User Manual

12
Crimson
Rear Panel: Analog Connections
Speaker Outputs
You can connect a total of two stereo speaker sets to the Crimson and toggle between them
with the A to B switch.
Speakers A
Connect your (usually full-range) loudspeakers here.
IMPORTANT: In Artist Mode, the Speakers A output reproduces only the DAW‘s 1|2 mix. The
artist mix is played back via Speakers B and Phones 2.
Specifications: XLR balanced (Pin 1=Ground, Pin 2=cold, Pin 3=hot), output impedance 75
Ohm unbalanced, 150 Ohm balanced, maximum output level +22.5 dBu.
Speakers B
The Speakers B output is meant for alternative monitoring through a second set of speakers.
You can trim the Speakers B output in order to level them to Speakers A: two ten-step trim-
mers allow a fine adjustment of +/-5dB.
In Artist Mode, you can also connect an external headphone amplifier to the Speakers B
output in order to get a specific headphones mix. Other alternatives include the connection
of an AD converter (the amplification factor is 1 or unity gain) or an external processor (AD/DA
insert: send from Speakers B, return to Line 3/4).
Specifications: 1/4" jack, balanced (Sleeve=Ground, Tip=hot, Ring=cold), output impedance
75 Ohm unbalanced, 150 Ohm balanced, maximum output level +22.5 dBu.
Unbalanced Connections from XLR/Stereo Jack to Mono
Plug/RCA
Unbalanced connections are also possible without the need of an adapter. It is important to
verify the polarity of the three balanced wires. The image shows the pinout of the XLR connec-
tors, as well as the correct polarity for connections with unbalanced cables, whereby Pin 1
and 3 ought to be connected (for the stereo plug: ring and ground).
We recommend the use of specially
manufactured 1/4" stereo jack/XLR to
1/4" mono plug/RCA cables to avoid
the use of adapters. Such cables can
be found in specialized shops. The
pinout diagram will help the specialist
dealer make sure he provides you with
correctly configured cables.
Bal.
Pin 2 +
Bal.
Pin 2 +
L
L
R
R
Speakers A
Speakers A
Bal.
TRS
Bal.
TRS
R
Speakers B
Speakers B
L
L
R
R L
Trim
Trim
Output
balanced
unbalanced
1=GND
2=hot (+)
3=cold (-)
1
2
3
1
2
3