Eight channels of open, detailed and honest mic sound – with headroom you will never run out of. The SPL Audio Crescendo 8 is an eight-channel microphone preamplifier with SPL 120V technology. SPL pairs the precise sound of German broadcast engineering with +/-60 V audio rails for very high headroom.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Professional and project studios recording drums, bands, orchestras or choirs, and live recording rigs that need a backup split.
Specifications
| Type | 8-channel microphone preamplifier, 120V technology |
|---|---|
| Gain range | +18 dB to +70 dB |
| Outputs | 8 x XLR + parallel outputs on DB25 |
| Max output level | 32.5 dBu |
| Input / output impedance | 10 kOhm / 75 Ohm |
| Frequency range (30 dB gain) | 20 Hz – 100 kHz |
| THD+N (30 dB gain) | 0.0089 % |
| EIN (150 Ohm) | -127.8 dBu |
| CMRR (30 dB gain) | over 84 dB |
| Phantom power | +48 V, per channel |
| Mains | 230 V AC 50 Hz / 115 V AC 60 Hz (selectable), 60 W |
| Size (W x H x D) | 482 x 132 x 300 mm |
| Weight | 9.5 kg |
| Pad | -20 dB |
Good to know
- The 120V name is about the internal audio voltage (+/-60 V), not your mains supply.
- Internal linear power supply with shielded toroidal transformer; mains voltage is set at the fuse holder.
- You will need DB25 cables to use the second set of outputs.
FAQ
Can I use it for line-level sources?
Yes. SPL says with the PAD on, the Crescendo 8 works well with line-level signals.
Can I record to two systems at once?
Yes. Each channel has two parallel outputs – one XLR and one on DB25.


































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