SPL

Germany, est. 1996 · 39 products across 4 categories

39
Total Products
4
Categories
$1,871
Avg Price
$329
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About SPL

SPL (Sound Performance Lab) has established a reputation as a purveyor of high-end, meticulously engineered audio equipment for professional recording and mastering environments. Rooted in a commitment to transparency and sonic accuracy, SPL’s designs often prioritize discrete component circuitry and innovative approaches to signal processing. The brand is particularly lauded for its phono preamps and summing mixers, consistently delivering exceptional performance for discerning audio engineers.

Founded
1996
Country
Germany
Segment
Premium
Target
SPL caters to professional recording engineers, mastering engineers, and audioph
Known For
Phonitor series phono preamps Crescendo summing mixers PassEQ parametric equalizers Discrete component design philosophy Psychoacoustic effects processing
PROS
  • • Exceptional sonic transparency and detail retrieval
  • • Robust build quality and premium component selection
  • • Innovative and unique circuit topologies
  • • Highly regarded for mastering-grade performance
  • • Flexible and modular 500 series options
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for some users
  • • Steep learning curve for complex features
  • • Aesthetic design can be understated for some
  • • Limited availability outside of specialist retailers
  • • Can be power-hungry in certain models

SPL Products

SPL P8 - Preamps

SPL P8

Preamps

$1,924
8-Channel Microphone Preamplifier, Discrete Microphone Preamplifier, Per channel: individually switchable...
4.8 Expert Rating
SPL Pre One - Preamps

SPL Pre One

Preamps

$725
Microphone preamp, 2 Channels, Adjustable pre-amplification range: +8 to +62 dB, High-pass filter with 6...
4.5 Expert Rating
SPL Phonitor 3 - Headphone Amps

SPL Phonitor 3

Headphone Amps

$1,979
Headphone Amplifier and Monitor Controller with 120 V Technology, 3 Analogue stereo inputs: 3x XLR...
4.5 Expert Rating
SPL Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2 - Headphone Amps

SPL Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2

Headphone Amps

$3,189
Headphone Amplifier, Suitable for headphones with jack plug and balanced headphones...
4.5 Expert Rating
SPL Phonitor xe Silver - Headphone Amps

SPL Phonitor xe Silver

Headphone Amps

$2,397
Headphone Amplifier, Suitable for headphones with jack plug and balanced headphones with 4-pin...
4.7 Expert Rating
SPL Channel One Mk3 Premium - Preamps

SPL Channel One Mk3 Premium

Preamps

$2,859
Channel Strip, Microphone inputs and output Out 1 with Lundahl transformer, 1-Channel tube...
4.7 Expert Rating
SPL MixDream XP Mk2 - Summing Mixer

SPL MixDream XP Mk2

Summing Mixer

$1,649
Analogue 16-in-2 Summing Unit, With Class A technology, Internal audio operating voltage: +/-30 V,...
4.8 Expert Rating
SPL Vitalizer Mk3-T - Psychoacoustic Effects

SPL Vitalizer Mk3-T

Psychoacoustic Effects

$1,231
Effect for Musical Processing of Stereo Signals, Based on psychoacoustics and audiometry,...
4.9 Expert Rating
SPL Track One Mk3 - Preamps

SPL Track One Mk3

Preamps

$1,209
1 Channel Preamp, Channel strip with de-esser, compressor/limiter and EQ, Microphone preamplifier...
4.7 Expert Rating
SPL Channel One Mk3 - Preamps

SPL Channel One Mk3

Preamps

$2,419
1-Channel Tube Preamp, Channel strip with Tube Saturation, De-Esser, Transient Designer,...
4.8 Expert Rating
SPL Phonitor 3 DAC - Headphone Amps

SPL Phonitor 3 DAC

Headphone Amps

$2,859
Headphone Amplifier, Monitor Controller and DAC with 120V Technology, 6 Digital & analogue stereo...
4.7 Expert Rating
SPL Transient Designer 4 Mk2 - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

SPL Transient Designer 4 Mk2

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$1,249
4-Channel Dynamic Processor, With Differential Envelope Technology, For level-independent...
4.8 Expert Rating
SPL DeEsser MKII - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

SPL DeEsser MKII

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$879
De-Esser, 2-Channel, Auto-dynamic function, S-Reduction LED display, Female mode for adapting to...
4.5 Expert Rating
SPL BiG - 500 Series Components

SPL BiG

500 Series Components

$534
Stereo Image Processor, Range: Selects the frequency range to be processed, Stage: Selected frequency range...
4.8 Expert Rating
SPL MTC MK2 - Studio Monitor Controllers

SPL MTC MK2

Studio Monitor Controllers

$1,462
Monitor And Talkback Controller, 4 Stereo inputs: 3x balanced, 1x cinch, 3 Output pairs for stereo...
4.9 Expert Rating
SPL Phonitor xe black - Headphone Amps

SPL Phonitor xe black

Headphone Amps

$2,397
Headphone Amplifier, Suitable for headphones with a jack plug and balanced headphones with a...
4.6 Expert Rating
SPL Marc One - Studio Monitor Controllers

SPL Marc One

Studio Monitor Controllers

$934
Monitor Controller and 2x2 Audio Interface, Monitor controller with 2 outputs for connecting two pairs of...
4.5 Expert Rating
SPL Phonitor One d - Headphone Amps

