The 500VPR RACK is a remote powered rack that holds up to 10 of the 500 series modules, including the 550a and b EQ, 525 Compressor, 512c Mic Pre, etc. It has XLR in and out. Power to the frame is provided by use of the included L200 power supply.
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The API Model 500V is powered externally by a tri-polar power supply and is designed to accept many different API standard format 5.25" X 1.5" modules. The 500V comes internally wired for PIN 2 hot. An external dual 16 volt power supply can be used, or the API 200PS can be purchased. The input/output jacks are both XLRs. The 500V can hold up to ten API modules, regardless of the "era".
The 500V comes internally unwired, allowing a facility to wire the module inputs and outputs, nominal levels, and special interface functions to the rear panel XLR connectors. The rack is also available wired to any specifications.
* It must be noted that the older API 560A series equalizers used pin 15 for a "direct output" and must be disabled on the 560A circuit board edge connector by cutting a trace. This will eliminate 48 volts from damaging the 560A series equalizers.
API makes several modules to fit this rack, including the 550B, 560, 525, and 512C. These modules are designed to help expand existing limited input console configurations, allowing a facility an option to a larger console.
Multitrack Recording of Acoustic and Electronic Audio Sources.
Sound Reinforcement Systems and Recording Live to Multitrack formats.
Multiple facility projects where portability is a concern.
