SPL Cabulator 2930 User manual

Manual
Power soak, speaker simulator and D. I. output for guitar amplifiers
Cabulator
Model 2930

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Version 1.2 – 11/2009
Designer: Ralf Reichen, Jens Gronwald
This manual contains a description of the product. It in no way represents a guarantee of
particular characteristics or results of use. The information in this document has been care-
fully compiled and veried and, unless otherwise stated or agreed upon, correctly describes
the product at the time of packaging with this document.
Sound Performance Lab (SPL) continuously strives to improve its products and reserves the
right to modify the product described in this manual at any time without prior notice. This
document is the property of SPL and may not be copied or reproduced in any manner, in part
or fully, without prior authorization by SPL.
SPL electronics GmbH
Sohlweg 80, 41372 Niederkruechten, Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.spl.info
The construction of the Cabulator, Model 2930, is in compliance with the stan-
dards and regulations of the European Cummunity.
Notes on Environmental Protection
At the end of its operating life, this product must not be disposed of with regular
household waste but must be returned to a collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. The wheelie bin symbol on the product,
user‘s manual and packaging indicates that. The materials can be re-used in
accordance with their markings. Through re-use, recycling of raw materials, or
other forms of recycling of old products, you are making an important contribution to the
protection of our environment. Your local administrative ofce can advise you of the respon-
sible waste disposal point.
WEEE Registration: 973 349 88
© 2009 SPL electronics GmbH. All rights reserved. Names of other companies and their
products are trademarks of their respective owners.
Manual Cabulator, Model 2930

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Cabulator
Symbols & Notes ............................................................................... 4
Scope of Delivery & Packaging ................................................................ 4
Important Security Information ............................................................... 5
Hook Up ......................................................................................... 5
Placement, Before You Begin .............................................................. 5
Introduction ..................................................................................... 6
Tonehunter and SPL, Tonehunter, SPL, Cabulator ........................................ 6
Advantages, On Stage, Sound Setups .................................................... 7
A Complete – Not Approximated – Simulation, Analog Construction – Analog Function ... 8
REAR PANEL ..................................................................................... 8
Power Connection, On and Off, Signal Connections, 1/4“ Jack Sockets ................... 8
Overview, Wiring Examples ................................................................ 9
Rear Panel/Connections ....................................................................... 1 0
Speaker In, Important Warning on Connecting Guitar Amps, Soak Output .............. 1 0
D. I. Output, DC Power, On and Off, Power Connection,
Passive Power Soak ...................................................................... 11
FRONT ........................................................................................... 1 2
Overview .................................................................................... 1 2
Control Elements ............................................................................... 1 2
Power Soak, Speaker Voicing .............................................................. 1 2
Cabinet: Open/Close, Character: Vintage/Modern,
Leveling the D.I.-Output Signal ............................................................ 13
Setups ........................................................................................... 1 3
Setup 1: Speaker Simulation Only ......................................................... 1 3
Setup 2: Power Soak Only .................................................................. 1 4
Setup 1: Speaker Simulation and Power Soak ............................................. 1 5
Specications .................................................................................. 1 6
Guarantee & Product Registration ............................................................ 1 6
Block Diagram .................................................................................. 1 7
Copy Master: Recall Settings .................................................................. 1 8
Your Notes ...................................................................................... 1 9
Content

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IN THIS MANUAL A LIGHTNING SYMBOL WITHIN A TRIANGLE WARNS YOU ABOUT THE
POTENTIAL FOR DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL SHOCKS – WHICH CAN ALSO OCCUR EVEN AFTER
THE MACHINE HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM A POWER SOURCE.
AN EXCLAMATION MARK (!) WITHIN A TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF
IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL ADVICE AND/OR WARNINGS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED. BE
ESPECIALLY ATTENTIVE TO THESE AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THE ADVICE THEY GIVE.
The symbol of a lamp directs your attention to explanations of important functions or applica-
tions.
