CRANE SONG Interstellar — Converter
CRANE SONG Interstellar — Converter
Crane Song Interstellar is a stereo Quantum A/D converter and USB interface with master-clock functions. Crane Song describes it as a stereo ADC using Quantum sub-picosecond clocking technology, with DSP emulations for triode tubes, pentode tubes and tape, dither to 24 or 16 bits and word-clock outputs.
Specifications
Format
| Product type | Stereo Quantum A/D converter, USB interface and master clock |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2-channel / stereo A/D conversion |
| Sample rates | 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz |
| Bit depth dither | Dither selectable to 24 or 16 bits |
Analog and Digital I/O
| Analog inputs | Transformerless balanced stereo inputs on XLR female connectors |
|---|---|
| Calibration | Default +20 dBu = digital zero |
| Digital outputs | AES, S/PDIF and optical outputs active simultaneously with USB |
| Usb | USB bidirectional interface; computer controls sample rate in USB mode |
Clock and DSP
| Clocking | Quantum sub-picosecond clocking with word-clock outputs for master-clock use |
|---|---|
| Standalone mode | Functions as standalone ADC when USB is off |
| Dsp | Triode, Pentode and Tape harmonic-processing controls |
| Internal processing | 32-bit DSP processing |
Power and Physical
| Power | 25 W at 115 or 230 V, 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Weight | 15 lb / 6.7 kg |
| Depth | 10 in / 25.4 cm behind panel plus connectors |
Fit and constraints
Intended use
Constraints
To use it
Questions
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Description
Crane Song Interstellar is a stereo Quantum A/D converter and USB interface with master-clock functions. Crane Song describes it as a stereo ADC using Quantum sub-picosecond clocking technology, with DSP emulations for triode tubes, pentode tubes and tape, dither to 24 or 16 bits and word-clock outputs. The manufacturer's page states AES, S/PDIF and optical outputs are active at the same time as USB, and that USB mode lets the computer set the sample rate and word-clock output rate. The manual specifies standalone operation when USB is off, sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, transformerless balanced stereo XLR analog inputs, default +20 dBu = digital zero calibration, 32-bit internal DSP processing, 25 W power draw at 115 or 230 V, 15 lb weight and 10 in depth behind the panel plus connectors.