SPL Creon Black Audio Interface

USB Audio-Interface & Monitor Controller

• 2 discrete SPL microphone preamplifiers
• Instrument preamplifier (Hi-Z, +22 dBu)
• 2 Line inputs
• 2 Channel USB-Interface with 24Bit/192kHz converter
• USB Class 2.0 compliant for iOS device recording/monitoring
• Powerful headphone amplifier
• Stereo speaker output
• Play-along and monitoring also without DAW (stand-alone)
• Real-time analog monitoring
• One knob monitor mix
• 34V operational voltage for professional levels up to +22.8dB
• Pro level boost for consumer electronics
• Very low jitter due to FMCTM (Fixed-Master-Clock)
• No sample rate conversion or clock recovery for true 1:1 audio
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (480MBit/s)
• Windows XP/7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.6 or higher, iOS 6 and higher
• HxWxD: 67x260x175 cm, 2.64x10.2x6.9 inch
• Made in Germany

Input Sockets

• Mic Inputs 1, 2: XLR
• Line Inputs 1, 2: 6.3mm TRS
• Instrument Input: 6.3mm TS
• Source 1 Input: 6.3mm TRS
• Source 2 Input: RCA

Output Sockets

• Speaker Out | Main Out: XLR
• Headphone Output: 6.3mm TRS

Input Impedances

• Microphone Input: 10kOhm
• Line Inputs: 10kOhm unbalanced, 20kOhm balanced
• Instrument Input: 1.1MOhm
• Source 1 Input: 10kOhm unbalanced, 20kOhm balanced
• Source 2 Input: 10kOhm

Output Impedances

• Speaker Out | Main Out: 75Ohm unbalanced, 150Ohm balanced
• Headphone Output: 33Ohm

Maximum Input Levels

• Mic Inputs: +14.5dBu (Gain fully left)
• Line Inputs: +22.5dBu
• Instrument Input: +22dBu (Gain fully left)
• Source 1 Input: +22.5dBu
• Source 2 Input: +22.5dBu

Maximum Output Levels

• Speaker Out | Main Out: +22.5dBu

Microphone Preamplifiers (balanced, XLR)

• Gain Control: +7dB - +60dB
• Frequency Response: 10Hz - >200kHz
• Noise (unweighted, 30dB gain, input termination 150Ohm): -90dBu
• Equivalent Input Noise: -128dBu
• Common Mode Rejection Ratio:
• THD+N Ratio@1kHz (30dB gain, input termination 150Ohm): 0.003%
• High Pass Filter: fg = 80Hz, 6dB/Oct.
• Phantom Power: 48Volt

Instrument Input (Unbalanced, 6.3mm TS)

• Gain Control: -6dB - +31dB
• Frequency Response: 10Hz - >200kHz
• Noise (unweighted, unity gain, input termination 100kOhm): -85dBu
• THD+N Ratio@1kHz (unity gain, input termination 100kOhm): 0.005%

Line Input (balanced, 6.3mm TRS)

• Frequency Response: 10Hz - >200kHz
• Noise (unweighted, unity gain, input termination 600Ohm): -95dBu
• Common Mode Rejection ratio:
• THD+N Ratio@1kHz (unity gain, input termination 600Ohm): 0.002%

Source 1 Input (balanced, 6.3mm TRS)

• Frequency Response: 10Hz - >200kHz
• Noise (unweighted, unity gain, input termination 600Ohm): -95dBu
• Common Mode Rejection ratio:
• THD+N Ratio@1kHz (unity gain, input termination 600Ohm): 0.002%

Source 2 Input (unbalanced, RCA)

• Frequency Response: 10Hz - >200kHz
• Noise (unweighted, unity gain, input termination 600Ohm): -90dBu
• Noise (unweighted, -10dBV, input termination 600Ohm): -85dBu
• THD+N Ratio@1kHz (unity gain, input termination 600Ohm): 0.003%
• THD+N Ratio@1kHz (-10dBV, input termination 600Ohm): 0.003%

Headphone Outputs (stereo, 6.3mm TRS)

• Frequency Response: 10Hz - >200kHz
• Power@0dBu: 47Ohm load: 13mW/300Ohm load: 1,7mW/600Ohm load: 1.0mW
• Power max: 47Ohm load: 670mW/300Ohm load: 265mW/600Ohm load: 150mW
• THD+N Ratio@1kHz (Power@0dBu): 47Ohm: 0.0026%/300Ohm: 0.002%/600Ohm: 0.002%

AD Conversion (ASIO direct)

Noisefloor (A-weighted)

• 44.1/48kHz: -113dB
• 88.2/96kHz: -108dB 

Dynamic range

• 44.1/48kHz: 128dB
• 88.2/96kHz: 123dB

THD+N ratio @ 1kHz (-1dBFS):

• 44.1/48kHz: 0.002%
• 88.2/96kHz: 0.0025%

0dBFS = +15dBu

DA Conversion (ASIO to Speaker Output)