Attention: Do not attempt any alterations to this machine without the approval or supervision
of SPL electronics GmbH. Doing so could nullify completely any and all of your warranty/guar-
antee rights and claims to user support.
The scope of delivery comprises the Cabulator, the external power supply, the guarantee card
and this manual.
Please keep the original packaging. In case of a service procedure the original packaging
ensures a safe transport. It also serves as a safe packaging for your own transports if you do
not use special transportation cases.
Please note and retain this manual. Carefully read and follow all of the safety and operating
instructions before you use the machine. Be doubly careful to follow all warnings and special
safety instructions noted in this manual and on the unit.
Connections: Only use the connections as described. Other connections can lead to health
risks and equipment damage.
Water and humidity: Do not use this machine anywhere near water (for example near a wash
basin or bath, in a damp cellar, near swimming pools, or the like). In such cases there is an
extremely high risk of fatal electrical shocks!
Insertion of foreign objects or uids: Never allow a foreign object through any of the
machine‘s chassis openings. You can easily come into contact with dangerous voltage or
cause a damaging short circuit. Never allow any uids to be spilled or sprayed on the machine.
Such actions can lead to dangerous electrical shocks or re!
Opening the unit: Do not open the machine housing, as there is great risk you will damage the
machine, or – even after being disconnected – you may receive a dangerous electrical shock!
Electrical power: Run this machine only from sources which can provide proper power at the
prescribed rating. When in doubt about a source, contact your dealer or a professional elec-
trician. To be sure you have isolated the machine, do so by disconnecting the power cord from
your wall connection. Be sure that the power cord plug is always accessible. When not using
the machine for a longer period, make sure to unplug it from your wall power socket.
Cord protection: Make sure that your power and signal cords are arranged to avoid being
stepped on or any kind of crimping and damage related to such event. Do not allow any equip-
ment or furniture to crimp the cords.
Power connection overloads: Avoid any kind of overload in connections to wall sockets,
extension or splitter power cords, or to signal inputs. Always keep manufacturer warnings
and instructions in mind. Overloads create re hazards and risk of dangerous shocks! >
Symbols and Notes
Scope of Delivery & Packaging
Important Security Information

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Lightning: Before thunderstorms or other severe weather, disconnect the machine from wall
power (but to avoid life threatening lightning strikes, not during a storm). Similarly, before
any severe weather, disconnect all the power connections of other machines and antenna and
phone/network cables which may be interconnected so that no lightning damage or overload
results from such secondary connections.
Air circulation: Chassis openings offer ventilation and serve to protect the machine from over-
heating. Never cover or otherwise close off these openings. Never place the machine on a soft
surface (carpet, sofa, etc.). Make sure to provide for a mounting space of 4-5 cm/2 inches to
the sides and top of the unit when mounting the unit in racks or on cabinets.
Controls and switches: Operate the controls and switches only as described in the manual.
Incorrect adjustments outside safe parameters can lead to damage and unnecessary repair
costs. Never use the switches or level controls to effect excessive or extreme changes.
Repairs: Unplug the unit from all power and signal connections and immediately contact a quali-
ed technician when you think repairs are needed – or when moisture or foreign objects may acci-
dentally have gotten in to the housing, or in cases when the machine may have fallen and shows
any sign of having been damaged. This also applies to any situation in which the unit has not
been subjected to any of these unusual circumstances but still is not functioning normally or its
performance is substantially altered.
In cases of damage to the power supply and cord, rst consider turning off the main circuit
breaker before unplugging the power cord.
Replacement/substitute parts: Be sure that any service technician uses original replacement
parts or those with identical specications as the originals. Incorrectly substituted parts can
lead to re, electrical shock, or other dangers, including further equipment damage.
Safety inspection: Be sure always to ask a service technician to conduct a thorough safety
check and ensure that the state of the repaired machine is in all respects up to factory stan-
dards.
Cleaning: In cleaning, do not use any solvents, as these can damage the chassis nish. Use
a clean, dry cloth (if necessary, with an acid-free cleaning oil). Disconnect the machine from
your power source before cleaning.
