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Crimson
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Digital In
It is good practice to compare your own mixes with reference CDs to gain perspective.
The Crimson makes such comparisons easy and meaningful, since it uses the exact
same high-quality converters for the SPDIF and DAW 1|2 inputs in order to avoid any
sound differences. Use the SPDIF switch to toggle between your Mix and the reference.
You can also use the digital SPDIF input to record a stereo track. SPL channel strips are
an excellent choice, since they can be fitted with an optional AD converter.
The SPDIF input can also be used as an insert, however, only when the external unit
is clockmaster. Usually, there is a possibility to select this on the device. If there is no
possibility to make the external unit clockmaster, the insert doesn’t work, because the
Crimson tries to clock the device onto SPDIF of the unit, whereas the external device
tries to clock itself to the Crimson.
Tip:
When there is no signal plugged into SPDIF Input, the output of the DAW 5/6 can also
be used for
“Digital Loopback”
. The output signal of the DAW output 5/6 can simply be
recorded again on the DAW input 5/6. The transfer remains entirely in the digital domain.
Control Elements
