SPTOMK3P

22401

SPL

Produce professional results in broadcast and voice recording applications with the Track One Mk3 Premium from SPL, a versatile rack-mountable channel strip with two separate input preamps: one preamplifier with 48V phantom power for microphones and a dedicated instrument preamp. With comprehensive SPL de-esser technology, a flexible compressor and limiter stage, and powerful 3-band EQ facilities, the Track One Mk3 is ready for surgical sound sculpting in nearly any studio scenario.A selectable 80 Hz high-pass filter lets you cut out subsonic frequencies for cleaner processing or easy elimination of unwanted rumbles and noises. You can choose between line- or instrument-level input for everything from analog DAW punch ins to electric guitar or synthesizer DI recording. The Track One Mk3 sports a Lundahl transformer-balanced XLR mic input, fully balanced outputs, and 1/4" link connections for stereo compressor processing. Constructed from durable anodized aluminum and solid steel, the Track One Mk3 is engineered to last you a lifetime of heavy usage.The Pre-Amp Stage The Track One is equipped with two preamps: a microphone preamp with 48V phantom power and a separate instrument preamp. Both are tuned to a sound-neutral, open, and transparent characteristic.The microphone input features 48V phantom power and preamp gain up to 63 dBThe selectable low-impedance Line input has a balancing stage for connecting studio equipment and up to 22 dB of gainThe selectable low-noise, high-impedance instrument input is ideal for electronic or electric instruments and provides up to 35 dB of preamp gainDe-Esser Subtly removes offending sibilants by eliminating only the "S" sounding frequencies with phase-cancelling processing technology. The unit's auto-threshold assists in constant processing, even with varying microphone distances. S-Reduction control adjusts the intensity of the S-sound reduction.Compressor / Limiter The compressor is extremely easy to operate with very low noise and distortion characteristics thanks to control via a single knob and signal-dependent automation and musical results in just about any situation. You get up to 20 dB of makeup gain and a dedicated switch for turning the Track One into a soft limiter.Three Band EQ Provides an EQ design optimized to process vocals, acoustic, and electronic instruments.LMF controls low and mid frequencies from 30 to 700 Hz, covering a range of about 4.5 octavesMHF governs the mid and high frequencies from 680 Hz to 15 kHz, also covering a 4.5 octave rangeBoth filters allow for a boost or cut of up to 12 dBAir is a high-frequency, coil-capacitor filter with bell characteristics and a center frequency of 19 kHzAir filter provides maximum attenuation and accentuation of 10 dBLED Meter The illuminated 10-segment LED meters make it easy to view all of your information at a glance, in any environment.PPM Output display shows the peak reading of the output level. This display also serves to level the preamplifier.The Gain Reduction indicator provides information about the processing performed by the compressor.S-DET. lights up as soon as an "S" sound is detected. This is only active when the de-esser is switched on, but it works independently of the set reduction value.CLIP lights on as soon as an overload is detected. The indicator picks up after the preamp, after the compressor, after the EQ, and after the output control.SIG. indicates when an input signal with a higher level than -30 dB is detected.Connections The inputs and outputs of the Track One Mk3 are equipped with Neutrik XLR sockets and plugs with gold-plated contacts. The signal transmission is electronically balanced, at a nominal level of +6 dBu.Balanced XLR mic inputSelectable 1/4" line or instrument TS input and extra 1/4" line inputBalanced XLR and 1/4" TRS outputsTwo 1/4" Compressor Link for connecting to another unit for stereo processingSelectable Master or Slave link operationGround lift button for eliminating humLasts