Product details

The Cranborne Audio 500ADAT is a professional analogue–digital studio expansion system designed to extend the input and output capabilities of an existing ADAT-equipped audio interface. Combining an eight-slot 500 Series rack, high-performance AD/DA conversion, an analogue summing mixer, and a zero-latency artist monitoring mixer, it enables engineers to integrate external analogue processing into modern recording and mixing workflows.

With support for up to eight channels of ADAT input and output at sample rates up to 96 kHz, the 500ADAT provides a practical way to incorporate compatible 500 Series preamps, equalisers, compressors, and other processors into a DAW-based studio. At 176.4 and 192 kHz, digital connectivity supports four input and four output channels. Its analogue summing mixer combines eight channels into a stereo output, while the artist mixer provides dedicated level and pan controls, two independent headphone outputs, and flexible monitoring. Additional features include selectable signal routing through installed modules, individual module bypass switches, C.A.S.T. analogue connectivity, and dedicated word-clock connections.

Key Features

Eight-slot 500 Series rack: Supports compatible 500 Series modules, with 250 mA per slot and 2 A total available current.
8-in/8-out ADAT expansion: Eight channels at 44.1–96 kHz; four channels at 176.4–192 kHz.
High-performance AD/DA conversion: 121 dB A-weighted dynamic range and a frequency response of −0.05 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Analogue summing mixer: Eight-channel-to-stereo summing with +26.5 dBu headroom.
Zero-latency artist mixer: Physical channel level and pan controls, with auxiliary-input blending for performer monitoring.
Dual headphone amplifiers: Independent level and blend controls for two headphone outputs.
Flexible module routing: Routes analogue, USB, or external C.A.S.T. signals through installed 500 Series modules.
Individual slot bypass: Allows operation of available analogue signal paths without modules installed.
C.A.S.T. connectivity: Transports balanced analogue audio over compatible shielded Cat 5e, Cat 6, or Cat 7 cabling with suitable breakout hardware.
Clock synchronisation: Internal reference clock with less than 0.5 ps jitter, plus BNC word-clock input and output.
Analogue connections: XLR inputs and outputs, pre-converter TRS inserts, balanced summing outputs, and auxiliary connections.
Power and construction: External 24 V DC, 5 A power supply; 4U, 19-inch rackmount chassis.
Dimensions and weight: Approximately 481 × 185 × 219 mm; 7 kg.