API 500-6B

MPN #500-6B

$895.00

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6-slot 500 Series Lunchbox with DB25 connectors and built-in power supply designed to accept all API standard 5.25" X 1.5" modules

The API 500-6B lunchbox is a 6-slot rack designed to accept all API standard 5.25" X 1.5" modules. This quality allows an engineer the flexibility to bring along specialized EQ effects to any situation: 550A, 550b or 560. The lunchbox has an internal power supply with a rear panel selected AC voltage switch and a removable power cord. The input/output jacks are XLR. The lunchbox comes standard with a +48 volt internal phantom power supply, bussed to pin 15 for interface with the API 512c Mic Preamplifier.

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

NOTE: The older 560A equalizer may use pin 15 for a "direct output" and must be disabled on the

Features

Holds 6 API standard modules

Rack Ears available for rack mounting

6 Slots with 250 mA of current per slot

DB-25 connectors for easy input and output connection (see diagram)

XLRs to access channels 7 and 8 of the multipins

Power rail LED indication

Internal power supply; 100 to 250 Volts switchable, 47 to 63 Hz

Rubber feet & carrying handle for portability

Rugged steel chassis

Perfect for remote recording of vocalist and instruments

Specifications

Power Consumption, Quiescent: 6.6 Watts
Size: 15.5" X 5.5" X 7.5" Deep
Size (Boxed for Shipping): 20.25" X 9.75" X 12"
Actual Weight: 10.22 lbs.
Shipping Weight: 12.65 lbs

Reviews

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5.0

Mike Mathieson

Toronto

August 30, 2018

Great!

I've never loved the blue design of API gear, but even with all the other companies coming forward with their 500 racks, API's still seem to be acknowledged as the best and most reliable. My personal experience so far with this rack supports that claim. Read more