Elevate your studio setup with the Radial Workhorse 8-Slot Powered 500 Series Rack with Summing Mixer—a truly versatile hub for your 500 Series modules. This robust 3U unit accommodates up to eight modules, giving you unparalleled flexibility to customize your sound processing. Whether you're assembling a chain of preamps, EQs, or compressors, the Workhorse makes it effortless to mix and match, allowing you to craft the perfect channel strip with its unique 'feed' function.

What sets the Workhorse apart is its built-in 8x2 summing mixer, letting you pan and level your signals with ease. The master section offers a virtual ground mix bus and is enhanced with Jensen Transformers for pristine sonic performance. Connectivity won't be an issue with its comprehensive rear panel, featuring traditional XLR, 1/4" TRS jacks, and 25-pin D-Sub connections, ensuring seamless integration with your PA or DAW.

The Workhorse is also equipped with a unique Omniport for additional module-specific functionality, whether it's an extra output or an effects insert. Its hum-fighting power supply and built-in noise-filtering technology ensure your signal remains clean and clear. With the option to gang multiple units together, the Workhorse can expand into a full-fledged studio console, offering the warm, rich sound of analog summing in a modern digital environment.

Key Features:

• Holds up to eight 500 Series modules
• Phantom power per module slot
• Omniport input for each slot
• 1/4" and XLR I/O, 25-pin D-Sub jacks
• Transformer-isolated outputs
• Built-in 8x2 summing mixer
• Jensen Transformer-enhanced master section
• Built-in noise-filtering technology
• Hum-fighting power supply
• Expansion bus for larger setups

Product specs

FAQs

How many 500 series modules can the Radial Workhorse 8-Slot Rack accommodate?

The Radial Workhorse 8-Slot Rack can accommodate up to eight 500 series modules, allowing for extensive customization and flexibility in your studio setup.

Does the Radial Workhorse include a summing mixer, and what features does it offer?

Yes, the Radial Workhorse includes an 8x2 summing mixer with features like module selection, pan control, level adjustment, and peak indicators for each channel.

Is the Radial Workhorse compatible with power-hungry modules?

The Radial Workhorse provides plenty of current, making it compatible with power-hungry 500 series modules, ensuring reliable performance.

Can multiple Radial Workhorse units be used together?

Yes, the Radial Workhorse features an expansion bus that allows for Master/slave configuration, enabling multiple units to be used together seamlessly.

What is the primary benefit of the Radial Workhorse's dual output headphone buss?

The dual output headphone buss on the Radial Workhorse allows for flexible monitoring options, ensuring that you can accurately monitor your mix directly from the unit.

How does the Radial Workhorse minimize noise and crosstalk?

The Radial Workhorse is designed with quiet and flexible routing to keep white noise and crosstalk to a minimum, ensuring clean audio signal paths.