Placement
Place the unit on a level and stable surface. The unit’s enclosure is EMC-safe and effectively
shielded against HF interference. Nonetheless, you should carefully consider where you place
the unit to avoid electrical disturbances. It should be positioned so that you can easily reach
it, but there are other considerations. Try not to place it near heat sources or in direct sunlight,
and avoid exposure to vibrations, dust, heat, cold or moisture. It should also be kept away
from transformers and motors. Always ensure sufcient air circulation by keeping a distance
of 4-5 cm/2 inches to the top and sides of the unit.
Placing the unit upon a guitar amplier is obvious and intended: the height of the feet is
sufcient to also place the Cabulator above a handle. The direction of the grip tray in the
Cabulator’s cover is chosen to especially support holding the unit when connections are
made on the rear panel. Apart from that primary purpose the grip tray is always a perfect pick
holder.
Before you begin
Make sure that the POWER SOAK control is turned fully left before you power up the unit.
Now control volume. Note that too high levels can damage hearing!
Important Security Information
Hook Up

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Tonehunter and SPL
The Cabulator is a cooperative developmental effort between the guitar amp rm of
Tonehunter and SPL. It brings together many years of experience from the professional music
scene, combining specialized knowledge of electric guitarists and SPL‘s established interna-
tional reputation in the research and development of analog studio electronics.
This mutual effort of these two rms has been the basis for new ideas such as the Cabulator
cabinet and miking simulator, which formed the basis for the unique Cabulator concept. Both
units have the potential to revolutionize the working life of the guitarist and the recording
studio engineer.
Tonehunter
The rm Tonehunter has a long experience pursuing the goal of fullling the sonic wishes of
professional guitarists. This includes tube ampliers, effects units, support for live and studio
sessions as well as custom set designs from instruments, cables and effects machines to
pickups, amps and speaker cabinets. The Tonehunter team is comprised exclusively of musi-
cians with extensive audio engineering backgrounds who, in contact with their customers,
are always at the forefront of new, no-compromise developments that fulll the highest user
expectations.
SPL – Sound Performance Lab
SPL boasts decades of experience in the development and production of analog and digital
audio processing equipment in the professional music, lm, multimedia and broadcasting
industries. Our products enjoy a rst rank, worldwide reputation for innovation, user friendli-
ness and consistently superior performance.
To SPL’s technological milestones belong the patented Vitalizer® sound optimizing, the
rst level-independent analog dynamic envelope shaping tool (the Transient Designer®),
the pioneering introduction of the rst discrete 5.1 surround recording system (Atmos® 5.1)
and the development of the SPL SUPRA op-amps with an unprecedented operating voltage
of 120 volts. These SUPRA op-amps form the basis for SPL‘s mastering series for stereo and
multi-channel applications and with their performance set new benchmarks in audio signal
processing that are clearly a step beyond all existing analog or digital audio formats.
In 2008 SPL created the rst Analog Code® plug-ins to also enrich the area of computer-based
music production with SPL’s processing innovations.
Cabulator
The SPL Cabulator combines three main features for e-guitar ampliers: power soak, speaker
simulation, and D.I. output.
The Cabulator’s purely analog design excludes latencies. It thereby gives the guitarist a direct
response with an authentic punch.
The analog simulation allows to reproduce even the most subtle guitar amp nuances. The
Cabulator recreates the real harmonics structures and the dynamic response of a miked
cabinet – and delivers signals in recording quality.
With the Cabulator, the engineer gets a rst-class guitar signal in seconds – both for studio
recordings or for a live mix.
Introduction

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Cabulator
Advantages
You can operate the Cabulator intuitively right from the start and need no further know-how.
The sound tuning is well balanced so that there are no bad or wrong settings at all, but instead
a broad range of great sounds.
• With the Cabulator a guitar amp can always be played loud without necessarily being loud.
