SPL DynaMaxx
The DynaMaxx compressor/limiter/noise gate offers disarmingly ease of use with signal-dependent automation of time constants. It also premiers unique de-compression features to regain vitality e. g. from over-compressed audio files.
"The SPL DynaMaxx succeeds pretty clearly in both performance and price categories." TOOLS 4 Music (GER), Review of DBX 1066, Drawmer DL-241, LA Audio GCX-20, SPL DynaMaxx.
The DynaMaxx is ideally suited when unobtrusive, musical compression results and reliable set & forget operation are most important. SPL's unique Double VCA Drive technology employs two excellent VCAs in a differential mode for maximum transparency, dynamics, and lowest distortion values.
I/Os: both XLR connectors and 1/4 inch TRS stereo jacks for balanced operation.
CONTROL FEATURES
Compression
Sets the amount of compression, where the degree of gain reduction is continually monitored via the LED meters.
Gain
This
is similar to the "make-up" gain control used on conventional
compressors and is provided to restore signal levels that have been
reduced by the compressor action. This control also compensates for any
gain increase in De-Compression mode. The control has a range of 20dB.
Soft Limit
Switches
between Compression mode and Soft Limit mode for a very gentle
soft-knee-characteristic with minimized audible side effects.
Effect Compression
In this mode, the Release time is set to a fixed 60ms to produce a
'vintage compression' effect that works very well on solo instruments
and occasionally voices.
De-Compression
Converts
the compressor to an upward expander that allows to de-compress highly
compressed audio signals, such as samples, keyboards sounds or
previously recorded tracks that have been overcompressed. Each
parameter function is inverted in De-Compression mode.
Stereo Couple
The
Stereo Couple function ensures that both channels produce the same
degree of gain change, maintaining a coherent and stable stereo image.
Noise Gate
Each
channel incorporates a Noise Gate with ARC (Auto-Release-Circuitry).
The Close-LED indicates when the Noise Gate shuts.
Metering
Both
channels of the DynaMaxx are equipped with a 20-digit LED ladder meter
displaying gain changes to a resolution of 1dB. The displayed values
range from -10dB to +9dB. Each channel also has an additional Signal
LED which illuminates when the input signal is hotter than -40dB.
Side Chain
If
it is required to patch in external processing, both left and right
channels have Side Chain inputs. If an acceptable sidechain signal is
being received, a LED on the front illuminates.
SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs & Outputs
- Instrumentation amplifier, electronically balanced (differential), transformerless
- Nominal input level +6dB
- Input impedance =22kOhm
- Output impedance < 600Ohm
- Max. input level +24dBu
- Max. output level +22,4dBu
- Minimum load 600Ohm
- Relay Hard-Bypass/Power Fail Safety
Measurements
- Frequency response 20Hz - 100kHz (100kHz = -3dB)
- CCMR - 80dBu @ 1kHz
- THD&N 0,002% @ 1kHz
- S/N CCIR 468-3 -89dBu
- S/N A-weighted -105dBu
Power Supply
- Torroidal transformer 15 VA
- Fuse 315mA
- Ground-Lift switch
- Voltage selector
Dimensions
- Housing Standard EIA 19"/1U, 482 x 44 x 237mm
- Weight 3,4 kg
Note: 0dBu = 0.775V
Subject to change without notice.
