Sound Performance Lab Area 5.1 - Manual (Page 3)

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Area 5.1
Contents
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
Introduction 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.