500R8

Studio In A Box

500R8 is home to 8 of your favourite 500 series modules. It’s also a 28in/30out USB audio interface, monitor controller, and discrete analogue summing mixer.

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    • 28-in/30-out USB 2.0 audio interface
      • Low-latency USB 2.0 interface with high-stability and compatibility with a wide range of PC/macOS devices.
      • ADAT I/O (16/16 channels @ 44.1/48kHz, 8/8 channels @ 88.2/96kHz)
      • S/PDIF I/O
      • 5-pin MIDI I/O
    • High-performance A/D-D/A conversion
      • Dynamic Range: 121dB A-weighted, AES17 method, 20Hz – 20kHz
      • Frequency Response: -1dB, 2.2Hz to >80kHz
      • THD+N: <0.00032% (-110dB) @ -4dBFS, 20Hz – 40kHz, 1kHz, A-weighted
      • Max I/O Level: +24dBu
    • Master reference-quality internal clock
      • Capable of 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192kHz operation
      • <0.5ps of jitter
      • Dedicated Word Clock Input and Output via BNC
      • External sync options using Word Clock BNC, S/PDIF, or ADAT
    • Monitor controller with talkback
      • Speaker A/B switching, Mono check, Dim, Mute, and 28-segment peak meter
      • Dedicated talkback input with phantom power, push-to-talk activation, and automatic routing to all headphones and C.A.S.T. facilities
      • Easy-access illuminated front panel controls for all monitor controller functions.
    • Analogue summing mixer
      • 8-into-2 analogue summing mixer with +26.5dBu of headroom, dedicated ADC, and balanced 1/4″ jack outputs
      • C.A.S.T. link port for increasing summing mixer to 16-into-2 using Cranborne Audio 500ADAT
    • Zero-latency artist mixer
      • Zero-latency analogue artist mixer with physical level/pan controls per channel and DAW return blend controls
      • 2 high-power headphone outputs with independent blend and level controls
    • Reference-Quality Headphone Outputs
      • THD+N: <0.0006% (-104.4dB) @ 20dBu, 1kHz, A-weighted, 300ohm load
      • Output Wattage (1kHz): 250mW x 2 @ 600 ohms, 650mW x 2 @ 220 ohms, 1.21W x 2 @ 100 ohms, 500mW x 2 @ 32 ohms
      • Frequency Response: 1dB, <1Hz to >70kHz
    • High-current 8-slot 500 series rack
      • 250mA current per-slot with 2A total for all slots
      • XLR inputs, XLR line outputs, and TRS Inserts (pre-ADC) per 500 series slot
      • Module source switching options to send Analogue, USB or external C.A.S.T. signals through your favourite 500 series modules
      • Module bypass switches per-slot allowing 500R8 to be used without 500 series modules inserted.
    • C.A.S.T. Compatible
      • C.A.S.T. ports per channel for relocating analogue I/O around studio using passive or active C.A.S.T. breakout boxes via standard shielded Cat 5
    • 24v, 5a external locking power supply
      • External power supply for improved analogue audio performance and heat dissipation.
    • Designed and Engineered in the UK
      • Each and every 500R8 is extensively tested by a team of dedicated engineers to ensure reliability and consistency.

 

