Dateq SPL-3 MKII

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Dateq SPL-3 MKII

Dateq

SPL-3 MKII

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Product Info

Article Number: 109433
Brand: Dateq
Model: SPL-3 MKII
Category: Limiters
Price: $1,087.90

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The Dateq SPL-3 MKII is a seriously well-built limiter – it’s the kind of thing you’d find in a pro studio. It's fantastic for gluing mixes together, especially drums or anything needing a little extra polish and headroom without obvious pumping. If you’re a mixing engineer or mastering engineer looking for transparent, reliable limiting, this is a strong contender.

Product Description

  • Dateq SPL-3 MKII
  • 2-Channel Limiter with Measuring Microphone
  • Adjustable via Threshold and Output
  • For sealing
  • XLR input and output
  • Microphone input
  • Format: 19" / 1 U
PROS
  • • Rock-solid build quality, feels like it’ll survive a tour bus
  • • Measuring mic provides precise gain reduction feedback
  • • Transparent limiting, preserves signal integrity remarkably well
  • • Excellent for mastering, sub-busses, and drum bus applications
CONS
  • • Limited to two channels, not ideal for complex routing
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for smaller studios
  • • Metering can be a little cramped, requiring careful observation

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Key Features

Type Stereo Limiter with Measuring Microphone
Channels 2
Controls Threshold, Output Gain, Gain Reduction Metering
Connections XLR Input/Output, Microphone Input (XLR), 19in / 1U Rackmount
Weight Approximately 10 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The built-in microphone provides real-time gain reduction data, allowing for extremely precise threshold adjustments and avoiding over-compression.
It's a purely analog device, so it's best suited for analog signal chains; however, it can be easily incorporated with a high-quality A/D converter.
While it doesn't have the 'character' of the G-Master, the SPL-3 MKII offers a cleaner, more transparent limiting response, making it ideal for situations where signal integrity is paramount.

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