SPL Crescendo 8 1770

The STUDIO Crescendo 8 stands at the pinnacle of microphone preamplification, combining German Rundfunk-Technik's precision sound with the groundbreaking SPL 120V technology. This innovative internal operating voltage of 120 volts ushers in a new era for microphone preamps, delivering a sound that's rich in detail, vibrancy, and authenticity.

Exceptional Sound Clarity and Honesty

Experience a new level of microphone amplification like never before with Crescendo 8. It's engineered to make microphones perform at their absolute best, illuminating their qualities in an unprecedented manner.

Robust and Versatile Design

Crescendo 8, an eight-channel microphone preamplifier, boasts a uniform feature set across all channels. It's equipped with essentials such as 48V phantom power for condenser mics, polarity reversal, a PAD switch, and the capability to adjust VU meter for high-level display. The gain is finely tunable via a high-quality potentiometer, providing a range from +18 dB to +70 dB. Moreover, each channel features dual outputs, allowing parallel connection to multiple devices.

Key Features:

• 120V SPL Technology: Nearly impossible to overdrive, ensuring pristine and undistorted audio.
• Dual Outputs per Channel: Facilitates parallel connection to various devices.
• High-Quality Potentiometer for Gain Adjustment: Ranging from +18 dB to +70 dB for precise control.
• Phantom Power, Polarity Reversal, and PAD Switch: Essential functionalities for diverse recording needs.
• Built-In Output Splitter: Eliminates the need for external signal splitters during sessions.

Endorsements and Reviews:

• Dana Gumbiner from Tape Op and Justin Gray from Immersive Mastering praise Crescendo 8 for its unparalleled reproduction quality and versatility.

Technical Excellence and Innovation:

• 120V Technology: Delivers exceptional dynamic range, signal-to-noise ratio, and headroom.
• Perfectly Matched Transistors: Ensures high common-mode rejection and ultra-low THD values.
• Current Amplification with Class A Operation: Provides pure sound without the drawbacks of coupling capacitors.

Sophisticated Design and Durability:

• Elegant Aesthetics: 4 mm thick, black anodized aluminum front panel, and solidly milled aluminum knobs.
• Robust Construction: High-quality steel housing powder-coated in black, ensuring longevity.

Sound Development:

• Developed not only technically but also by ear, with critical components installed using Through-hole technology for the best sound.

Crescendo 8 Vs. Original Crescendo:

• The new Crescendo 8 features a black front panel and an updated housing while maintaining the technical excellence of the original Crescendo.

Specifications Overview:

• Input/Output: XLR (balanced)
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 100 kHz
• THD + N: 0,0089% (30 dB Gain), 0,30% (70 dB Gain)
• Noise Level: -90,8 dBu (30 dB Gain), -57,8 dBu (70 dB Gain)
• Internal Power Supply: +/- 60 V for audio electronics
• Dimensions: 482 x 132 x 300 mm; Weight: 9.5 kg