Cranborne Audio 500R8 Play USB Audio Interface & 8-Slot 500 Series Rack
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Product Overview
The Ultimate Hybrid Studio Centerpiece
The 500R8 is more than just a rack; it is a comprehensive studio solution. It eliminates the need for complex patch bays and external converters by integrating your 500 series modules directly into your DAW's signal path. With its master reference-quality internal clock and high-current power supply, it ensures that your modules perform at their absolute best, providing 250mA of power per slot.
Product Description
Elite Digital Conversion & Analog Summing:
The 500R8 features world-class A/D-D/A conversion with a 121dB dynamic range and ultra-low jitter (<0.5ps). This ensures that every nuance of your analog gear is captured with clinical transparency. Beyond simple tracking, it includes a high-headroom 8-into-2 analog summing mixer. You can send stems from your DAW through your 500 series modules and sum them down to a stereo file, adding that sought-after analog "glue" and character to your final mixes.
Advanced Monitoring & Routing:
Zero-Latency Artist Mixer: A dedicated analog mixer allows you to create custom monitor mixes for performers with zero latency, featuring physical level and pan controls for every channel.
Complete Monitor Controller: Includes Speaker A/B switching, Mono check, Dim, and Mute functions, along with a dedicated talkback input featuring automatic routing and phantom power.
Reference Headphone Amps: Two high-power headphone outputs provide exceptional clarity and enough wattage to drive high-impedance studio headphones with ease.
C.A.S.T. Connectivity:
The Cranborne Audio 500R8 utilizes the proprietary Cat 5 Analogue Signal Transport (C.A.S.T.) system. This allows you to relocate analog I/O around your studio using standard shielded Cat 5e, 6, or 7 cables. By using C.A.S.T. breakout boxes, you can send four channels of balanced analog audio to another room or a vocal booth over a single cable, significantly reducing cable clutter.
Key Features
28-in/30-out USB Interface: Low-latency performance with wide macOS/Windows compatibility.
8-Slot 500 Series Rack: High-current design with 250mA per slot and 2A total available.
121dB Dynamic Range: Reference-grade conversion for pristine audio quality.
Integrated Analog Summing: 8-into-2 mixer with +26.5dBu of headroom.
ADAT & S/PDIF I/O: Expandable connectivity for up to 16 additional channels.
Monitor Section: Full control over speakers, talkback, and two headphone outputs.
External Power Supply: 24V locking PSU for improved thermal and noise performance.
Handmade in the UK: Extensively tested for professional-grade reliability.