• Fully analog construction for authentic sonic quality and direct, latency-free playability.
• Variable power soak without dynamic loss or damped highs.
• Passive power soak: the power soak functionality and regulation is passive and can also be
used without power connection.
• The transformer-based design maintains the harmonic content of a tube amp.
• Sound processing is independent from absolute volume levels, which means that no
recording room is necessary and ear-saving work is possible everywhere and at any time.
• Sonically much more exible than a xed cabinet/mike set in that different sound charac-
teristics can be simulated.
• Multiple guitar tracks can be “stacked” – the doubled layers become “phatter”. In the
process, there will not be any thinning effect from phase shifts as with digital simulation.
• 100 Watts power soak: the power amp‘s distortion may, as with cabinets, be integrated into
an authentically distorted sonic design.
• Resulting recorded sounds are independent from room characteristics.
• Signals for live mixes are at recording quality level and free from crosstalk from other sound
sources.
• The guitarist can play in the control room to listen and react to the playback directly.
• Signicantly less time spent and much more efciency and convenience in equipment
setup, preparation, and working with sound variations.
• Working procedures and connections follow customary standards of amp and cabinet sets.
• The D. I. OUTPUT is transformer-balanced and provides for galvanic insulation.
• Connections from the D. I. OUTPUT can be both balanced or unbalanced.
On Stage
The amplier signal can directly be routed to a cabinet, so it can still be integrated without
any loss in sound quality. The stage sound comes as usual from the back line but it can now be
reduced independently from the amps volume, maintaining the desired power amp sound. At
the same time the sound technician receives a top signal quality without miking – and without
crosstalk from any other sound source. If on the other hand no back line shall be used on
stage, the Cabulator supplants the cabinet (in-ear monitoring).
Sound Setups
After cabling is complete, the sound setup functions primarily as one might expect: First,
guitar amp sound adjustments are made as if a cabinet is connected. However, instead of
choosing a cabinet and experimenting with microphones and their positioning, adjustments
need only be made with the Cabulator controls.
The Cabulator interfaces with the amp just as an actual cabinet, so operation is based upon
standard procedures. >
Introduction

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Introduction
Rear Panel
A Complete – Not Approximated – Simulation
An important aspect of processing guitar sounds is the reproduction of chords: The strings
should exhibit a ne resolution and homogeneous, musically unied sound. From this
emanates the deep, complex and unied sonic structure typical of the best cabinet assem-
blies. This aspect is also a prime consideration in the Cabulator‘s uniquely precise output:
Through its new concept in signal processing you experience a completely authentic sonic
feel.
The Cabulator circuitry also conveys the different runtimes of low and high speakers. With
reduced guitar signal levels, the Cabulator nonetheless reproduces the full dynamic range of
a guitar amp – independently of POWER SOAK adjustments.
Analog Construction – Analog Function
The Cabulator is a fully analog design to achieve authentic sound results. Furthermore, the
simulation is processed in real time for a direct, latency-free playability. The guitar amp is
loaded exactly in the same way like with a cabinet, so that the interaction of both components
also produces the same acoustic results.
Power Connection
The scope of delivery comprises an external power supply. It accepts voltages in the range
from 100 to 250 Volt at 50 and 60 Hz. If this power supply does not t your local (wall) power
sockets, you can use any external power supply with the following specications:
9 volts DC regulated power supply, 200 mA minimum. DC jack connector: 2.1 mm, outer plus/
center minus (Boss standard).
On and Off
The Cabulator has no separate on/off switch. First connect the DC connector of the external
power supply to the rear DC POWER socket of the Cabulator. Now plug the external power
supply into a power socket. The Cabulator is now powered on, indicated by the blue LED on
the front panel.
Always plug or unplug the external power supply in order to switch the unit on or off. First
connect the DC jack connector before you plug in the power connector. Always keep the
DC connector plugged when you power the unit on or off by plugging and unplugging the
external power supply. With the external power supply plugged to a power socket, the DC
connector carries current and wrong contacts may produce short circuits.
