SPL BiG [STUDIO] Stereo Image Processor

The BiG [STUDIO] expands stereo imaging beyond conventional width enhancement. This intuitive processor uses a proprietary frequency-selective algorithm to position specific frequency ranges anywhere on the stereo stage, from intimate and focused to expansive and immersive. A dedicated tube circuit adds harmonic richness that makes signals more vivid and detailed, while an integrated bass boost derived from SPL’s IRON Mastering Compressor enhances low-end weight without muddying the mix. Operating at ±18V internal audio voltage for exceptional headroom and running on just three primary controls (Range, Stage, Bigness), the BiG [STUDIO] delivers sophisticated stereo manipulation with mastering-grade transparency. Whether opening up dense arrangements, adding dimension to flat recordings, or creating larger-than-life soundscapes, this processor brings professional spatial control to tracking, mixing, and mastering applications.

Key Features:

• • Frequency-Selective Stereo Positioning: Range control selects which frequency band to process, Stage control positions that band forward or backward on the stereo stage, and Bigness adjusts overall intensity for precise spatial sculpting.
  • Integrated Tube Harmonics Circuit: Variable tube saturation refines the harmonic spectrum of any signal, adding vividness and detail with adjustable intensity via the Tube Harmonics control.
  • AirBass-Derived Low-End Enhancement: Dedicated bass boost switch engages a filter based on the AirBass function from SPL’s IRON Mastering Compressor, adding weight and extension at the end of the processing chain.
  • High-Voltage Audio Path: ±18V internal operating voltage ensures exceptional headroom and dynamic range for clean processing even at elevated signal levels.
  • Intuitive Three-Control Operation: Streamlined interface with Range, Stage, and Bigness controls makes sophisticated stereo imaging immediately accessible without complex menus or learning curves.

Specifications:

• Analog inputs & output: XLR & TRS Jack (all balanced)
• Maximum input and output gain: +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
• Bass boost: 2 dB
• Harmonics frequency: 6 kHz
• Harmonics boost max.: 9 dB
• W x H x D (width x height x depth): 19 x 1.73 x 8.27 inch
• Unit weight: 8.49 lbs