KLARK TEKNIK SQUARE ONE SPLITTER GETS EUROPEAN LAUNCH AT PROLIGHT + SOUND 2008
Klark Teknik has added a third model to its popular Square ONE range – the Square ONE Splitter – which makes its European debut at Prolight + Sound 2008, Frankfurt, on Stand E70, Hall 4.1.
Packaged in a road-worthy, 2U steel chassis, the Square ONE Splitter combines a simple eight-channel solution with a high-performance, Midas XL8-inspired pre-amp design, making it ideal for applications ranging from concert sound to recording.
"This new unit reflects the fact that the analogue audio splitter remains the most versatile and cost effective way to distribute audio signals to multiple locations, says Midas and Klark Teknik brand development manager Richard Ferriday. "This is especially relevant where digital and analogue consoles are paired in front of house and monitor configurations, and digital consoles employ different audio transport protocols."
Assuring optimum audio performance, the Square ONE Splitter features Midas XL8-inspired mic preamps, providing >140dB dynamic range and high CMRR to accommodate input levels up to +22dBu. This guarantees superb audio performance, regardless of which console is in the audio chain.
Another key feature is the Splitter's third set of transformer-isolated, gain-independent outputs located on the front panel for easy connection of recording devices and outside broadcast facilities. There is also a 1-16 media split function, which allows input 8 to be routed to all 16 rear-panel XLRs simultaneously via a single recessed switch on the rear panel, making it ideal for press feeds and other multiple-signal distribution applications.
Other features include 9-position rotary gain switch per input; 30Hz Hi-pass filter with switch and status LED per input; duplicated inputs on front and rear panels; front-panel and remote 48V switching with status LED per input; solo buss with integral headphone amp and level control allowing mic amp performance and level to be monitored from the front panel; separate ground lift switch with LED status indicators for each set of rear panel outputs; individual 4-segment LED output metering for each input; and universal power supply.
The Square ONE range is designed to offer easily accessible, high-performance audio processors combining KT's no-compromise sonic quality with a feature set containing all the essentials.
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Editor’s information:
Klark Teknik was founded in 1974 and in the years immediately following, their innovative approach to design and development allowed them to introduce some truly groundbreaking designs. Klark Teknik was responsible for the world’s first digital delay and digital reverb units, however it was their concepts for equalisation devices that really changed the world of professional audio resulting in the DN370 and the famous DN360. Today Klark Teknik continues to bring innovation in design and dedication to engineering and sonic quality in both the analogue and digital realm of signal processing, with the Square ONE and Show Command ranges updating the brand.
Midas live performance mixing consoles have been used by the world's most demanding sound engineers, performers and rental companies for three decades. The company strives to raise the standards of sonic quality through its programme of continual research and development, implementing new control functionality and user-friendly desk operation to anticipate and accommodate the ever-evolving needs of audio professionals who specify Midas consoles for their major tours, festivals, international events, broadcast projects and prestigious fixed installations.