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SPL GainStation 8 Mk2 - 8 Channel Class A + Tube Preamplifier

SPL GainStation 8 Mk2 - 8 Channel Class A + Tube Preamplifier

SKU: SPLGAINSTAT8-MK2
$7,899.00Price
The GainStation 8 Mk2 is the premium recording front end, ensuring that signals of all kinds are pre-amplified with the highest quality.

  • Overview:

    SPL Mk2 Overview

     

    Featuring inputs switchable from mic to instrument (Hi-Z) on every path, the GainStation 8 Mk 2 from SPLis a class A eight-channel preamp with a whole host of options per channel, including high-pass filters, polarity switches, selectable impedance controls for tone shaping, phantom power, and lastly—but definitely not least—a switchable peak/FET limiter to protect against clipping at the conversion stage, or to add a bit more color, depending on your preference.

    The GainStation 8 provides separate solid-state and tube preamps with level controls for both options before each output attenuator; thus you can instantiate clean, colored, or downright dirty tones at your own discretion. Furthermore, each preamp stage is based upon discrete, class A op-amps operating on a 60V rail, the result of which is 130 dB of dynamic range. This allows you to capture every nuance from an instrument or mic'd sound-source. With eight channels of such circuitry, the GainStation 8 works equally well for an entire drum kit as it does for vocals, guitars, or indeed, anything else you'd wish to throw at it.

    Notable Features

    • Separated solid state and tube preamps. The tube preamp can be used additionally to the solid state stage to add tube saturations, and for clean recordings it can be switched off
    • Peak/FET limiter
    • Switchable mic input impedance (200 Ohms, 1, 2 & 10 kOhms)
    • Discrete, class A op-amps with an operating range of 60V for enhanced dynamic range
    • All switching functions are handled by encapsulated relays with gold-plated contacts
    • Included external power supply with extensive shielding and seven separately wound, regulated voltages

    In the Box

    SPL GainStation 8 Mk2 - 8-Channel Class A Tube Preamplifier

    • External Power Supply
    • Limited 2-Year Warranty

  • Specs:

    SPL Mk2 Specs

    Frequency Range ‹ 1 Hz to 125 kHz (clean gain 30 dB, tube gain off, ±0.5 dB) 
    ‹ 1 Hz to 310 kHz (clean gain 30 dB, tube gain off, +/- 3 dB)
    ‹ 1 Hz to 125 kHz (clean gain 30 dB, tube 1 dB, ±0.5 dB)
    THD + N 0,00038 % (clean gain 24 dB, tube gain out, 20 to 22 kHz, +25 dBu output level)
    0,032% (clean gain 23 dB, tube gain 1 dB, 20-22 kHz, +25 dBu output level)
    Noise -99.6 dBu (clean gain 10 dB, tube gain out, 20 to 22 kHz, A-weighted) 
    -94.6 dBu (clean gain 30 dB, tube gain out, 20 to 22 kHz, A-weighted) 
    -68.4 dBu (clean gain 60 dB, tube gain out, 20 to 22 kHz, A-weighted)
    -86.5 dBu (clean gain 20 dB, tube gain 10 dB, 20 to 22 kHz, A-weighted)
    EIN 28.4 dB (clean gain 60 dB, tube gain out, 20 to 22 kHz, A-weighted, 40 Ohms)
    Dynamic Range (20 to 22 kHz, A-weighted): › 130 dB
    CCMR ›80 dB (clean gain 30 dB, tube gain out, 1 kHz, input -30 dBu, without Lundahl transformer)
    Maximum Output Level +34 dBu 
    Mic and Hi-Z input: +17 dBu
    Input Impedance Instrument: 1 MOhm
    Output Impedance > 75 Ohms
    Phantom Power 48 V (±2 V)
    Power Consumption 140 W
    Dimensions (W × H × D) Preamp: 19.0 x 3.5 x 9.3" / 48.2 x 8.8 x 23.7 cm 
    External power supply: 8.6 x 3.3 x 10.1" / 21.9 x 8.5 x 25.7 cm
    Weight Preamp: 13.9 lb / 6.3 kg 
    External power supply: 15.0 lb / 6.8 kg
    Packaging Info
    Package Weight 34.9 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 21.0 x 16.0 x 15.0"
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