SPL HERMES Mastering Router With Dual Parallel Mix
The Best Of Both Worlds
GoldMike Mk2 brings the efficiency of low noise discrete transistor amplification to the musical coloration and warmth of a dedicated tube stage, conquering both sides of the tonal spectrum in a single preamp unit.
The GoldMike’s unique transistor stage negates the use of integrated circuits as these cannot be optimised to SPL’s standards. Instead the stage’s Class A design comprises a single transistor and fully discrete circuitry, offering unbelievable dynamic range and clarity for the preamp’s price point.
Meanwhile the tube stage offers a selection of three independent amplification levels: the standard +6 dB, +12 dB and finally +18 dB. This allows for a wide range of different saturation levels and limiting effects.
Feel The Flair
Another unique technology from SPL has been integrated into the GoldMike Mk2: Flair. Powered by harmonical behaviour from the preamp’s internal coils, the Flair control feature acts as a presence filter to make the recording element more or less prominent in any mix.
SPL have also included a pre-output stage Peak/FET limiter for extra compression. This can be utilised to add more punchiness to a source, or more functionally to avoid clipping before the signal reaches the AD conversion stage.
Main Features
- Discrete Class-A single transistor and tube technology
- Three-way tube saturation control
- Flair presence boost control
- Pre-output limiter stage perfect for AD protection
- Reverse polarity switch
- 48v phantom power
- Range selectable VU metering
- Instrument input, separate rear-side microphone and line inputs
- Custom-made fully discrete op-amps
- Encapsulated switch relays with gold-plated contacts
Specifications
- Frequency Response: ‹10Hz bis 90kHz (-3dB)
- Input Impedance: 2.8kOhm (XLR)
- Output Impedance: 50Ohm (XLR and TRS)
- THD: 0.017 % @ -40dBu
- Noise: -86.6dBu @ 40dB (A-weighted)
- Dynamic Range: 110dB @ 30dB
- Equivalent Input Noise: 128dBu
- Max Input: +7dBu XLR; +23dBu Line
- Max Output: +26.8dBu (XLR/TRS Balanced)
- Consumption: 25W
- Weight: 4.1kg
- Dimensions: 482 x 88 x 210mm (WxHxD)
Specifications
- Max Input Level: +32.5 dBu
- Max Input Level: +32.5 dBu
- Input Impedance: 20 kOhm (bal.)
- Max Output Level: +32.5 dBu
- Output Impedance: ‹ 600 Ohm
- Noise: -121 dBu (A-weighted)
- Crosstalk: -130 dB (at 1 kHz at 0 dBu)
- THD: › -112 dBu @ +20dBu
- Rejection: -75 dB @ 0 dBu
- Bandwidth: 10 Hz-200 kHz 10 Hz = -0,12 dB
- Consumption: 0.17 Amp, 230V/50Hz, 30 Watt, 37,6 VA
- Fuses: 1 Amp 230V/50Hz
- Dimensions: 482 x 88 x 300mm
- Weight: 9kg