Additional Information
Automated Patchbay
In
Detail
Automated
routing of processors in a mastering chain is becoming more and more of
an issue for mastering engineers. The SPL MasterBay system allows for
instant comparison of single processors or processor chains which can
be determined and stored in three different sequences.
The
MasterBay is availalable as dual- or eight-channel system. Each of the
fully balanced, entirely passive insert boxes is controlled by the
MasterBay Remote Control which can be placed upon the desktop or built
into a desk.
Dual-channel
MasterBay:
Remote Control model 2487 and insert box model 2488
Eight-channel
MasterBay:
Remote Control model 2487 and insert box model 2268
The
MasterBay Remote Control is connected to one of the MasterBay Insert
boxes via the rear DB25 connector (10 m cable included). The remote
houses a CPU to control 146 (dual-channel MasterBay) or 584
(eight-channel MasterBay) gold plated relay switches. It is powered
from the respective insert box through the DB25 wiring, so no
additional power supply is needed.
Dual-channel
MasterBay
The MasterBay system is based on a completely passive design with fully
balanced signal paths from input to output. All 146 relays are placed
on large, double-sided PCBs for switching operation with maximum
neutrality in sound quality. A ground path between all audio signal
paths ensures the highest possible shielding.
Lavishly dimensioned, linear power supplies based on toroidal
transformers are capable of providing adequate current regardless of
any demands.
Dimensions
The dual-channel MasterBay insert box comes with detachable 19 inch
brackets.
Height: 177 mm/7,08 inch
Width: 440mm/17,6 inch w/o brackets, 482mm/19,28 inch with brackets
Depth: 500mm/20 inch
Eight-channel
MasterBay
The MasterBay system is based on a completely passive design with
fully balanced signal paths from input to output. All 584 relays are
placed on large, double-sided PCBs for switching operation with maximum
neutrality in sound quality. A ground path between all audio signal
paths ensures the highest possible shielding.
Lavishly dimensioned, linear power supplies based on toroidal
transformers are capable of providing adequate current regardless of
any demands.
Dimensions
The dual-channel MasterBay insert box comes with detachable 19 inch
brackets.
Height: 355mm/14.2 inch
Width: 440mm/17,6 inch w/o brackets, 482mm/19,28 inch with brackets
Depth: 500mm/20 inch
Remote
Control
To help alleviate the complexity of high-end audio patching, the
MasterBay system features dual or eight channel insert boxes to which
up to eight processors can be connected. The unique advantage of the
MasterBay is that the engineer can specify up to three routings, called
“sequences”, which can be stored and re-called.
The MasterBay8, model 2268 supports the connection of eight processors
with up to eight channels (64 channels).
The MasterBay2, model 2488 supports the connection of eight
dual-channel processors (16 channels).
The MasterBay remote control provides a button for each of the eight
external processors. Labels can be changed to the user’s requirements.
The covers of the buttons can be lifted to insert a new label.
The order in which the processor selection buttons are activated
determines the processor sequence. A seven segment LED-display next to
each button indicates the current position of a processor. The
mastering engineer can use this feature to compare between sequences in
varying order or to compare the same type of processors.
Three memory banks are available which allow an active signal flow
sequence to be compared instantly at a button push with three others
(for a total of four). An Insert On switch engages the Insert Box or
switches to hard-bypass.
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