Sound Performance Lab Area 5.1 manual Contents Introduction

Introduction	3
Feature List	7
Installation	4
Standard Recording Setup	4
SPL Mic Array	6
Operation
Preamplifier	6
Sub/LFE channel	7
Stereo downmix stages	8
Stereo output	8
Monitoring	8
Output PPM meter	8
Power Supply	9
Specifications	9
Warranty	10
Notes	11

Dear customer,

congratulations on choosing the Area 5.1 for producing your 5.1 recordings. We are sure you have as much pleasure using it as we had making it.

The complete Area 5.1 system contains the Area 5.1 unit and optionally the SPL mic array and a multicore cable. Though the Area 5.1 unit could be used with any microphone setup, the combination with the SPL mic array is recommended since it is the first proven standard setup to capture three-dimensional sound images in all recording situations.

This authentic approach in terms of human perception also minimizes the efforts to set up an 5.1 microphone installation. Another essential feature is the stereo downmix stage that allows to record both stereo and 5.1 simultaneously.

Since the Area 5.1 constitutes an electroacoustical system in highest degrees of complexity, there are a few things to mention. This manual contains basic informations regarding setup, connec- tions, first placing in operation and control elements.

Area 5.1

Contents

Introduction

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