All specifications are typical performance unless otherwise noted. All specifications are subject to change at any time. Tested with Audio Precision APx555 at 192 kHz internal sample rate and internal clock. HF response of digital measurements will vary depending on sample rate selected during recording.
Digital Performance
A/D Conversion
Test Signal PathXLR Input – 500 Series A/D Converter – APx555 (ASIO)
Frequency Response-1dB, 2.2Hz to >80kHz
-0.05dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
THD+N<0.00032% (-110dB) @ -4dBFS, 20Hz – 40kHz, 1kHz, A-weighted
<0.00065% (-104dB) @ -1dBFS, 20Hz – 40kHz, 1kHz, A-weighted
THD<0.00014% (-117.5dB) @ -8dBFS, 20Hz – 40kHz, 1kHz, A-weighted
<0.00023% (-113dB) @ -4dBFS, 20Hz – 40kHz, 1kHz, A-weighted
<0.0006% (-105dB) @ -1dBFS, 20Hz – 40kHz, 1kHz, A-weighted
Dynamic Range121dB A-weighted, AES17 method, 20Hz – 20kHz
Max Input Level+24dBu
D/A Conversion
Test Signal Path500 Series D/A Converter – Insert Send – APx555 (ASIO)
Frequency Response-1dB, <1Hz to >61kHz
-0.05dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
THD+N<0.0003% (-110.5dB) @ -4dBFS, 20Hz – 40kHz, 1kHz, A-weighted
<0.0004% (-108dB) @ -1dBFS, 20Hz – 40kHz, 1kHz, A-weighted
THD<0.00014% (-117.5dB) @ -8dBFS, 20Hz – 40kHz, 1kHz, A-weighted
<0.00018% (-115dB) @ -4dBFS, 20Hz – 40kHz, 1kHz, A-weighted
<0.00036% (-109dB) @ -1dBFS, 20Hz – 40kHz, 1kHz, A-weighted
Dynamic Range121dB A-weighted, AES17 method, 20Hz – 20kHz
Max Output Level+24dBu
Clocking
Jitter<0.5ps
Analogue Performance
Line Outputs (Speaker B, Aux, Mix)
Test Signal PathDAW 2 D/A Converter – Line Outputs – APx555 (Line In)
Connection Type1/4″ Jack, Impedance Balanced
Output Impedance150ohm balanced, 75ohm unbalanced
Max Output Level<+22dBu
Freq Response-1dB, 1.4Hz to >80kHz
THD+N<0.003% @ +18dBu, 1kHz
Dynamic Range105dB A-weighted, AES17 method, 20Hz – 20kHz
Noise Floor<-93dBu A-weighted, 20Hz – 20kHz, (Unity Gain)
Speaker A Output
Test Signal PathDAW 2 D/A Converter – Speaker A Line Output – APx555 (Line In)
Connection TypeXLR, Balanced, non-floating
Output Impedance150ohm balanced, 75ohm unbalanced (pin 3 unconnected)
Max Output Level<+26dBu
Freq Response-1dB, <1Hz to 70kHz
THD+N<0.0016% @ +24dBu, 1kHz
Dynamic Range109dB A-weighted, AES17 method, 20Hz – 20kHz
Noise Floor<-92.5dBu A-weighted, 20Hz – 20kHz, (Unity Gain)
Talkback Input
Gain30dB Fixed Gain Preamp, +20dB Analogue Trim
Phantom PowerAlways On
Summing Mixer
Test Signal PathXLR Input – Summing Mixer Bus (Unity) – A/D Converter 9/10 – APx555 (ASIO)
Freq Response-1dB, 2.25Hz to >80kHz
-3dB, 1.2Hz
-0.5dB, 3Hz
THD+N<0.0007% @ +23dBu (-1dBFS), 1kHz
THD<0.0003% @ +14dBu (-10dBFS), 1kHz
<0.0004% @ +20dBu (-4dBFS), 1kHz
<0.00055% @ +23dBu (-1dBFS), 1kHz
Dynamic Range108dB A-weighted, AES17 method, 20Hz – 20kHz
Noise Floor (A/D 9-10)-108dBFS A-weighted, 20Hz – 20kHz
Max Contribution Level+28dBu
Pan Law-4dB
Noise Floor (Mix Output)-90dBu, A-weighted, No channels routed
-89.5dBu, A-weighted, 1 channel routed (Unity)
-84dBu, A-weighted, 8 channels routed (Unity)
Headphone Amp
Test Signal PathDAW 2 D/A Converter – Headphone Output – APx555 (Line In)
Frequency Response-1dB, <1Hz to >70kHz
THD<0.0006% (-104.4dB) @ 20dBu, 1kHz, A-weighted, 300ohm load
THD+N<0.00085% (-101.4dB) @ 20dBu, 1kHz, A-weighted, 300ohm load
Output Impedance0.33 Ohms
Output Wattage250mW x 2 @ 600 ohms, 1kHz
650mW x 2 @ 220 ohms, 1kHz
1.21W x 2 @ 100 ohms, 1kHz
500mW x 2 @ 32 ohms, 1kHz
Dynamic Range114.5dB A-weighted, AES17 method, 20Hz – 20kHz, 300ohm load
Noise Floor-93.5dBu A-weighted, 20Hz – 20kHz, 300ohm load
System Performance
Analogue Path Phase Performance
Test Signal PathXLR Input – Empty 500 Series Slot – Summing Mixer Bus (unity) – Monitor Bus – Speaker A Output – APx555 (Line In)
Phase<3.6° @ 20Hz, <22° @ 20kHz
Test Signal PathXLR Input – Empty 500 Series Slot – Summing Mixer Bus (unity) – Mix Output – APx555 (Line In)
Phase<1.5° @ 20Hz, <11° @ 20kHz
Test Signal PathXLR Input – Camden 500 Preamp (Mic Mode, 6dB Gain) – Summing Mixer Bus (unity) – Speaker A Output – APx555 (Line In)
Phase<3° @ 20Hz, <13.5° @ 20kHz (Preamp mic mode, 6dB Gain)
Digital Round-trip Performance
Test Condition500 Series D/A Converter – 500 Series A/D Converter – APx555 (ASIO)
Dynamic Range118dB A-weighted, AES17 method, 20Hz – 20kHz
THD+N<0.0004% (-108dB) @ -4dBFS, 20Hz – 40kHz, 1kHz, A-weighted
Power
AC Requirements100V – 240V AC, 50 – 60 Hz
Total Power Consumption24v, 5A DC, 120w
500 Series Slot Current250mA per rail
Total Available 500 Series Slot Current2A
Environmental
Operating Temperature+1 to 30 degrees Celsius
Storage Conditions-20 to 50 degrees Celsius
Dims/Weights
Unit
Width481mm(19″), Rackmount
Height185mm(7″), 4u
Depth219m(8.6″)
Unit Weight7kg
Shipping Carton
Width550mm(21.7″)
Height280mm(11″)
Depth335m(13.2″)
Weight7.5kg

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