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API 500-8B 8-Channel 500 Series Lunchbox Rack

Robust and portable 500 Series lunchbox rack with channel-linking feature and external PSU - fits 8 500 Series modules
MFR# 8-Slot Lunchbox
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Product Description

The new API 500-8B 8-Channel 500 Series lunchbox includes all of the features that have made the 500-6B so well regarded in the industry, including DB-25 (D-Sub) connectors for easy I/O, universal power supply (100 or 250V, 47 to 63Hz), phantom power, and easy rack-mounting with optional rack-ear kit. Built for robust performance, with new toggle switches for channel linking.

The lunchbox gives an engineer the flexibility to bring along specialized EQ effects to any situation: 550A, 550b or 560. The lunchbox is self-powered. API makes several modules for the 500-6B, including the 512c Mic Preamplifier, the 525 Compressor, the 527 Compressor, the 550A 3-band EQ, the 550b 4-band EQ and the 560 Graphic EQ. Combinations of these modules make perfect stereo recording packages (two 512cs and two 550bs) or vocalist's box (one 512c, two EQs and one 527).

Other uses for the versatile lunchbox include:

  • Multi-track recording of acoustic and electronic audio sources
  • Sound reinforcement systems and recording to multi-track formats
  • Multiple facility projects where portability is a plus
  • Broadcast and audio for video production
  • Custom channel input strips

Features:

  • 8 slots with 250mA of power per slot
  • Full compatibility with API 500 Series and VPR-approved modules
  • DB25 connectivity on the rear panel
  • Phantom power
  • Optional rack ears available for rack mounting
  • Toggle switches for channel linking
  • Rubber feet & carrying handle for portability
  • Rugged steel chassis
  • Perfect for remote recording of Vocalist and Instruments
  • Includes external power supply

Note: The older 560A equalizer may use 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.

Product Specifications

ConditionNew
Channels8-Channel
ChassisDesktop
Module Type500 Series
Module Slot Count8 Slots
Input ConnectorsAnalog DB25
Output ConnectorsAnalog DB25

Product Reviews

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Love this rack. Perfect for my studio set-up, really like the D-sub connectors for I/O, and the linking switches. And the price is very reasonable. Great service as always.

By Eric F on March 15, 2021

Api is the bomb

By JohnZona 8 on September 30, 2020

I bought this wondering why it was one of the cheapest options out there. The build is fantastic, the power is plenty, the concept is solid, API is great gear. But I ended up hating the DB500-only connection and the support to use this in my workflow was practically nonexistent. XLR In/Out is far simpler and much better for me to get up & running quickly. This is not worth saving the few hundred, so I returned it & went with the Neve10-slot. Perfect simplicity.

By John G on April 3, 2020

Simply DB25

By Tracy H on November 16, 2019

Must have for the studio

By Brandon B on November 14, 2019

This thing is totally cool. It's easy to use, has plenty of power, has the right number of slots and the routing switches simplify hook up. It does what it's supposed to do simply and at a great price. When I fill this one up I'm sure I'll get another one.

By Stephen S on September 15, 2019

Delivered quite quickly as described only issue I had was with more documentation on the API product. Thanks

By John F on May 1, 2019

Great lunchbox

By Stuart H on November 20, 2018

Solid lunchbox that does the job. I like that it has 8 slots as there are no other ones on the market in that configuration. It matches well with the 8 I/O of my UA Apollo 8p. I filled mine with a combo of Shadow Hills Quad Gamas, Neve 1073LB's, and Burl B1D's and could not be happier for tracking drums, vocals, strings, synths, you name it.

By John Warner on May 5, 2017

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