SPL DeEsser MKII
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SPL
DeEsser MKII
Product Info
Article Number:
555394
Brand:
SPL
Model:
DeEsser MKII
Category:
Compressors, Gates and De-essers
Price:
$878.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SPL DeEsser MKII is a seriously transparent and effective tool for vocal sibilance control. Its auto-dynamic function is surprisingly clever, and the Female mode makes it exceptionally useful for female vocalists. It's a high-end solution best suited for professional studios and engineers needing surgical de-essing.
Product Description
- SPL DeEsser MKII
- De-Esser
- 2-Channel
- Auto-dynamic function
- S-Reduction LED display
- Female mode for adapting to voice characteristics
- Frequency range: 10 - 100
- 000 Hz (-3.0 dB)
- Noise (A-weighted): -97 dB
- Dynamic range: 118 dB
- Maximum level input/output: 21 dBu
- Input impedance: 22 kOhm
- Output impedance: 100 Ohm
- Format: 19" / 1 U
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 482 x 44 x 237 mm
- Weight: 3.3 kg
PROS
- • Exceptional transparency; removes sibilance without audible pumping.
- • Female mode genuinely adapts to subtle vocal nuances.
- • Robust, all-metal construction feels incredibly solid and durable.
- • Auto-dynamic function intelligently adjusts to varying vocal dynamics.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for a dedicated de-esser.
- • Relatively large 1U rack space can be an issue for smaller studios.
- • Limited frequency range adjustment beyond the 10-100kHz window.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
De-Esser
Channels
2-Channel
Controls
Threshold, Frequency, Ratio, Attack, Release, Female Mode, Auto-dynamic
Connections
Dual XLR Input/Output, 1/4" TRS Link Input
Metering
S-Reduction LED display, Peak Level Meters
Weight
3.3 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It subtly adjusts the frequency response and threshold to better handle the more delicate sibilance characteristics often found in female vocals, reducing harshness.
It's genuinely useful; it adapts the de-essing to the dynamic range of the vocal, preventing over- or under-correction and reducing manual tweaking.
While plugins are convenient, the SPL DeEsser MKII offers superior transparency and a more musical, less artificial sound due to its high-quality analog circuitry.
