{"product_id":"spl-volume-2-stereo-volume-controller","title":"SPL Volume 2 - Stereo Volume Controller","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSPL Volume 2 Controller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e SPL Volume 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is an active DAW monitoring controller and a puristic high-end preamplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ecfd5d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79187cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Volume Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a510212 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monitoring volume is controlled analogously with an Alps-RK 27 potentiometer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the volume is controlled digitally, for example in the DA-converter, the bit resolution decreases with decreasing volume with one bit per -6dB. Usually we listen with about -30 dB at full volume, which decreases the bit resolution by 5 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdc829e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive or Passive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ef990d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is claimed that passive circuits are less signal influencing and more puristic and therefore better. Well, that is not so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA passive control element such as a potentiometer in the signal path, which is not electronically buffered, influences the frequency response and phase position. Both change continuously as you change the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly what does not happen with an active control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79579ff\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d23f781 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't Panic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb90b33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mute switch has two rights of existence. On the one hand, it allows the speakers to be muted without having to touch the volume control and thus leaving the set volume. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondly, the Mute switch is a panic switch. Whenever the computer hangs or crashes, there is a risk that a full level signal will reach the speakers. This can be extremely loud and may damage the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mute switch can be used to quickly turn off the signal and protect the speakers and your hearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPL Volume 2 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end volume potentiometer and illuminated mute switch from ALPS; the potentiometer controls directly (no VCA or DAC circuits)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mute switch allows a quick reaction when speakers or ears need to be protected (e.g. in case of a computer crash)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn contrast to digital volume control, where the bit resolution is continuously reduced as the volume decreases, the signal does not deteriorate with analog volume control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn contrast to passive volume control, active volume control does not affect the phase and frequency response. The monitoring signal sounds reliably the same at any monitoring volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR input and output connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality balancing stages with very high common-mode rejection (minimizing interference\/interference in the signal paths)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality power supply unit with toroidal transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid aluminium knob with 45mm diameter for smooth, sensitive operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegantly designed and compact housing for flexible desk positioning close to the screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPL Volume 2 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum input \u0026amp; output gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e21\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edBu\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range (-3 dB): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e10 Hz – 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD + N (10 Hz – 22 kHz, 15 dBu):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e-100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edBu\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise (A-weighted):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e-102\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edBu\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk (1 kHz): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e80\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon mode rejection (1 kHz): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic range: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e123\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating voltage for analog audio: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e+\/- 15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eV\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating voltage for relays and LEDs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e+12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eV\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains voltage (selectable):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e230 V AC \/ 50; 115 V AC \/ 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuse for 230 V:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003eT 250\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuse for 115 V:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003eT 500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003emax. 15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eW x H x D (width x height incl. feet x depth):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e215 x 91 x 220\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e mm\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e8.46 x 3.58 x 8.66\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e1.6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e kg\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e3.53\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elbs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping weight (incl. packaging): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e2.85\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e kg\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-value\"\u003e6,28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"technical-unit\"\u003e lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SPL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58390702653814,"sku":"SSPLVOL2","price":407.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/2988\/4462\/files\/Volume2front.jpg?v=1785770809","url":"https:\/\/studiocare.com\/products\/spl-volume-2-stereo-volume-controller","provider":"Studiocare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}