The Cranborne Audio 500R8 is a 4U, 19" rack-mountable USB audio interface, summing mixer, and 8-slot 500 series rack designed for versatile studio applications.
The 500R8 serves as a comprehensive USB audio interface that acts as the central hub for your studio. Offering 28-in/30-out USB 2.0 connectivity, it ensures low-latency performance and is compatible with a wide range of PC and macOS devices. The unit's dynamic range of 121dB A-weighted and a frequency response that extends from 2.2Hz to over 80kHz guarantee that your recordings will capture every nuance of the sound. Additionally, the interface is equipped with a master reference-quality internal clock, reducing jitter and improving the overall fidelity of your recordings.
The 500R8 is equipped with an 8-into-2 analogue summing mixer that features +26.5dBu of headroom and a dedicated ADC. This summing mixer allows you to combine up to 8 USB sources through your 500 series modules, which can then be recorded back into your DAW as a stereo track. The summing mixer is expandable to 16-into-2 using Cranborne Audio's 500ADAT, providing even more flexibility for larger projects. The summing mixer is designed to offer a transparent yet warm summing path for your audio.
The 500R8 includes a zero-latency analogue artist mixer with physical level and pan controls for each channel. This feature is particularly useful for monitoring live sources in real-time without any perceptible delay. It also includes two high-power headphone outputs with independent blend and level controls, allowing for more personalised monitoring setups. The artist mixer is designed to offer a straightforward and intuitive workflow, making it easier for artists to focus on their performance.
The 500R8 can accommodate up to 8 of your favourite 500 series modules, allowing you to customise your signal path according to different recording and mixing scenarios. Each slot comes with dedicated source select switches and TRS insert jacks, providing you with the flexibility to route and integrate your modules with other gear. This modular approach enables you to bring in your preferred preamps, EQs, or compressors into the signal path, making the 500R8 a truly versatile unit in your studio setup.
| Specification Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Digital Performance | |
| A/D Conversion | 121dB A-weighted, 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Frequency Response (A/D) | -1dB, 2.2Hz to >80kHz |
| THD+N (A/D) | <0.00032% (-110dB) @ -4dBFS, 20Hz - 40kHz, 1kHz, A-weighted |
| D/A Conversion | |
| Frequency Response (D/A) | -1dB, <1Hz to >61kHz |
| THD+N (D/A) | <0.0003% (-110.5dB) @ -4dBFS, 20Hz - 40kHz, 1kHz, A-weighted |
| Analogue Performance | |
| Line Outputs | 105dB A-weighted, 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Max Output Level (Line) | <+22dBu |
| Summing Mixer | |
| Frequency Response (Summing) | -1dB, 2.25Hz to >80kHz |
| THD+N (Summing) | <0.0007% @ +23dBu (-1dBFS), 1kHz |
| Headphone Amp | |
| Frequency Response (Headphone) | -1dB, <1Hz to >70kHz |
| THD (Headphone) | <0.0006% (-104.4dB) @ 20dBu, 1kHz, A-weighted, 300ohm load |
| Power | |
| AC Requirements | 100V – 240V AC, 50 – 60 Hz |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | +1 to 30 degrees Celsius |
| Dimensions/Weights | |
| Unit Dimensions | Width: 481mm(19"), Height: 185mm(7"), Depth: 219m(8.6") |
| Unit Weight | 7kg |
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