Signal Connections
Before connecting any other equipment – and in all other cases where you are connecting
cables with or from other sources – you should be sure to shut the Cabulator and all machines
to be connected off (unplug external power supply). Otherwise you risk to damage the unit,
connected gear or your ears.
1/4 " Jack Sockets
The 1/4 " jack sockets SOAK OUTPUT and SPEAKER IN are unbalanced. The balanced D. I.
OUTPUT TRS connector can be used both with balanced and unbalanced (=mono jack connec-
tion) wiring.
For further information on the jack connections (pin wiring) please refer to the descriptions of
the respective inputs and outputs on the following pages.
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Rear Panel
Overview, Wiring Examples
Guitar amplifierCabinet
Power
cable
USE SPEAKER CABLE
USE SPEAKER CABLE
You can use balanced or unbalanced TRS connections with the D. I. OUTPUT. Please
p
ay attention to further advices on sockets and switches on the following
p
ages as well as the security advices on
p
ages 4 and 5.
P. A.
(F.O.H./monitoring)
AD converter
(Interface/DAW)
or
SPEAKER IN
SPEAKER IN
Developed by Tonehunter, Germany
www.tonehunter.com
SERIAL NUMBER
8Ω
Load Only !
Connect to Speaker
Out of Amplifier
Max: 100 Watts
Tip = (+)/Sleeve = GND
SOAK OUTPUT
SOAK OUTPUT
Power Soak
Output
Tip = (+)/Sleeve = GND
Connect to
Speaker Cabinet
4Ω to 16Ω Load
Transformer Bal.
Line Output
Tip = (+)/ Ring = (–)
Sleeve = Audio GND Only!
DC 9V
Connect to
Recording Device,
Stagebox, etc.
D.I. OUTPUT
D.I. OUTPUT
DC POWER
DC POWER
–
+
® The Tonehunter logo is a registered
trademark of To nehunter Ltd.
MADE IN GERMANY
IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE OF
YOUR GUITAR AMPLIFIER DO NOT SET ITS
MASTER VOLUME ABOVE 70%.
REFER TO MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION.
IMPORTANT ADVICE
Sound Performance Lab
www.spl.info
® The SPL logo is a registered
trademark of SPL electronics GmbH

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Speaker In
Here you connect the guitar amp‘s loudspeaker output.
Connector variant and pin congurations follow industry standards: Unbalanced 1/4" jack
connector with the signal at the tip and ground at the sleeve.
As with any typical amp and cabinet cabling, it is critical to observe loudspeaker
cable of a minimum 1.5 mm2 cross section. Instrument or line cables can lead
to amplier damage! We recommend to use cables with a maximum length of 3
meters/10 feet for lossless signal transmission.
IMPORTANT WARNING ON CONNECTING GUITAR AMPS
Many guitar amps are not designed for sustained maximum level operation, and if run this
way, it can lead to overloads and power amp damage. At high levels, amps can produce high
frequency oscillations which can destroy output transformers. Moreover, this can cause
audible unwanted output transformer distortion. Such problems are not a result of Cabulator
use, but reside within the guitar amp.
Even in situations where you might wish to push the guitar amp to its limits in conjunction
with the Cabulator, you should always be sure to allow for ample power reserves to avoid
endangering the amp itself!
In the same way a guitar amp and box should never be run knobs full to the right, so should
you avoid running the Cabulator this way. Therefore we strongly recommend that the guitar
amp should never be run at over 70% of its maximal signal level!
Look for the amp‘s “Sweet Spot” as you make adjustments to it. This is almost never in the
upper level output range. Where the amp‘s bass starts to sound “spongy” and somewhat
undifferentiated is the place where your master level control should be turned back.
The guitar amp output must be rated at 8 ohms! Only connect ampliers rated at a 100 W
maximum to maintain a further 100 W reserve for signal peaks. A guitar amp may be used
ONLY within its normal operating parameters. The Cabulator may be loaded up to 200 W. But
please note that a 100 W amp at higher volumes, eventually combined with further effects,
produces peaks far above 100 W. Therefore we strongly recommend connecting amps rated at
a maximum of 100 W.
