SPL CRIMSON Audio interfaces Usb

Preamplifying, interfacing and monitoring via USB, S/P-DIF, Analog XLR, RCA, 1/4 and mini Jacks Professional sound at an incredible price. SPL Crimson combines a USB interface with high-quality preamps and a separate, fully-featured monitor controller. You can play and play back, record and convert, control and listen with one single device. So all you essentially need for a truly professional recording setup is the Crimson and a DAW. Special Features Max. six recording and six playback channels 10 source connections, 20 monitoring channels 34V operational voltage for pro levels up to +22 dBu Two discrete mic preamplifiers Two instrument preamplifiers (Hi-Z, +22 dBu) Two separate headphones amps Connect and control two stereo speaker sets Monitor mix from recording and DAW return paths Individual artist monitoring signal, with talkback Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (480MBit/s), MIDI I/O, S/P-DIF I/O 24Bit/192kHz converter Made in Germany With or without DAW Crimson is designed to operate with your Digital Audio Workstation. But you can also do a lot with it as a stand-alone device: plug in an instrument and play. Connect a microphone and sing along. Mix your own monitor signal with playback or guide tracks from any source ? including your smartphone. What you are playing is not bad? Turn on the DAW and record it.

Special Features

• Max. six recording and six playback channels

• 10 source connections, 20 monitoring channels

• 34V operational voltage for pro levels up to +22 dBu

• Two discrete mic preamplifiers

• Two instrument preamplifiers (Hi-Z, +22 dBu)

• Two separate headphones amps

• Connect and control two stereo speaker sets

• Monitor mix from recording and DAW return paths

• Individual artist monitoring signal, with talkback option

• Hot-plugging iPad recording/monitoring (Class 2 compliance)

• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (480MBit/s), MIDI I/O, SPDIF I/O

• WIN XP, Vista, 7 and 8 (32/64 Bit), MAC OSX 10.4/higher, iOS 6/higher

• Driver for MAC OSX Mavericks

• 24Bit/192kHz converter

• HxWxD: 60x330x207 mm

• Made in Germany

A new concept with phenomenal value

At SPL we design audio equipment in all price ranges – except cheap gear. Therefore each SPL unit provides professional quality. The Crimson leaps forward and sets a new sound quality benchmark in its price range: We have re-designed proven circuitries and created a new, fully integrated design. Together with new production methods we are able to break through usual price limits.

So with the Crimson interface and controller you have a boutique standard recording and monitoring device at a fraction of the price we used to know from traditional engineering and manufacturing.

