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Stereo Vitalizer® MK2 Model 9526
SPL STEREO VITALIZER® MK2
Applications
The Stereo Vitalizer® MK2 represents the
second generation of the stereo versions in the
Vitalizer Program EQ line from SPL.
It is used primarily used to shape the sound
of individual instruments and to optimize mixes
in a musically and acoustically correct way. Its
outstanding sound characteristics and extremely
straightforward method of operation makes it
an indispensable tool in the fields of recording,
mixing, mastering, digital signal processing and
sound amplification, where it is the reference for
this type of sound optimising.
• Recording: Console EQ enhancing, subgroupinsert
• Mixing: Fine polishing the final mix
• Mastering: Remaking or preparing (especially
archival recordings)
• Digital signal processing: Lifelike analog sound
with less “digital edge”
• Sound reinforcement: Clearly greater volume
perception, allowing less of a load on the final
stage and significantly greater sound volume at
the same volume level.
• Copying tapes: Perfect compensation of highand bass-losses
The SPL Vitalizer technology
The Vitalizer “un-covers” sounds by means of
a slight time shift of the signals as a function
of their loudness. Soft sound components that
were masked by louder ones are thus emphasized
and the smallest details become clearly audible to
create a life-like, natural-sounding atmosphere.
Furthermore, the entire sound is ideally adjusted
to suit our hearing capabilities. The material is
perceived as sounding more transparent, and the
sense of loudness is increased while avoiding listener fatigue.
Note: The Stereo Vitalizer MK2 is not an
“Exciter”! In processing the sound all the information is taken from the original signal. No distortions are generated as is the case with generatortype exciters. This means the resulting drawback
of these devices, namely the tendency towards
sharpness and listener fatigue, has been eliminated from the Stereo Vitalizer MK2.
The SPL Vitalizer in practice
Voluminous bass sounds you can feel not only
make the DJ’s life easier – the Stereo Vitalizer MK2
also allowsdance/techno sound amplification to
produce enormous volume without detriment to
the final sound quality. In mixing you can clearly
position different bass sounds with ease. Excessively hard or sharp sounds in the mid-range are
easy to manage, intelligibility and accurate detail
are significantly increased and the improved presence brings voices to the fore. The brilliant, silky
highs round out the overall sound perfectly.
Specifications
Inputs and outputs
Instrumentation amplifier, electronically balanced
(differential), transformerless
Nominal input level
+6 dB
Input impedance
=22 kOhm
Output impedance
< 600 Ohm
Max. input level
+20 dBu
Max. output level
+20 dBu
Minimum load
600 Ohm
Relay hard by-pass / power fail safety
Equipped with balanced XLR and unbalanced jack connectors
Measured data
Frequency response (100kHz= -3dB)
EQ frequency response
Common mode rejection (CCMR)
Total harmonic distortion
Signal-to-noise ratio (CCIR 468)
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted)
10 Hz-100 kHz
20 Hz-20 kHz
> 80 dBu @1 kHz
0.002% @ 1 kHz
-89 dBu
-106 dBu
Power supply
Toroidal transformer
Fuses (230/115 V)
15 VA
200 mA (230 V/50 Hz)
400 mA (115 V / 60 Hz)
Voltage selection switch 115 V / 230 V, GND lift switch
Dimensions
Standard EIA 19”/1U
Weight
Daniel Backes,
Keyboards (D)
“At a truly sensational price/
performance ratio you get
a sophisticated device for
signal processing on the
highest level. Here SPL has
really hit the mark, because
never has the famous Vitalizer sound been as affordable as it is now. All in all
the verdict is unusually easy:
Anyone wanting to upgrade
their studio, keyboard or
effects track with easy-touse means will find in the
new Stereo Vitalizer Mark 2
the state-of-the art, and not
only in this price class.”
Mattias van Hulst,
Production Partner (D)
“The potential uses seem
almost unlimited, since the
Vitalizer MK 2 quickly
becomes an indispensable
partner both when mixing
down a multi-track pop production as well as in the
mastering field or when pepping up speech recordings
after the fact or restoring
audio material, and considering the tonal benefits the
price is clearly in the moderate range.”
482 x 44 x 237 mm
3.4 kg
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 V
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