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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:
Features:
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.
AWESOME!!!
This is one solid, well designed unit. It has exactly the features I need: 8 slots, enough power for the 500 series EQs I want to use, simple DB-25 I/O, API built quality and a super reasonable price. If there was one thing I wish it had it would be a front mounted power switch. But since I run it on a Furman power conditioner, I use that instead.
Great unit at a decent price point! I own 3 of these 500-8B and they work great.
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.
Api is the bomb
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.
Simply DB25
Must have for the studio
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.
Delivered quite quickly as described only issue I had was with more documentation on the API product. Thanks
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