• Input Sockets
  • Mic Inputs 1 -2: XLR
  • Line Inputs 1–4: 6,3mm TRS
  • Instrument Inputs 3–4: 6,3mm TRS
  • Source 1 Input: 6,3mm TRS
  • Source 2 Input: RCA
  • Source 3 Input: 3,5mm TRS
  • Midi Input: DIN (5 pins)
  • SPDIF Input: RCA
• Output Sockets
  • Speaker A Output: XLR
  • Speaker B Output: 6,3mm TRS
  • Midi Output: DIN (5 pins)
  • SPDIF Output: RCA
  • Headphone Outputs: 6,3mm TRS
• Input Impedances
  • Microphone Input: 10 kOhm
  • Line Inputs: 10kOhm unbalanced, 20kOhm balanced
  • Instrument Inputs: 1,1 Mohm
  • Source 1 Input: 10kOhm unbalanced, 20kOhm balanced
  • Source 2 Input: 10kOhm
  • Source 3 Input: 10kOhm
  • SPDIF Input: 75 Ohm
• Output Impedances
  • Speaker A Output: 75 Ohm unbalanced, 150 Ohm balanced
  • Speaker B Output: 75 Ohm unbalanced, 150 Ohm balanced
  • Headphone Outputs: 33 Ohm
• Maximum Input Levels
  • Mic Inputs: +14,5 dBu (Gain fully left)
  • Line Inputs: +22,5 dBu
  • Instrument Inputs: +24,0 dBu (Gain fully left)
  • Source 1 Input: +22,5 dBu
  • Source 2 Input: +22,5 dBu
  • Source 3 Input: +22,5 dBu
• Maximum Output Levels
  • Speaker A Output: +22,5 dBu
  • Speaker B Output: +22,5 dBu
• Mic Preamplifier (balanced, XLR)
  • Gain Control: +8dB - +60dB
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz - >200kHz
  • Noise (unweighted, 30dB gain, input termination 150 Ohm): -90 dBu
  • Equivalent Input Noise: -128 dBu
  • Common Mode Rejection Ratio: < -70 dBu
  • THD+N Ratio@1kHz (30dB gain, input termination 150 Ohm): 0,003 %
  • High Pass Filter: fg = 80Hz, 6dB/Oct.
  • Phantom Power: 48Volt
• Instrument Input (unbalanced, 6,3mm TRS)
  • Gain Control: -6dB - +31dB
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz - >200kHz
  • Noise (unweighted, unity gain, input termination 100 kOhm): -85 dBu
  • THD+N Ratio@1kHz (unity gain, input termination 100 kOhm): 0,005 %
• Line Input (balanced, 6,3mm TRS)
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz - >200kHz
  • Noise (unweighted, unity gain, input termination 600 Ohm): -95 dBu
  • Common Mode Rejection ratio: < -60 dBu
  • THD+N Ratio@1kHz (unity gain, input termination 600 Ohm): 0,002 %
• Source 1 Input (balanced, 6,3mm TRS)
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz - >200kHz
  • Noise (unweighted, unity gain, input termination 600 Ohm): -95 dBu
  • Common Mode Rejection ratio: < -60 dBu
  • THD+N Ratio@1kHz (unity gain, input termination 600 Ohm): 0,002%
• Source 2 Input (unbalanced, RCA)
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz - >200kHz
  • Noise (unweighted, unity gain, input termination 600 Ohm): -90 dBu
  • Noise (unweighted, -10dBV, input termination 600 Ohm): -85 dBu
  • THD+N Ratio@1kHz (unity gain, input termination 600 Ohm): 0,003 %
  • THD+N Ratio@1kHz (-10dBV, input termination 600 Ohm): 0,003 %
• Source 3 Input (unbalanced, 3,5mm TRS)
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz - >200kHz
  • Noise (unweighted, unity gain, input termination 600 Ohm): -88 dBu
  • Noise (unweighted, +15dB gain, input termination 600 Ohm): -76 dBu
  • THD+N Ratio@1kHz (unity gain, input termination 600 Ohm): 0,003 %
  • THD+N Ratio@1kHz (+15dB gain, input termination 600 Ohm): 0,005 %
• Headphone Outputs (stereo, 6,3mm TRS)
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz - >200kHz
  • Power@0dBu: 47 Ohm load: 13 mW/300 Ohm load: 1,7 mW/600 Ohm load: 1,0 mW
  • Power max: 47 Ohm load: 670 mW/300 Ohm load: 265 mW/600 Ohm load: 150 mW
  • THD+N Ratio@1kHz (Power@0dBu): 47 Ohm: 0,0026 %/300 Ohm: 0,002 %/600 Ohm: 0,002 %
• AD Conversion
  • Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
  • Dynamic range converter chip (manufacturer's specification): 115 dB
  • Dynamic range measured via Line Input > AD Converter > DAW > SPDIF Output:
  • 44.1kHz: 110dB (unweighted)
  • 48kHz: 110dB (unweighted)
  • 96kHz: 107dB (unweighted)
  • THD+N ratio @ 1kHz (-1dBFS):
  • 44.1kHz: 0,01 %
  • 48kHz: 0,01 %
  • 96kHz: 0,01 %
  • 0dBFS = +15 dBu
• DA Conversion
  • Dynamic range converter chip (manufacturer's specification): 115 dB
  • Dynamic range measured via SPDIF Input > DAW > DA Converter > Speaker Output:
  • 44,1kHz: 106dB (unweighted)
  • 48kHz: 106dB (unweighted)
  • 96kHz: 104dB (unweighted)
  • THD+N ratio @ 1kHz (-1dBFS):
  • 44,1kHz: 0,006 %
  • 48kHz: 0,006 %
  • 96kHz: 0,007 %
• Power Consumption
  • 16,8 Watt
• Power Supply
  • External Power Supply, Input 100–240V AC/50–60 Hz; Output 12V DC/1,5A
  • Internal Power Supplies: Audio: +/-17V, Digital: +5V and +3,3V
• Dimensions and Weight
  • Housing (H x W x D in mm): 60x330x207 (BxT=bottom panel w/o sockets, H w/o controls)
  • Weight: 2,7 kg
  • Notes: 0dBu = 0,775 V. Specifications are subject to change without notice.