The SPL BiG Studio Stereo Image Shaper redefines the art of stereo enhancement, giving your mixes an expansive, detailed, and vividly dimensional soundstage.
Designed for mastering engineers, producers, and mix artists who demand control, BiG Studio brings the acclaimed SPL analog depth and precision into a 19" rack format. With its innovative tube circuit, intuitive three-knob interface, and unmistakable SPL craftsmanship, BiG Studio turns any mix into a larger-than-life experience.
At its core, BiG Studio offers a completely new approach to stereo processing - not traditional mid/side manipulation, but a proprietary analog filter network that expands the stereo field while maintaining perfect mono compatibility. The intuitive controls - Range, Stage, and Bigness - let you define the frequency spectrum, move elements forward or backward in the stereo field, and control the overall intensity of the effect. Add the Tube Harmonics section for warmth and harmonic richness, or engage the Bass enhancement circuit for even greater low-end authority. Crafted in Germany with SPL’s renowned build quality, BiG Studio is as reliable as it is musical - a true game-changer for your mix bus or mastering chain.
SPL BiG Studio Stereo Image Shaper Features
- Spectacularly enlarges the stereo image for mixes and masters
- Intuitive three-knob interface: Range, Stage, and Bigness for precise stereo control
- Innovative analog filter network — not M/S — ensures artifact-free mono compatibility
- Tube Harmonics section adds warmth and richness via real tube circuitry
- Bass Boost function enhances low-end presence using SPL’s AirBass filter technology
- Harmonics Switch activates tube saturation with visual “Warm-Up” indicator
- Electronically balanced Neutrik XLR and TRS inputs/outputs with gold-plated contacts
- Ground lift switch eliminates unwanted ground loops
- Durable 4 mm anodized aluminum front panel with milled aluminum knobs
- Handcrafted in SPL’s Niederkrüchten, Germany facility for uncompromising quality
SPL BiG Studio Stereo Image Shaper Specifications
- Analog Inputs & Outputs: Balanced XLR & TRS Jack
- Maximum Input/Output Level: +22.5 dBu
- Input Impedance: 20 kΩ
- Output Impedance: 112 Ω
- Common Mode Rejection (1 kHz): < 75 dB
- Frequency Range (-3 dB): 10 Hz – 200 kHz
- THD + N (0 dBu, 10 Hz–22 kHz): 0.0035%
- Noise (A-weighted): -97.5 dBu
- Dynamic Range: 120 dB
- Bass Frequency: 42 Hz (Boost +2 dB)
- Harmonics Frequency: 6 kHz (Boost max +9 dB)
- Power Supply: Internal linear PSU with shielded toroidal transformer
- Operating Voltages: ±18 V (audio), +12 V (LEDs/relays), +230 V (tube anode), +12.6 V (tube heating)
- Mains Voltage: 115 V AC / 230 V AC, selectable (50/60 Hz)
- Power Consumption: Max 9.9 VA
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 482 × 44 × 210 mm / 19" × 1.73" × 8.27"
- Unit Weight: 3.85 kg (8.49 lbs)
SPL BiG Studio Stereo Image Shaper Includes
- SPL BiG Studio Stereo Image Shaper
- IEC Power Cable
- User Manual and Documentation
- Manufacturer Warranty
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