User Manual

RackPack: DynaMaxx

Part of the SPL RackPack modular system series, the DynaMaxx proba-

bly is the most consequent interpretation of a „set & forget“ compres-

sor concept. In keeping with the SPL design philosophy, it incorporates

many features not found on standard compressors, and a unique con-

trol system makes is surprisingly easy to use.

The DynaMaxx also offers a de-compression mode which may be used

to counter the effects of overcompression in previously processed

source material.

Why is DynaMaxx so different? Though auto attack and release func-

tions are nothing new, in the DynaMaxx design, the time constants are

automated in a very musical way. DynaMaxx optimizes all time con-

stants in real time during processing so that the compression charac-

teristics are continually matched to the source material.

The DynaMaxx circuitry actually uses two of the excellent THAT 2181

VCAs in SPL’s Double VCA-Drive mode configuration, which doubles

the operating range while increasing transparency and reducing dis-

tortion. Another benefit of the DynaMaxx circuitry is that high com-

pression ratios do not affect high frequency detail – high amplitude,

low-end bass can be controlled without introducing pumping or other

negative side-effects. Similarly, complex stereo sources can be pro-

cessed easily and very musically.

The DynaMaxx has numerous applications in recording and mixing, as

well as for live applications, and because of the level of intelligent pro-

cessing within the unit, there are only two controls to adjust per chan-

nel, making operation very intuitive.

Introduction