Cranborne Audio 500R8
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Cranborne Audio
500R8
Product Info
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The Cranborne 500R8 is a powerhouse rack – a genuinely impressive combination of a high-quality USB interface, discrete summing mixer, and monitor controller all in one. It's ideal for engineers and producers who want a streamlined, professional workflow, especially those focused on analog summing and pristine audio quality, and who are willing to invest in a premium solution.
Product Description
- Cranborne Audio 500R8
- 8-Slot Rack for 500 Series Modules with Integrated USB Audio Interface
- 8 I/O channels with XLR
- USB audio interface with 28 in / 30 out
- Monitor controller
- 8 Channel discrete analogue summing mixer
- Reference AD/DA converter
- Latency-free monitor mixer with volume and pan controls per channel
- 2 Monitor outputs: Speaker A outs & Speaker B outs
- Mono sum
- mute
- dim and talkback function
- 28-segment LED metering
- additional insert per channel
- individual signal routing
- Bypass switch per channel
- C.A.S.T. system for the transmission of 4 balanced
- analogue audio channels via one Cat5 line
- Driver dynamic range: 121 dB (A) to AES17
- 20 Hz 20 kHz
- Frequency response: -1dB
- 2.2 Hz to > 80 kHz
- THD+N: <0.00032% (-110 dB) @ 4 dB FS
- 20 Hz 40 kHz
- 1 kHz (A-weighted)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 481 x 185 x 219 mm
- Weight: 7 kg
- • Exceptional AD/DA conversion rivals dedicated high-end interfaces.
- • C.A.S.T. system provides remarkably clean, long-distance analogue signal transfer.
- • Discrete summing mixer delivers a noticeably cohesive and 'glued' sound.
- • Robust build quality with solid metal chassis feels exceptionally durable.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most studios.
- • C.A.S.T. system requires compatible cabling and setup considerations.
- • Limited flexibility for complex routing beyond its core functionality.
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