Soak Output
This output provides the amp signal reduced by the power soak, but without sound simula-
tion. It allows for the connection of an additional 4, 8 or 16-ohm cabinet. This setup makes it
possible to have a traditional amp and cabinet combination on stage and at the same time,
route the D. I. OUTPUT to P. A. or recording.
At SOAK OUTPUT the amp signal appears as reduced with the POWER SOAK control. The
minimal reduction is -8 dB with the POWER SOAK control turned fully right (refer to POWER
SOAK control on page 12). With this “volume control” between amp and cab, the guitar amp
can be driven into saturation also at moderate listening levels.
Connector variant and connections follow industry standards: Unbalanced 1/4" jack connector
with the signal at the tip and ground at the sleeve.
As with any typical amp and cabinet cabling, it is critical to observe loudspeaker
cable of a minimum 1.5mm2 cross section. Instrument or line cables can lead
to amplier damage! We recommend to use cables with a maximum length of 3
meters/10 feet for lossless signal transmission.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Turn the POWER SOAK control fully left if no cabinet is connected to the
SOAK OUTPUT. Otherwise the impedance at the SPEAKER IN increases. This is not critical but
reduces the power of the input signal at the SPEAKER IN.
Rear Panel Connections
SPEAKER IN
SPEAKER IN
8Ω
Load Only !
Connect to Speaker
Out of Amplifier
Max: 100 Watts
Tip = (+)/Sleeve = GND
SOAK OUTPUT
SOAK OUTPUT
Power Soak
Output
Tip = (+)/Sleeve = GND
Connect to
Speaker Cabinet
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D. I. Output
The front panel controls SPEAKER VOICING as well as the switches CABINET and CHARACTER
regulate the signal which appears at the D. I. OUTPUT connector.
Balanced 1/4" TRS connector.
Wiring TRS: tip =hot (+), ring = cold (-), sleeve = ground.
Use balanced TRS wiring or unbalanced (mono) jack wiring in order to connect to converters/
recording devices or stage boxes etc. Balanced connections are recommended to avoid inter-
ferences and ground loop humming.
DC Power
Connect the DC connector of the external power supply to the rear DC POWER socket of the
Cabulator.
On and Off
The Cabulator has no separate on/off switch. First connect the DC connector of the external
power supply to the rear DC POWER socket of the Cabulator. Now plug the external opwer
supply into a power socket. The Cabulator is now powered on, indicated by the blue LED on
the front panel.
Always plug or unplug the external power supply in order to switch the unit on or
off. First connect the DC connector before you plug in the power connector. Always
keep the DC connector plugged when you power the unit on or off by plugging and
unplugging the external power supply. With the external power supply plugged to a power
socket, the DC connector carries current and wrong contacts may produce short circuits.
Power Connection
The scope of delivery comprises an external power supply. It accepts voltages in the range
from 100 to 250 Volt at 50 and 60 Hz. If this power supply does not t your local (wall) power
sockets, you can use any external power supply with the following specications:
9 volts DC regulated power supply, 200 mA minimum. DC jack connector: 2.1 mm, outer plus/
center minus (Boss standard).
Passive Power Soak
The power soak functionality and regulation can also be used without power connection.
Rear Panel
Connections
Transformer Bal.
Line Output
Tip = (+)/ Ring = (–)
Sleeve = Audio GND Only!
Connect to
Recording Device,
Stagebox, etc.
D.I. OUTPUT
D.I. OUTPUT
DC 9V
DC POWER
DC POWER
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Power Soak
The POWER SOAK control determines the level of power reduction for the guitar amp signal.
Set fully left mutes the signal, turned fully right results in a power reduction of -8 dB. Therefore,
the signal level at the SOAK OUTPUT is always reduced by at least 8 dB.
