User Manual

6
Crimson
Introduction
Hook Up
Welcome
and thank you for purchasing the Crimson. It combines a high-performance USB audio inter-
face 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 essen-
tially need for a truly professional recording setup is the Crimson and a DAW.
With and 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 – inclu-
ding your smartphone. What you are playing is not bad? Turn on the DAW and record it.
A new price-sound ratio
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 recor-
ding and monitoring device at a fraction of the price we used to know from traditional enginee-
ring and manufacturing.
Special Features
• 6+6 channel USB interface with 24Bit/192kHz converter
• Stand-alone operation without DAW fpr play-alongs and playbacks
• 2 discrete mic preamplifiers, 2 instrument preamplifiers (Hi-Z, +22 dBu headroom)
• 4 balanced line inputs
• High-quality, latency-free analog monitoring (8 stereo monitoring channels)
• 2 separate headphones amps, 2 stereo speaker outputs
• Fast one-knob monitor mix, Individual artist monitoring signal with talkback option
• 34V operational voltage for pro levels up to +22 dBu
• Hot-plugging iPad recording/monitoring (Class 2 compliance)
• Level boost for consumer players and MP3 players, smartphones, pads etc.
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (480MBit/s), MIDI I/O, SPDIF I/O
• Made in Germany
Placement
Place the unit on a leveled and stable surface or mount it in a dedicated rack frame. 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, read the meters and status LED‘s well, but there
are other considerations as well. 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, motors, power amplifiers and digital processors.
Power Connection
Connect the DC connector of the external power supply to the rear DC IN socket of the Crimson.
Plug the power supply to a wall power socket. Read and follow all security advices on the
separate sheet supplied with the unit („Quick Start/Security Advices“).
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 switch off the Crimson (unplug rear
DC connection) and all other devices you want to connect it to. Otherwise you risk damaging
the unit, other connected gear and/or your ears.
PWR
PWR
Use
Original
Power
Supply
Only!
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