STUDIO

Transient Designer 4 Mk2

The original – redesigned.

In 1998, the SPL Transient Designer created a new breed of dynamic processors.
Level-independent processing of attack and sustain of audio signals has revolutionized
music production in a significant way.

The newest generation of the Transient Designer 4 features the same processing qualities as its predecessor, but comes in a new design and has an even better feel due to the solid aluminum knobs. The Transient Designer 4 Mk2 offers four Transient Designer channels in one 19″ device.

Transient Designing

SPL Transient Designer – the revolution in dynamics processing.

With the Transient Designer it is possible to manipulate the envelopes of audio signals level-independently (no threshold!). Accelerate or slow down transients, lengthen or shorten sustain times – with just two controls: attack and sustain.

All time constants are automated in a musical way and optimize themselves adaptively according to the characteristics of the input signal.

Attack

Attack can be used to increase or attenuate the transient phase of a signal by up to 15 dB. A positive attack value increases the amplitude of the transient response. Negative attack values lead to an attenuation.

Video including Audio Examples

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TRANSFORM Your MIX with Two Knobs | Transient Designer 4 Mk2 Review by Andrew Masters

Sustain

Sustain can be used to increase or attenuate the sustain phase of a signal by up to 24 dB. Positive sustain values extend the sustain. Negative Sustain values shorten the sustain.

Video including Audio Examples

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The Audio Processor That Changed Everything | Transient Designer 4 Mk2 Review by Phable

On

The On switch activates the respective Transient Designer channel. This allows you to quickly switch between processed and unprocessed signal.

To minimize switching noises, switching is performed directly after the balanced inputs and outputs. This relay hard bypass circuitry also provides immediate redirection of inputs to outputs in the event of a power fault on the primary or secondary side of the power supply, or if the device is powered off.

Signal LED

The Sig LED (Sig) indicates whether an audio signal is
present at the input which has a level higher
than -20 dB.

 Review mit Audio-Beispielen → @ Amazona.de

„Sehr gute Verarbeitung, sehr hilfreich im Mixing, messtechnisch und klanglich top, einfache Bedienung.“

Amazona
Jörg Hoffmann

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Channels 1 & 2 as well as 3 & 4 can be linked for processing stereo signals.
The respective left channel becomes the master.

Ryan Hewitt

“The Transient Designer has changed my working life.”

Ross Hogarth

“I am a huge fan and use it on every project I do … nothing else does what it does.”

Ed Cherney

“I love my Transient Designer, I need more channels!”

Joe Chicarelli

“It is truly one of the most unique pieces of gear any mixer can have.”

The Differential Envelope Technologie

Differential Envelope Technology (DET) enables, through differential envelopes, level-independent processing of dynamic signal characteristics.

Only two controls are needed to control the transient response.

The envelope trackers align the working processes with the natural signal characteristics. This ensures optimum results for every moment.

Attack ... this is how it's done:

Sustain ... this is how it's done:

Sound examples

Inputs and outputs

The four channels of the Transient Designer are equipped with Neutrik XLR sockets
with gold-plated contacts. The signal transmission is electronically balanced at
a nominal level of +6 dB.

Looks great, feels great -
and lasts for a lifetime

The Transient Designer 4 Mk2 has a 4 mm thick, black anodized aluminum front panel
and aluminum knobs milled from solid. The housing is made of high-quality steel and is powder-coated in elegant black.

Sounds good

With all SPL devices we develop not only according to plan, but also by ear.
Many important components are installed on the circuit boards using Through-hole technology. This way we can ensure that we can use the best sounding components.

Home is where the heart is

That’s why we manufacture all devices in our own production facility in Niederkrüchten on the Lower Rhine, Germany.

Videos

Play Video
The Audio Processor That Changed Everything
Transient Designer 4 Mk2 Review by Phable
Play Video
TRANSFORM Your MIX with Two Knobs by Andrew Masters

Reviews

(Predecessor: Transient Designer 4)
Audio Media
Audio Media
Audio Pro
Audio Professional
Electronic Musician
Future Music
Keyboards
Mix Magazine
Monitor
ProAudio Review
Recording
Studio Sound

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Anleitungen

Specifications

Analog inputs & outputs; XLR (balanced)

Maximum input gain
21 dBu
Input impedance
22
Maximum output gain
21 dBu
Output impedance
100 Ω
Common mode rejection (1 kHz)
80 dB
Frequency range (-3 dB)
10 Hz – 100 kHz
THD + N (0 dBu, 10 Hz – 22 kHz)
-90 dB
Noise (A-weighted)
-97 dBu
Dynamic range
118 dB

Internal Linear Power Supply with Toroidal Transformer

Operating voltage for analog audio
+/- 15 V
Operating voltage for relays and LEDs
+ 12 V

Mains Power Supply

Mains voltage (selectable)
230 V AC / 50; 115 V AC / 60 Hz
Fuse for 230 V
T 200 mA
Fuse for 115 V
T 400 mA
Power consumption
max. 15 W

Dimensions & Weight

W x H x D (width x height x depth)
482 x 44 x 237 mm
19 x 1.73 x 9.33 inch
Unit weight
3.2 kg
7.27 lbs
Shipping weight (incl. packaging)
4.45 kg
9.81 lbs

Reference: 0 dBu = 0.775V. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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What does it actually mean …

In Stock!

The product is in stock in our warehouse in Niederkrüchten, Germany, and will be shipped the same or next working day.

We process the orders after receipt of the order and update the stock in the online shop regularly. If the product is no longer available at short notice due to high order volume, you naturally have the right to withdraw from the purchase (see Right of Withdrawal).

In any case, you will receive an e-mail with details of the delivery and the estimated delivery time.

Available soon!

The product is not in stock in our warehouse in Niederkrüchten, Germany. Usually it will be available again within 5 working days.

In any case, you will receive an e-mail with the details of the delivery and the estimated delivery time.

Of course you have the right to withdraw from your purchase (see Right of Withdrawal).

Currently unavailable.

This product is currently sold out and unavailable.

Was bedeutet eigentlich …

Auf Lager!

Das Produkt ist in unserem Lager Niederkrüchten vorrätig und wird noch am selben oder nächsten Werktag versendet.

Wir arbeiten die Bestellungen nach Bestelleingang ab und aktualisieren den Bestand im Online-Shop regelmäßig. Falls das Produkt wegen hohem Bestellaufkommens kurzfristig nicht mehr verfügbar ist, hast du selbstverständlich das Recht, vom Kauf zurückzutreten (siehe Widerrufbelehrung).

In jeden Fall erhältst du eine E-Mail mit den Einzelheiten der Lieferung und der voraussichtlichen Lieferzeit.

Bald verfügbar!

Das Produkt ist in unserem Lager Niederkrüchten nicht vorrätig. Gewöhnlich ist es innerhalb von 5 Werktagen wieder verfügbar.

Auf jeden Fall erhältst du eine E-Mail mit den Einzelheiten der Lieferung und der voraussichtlichen Lieferzeit.

Selbstverständlich hast du das Recht, vom Kauf zurückzutreten (siehe Widerrufbelehrung).

Zur Zeit nicht verfügbar.

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