Cranborne Audio and UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd are pleased to announce immediate availability of the new 500R8 and 500ADAT racks.
500R8 is the centrepiece of the modern studio. It's a 28-in/30-out USB audio interface that combines a 500 series rack with high-performance AD/DA conversion and all of the connectivity required in the modern professional or home studio. 500R8 features all the studio essentials that you need to build your dream studio such as an 8-into-2 high-headroom analogue summing mixer, comprehensive monitor controller with talkback facility, 16-in/16-out ADAT interface, as well as a zero-latency analogue artist mixer with reference-quality, high-powered headphone outputs.
Cranborne Audio 500R8 - Front (click for hi-res version)
500ADAT is the perfect tool to increase the I/O count of any ADAT-equipped audio interface. It's an 8-in/8-out ADAT expander that combines a 500 series rack with high-performance AD/DA conversion and ADAT I/O. This allows easy integration of the 500 series format into any studio setup using the ADAT I/O on the back of many popular audio interfaces. 500ADAT features analogue essentials that unite digital and analogue production workflows such as an 8-into-2 analogue summing mixer, zero-latency artist mixer with 2 reference-quality headphone outputs, and true ADAT & SMUXII/IV transmission to enable operation at sample rates up to 192kHz.
Cranborne Audio 500ADAT - Front (click for hi-res version)
Whilst 500R8 and 500ADAT boast much of the same extraordinary technical performance, they are each designed to satisfy two different types of users.
500R8 is primarily designed for musicians, engineers, and producers wishing to upgrade/replace their existing audio interface and build their studio around the 500 series format, creating the dream analogue/digital hybrid studio. 500R8 connects directly to a PC/Mac via USB to record 28 and playback 30 channels of audio. 500R8 is also the perfect tool for mobile recording, as each 500 series slot can be completely configured and customised to suit the requirements of the recording session.
500ADAT was designed for users who love their current audio interface but are looking to expand their studio connectivity and branch-out into the 500 series format. With all major audio interfaces on the market featuring ADAT connectivity that is often under-utilised, 500ADAT connects directly to unused ADAT ports and increases the I/O count of the system, whilst seamlessly integrating the 500 series format into the user’s workflow. 500ADAT is the perfect companion to any engineer/musician who uses audio interfaces from Universal Audio, Apogee, RME, Focusrite, Audient, and many more.
500R8 and 500ADAT can also be connected together to create an integrated analogue/digital hybrid system capable of utilising all 16 available 500 series slots during recording, mixing, and summing.
Cranborne Audio 500R8 - Rear (click for hi-res version)
500R8 Key Features
- 28-in/30-out USB 2.0 audio interface
- High-performance A/D conversion
- High-performance D/A conversion
- Master reference-quality internal clock
- Monitor controller with talkback
- Analogue summing mixer
- Zero-latency artist mixer
- Reference-Quality Headphone Outputs
- High-current 8-slot 500 series rack
- C.A.S.T. Compatible
- 24v, 5a external locking power supply
- Designed, Engineered, and Manufactured in The UK
Cranborne Audio 500ADAT - Rear (click for hi-res version)
500ADAT Key Features
- 8-in/8-out ADAT expander
- High-performance A/D conversion
- High-performance D/A conversion
- Master reference-quality internal clock
- Analogue summing mixer
- Zero-latency artist mixer
- Reference-Quality Headphone Outputs
- High-current 8-slot 500 series rack
- C.A.S.T. Compatible
- 24v, 5a external locking power supply
- Designed, Engineered, and Manufactured in The UK
Pricing and Availability
The Cranborne Audio 500R8 and 500ADAT are available now priced at £1599 and £1399 RRP inc VAT respectively.
For more information please read our Musicians Blog article, 'What are the differences between the Cranborne Audio 500R8 & 500ADAT?'
Cranborne Audio is distributed in the UK/ROI by Sound Technology Ltd. For more information please call 01462 480000 or visit www.soundtech.co.uk/cranborne-audio.
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