SPL Community News: The Latest Developments and Innovations in Audio Technology

Phonitor 3

Phonitor 3 is a high-performance headphone amplifier and monitoring controller that stands out for its innovative 120V technology. It delivers exceptional sound quality with unparalleled clarity and dynamics, making it ideal for professional mixing, mastering, and precision listening applications. The headphone processing feature offers an immersive experience, accurately replicating the sensation of listening through speakers. With robust construction and versatile capabilities, the Phonitor 3 is an essential tool for sound engineers who demand absolute control and reliability in the studio.

Phonitor 3 @ Sound On Sound

"An ultra-high-performance headphone amplifier, offering exciting and flexible headphone processing and excellent build quality."

In the professional audio magazine Sound on Sound, you will find a review of the Phonitor 3 – the headphone amplifier and monitoring controller featuring 120V technology. The full review is available in the September issue of Sound on Sound, both in print and online.

See the Phonitor 3 here

IRON & PQ

IRON & PQ

The SPL IRON is a high-end tube compressor designed to deliver top-tier sound quality in both mastering and mixing applications. It combines the classic vari-mu technology with modern capabilities, offering exceptional transparency and dynamic control without overly coloring the signal. Thanks to its versatile settings, the SPL IRON allows compression control at multiple levels, enabling the user to achieve anything from gentle to very aggressive compression, making it suitable for various music genres and productions.

The PQ is a premium five-band parametric equalizer, designed for use in mastering and high-end audio processing. It offers outstanding precision and control over frequency shaping, allowing sound engineers to make highly detailed adjustments. Each channel of the SPL PQ features five fully parametric bands, providing great flexibility and clarity in the sound without introducing noise or distortion. It is the perfect tool for those who seek ultimate control in the mastering process and the achievement of a perfect sonic result.

Justin Gray is a composer and music producer at Synthesis Sound, mastering engineer at Immersive Mastering, and a professor of music at Humber College Lakeshore Campus in Toronto, Canada. In addition to his stereo masterings, he also works with Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 – and is an avid user of SPL products. He has praised both the IRON & PQ, stating that they are essential tools in his daily mastering work, providing him with the high quality and flexibility needed to achieve the desired sound.

See the IRON here

and the PQ here

Gemini

The SPL Gemini is a high-end DA converter that stands out for its 120V technology, offering unparalleled clarity and precision in audio reproduction. Ideal for professional studios, Gemini delivers analog sound with rich dynamics, perfect for demanding applications such as mastering and mixing. It features multiple outputs for flexible connectivity, and its robust construction ensures reliability and durability. It’s an excellent choice for those seeking ultimate control in digital-to-analog conversion, ensuring the highest sound quality in every application.

Selam Katana

"Today, we are at our studio in Munich, showcasing the M/S processor for mastering, the SPL Gemini. It’s an amazing machine that is truly impressive. No plugin can replace it for me!"

See the Gemini here

Director Mk2

Ο Director Mk2 είναι ένας εξαιρετικός προενισχυτής και μετατροπέας DA που συνδυάζει κορυφαία ποιότητα ήχου με την καινοτόμο τεχνολογία 120V. Προσφέρει εξαιρετική καθαρότητα και λεπτομέρεια, αποδίδοντας τον ήχο με απόλυτη ακρίβεια, ιδανικό για υψηλής πιστότητας ακροάσεις σε HiFi συστήματα. Με την υποστήριξη πολλών ψηφιακών και αναλογικών εισόδων, παρέχει ευελιξία στη σύνδεση με διάφορες πηγές ήχου. Ο στιβαρός σχεδιασμός και η αψεγάδιαστη ποιότητα κατασκευής το καθιστούν αξιόπιστο εργαλείο για τους λάτρεις του ήχου που απαιτούν άριστη απόδοση σε κάθε σύστημα HiFi.

Στο διαδικτυακό περιοδικό Future Audiophile μπορείτε να βρείτε μια κριτική για τον DAC και προενισχυτή SPL Director Mk2. Όπως αναφέρεται στην κριτική: 

"Ο DAC/προενισχυτής SPL Director MK2 είναι από τα καλύτερα και πιο εντυπωσιακά audiophile εξαρτήματα που έχω συναντήσει ποτέ. Ο εσωτερικός DAC ακούγεται φανταστικός, παρέχοντας μια ολοκληρωμένη λύση DAC/προενισχυτή που θα βελτιώσει τον ήχο και τη ζωή πολλών audiophiles." Η πλήρης κριτική είναι διαθέσιμη online στο Future Audiophile. 

See the Director Mk2 here

Stereo Vitalizer Mk3 T

The SPL Stereo Vitalizer Mk3-T is an analog sound processing tool designed to enhance and enrich the audio spectrum in a natural and musical way. It uses frequency and dynamic balancing technology to provide greater clarity, brightness, and liveliness to the sound without altering its original character. Specifically, in the Mk3-T version, the tube design adds warmth and richness to the sound, making it ideal for mastering and mixing applications. The Vitalizer Mk3-T is the perfect tool for professionals seeking top-quality sound and flexibility.

In the August edition of the German magazine Professional Audio, you can find a review of our patented sound processing tool, the SPL Vitalizer Mk3-T. Georg Berger tested the device and was impressed, stating:

“The Vitalizer Mk3-T brought a big smile to my face when I activated it for the first time – a smile I couldn’t put off during the entire testing session. But be careful: the Vitalizer is addictive. Once you use it, you won’t want to live without it.”

See the Stereo Vitalizer Mk3 T here

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