SPL Phonitor One d

Headphone Amps

$791
Headphone Amplifier, Powerful headphone amplifier for studio and hi-fi applications, Infinitely...
4.7 Expert Rating
SPL Phonitor One - Headphone Amps

SPL Phonitor One

Headphone Amps

$516
Headphone Amplifier, For studio and hi-fi applications, Infinitely adjustable crossfeed function -...
4.5 Expert Rating
SPL HPm - 500 Series Components

SPL HPm

500 Series Components

$406
Headphone monitoring amp with the Phonitor Matrix 500 module, Two separately adjustable headphone outputs,...
4.6 Expert Rating
SPL PQ black - Parametric Equalizers

SPL PQ black

Parametric Equalizers

$7,039
Parametric Equalizer, 120 V technology, Fully parametric five-band equalizer, Frequency range: 10 -...
4.6 Expert Rating
SPL DeS - 500 Series Components

SPL DeS

500 Series Components

$406
Dual dand deesser 500 module, Removal of sibilant noise via phase cancellation, 2-band processing: Hi-S and...
4.8 Expert Rating
SPL TDx - 500 Series Components

SPL TDx

500 Series Components

$428
Transient Designer - 500 module, Extended original Transient Designer circuitry, Attack, sustain, output level...
5 Expert Rating
SPL Volume 8 black - Studio Monitor Controllers

SPL Volume 8 black

Studio Monitor Controllers

$703
Studio / Monitor Controller, Black housing, High-End Multi-channel Volume Controller, Solid...
4.9 Expert Rating
SPL Reducer - Guitar Amp Attenuators

SPL Reducer

Guitar Amp Attenuators

$329
, 4 Ohm: 90 W RMS/ 120 W peak, 8 Ohm: 200 W RMS/ 260 W peak, 16 Ohm: 160 W RMS/ 180 W peak
4.6 Expert Rating
SPL Volume 2 Black - Studio Monitor Controllers

SPL Volume 2 Black

Studio Monitor Controllers

$549
High-End Stereo Volume Controller, Solid aluminium knob with diameter of 45 mm, Balanced XLR input...
4.4 Expert Rating
SPL 2Control black - Studio Monitor Controllers

SPL 2Control black

Studio Monitor Controllers

$802
Speaker & Headphone Monitoring Controller, All-analogue design, Connection and selection of two...
4.6 Expert Rating
SPL SMC 2489 - Studio Monitor Controllers

SPL SMC 2489

Studio Monitor Controllers

$875
Monitor Controller for Surround Sound and Stereo Productions, Input impedances, Symmetrical via Sub-D: 50...
4.4 Expert Rating
SPL Gainstation 1 - Preamps

SPL Gainstation 1

Preamps

$879
Microphone Preamp, High quality Class A micro and instrument preamp, 60 V technology, 125 dB dynamic...
4.9 Expert Rating
SPL Crescendo 8 - Preamps

SPL Crescendo 8

Preamps

$5,388
8-Channel Microphone Preamplifier, With 120V technology, Gain continuously adjustable from +18 to +70...
4.9 Expert Rating
SPL Crescendo duo v2 - Preamps

SPL Crescendo duo v2

Preamps

$2,419
Two-Channel Microphone Preamplifier, With 120V technology, Gain adjustable in 12 steps from +18...
4.5 Expert Rating
SPL Iron v2 Black - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

SPL Iron v2 Black

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$6,598
2-Channel Mastering Compressor, Variable-bias tube compressor, Parallel connection of two different...
4.9 Expert Rating
SPL Mercury Black - Digital Converters

SPL Mercury Black

Digital Converters

$2,969
Mastering DA converter in 120V technology, 7 Digital sources: USB input, 2 x coaxial, 2 x optical 2...
4.7 Expert Rating
SPL Control One - Studio Monitor Controllers

SPL Control One

Studio Monitor Controllers

$615
Monitor Controller, 2 Outputs for connecting two pairs of speakers (A / B), Output A with additional...
4.9 Expert Rating
SPL Phonitor x + DAC768xs - Headphone Amps

SPL Phonitor x + DAC768xs

Headphone Amps

$2,859
Preamp / Monitor Controller, Suitable for all headphones with impedances from 10 ohms,...
4.4 Expert Rating
SPL PassEQ black - Parametric Equalizers

SPL PassEQ black

Parametric Equalizers

$4,124
Passive Dual-Channel Mastering EQ, Individual boost and cut with 12 selectable frequencies per band,...
4.6 Expert Rating
SPL Pro-Fi Phonos black - Phono Preamps

SPL Pro-Fi Phonos black

Phono Preamps

$2,089
Preamplifier, For record players with Moving Magnetic (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) pickup...
4.6 Expert Rating
SPL Goldmike MK2 Bundle - Preamps

SPL Goldmike MK2 Bundle

Preamps

$1,194
4.9 Expert Rating
SPL Goldmike MK2 - Preamps

SPL Goldmike MK2

Preamps

$1,099
2+ Channel Transistor / Tube preamp, In Class-A technology, With 3 switchable controls, Switchable...
4.6 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions About SPL

SPL’s products are primarily designed and assembled in Germany, with a focus on hand-built quality and meticulous attention to detail. Some components are sourced internationally.

SPL prioritizes professional workflows; however, certain models, particularly summing mixers, may require careful integration and understanding of signal flow to maximize their benefits.

SPL's psychoacoustic effects are designed to subtly manipulate the perceived soundstage and spatial characteristics, offering unique creative possibilities without introducing overt coloration or artifacts.

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