spl Control One
| Product # | 222139 |
| Brand | spl |
| Series | spl Series One |
| Category | Monitor Controller |
| Brand Category | spl - Controllers |
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- Input gain (max.): +22.5 dBu
- Line Input 1 (balanced): Input impedance: 20 kΩ
- Line Input 1: Common mode rejection: < 60 dB
- Line Input 2 (unbalanced): Input impedance: 10 kΩ
- Output gain (max.): Speaker Outputs (600 Ω): +22 dBu
- Line Output (unbalanced): Output impedance: 75 Ω
- Speaker Output 1 (balanced): Output impedance: 150 Ω
- Sub Output low filter: none (full range)
- Sub Output (balanced): Output impedance: 150 Ω
- Speaker Output 2 (unbalanced): Output impedance: 75 Ω
- Frequency range (-3dB): 10 Hz - 200 kHz
- Dynamic range: 121 dB
- Noise (A-weighted, 600 Ω load): -99 dBu
- Total harmonic distortion (0 dBu, 10 Hz – 22 kHz): 0.002 %
- Crosstalk (1 kHz): < 75 dB
- Fade-out attenuation: -93 dB
- Wiring: Tip = Left, Ring = Right, Sleeve = GND
- Source impedance: 20 Ω
- Frequency range (-3 dB): 10 Hz - 200 kHz
- Noise (A-weighted, 600 Ω): -97 dBu
- THD + N (0 dBu, 10 Hz – 22 kHz, 600 Ω): 0.002 %
- THD + N (0 dBu, 10 Hz – 22 kHz, 32 Ω): 0.013 %
- Max output power (1 kHz, 600 Ω): 2 x 190 mW
- Max output power (1 kHz, 250 Ω): 2 x 330 mW
- Max output power (1 kHz, 47 Ω): 2 x 400 mW
- Fade-out attenuation (600 Ω): -99 dB
- Crosstalk (1 kHz, 600 Ω): -75 dB
- Dynamic range: 117 dB
- Operating voltage for analog audio: +/- 17 V
- Operating voltage for headphone amplifier: +/- 19 V
- Operating voltage for relays and LEDs: + 12 V
- AC/DC switching adaptor: Mean Well GE18/12-SC
- DC plug: (+) pin 2.1mm; (-) outside ring 5.5mm
- Input: 100 - 240 V AC; 50 - 60 Hz; 0.7 A
- Output: 12 V DC; 1.5 A
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| Depth | 220mm |
| Width | 210mm |
| Height | 49mm |
| General Information | |
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| Manufacturer information | MusiX GmbH
Schildgasse 12 79618 Rheinfelden (Baden) Germany manufacturerinfo@musix.com |
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| Product Number | 222139 |
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| Relevancy rank in Category Monitor Controller | |
| Date | November 2020 |
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| Weight | 1.5kg |
| Box Depth | 430mm |
| Box Width | 210mm |
| Box Height | 165mm |
| Gross Weight | 2.54kg |
Debates about mixing with headphones are always controversial, and opinions vary widely. It's often difficult to achieve truly excellent results, especially when working exclusively with headphones. While I often rely solely on headphones for mixing, it's true that the best results are typically achieved with headphones, but achieving truly outstanding mixes is challenging. This is partly due to the unnatural stereo width and the lack of crosstalk in headphones. To address this, I decided to conduct my own tests to determine the best way to create a headphone mix that closely resembles a mix made with monitor speakers. I tested a variety of software solutions, including Realphones, Abbey Road Studio 3, dearVR, Sienna, CanOpener, and others. I also included the SPL Control One in the tests. The process involved creating a short piece of music and mixing it 12 times using headphones, with and without frequency correction using Sonarworks Reference 4 (SR4), and with the SPL Control One, which uses crossfeed. To ensure a fair comparison, I used the same plugins (iZotope Neutron, Ozone, Neoverb, Gullfoss, and Glue) for each mix and limited myself to the default settings in Cubase. The goal was to objectively assess the results. After 12 mixes, the results were varied. Realphones performed the best, with some other software being less effective. The mix created solely with headphones, without any simulation or crossfeed, was the least effective. However, the SPL Control One proved to be a significant improvement over the software solutions. The resulting mix was clearer, with better transients, and overall sounded more impactful and better than the software alternatives. The SPL Control One eliminated any phase issues, allowing for a transparent and accurate headphone listening experience. This, in turn, leads to more informed and accurate mixing decisions, resulting in a better final product. In summary, the SPL Control One has proven to be a superior solution for headphone mixing. I highly recommend it. While there are more expensive SPL models available, the Phonitor Matrix offers excellent performance at a more accessible price point. With the Phonitor Matrix, I can now create mixes that sound more natural and accurate through headphones. In conclusion, while a good pair of open-back headphones with a neutral frequency response and transient characteristics is essential for achieving good mixes, the SPL Control One provides a significant advantage. With the SPL Control One, I can now create mixes that sound more natural and accurate through headphones.