Noisefloor (A-weighted)

• 44.1/48kHz: -93dB
• 88.2/96kHz: -92dB 

Dynamic range

• 44.1/48kHz: 108dB
• 88.2/96kHz: 107dB

THD+N ratio @ 1kHz (-1dBFS):

• 44.1/48kHz: 0.003%
• 88.2/96kHz: 0.004%

Power Supply 

• External Power Supply, Input 100–240V AC/50–60 Hz; Output 12V DC/1,5A
• Internal Power Supplies: Audio: +/-17V, Digital: +5V and +3,3V
• Power Consumption: 16.8 Watt

Dimensions and Weight

• H x W x D in mm: 67x260x175 cm, 2.64x10.2x6.9 inch

• Weight: 2,0 kg, 4.41lbs

0dBu = 0.775V. Subject to change without notice.

The 828mk3 is MOTU's most advanced FireWire audio interface. Once again it raises the bar with innovative new features, enhanced standard features that remain unique, superb sound and reliable performance.

The 828mk3 provides ten channels of pristine 192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with sixteen channels of ADAT digital I/O and stereo S/PDIF. Expand your system by connecting additional MOTU FireWire audio interfaces or the 8pre mic input expander.

The 828mk3 is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As an interface or standalone mixer, the 828mk3 provides 28 separate inputs and 30 separate outputs, including dedicated main outs on XLRs and two front panel headphone outs.

Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer – with no latency and no processor strain on your computer. Apply hardware DSP-driven compression, EQ and reverb to every input and output, independent of your host computer. When recording from the mic/guitar inputs, the 828mk3ʼs signal overload protection gives you an extra 12 dB of headroom above zero with no digital clipping or harsh artifacts.

MOTU FireWire audio interfaces are fully compatible with FireWire 800-equipped Macs. All you need is a standard FireWire 400-to-800 cable. Just plug in and go. The FireWire bus operates at 400 Mb/sec, providing the same high speed, low latency and rock solid reliability that MOTU FireWire interfaces are known for.

After programming the on-board mixing in the studio, unplug the 828mk3 from the computer and take it on the road for operation as a stand-alone mixer with effects. All mixing and effects parameters are adjustable using the front panel backlit LCD.

The 828mk3 provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac, with 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering.

Features:

USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Studio
44.1kHz to 96kHz sample rates, 24-bit resolution
Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in with 6 legendary Lexicon reverbs
dbx® 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise microphone preamps
Superior sonic performance
2 analog combi-jacks for mic/line inputs
2 analog 1/4" TRS balanced outputs
Zero latency monitoring
Low latency ASIO drivers
Streamlined monitor form factor puts all recording controls at your fingertips
Separate level meters and gain control per channel
1 side panel 1/4" instrument input
1 side panel headphone output with dedicated volume adjustment
MIDI in and out

Technical Specifications

Microphone Inputs:    Female XLR Pin 2 Hot
Input Impedance:    3kΩ balanced
Phantom Power:    +48 Volts
Maximum gain:    +58 dB
E.I.N. (at max gain):    -125 dBu @ 58dB gain typical (150Ω source) -129 dBu @ 58dB gain typical A-weighted (150Ω source)
Maximum Input Level:    +21 dBu at minimum gain
Frequency Response:    +0/-1 dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
THD+N:    +18 dBu maximum
Impedance:    32Ω Balanced, 16Ω Unbalanced
Headphone Output:    1/4" stereo jack 350mW per channel at 50Ω
MIDI Interface:    5 pin DIN connectors for MIDI in and MIDI out (5 volt signal)
Sample Rate:    44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz (determined by computer application)
Dynamic Range:    A/D (24 Bit) 108 dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
(44.1 kHz sample rate)
D/A (24 Bit) 110 dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
A/D/A (24 Bit) 102 dB typical, A-weighted, 20Hz - 20kHz
Power Requirements:    12W 9VAC
Power adaptors available for:
US and Canada: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Adapter: PS0913B - 120
Japan: 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz Adapter: PS0913B - 100
Europe: 230 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS0913B - 230
UK: 240 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS0913B - 240
Australia: 240 VAC, 50 Hz Adapter: PS0913B - 240-AU

The SONAR REAC Recording System when used in conjunction with the RSS V-Mixing System or RSS Digital Snakes provides the most comprehensive live recording, mixing, mastering and delivery product available. This is the next phase in product development of the REAC driver, which Cakewalk engineered for Roland as a way for users to record from their Digital Snake/V-Mixer System directly into SONAR. The SONAR REAC Recording System includes:

* SONAR 8 Producer
* REAC Driver Kit
* Cakewalk Approved Hardware Monitoring Device
* SONAR Templates
* Users Guides

The REAC protocol provides up to 40 channels of audio to be sent via a single CAT5e Ethernet or fiber optic cable. The REAC driver, developed by Cakewalk, allows the REAC output from the RSS V-Mixer or RSS Digital Snake to connect directly into a PC using a single Ethernet cable.

