This Channel Strip Sounds EXPENSIVE! - SPL Channel One mk3

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[loveMusic]

I love that you're reviewing more hardware. Keep going!

[Plauton]

Always had SPL Tools...( Vitalizer, Chanel One, Deeser, Transient Designer, etc.)...since roundabout 1995 ... and I would always highly recommended their gear ...very high build quality and sounds fantastic...

[engmix]

I have one sitting in my room waiting to get wired up. This video was an excellent primer. My only wish was, if there was an insert/return! But, for the level of flexibility and how top shelf it sounds, there really is no faulting it.

[WarmVoice]

I'd just love to record a voice over through it 😁 I've had my eye on the Mk2 for a good while (either that or an Avalon 737), but the Mk3 is now the lead contender.

[gcd]

To me (and most others), 2149 € / $ 2199 IS quite expensive 😝

[SimonChampagne]

Man SPL makes the classiest looking gear. Sounds absolutely incredible in your demo too. Brillant video as ever Colt. Cheers!

[Studiomix]

Transient designer is on my wish
list, I have the vitaliser and love it,
the SPL stuff is amazing 🤩

[audiokemestry]

If this was a stereo unit it would be a no Brainer at that price point

[natura]

SPL is amazing, I was blown away by their Vitalizer. Thank you for the video.

[melissabuyschannel]

Colt, Thanks for an expensive classy review. 😄 Can you please clarify if this is the standard Mk III or the Premium with the Lundhal I/O transformers? This is now on my shortlist for a new channel strip.

[aaroneschenburg]

Between this and the RND Newton, both similarly priced modern channels strips with saturation, which is prefered? Great video as always. Thank you.

[bigkickleo]

Sounds like Lester! That tom section reminds me of Pillar 👊🏼🤘🏻

[ilikeweirdonames]

For a price that this hardware comes, it feels like it's a steal! I mean if you compare it to other preamps or other individuals like blue tech tube compressor or LA - 2A. (only talking about price) In my opinion it is definitely worth it! Absolutely must! thanks for the review and for the understandable examples. Love your content!

[avationmusic]

That air band definitely is something. Reminds me of the Vitalizer a little bit. SPL really keep bringing the heat

[ericschlotzer]

Thanks Colt! People shouldn't sleep on SPL equipment, it doesn't work for every application, but when it does it's almost magical and EVERYTHING they make is extremely high quality. I don't own any of their hardware currently, but I've had a Transient Designer, Vitalizer, Tube Vitalizer, Mix Dream, De-esser, and Daw Interfaces from SPL in the past. They never disappoint. De-essers don't get much air time and are hardly as "sexy" as mic pres and compressors, but SPL makes the best hardware de-essers in the business.They also make some of the lowest noise, highest range mastering, mixing and monitoring hardware out there with their 120v audio rail technology. SPL's recording channels have been practically ignored by the US market, but maybe with its "Iron" compressor looks and enough youtube reviews, the Mk3 will be a best seller.

[saardean]

Amazing stuff.
For a master processor, apart from what you mention about it not having a Bypass i also miss a SC filter and a Dry/Wet mixer

[GonZooRecords]

How do you compare it to the rnd newton channel?

[empiremusicstudios]

We love this new Channel strip from SPL and have one in our flagship studio A. We also have the Tracking channel in one of our other studios. SPL gear is amazing, we started with a speaker selector and now use and recommend a selection of the models here at Empire Melbourne. As well as the new Channel strips we also have 2 of the Crescendo 2 channel units and one of the 8ch Crescendo preamps. They all have huge dynamic range without distortion and are also so so quiet.

[kaislivesoundchannel]

Impressive. Fun fact, I am a SPL endorser since the late 90s and I think, I own the most pimped Channel One first edition of the world.

[frubo_ssg]

Ordered a SPL Track One Mk III – can't wait to get it.