Crescendo 8 8-Channel Microphone Preamplifier

SPL Crescendo 8

Crescendo 8 from SPL is an eight-channel microphone preamplifier that brings the pinnacle of professional sound to your studio in a glorious multi-channel package. Built with 120V internal power rail technology, the Crescendo 8 features an exceptionally high headroom that imparts incredible detail on any microphone source. Bring out the lush depth of any microphone without sacrificing clarity, with an impressively transparent sound that is virtually impossible to overdrive. An absolute powerhouse preamplifier for acoustic recording, the Crescendo 8 is sure to deliver its unmistakable sound on every session, with an uncompromisingly clean tone that unlocks the best of any microphone.

In each channel, Crescendo 8 gives you precise control of gain from +18dB to +70dB. Switches for a -20dB Pad offers even more room to capture high impact sources like drums, while independent phantom power and phase reversal give you added flexibility in any session. The onboard VU meters impart vintage flair to every recording, with a switchable depth for clear visualization of even loud signals. On the back panel, built-in parallel outputs provide a simple solution for microphone splitting in the studio, with an additional DB25 output for connection to interfaces, converters, and other equipment. If you're looking for the best in microphone preamplifier performance to make acoustic recordings shine in a new and brilliant light, the Crescendo 8 is a cornucopia of analog brilliance that's sure to satisfy any studio.

Crescendo 8 Features

• 8-Channel microphone preamplifier
• 120V internal power technology allows for massive headroom for immense detail without distortion
• Gain adjustment per channel from +18 to +70dB
• Phase reverse and PAD switches per channel
• 48V phantom power per channel
• VU meters per channel with switchable depth for loud sounds
• Built-in mic splitter for each channel
• DB25 output