Rob James, Resolution (GB):
"Anyone seriously
contemplating working in surround with a workstation-based rig should
be looking at this box. It is built like a tank and is suitable for
monitoring surround mixes in 5.1 formats all the way up to DVD-A and
SACD mastering."
In addition to a surround
speaker set, a stereo pair can be connected to and managed by the SMC.
A Sub-D input connector provides six surround and two stereo input
channels. Eight additional RCA connectors allow easy connection of
SACD, DVD, CD or DAT players. A slave output allows the stereo or
surround input signal to be routed directly to a recording device.
Volume control is handled by a discrete six-layer potentiometer and all
switching functions by extremely durable precision pushbuttons.
Pin configuration of the DB25 sockets
SPL's renowned electronic
balancing circuitry forms the basis for the SMC's I/O architecture. Its
extended frequency range up to 100 kHz, exceptional dynamic spectrum
and excellent common mode rejection ensure specs that exceed SACD
standards, as only highest quality analog circuitry can provide.
Technical Specifications
Input impedance, balanced (Sub-D): 50 kOhms
Unbalanced (RCA): ›10 kOhms
Output impedance, balanced (1/4" TRS): ‹600 Ohms
THD+N
Input level -10 dB: 0.04%
Input level 0 dB: 0.01%
Input level +10 dB: 0.006%
Input level +18 dB: 0.002%
Input level:+22 dB: 0.1%
Noise, A-weighted: -98 dB
Maximum input level: +22 dB
Dynamic response: 120 dB
Common mode rejection
@100 Hz: ›70 dBu
@1 kHz: ›70 dBu
@10 kHz: ›60 dBu
@100 kHz: ›50 dBu
Frequency response: 10 Hz-100 kHz (-3 dB)
Phase: -36° (10-120kHz, -3 dB center frequency)
Phase, linear 20 Hz-100 kHz
Dimensions H x W x D:
91 x 272 x 220 mm (3 9/16" x 10 11/16" x 8 21/32")
Weight 2.3 Kg (5 lbs)
Subject to change without notice.
