SPL BiG Studio Stereo Image Processor

BiG [Studio] enlarges the stereo image in a new manner and opens up new creative ways of sound shaping. Intuitive with just three controls.

• Range:
  With the Range control, the frequency range which should be processed can be selected.
  
• Bigness:
  The Bigness control adjusts the intensity of the stereo image shaping.
  
• Stage
  With the Stage control, the frequency range previously selected with the Range control can be moved backwards or forwards on the stereo stage.
  

Black magic?
In BiG [Studio] a difference signal derived from the input signal is processed by an analog filter network before mixed back to the original signal in a special mixing stage. This is not M/S processing but a completely different and new way of stereo-processing. The processed stereo signal, when summed to mono, creates a clean mono signal without phase shifts, cancellations, or other unwanted artifacts.

Inputs and outputs:

All inputs and outputs of the BiG [Studio] are equipped with Neutrik XLR sockets with gold-plated contacts and Neutrik TRS sockets. The XLR and jack sockets are connected in parallel. Signal transmission is electronically balanced at a nominal level of +6 dB.

Specifications:

Analog inputs & output; XLR & TRS Jack (all balanced)
Maximum input and output gain: +22.5 dBu
Input impedance: 20 kΩ
Output impedance: 112 Ω
Common mode rejection (1 kHz): < 75 dB
Frequency range (-3 dB): 10 Hz–200 kHz
THD + N (0 dBu, 10 Hz–22 kHz): 0,0035 %
Noise (A-weighted): -97,5 dBu
Dynamic range: 120 dB
Bass frequency: 42 Hz
Bass boost: 2 dB
Harmonics frequency: 6 kHz
Harmonics boost max.: 9 dB

Internal Linear Power Supply with Shielded Toroidal Transformer
Operating voltage for analog audio: +/- 18 V
Operating voltage LEDs & Relays: +12 V
Tubes anode voltage: +230 V
Tubes heating voltage: +12,6 V

Mains Power Supply
Mains voltage (selectable): 230 V AC / 50; 115 V AC / 60 Hz
Fuse for 230 V: T 312 mA
Fuse for 115 V: T 630 mA
Power consumption: max. 9,9 VA

Dimensions & Weight
W x H x D (width x height x depth): 482 x 44 x 210 mm / 19 x 1,73 x 8,27 inch
Unit weight: 3,85 kg / 8.49 lbs
Shipping weight (incl. packaging): 4,9 kg / 10.8 lbs