Overview: Crescendo Duo is a groundbreaking dual-channel microphone preamplifier, combining German Rundfunk-Technik's precision sound with SPL's innovative 120V technology. This internal operating voltage of 120 volts brings a new dimension to microphone preamps, offering a sound that is rich in detail, vivid, and truly authentic.
Key Features:
- SPL 120V Technology: Nearly impossible to overdrive, providing unmatched audio clarity and headroom.
- Dual-Channel Flexibility: Both channels offer a full range of features including phantom power, polarity reversal, high-pass filter, and PAD switch.
- Precise Gain Adjustment: 12-step switch for comfortable and accurate gain settings, ranging from +18 dB to +70 dB.
- Output Control: Switchable output control for perfect adaptation to subsequent AD converters.
- Built-in Output Splitter: Two parallel outputs per channel, eliminating the need for external signal splitters.
- Phantom Power: 48V switch for condenser microphones.
- High-Pass Filter: Reduces subsonic noise below 120 Hz.
- Exceptional Sound Quality: Ensures sonic authenticity and technical superiority.
- Unparalleled Clarity: The Crescendo Duo's high internal operating voltage results in a preamp that delivers exceptionally clear, detailed, and honest sound.
- Versatile Connectivity: Two outputs per channel allow for diverse studio setups and parallel signal processing.
- Uncompromised Build Quality: Features a robust design with a 4 mm thick, black anodized aluminum front panel, ensuring durability and longevity.
Technical Specifications:
- Inputs & Outputs: Balanced XLR
- Maximum Output Level: 32.5 dBu
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 100 kHz (-3dB, 50 dB Gain)
- THD + N: 0.0036% (30 dB Gain), 0.32% (70 dB Gain)
- Noise Level: -89.2 dBu (30 dB Gain), -51.7 dBu (70 dB Gain)
- Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -121.7 dBu (70 dB Gain, 150 Ω)
- Common Mode Rejection: 79 dB (1 kHz, 30 dB Gain)
- Internal Power Supply: +/- 60 V for audio electronics
- Dimensions & Weight: 482 x 88 x 300 mm; 6.1 kg
- Short Description:
- 2-Channel Microphone Preamplifier featuring 120V Technology
- Bundled:
- No
- california pro_65:
- No
- Features:
- 2 Outputs
- Form Factor:
- 2 RU
- Model:
- 1880
- Number of Channels:
- 2
- Type (Preamps):
- Microphone Preamp
- SKU:
- SPL-CRES1880