- Power supply
- Toroidal transformer: 15VA
- Fuses: 250mA (230V), 500mA (115V)
- Voltage selector: 230V/50Hz; 115V/60Hz
- Power consumption: 15W
- Dimensions: 215 x 80 x 220mm; 8.5" x 3.1" x 8.8"
- Weight: 1.6kg/4.18lbs
SPL Volume 8 8-Channel Volume Controller Includes
- Volume 8 8-Channel Monitor Volume Controller
- Power Cable
- Manual
- Two Year Warranty
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