All user reviews for the SPL Reducer

It allows attnuer only.
No ID, loadbox or other features that can be found on other models.
The + is that it offers slecteur of Impedance 4/8/16 ohms.
So take a purchase.
A dimmer allows a attnuation -7dB to infinity (total mute so). Rather very expressive in his first-half run, it is more efficient in its last half turn.
An output and one for a cab.
This is the "light" version of the range of attnuateur / loadbox / simulator of the brand.
If it simply, while the characteristics offered are sufficient.

USE

Simpler you die.


SOUND QUALITY

I did not because I bought a NOS possde dj dB Killer MK2.
I just had the opportunity to try it.
In terms of rendering, they are comparable.
I can not say that one is better than the other ...






NOTICE GLOBAL

It is in use we may note a small advantage for the Reducer facing dB Killer
it is quite universal and can therefore accommodate 3 impdances.
The small drive allows finer rglage when one wishes to attnuer max.
The finish is excellent as usual with SPL and look very sympathoche.

It allows attnuer only.
No ID, loadbox or other features that can be found on other models.
Slecteur of Impedance 4/8/16 ohms. So take a purchase.
A drive take the relay from -5 dB and allow a attnuation of -7dB infinity (total mute so). Rather very expressive in his first half-race, it is more effective in his last turn.
Impeccable ... so much on stage to reduce a bit or at home not to alert everyone.
An output and one for a cab.
This is the "light" version of the range of attnuateurs / loadbox / simulators of the brand.
If it simply, while the characteristics offered are good and sufficient.

USE

Simpler you die. Made gaffe when even SPL ... we want to live long !!!

SOUND QUALITY

I did not because I bought a NOS possde dj dB Killer MK2.
I just had the opportunity to try it.
In terms of rendering, they are comparable.
I can not say that one is better than the other ...
It is neutral and prcis, transparent.

NOTICE GLOBAL

It is in use we may note a small advantage for the Reducer facing dB Killer
it is quite universal and can therefore accommodate 3 impdances.
The small drive allows finer rglage when one wishes to attnuer max.
The finish is excellent as usual with SPL and look very sympathoche.

Handwired passive attenuator.
Selectable impedance (4, 8 or 16 ohms).
Attenuation 0dB to infinity.
Dual input / output.

The fact that the attenuator is passive is very useful I find is always a power supply less to lug around, we just add the listbox between the head and cabinet.

The selectable impedance is also handy if you do not always play the same cabinet.

It is compact ... I let him put on my head.

UTILIZATION

I use a 2203 JCM800 1982 head (100 watt tube).
This is a very powerful amp (trop!), made at a time when the amps were not included in the concert ...
I would say the lights powers begin to saturate nicely when the master is at 6/10.
In this volume, I'm already too much in rehearsal and concert (louder is Woodstock!) So I needed an attenuator to properly use my amp.

The use of the Reducer is simple:
- It selects the impedance.
- We choose mitigation 0, 3dB, 5dB or variable (-7dB to infinity).

It is normal for the heater box (much depending on your settings) ...

Nothing more.

SOUND QUALITY

No surprise, this is a attenuator ... attenuates!
I can play at a reasonable volume by heating my power tubes so it suits me!

But beware: It will not turn your 100 watt tube amp in a small room.
It's OK for me because I am fortunate to live in a house with a detached garage and no annoying roommates!
If I was to play in an apartment, it died with this amp, and whatever the attenuator in my opinion ...

With extreme settings, the lower volume is there but we feel a big loss of momentum and a very faithful to his original amp. That said I think this is a problem qu'auront all faders of all ranges, it is not magic either!

I would say that the sound is transparent until the mid knob "variable" that enough for normal use.

OVERALL OPINION

I was surprised that the Reducer is rather whether the entry level price range (some are more than double).
SPL is a brand that I know (studio gear), so I tend to trust the left so I bought it online without trying ...
And in the end I'm not disappointed, I can really use my head.


The impedance selector is a real plus if you do not play all the time on the same cabinet.
No need power supply as it is practical!

The sound is not altered if we stay on reasonable settings!
I think there are more transparent attenuators in extreme settings but this account there so take less powerful amp it seems ...

I use it for 9 months now, I would do this choice with experience.
I do not have another point of comparison, but I think the quality / price is right.
In general, the attenuator are still expensive (300 € to play softer ...)

The +:
- Liabilities
- Small footprint
- Transparent
- Selectable Impedance

The -:
- Expensive for what it is but there is hardly cheaper ...

It reduces only.
No ID, loadbox or other functions that can be found on other models.
4/8/16 ohm impedance selector. This is a permanent purchase.
A drive take the baton from -5 dB and allows attenuation-7dB to infinity (in total so mute). Rather very expressive in its first half-stroke, it is more effective in his last turn.
So perfect ... both on stage to reduce a little or a lot at home so as not to alert everyone and enjoy the summer as winter lamps!
Output and one for a cab.
This is the "light" version of the range of attenuators / loadbox / simulators brand.
If this is enough, then the features offered are good and sufficient.

UTILIZATION

Simpler you die. Watch out ... still in SPL we want to live long!

SOUND QUALITY

I did not buy because I already have a NOS dB Killer MK2.
I just had the chance to try it.
In terms of rendering, they are quite comparable.
I can not say one is better than the other ...
It is neutral and clear, transparent.

OVERALL OPINION

It is in use we may note a small advantage for the Reducer face dB Killer:
it is universal and can therefore adapt to three impedances.
The small drive allows finer adjustment when it is desired to reduce the max.
The finish is excellent as usual with SPL and look very Sympatoche.

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UTILIZATION

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SOUND QUALITY

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OVERALL OPINION

The attenuators are still expensive and still very expensive. It becomes inaccessible if we should have one by one by impedance + power or by power / impedance .....
The SPL agrees Reducer 4, 8 and 16 ohms, and swallows up to 200 W!
Suffice to say that you can connect to all of the amps "normal people" who form the vast majority of guitarists of our planet.
Attenuated the sound is not distorted, and I'm really pleased to finally use my tube amps at home by exploiting the sound quality of these.
I play on the Egnater Rebel 30 or Bugera 333 XL.
In terms of manufacturing quality, I'd think - if it were a car - Audi or Mercedes ........
Some criticize him without a DI output.

An impedance selector
A reduction selector
One volume for the mode "variable"

1 amp input
A speaker output

attention:

- No DI output, which is the only problem in the configuration
the case.

- No function "loadbox" must connect a speaker must

UTILIZATION

was inserted between your head lamp and baffle,
Reducer this allows your amp to express themselves, while having the control
the volume reaching the baffle.

useful for head or amp with no master, or to enjoy the saturation of the power stage.

the cash machine 200w so almost every guitar and bass amp can
be put at the bottom ....

SOUND QUALITY

the reduction is very effective, progressive (except in the last quarter in "variable")
the signal is respected, not breathing or noise added.

I have not compared with other market reducer
but for the quality ... we just hard to beat.

OVERALL OPINION

a very useful and very well built.
the quality of the knobs, the case ... everything is really good.

absence of DI output
add requires a cable on the signal path ...
damage.