An 8dB reduction can be compared approximately to the volume that results from a „half
power“ setting at guitar amps; usually this is still pretty loud in many situations. If you wish
to have an unaltered signal present at the cabinet, you can always feed the cab with a second
speaker out from the amp directly.
The Cabulator’s power soak provides three main features:
1. No dynamic loss – the sound is independent from the power soak intensity.
2. The power soak is independent from the sound simulation unit. There is no mutual interac-
tion which would complicate operation.
3. The power soak functionality and regulation is a passive design can also be used without
power connection.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Turn the POWER SOAK control fully left if no cabinet is connected to the
SOAK OUTPUT. Otherwise the impedance at the SPEAKER IN increases. This is not critical but
reduces the power of the input signal at the SPEAKER IN.
Speaker Voicing
The SPEAKER VOICING control is the main element for sound creation. Like with a cabinet you
can adjust the basic sound character and simulate the sound pressure level here: If you turn the
control to the right, a mid focus is becoming more and more audible. At the same time signal
level and compression effects increase – just like the sound changes with a loud cabinet.
Also refer to the chapter „Leveling the
D. I. Output Signal“ on the following page.
Front
Control Elements
Overview

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Cabulator
Control Elements
Setup 1: Speaker Simulation Only
Cabinet: Open/Close
This switch toggles between an open and closed guitar cabinet characteristic. OPEN sounds
denitely more open, brilliant and direct.
The signal contains more transients and produces less punch. The CLOSED setting offers more
punch and with its added compression more closely creates the impression of the compressed
air in a closed box, though with less brilliance and detail.
Character: Vintage/Modern
The CHARACTER switch sets the basic characteristic of the simulated loudspeaker. VINTAGE
provides strong, soft mids and a slender bass. MODERN results in wider sounds with a
stronger bass and open highs.
Leveling the D. I. Output Signal
The signal level at the D. I. OUTPUT is independent from the POWER SOAK regulation. However,
the SPEAKER VOICING control inuences signal levels. The more it is turned to the right, the
higher are the signal levels at the D. I. OUTPUT. Thus a rst action to accommodate levels can
be the regulation of SPEAKER VOICING.
But if you actually are satised with a certain SPEAKER VOICING setting and do not want to
change this sound result, you have to adjust the signal levels at following units (AD converters,
line inputs of a console, etc.).
Usually the ranges to set the sensitivity of converter or line inputs are sufcient. If not, you
can use a microphone preamp to level the signal as needed.
1: Connect 8 ohms amplier output via speaker cable to SPEAKER IN at the Cabulator.
2: Connect Cabulator D. I. OUTPUT via line cable to the LINE input of a following unit.
SPEAKER IN
SPEAKER IN
Developed by Tonehunter, Germany
www.tonehunter.com
SERIAL NUMBER
8Ω
Load Only !
Connect to Speaker
Out of Amplifier
Max: 100 Watts
Tip = (+)/Sleeve = GND
SOAK OUTPUT
SOAK OUTPUT
Power Soak
Output
Tip = (+)/Sleeve = GND
Connect to
Speaker Cabinet
4Ω to 16Ω Load
Transformer Bal.
Line Output
Tip = (+)/ Ring = (–)
Sleeve = Audio GND Only!
DC 9V
Connect to
Recording Device,
Stagebox, etc.
D.I. OUTPUT
D.I. OUTPUT
DC POWER
DC POWER
–
+
® The Tonehunter logo is a registered
trademark of Tonehunter Ltd.
MADE IN GERMANY
IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE OF
YOUR GUITAR AMPLIFIER DO NOT SET ITS
MASTER VOLUME ABOVE 70%.
REFER TO MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION.
IMPORTANT ADVICE
Sound Performance Lab
www.spl.info
® The SPL logo is a registered
trademark of SPL electronics GmbH
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Console, AD converter, stage box, etc.

