The analogue audio splitter remains the most versatile and cost effective way of distributing audio signals to multiple locations, especially in a world where digital and analogue consoles are paired in Front of House and monitor configurations, and digital consoles employ different audio transport protocols.

The Square ONE Splitter provides a simple solution with a user-friendly, high-performance, Midas XL8 inspired pre-amp design, packaged in a 2U, eight channel format.

To increase versatility and provide additional value, a third set of transformer-isolated independent (fixed gain) outputs are provided plus the Square ONE Splitter`s ability to function as a 1-16 media split.

Audio performance, as with all Klark Teknik`s units, are of a superlative standard.

Midas XL8-inspired mic preamps

Designed by the same team who created the world`s best live sound consoles with a huge dynamic range >140dB! With an extremely high CMRR accommodates input levels up to +22dBu.

9-position rotary gain switch per input

 A simple 5dB resolution `stepped` rotary control to provide gain adjustment for both main outputs from 0dB to +40dB to easily match any signal level (mic or line).

 30Hz Hi-pass filter with switch and status LED per input

 Eliminates unwanted subsonic information, increases headroom in the mixing console inputs, amplifiers and loudspeakers.

 Inputs duplicated on front and rear panels

 For convenient connection options, either internal to the patch rack, or directly into the front panel.

 Transformer-isolated gain-independent outputs

 Located on the front panel for easy connection of recording devices and outside broadcast facilities. Transformers provide superior galvanic isolation; fixed-gain status prevents unexpected changes in level during performances.

 Front-panel and remote 48V switching with status LED per input

 Phantom power activation can be switched remotely from the +48V supply on any mixing console connected to the electronically balanced outputs.

 Solo buss with integral headphone amp and level control

 Allows the mic amp performance and level to be monitored directly from the front panel. Also an invaluable aid when fault-finding in line systems.

 1:16 media split function with front and rear panel status indication

 Input 8 can be routed to ALL 16 rear-panel XLRs simultaneously via a single recessed switch on the rear panel. Ideal for press feeds and many other multiple-signal distribution applications

 Separate ground lift switch with LED status indicators for each set of rear panel outputs

 Eliminate hums, buzzes and other ground-related undesirable audio artefacts.

 Individual 4-Segment LED output metering for each input

 3 colours, easy-to-see instant status indication (-15, 0, +12, +21dBu)

 Roadworthy (2U) all-steel chassis

 Designed to withstand the rigours of the road.

 Universal power supply

 Auto voltage sensing, operates anywhere between 100-240V (±10%).

 The Microphone Splitter shall provide eight (8) discrete audio channels in a standard 2U 19" rack mount chassis.

 Each channel shall have a variable-gain microphone preamplifier feeding two electronically balanced outputs (identified as A and B, located on the rear panel). Additionally each channel shall have a parallel signal path with a fixed gain (-6 dB) driver feeding a transformer isolated output (identified as C, located on the front panel). The variable-gain microphone preamplifier on each channel shall provide a stepped rotary gain control with gain increments of 5 dB from 0 dB (unity) to +40 dB. The variable-gain signal path shall also include a 30 Hz high-pass filter, enabled by a switch on the front panel. This switch shall have an associated LED on the front panel to indicate when the filter is active.

 the output of the variable-gain microphone preamplifier shall feed a four (4) segment LED bargraph, with indication for -15 dBu, 0 dBu, +12 dBu and +21 dBu.

 Each channel input shall have a front-panel switch for +48V phantom power, and additionally shall be able to detect the presence of phantom power on its electronic outputs, and automatically enable the phantom power supply to the input on a logical-OR basis with the front panel switch. The front panel phantom power switch shall have an associated LED which indicates that phantom power is enabled on that channel`s input, either by the switch being enabled, the presence of phantom power being detected on its electronic outputs, or both.

 Each channel shall have a solo enable switch to route the output of the variable-gain microphone preamplifier to a solo bus which feeds a headphone amplifier. The solo enable switch shall have an associated LED to indicate when the channel is being routed to the solo bus. The headphone amplifier shall have a headphone jack socket for the headphones and a rotary level control for the headphones output.

 The Microphone Splitter shall incorporate a Media Split function, providing a switchable function that routes the output from the Channel 8 variable-gain amplifier to all 16 electronically-balanced outputs, disconnecting the respective signal paths from the variable-gain amplifiers of Channels 1 to 7 inclusive.

 Each set of eight electronically-balanced outputs (A and B) on the rear panel shall have an associated ground lift switch.