SPL Mercury Black
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SPL
Mercury Black
Product Info
Article Number:
582977
Brand:
SPL
Model:
Mercury Black
Category:
Digital Converters
Price:
$2,968.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Mercury Black is a serious step up in digital conversion, offering pristine clarity and precise control. Mastering engineers and serious home recordists will appreciate the low noise floor and flexible reference level options – it's a workhorse for critical listening and final polish.
Product Description
- SPL Mercury Black
- Mastering DA converter in 120V technology
- 7 Digital sources: USB input
- 2 x coaxial
- 2 x optical 2 x AES/EBU (AES input 2 supports dual-wire mode (DW))
- Word Clock input
- Any source other than USB can be synchronised to another source or to an external word clock
- Adjustable reference levels at 0 dBfs: 14
- 22 and +24 dBu
- 2 XLR fixed outputs: calibrated to one of the 8 reference levels
- 2 XLR Var outputs: additional output with identical signal and continuously adjustable level
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 482 x 44 x 300 mm
- Weight: 4.55 kg
PROS
- • Exceptional transparency; reveals subtle details in source material.
- • Dual-wire AES input offers significantly improved noise floor performance.
- • Reference level adjustments provide precise gain staging flexibility.
- • Robust build quality; feels solid and professional with its metal chassis.
CONS
- • Relatively heavy for studio rack applications – consider mounting options.
- • Limited connectivity compared to some competitors at this price point.
- • AES input 2's DW mode might require specific cabling and setup.
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
2
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
24-bit
Connection
USB, Coaxial, Optical, AES/EBU, Word Clock
Clock
Internal/External Word Clock Sync
Weight
4.55 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
DW mode effectively doubles the wire count, significantly reducing ground loops and improving signal integrity, particularly in noisy environments.
The outputs are meticulously calibrated, minimizing the need for further adjustment, but a quick check with a known reference is always good practice.
It allows for precise A/B comparisons at different levels, crucial for mastering decisions and avoiding level-dependent perceptual biases.
