Additional Information
Designed to provide only the necessary functions with excellent audio
quality, the SMC offers a uniquely cost-effective stereo and surround
speaker and source management solution for essentially any audio
application:
- Surround
and stereo production
- DVD-V,
DVD-A, SACD and DTS authoring
- Film
and video postproduction
- Video
and game production
- A/V
and multimedia production
- Audiophile
home entertainment systems
The
advantages of the SMC become especially apparent in combination with
modern audio and video production tools such as ProTools™, Nuendo™,
Cubase™, Logic™, Deck™ etc. Monitor levels and source management can be
handled independently of the software and with virtually no loss in
quality. You no longer need to set up additional aux sends or an
alternative surround master for monitoring. In addition, you won't have
to worry about over- or underdriving the converters due to monitor
levels.
One of
the SMC's biggest advantages is the possibility to manage several input
sources: comparing and monitoring SACD or DVD material is much easier
than having to import all of your audio files and set up monitor mixes
– not to mention the conversion of multichannel audio.
Standard
A/V receivers are often used for this task. The problem with this is
that the audio has to be either AD/DA converted or manipulated by
signal-degenerating control circuitry (VCA's, DAC's etc.) for volume
control, so you never hear the unadulterated audio – especially
frustrating when you're working on SACD or DVD-A projects.
SMC rear
panel (click
here to enlarge)
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In
addition to a surround speaker set, a stereo pair can be connected to
and managed by the SMC. A Sub-D input connector provides six surround
and two stereo input channels. Eight additional RCA connectors allow
easy connection of SACD, DVD, CD or DAT players. A slave output allows
the stereo or surround input signal to be routed directly to a
recording device. Volume control is handled by a discrete six-layer
potentiometer and all switching functions by extremely durable
precision pushbuttons.
Pin configuration of the SUB-D-25 sockets
(click
here to enlarge)
SPL's
renowned electronic balancing circuitry forms the basis for the SMC's
I/O architecture. Its extended frequency range up to 100 kHz,
exceptional dynamic spectrum and excellent common mode rejection ensure
specs that exceed SACD standards, as only highest quality analog
circuitry can provide.
Last but
not least, the SMC's rugged and ergonomic steel-blue desktop enclosure
with its slanted front panel harmonizes perfectly with the desktop
production environment.
Diagram
smc rear panel/connections click
here to enlarge)
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Technical
Specifications
Input
impedance, balanced (Sub-D): 50 kOhms
Unbalanced (RCA): ›10 kOhms
Output impedance, balanced (1/4" TRS): ‹600 Ohms
THD+N
Input level -10 dB: 0.04%
Input level 0 dB: 0.01%
Input level +10 dB: 0.006%
Input level +18 dB: 0.002%
Input level:+22 dB: 0.1%
Noise,
A-weighted: -98 dB
Maximum input level: +22 dB
Dynamic response: 120 dB
Common
mode rejection
@100 Hz: ›70 dBu
@1 kHz: ›70 dBu
@10 kHz: ›60 dBu
@100 kHz: ›50 dBu
Frequency
response: 10 Hz-100 kHz (-3 dB)
Phase:
-36° (10-120kHz, -3 dB center frequency)
Phase, linear 20 Hz-100 kHz
Dimensions
H x W x D:
91 x 272 x 220 mm (3 9/16" x 10 11/16" x 8 21/32")
Weight
2.3 Kg (5 lbs)
Subject
to change without notice.
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