SONAR 8 Producer gives you what you need for recording, composing, editing, mixing, and mastering. Get innovations that matter, from exclusive features to ignite creativity and perfect your tracks, to groundbreaking technologies that always keep you in control, all backed by the industry's leading 64-bit audio quality. And SONAR 8 Producer delivers the go-to production tools you want with the best collection of virtual instruments, mixing, and mastering effects found in any DAW.

With unlimited tracks, amazing creative tools, inspiring virtual instruments, the freedom to work with any audio interface or control surface, and the most complete delivery capability for collaboration with users of other DAWS, award-winning SONAR Producer is your best choice in a digital audio workstation.

SONAR 8 is the only DAW that offers one-of-a-kind music creation tools that actually help in the songwriting process. Whether you are searching for new ideas or looking to add musical parts to existing songs, SONAR 8 can help you break through those creative blocks.

SONAR 8 provides the most comprehensive recording features of any DAW on the market today. It's designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding professional—whether recording a solo performance, a band, or even an orchestra.

Recommended System Requirements:

* Operating System: Windows XP (32 bit), Windows Vista (32 bit or 64 bit)
* Processor Speed: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher
* RAM: 3 GB for 40 Channel Recording
* Ethernet Port Speed: Gigabit Ethernet/CAT5e Only
* Graphics: 1280 x 960, 24-bit color or higher
* Audio Hard Drive Size: 30 GB
* Audio Hard Disk Type: RAID 0 with (2) SATA drives
* Audio Interface: SPS/FA-66 FireWire Audio Interface or Cakewalk VS-700 R
* Media Drive: DVD-ROM, DVD+/-R or DVD+/-RW
* Other Hardware: RSS Digital Snake or V-Mixing System, Roland CAT5e Cables (supplied with Digital Snakes), Gigabit Ethernet Switch (optional)
* Other Software: Adobe Acrobat

Mbox® is a premium audio interface, packing a wide range of analog and digital I/O connections into a mobile form factor.

* Compatible with most major audio software (Pro Tools LE®, Logic, Live, Cubase, and more)
* Bus-powered USB 2.0 connection for maximum mobility
* Professional-grade circuitry and converters deliver exceptional audio performance
* Up to 24-bit, 96 kHz sample rates
* Soft-clip limiter lets you track hot signals without clipping—providing a classic overdriven tape saturation sound
* Built-in guitar tuner
* Onboard DSP offers flexible cue mixing and reverb effects
* Assignable Pro Tools multi-function button on interface gives you fast access to software functions
* Hardware configuration:
o 4 x 4 simultaneous channels of I/O
o 2 XLR mic/line combo inputs with 48 V phantom power
o 2 1/4” DI inputs on front panel for easy access
o 2 balanced 1/4” monitor outputs
o 1 1/4” stereo headphone output with volume control
o Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O
o 1 MIDI input, 1 MIDI output
o Monitor control section with Mono and Dim controls
o Dedicated monitor volume knob

Pro Tools LE Software
Pro Tools 8 Software

The Pro Tools® software platform is used in professional studios around the world, and includes all the tools you need to easily compose, record, edit, mix, and master your projects with pro results—every time.

Key Features

* Award-winning Pro Tools recording, editing, and mixing
* 48 simultaneous stereo audio tracks (expandable with Toolkit options)
* Includes over 70 professional effects and virtual instruments
* Professional MIDI sequencing with dedicated MIDI Editor window
* Integrated Score Editor based on award-winning Sibelius notation software
* Full Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch to easily adjust timing and pitch on your tracks
* Unique Beat Detective LE automatic groove analysis and correction tool
* ReWire support for streaming your favorite applications right into Pro Tools
* Huge selection of compatible third-party plug-ins and software options
* Works on Windows and Mac computers

System Requirements
Mac PC

* Mac OS X 10.5.8 (Leopard) or 10.6.1-10.6.4 (Snow Leopard)
* 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
* 6 GB free disk space
* Intel® processor (no PowerPC® support)
* One USB port



* Windows® XP 32-bit SP3, Windows Vista® 32-bit SP2, Windows 7 32-bit, or Windows 7 64-bit
* 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
* 5 GB free disk space
* One USB port

Compatibility
ASIO, Core Audio, WDM, MME, and multi-client drivers

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Mac

    * OS X Leopard 10.5.8 or Snow Leopard 10.6.3
    * 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
    * 6 GB free disk space
    * Intel® processor (no PowerPC® support)
    * One native USB port

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - PC

    * Windows® XP 32-bit SP3, Windows Vista® 32-bit SP2, Windows 7 32-bit Native, or Windows 7 64-bit Native
    * 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
    * 5 GB free disk space
    * One native USB port

What's in the Box?

    * Mbox Mini interface
    * Pro Tools LE 8 software DVD-ROM installer (includes electronic versions of user guides, plus software plug-in bundle)
    * Mbox user guide
    * Registration information card
    * USB cable