SPL BiG

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SPL BiG

SPL

BiG

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 543796
Brand: SPL
Model: BiG
Price: $533.50

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The SPL BiG is a seriously clever tool for refining your stereo image. It’s not a flashy, instant fix, but rather a surgical instrument for subtle, impactful adjustments – perfect for mixing engineers and mastering engineers seeking to polish their stereo width without introducing unwanted artifacts. It's a premium-priced piece that delivers professional results.

Product Description

  • SPL BiG
  • Stereo Image Processor
  • Range: Selects the frequency range to be processed
  • Stage: Selected frequency range can be moved backwards or forwards on the stereo stage
  • Bigness: Adjusts the intensity of the stereo image
  • Bypass switch
  • Signal LED
  • Construction: API Series 500 format
  • requires two 500 slots
PROS
  • • Exceptional stereo widening without phase issues, a hallmark of SPL's design.
  • • The 'Stage' control offers nuanced spatial adjustments, far beyond simple widening.
  • • Robust API 500 format construction ensures durability and reliable operation.
  • • Subtle frequency shaping prevents harshness and maintains tonal integrity.
CONS
  • • Requires two 500 slots, demanding valuable rack real estate.
  • • Can be a subtle effect; not a dramatic, instant stereo transformation.
  • • The 'Bigness' control can easily overdo the effect, requiring careful calibration.

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Key Features

Module Type Stereo Image Processor
Channels Stereo
Controls Range, Stage, Bigness, Bypass
Compatible Format API Series 500
Weight 2.4 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike many plugins, the BiG focuses on precise spatial movement and frequency-dependent widening, avoiding common phase problems and preserving tonal balance.
Not exactly; it selects frequency bands for spatial manipulation, allowing you to widen specific frequencies without affecting others, offering greater control.
While designed for stereo, it *can* be used on mono sources, but the 'Stage' control will have limited effect and the results may be unpredictable.

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