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Setup 2: Power Soak Only
SPEAKER IN
SPEAKER IN
Developed by Tonehunter, Germany
www.tonehunter.com
SERIAL NUMBER
8Ω
Load Only !
Connect to Speaker
Out of Amplifier
Max: 100 Watts
Tip = (+)/Sleeve = GND
SOAK OUTPUT
SOAK OUTPUT
Power Soak
Output
Tip = (+)/Sleeve = GND
Connect to
Speaker Cabinet
4Ω to 16Ω Load
Transformer Bal.
Line Output
Tip = (+)/ Ring = (–)
Sleeve = Audio GND Only!
DC 9V
Connect to
Recording Device,
Stagebox, etc.
D.I. OUTPUT
D.I. OUTPUT
DC POWER
DC POWER
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® The Tonehunter logo is a registered
trademark of Tonehunter Ltd.
MADE IN GERMANY
IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE OF
YOUR GUITAR AMPLIFIER DO NOT SET ITS
MASTER VOLUME ABOVE 70%.
REFER TO MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION.
IMPORTANT ADVICE
Sound Performance Lab
www.spl.info
® The SPL logo is a registered
trademark of SPL electronics GmbH
1: Connect 8 ohms amplier output via speaker cable to SPEAKER IN at the Cabulator.
2: Connect Cabulator SOAK OUTPUT via speaker cable to 4-16 ohms cabinet.
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Setup 3: Speaker Simulation and Power Soak
SPEAKER IN
SPEAKER IN
Developed by Tonehunter, Germany
www.tonehunter.com
SERIAL NUMBER
8Ω
Load Only !
Connect to Speaker
Out of Amplifier
Max: 100 Watts
Tip = (+)/Sleeve = GND
SOAK OUTPUT
SOAK OUTPUT
Power Soak
Output
Tip = (+)/Sleeve = GND
Connect to
Speaker Cabinet
4Ω to 16Ω Load
Transformer Bal.
Line Output
Tip = (+)/ Ring = (–)
Sleeve = Audio GND Only!
DC 9V
Connect to
Recording Device,
Stagebox, etc.
D.I. OUTPUT
D.I. OUTPUT
DC POWER
DC POWER
–
+
® The Tonehunter logo is a registered
trademark of Tonehunter Ltd.
MADE IN GERMANY
IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE OF
YOUR GUITAR AMPLIFIER DO NOT SET ITS
MASTER VOLUME ABOVE 70%.
REFER TO MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION.
IMPORTANT ADVICE
Sound Performance Lab
www.spl.info
® The SPL logo is a registered
trademark of SPL electronics GmbH
1: Connect 8 ohms amplier output via speaker cable to SPEAKER IN at the Cabulator.
2: Connect Cabulator SOAK OUTPUT via speaker cable to 4-16 ohms cabinet.
3: Connect Cabulator D. I. OUTPUT via line cable to the line input of a following unit.
3
1
2
Console, AD converter, stage box, etc.

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Input
Speaker In 1/4" TRS jack
Impedance 8 Ohm
Max. input load 100 W RMS, 200 W peak
Outputs
Soak output 1/4" TRS jack
D.I. output 1/4" TRS jack, transformer balanced
Impedance unbalanced ca. 220 Ohm
balanced ca. 440 Ohm
Max. output level +4 dBu
Signal to noise ratio -85 dBu (unweighted)
Power Supply
Power connection external power supply for voltages from 100-250 volts
9 V DC, 200 mA, 2,1 mm DC plug
Power consumption 0,5 VA
Fuse (internal) 100 – 250 V AC: T 100 mA
Dimensions & Weight
Height x width x depth 134 mm x 300 mm x 207 mm
Weight 3 kg/6,61 lbs
Specications
Guarantee & Product Registration
Please note the terms on the supplied guarantee card.
Direct SPL product support requires product registration. Please ll out the guarantee card
in printed letters and send it directly to SPL. Or use the online registration form that may be
reached at www.spl.info.
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Cabulator Model 2930
Block Diagram

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