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Cranborne Audio 500R8 – The Hybrid Heart of Your Professional Studio The Cranborne Audio 500R8 is a versatile USB 2.0 audio interface with 28 inputs and 30 outputs, integrating an 8-slot 500-series rack, high-end A/D and D/A conversion, a summing mixer, and a full-featured monitor controller. This device merges analog warmth with digital precision in one compact system, ideal for modern professional and home recording studios.

Product Features The 500R8 provides numerous features to meet the demands of advanced users: ✅ USB 2.0 audio interface with 28 in / 30 out ✅ 8-slot 500-series rack with individual module source switching ✅ Summing mixer with extensive headroom (+26.5 dBu) ✅ Reference-grade A/D-D/A conversion (121 dB dynamic range) ✅ Monitor controller with talkback, mono, DIM, mute ✅ Two powerful headphone outputs ✅ Integrated C.

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T. ports for simplified cabling ✅ Compatible with PC and macOS A Workflow-Ready Studio Tool The Cranborne Audio 500R8 is more than just an interface—it's the central hub of your studio setup. Thanks to support for 500-series modules, you can create a fully customized analog signal chain. Whether it's vintage preamps, EQs, or compressors, all are seamlessly integrated into your DAW environment. Dedicated source switches allow routing DAW signals through individual modules and back—enabling real-time analog re-amping in a digital workflow.

Perfect for Mixing and Monitoring The built-in 8-channel analog summing mixer delivers cohesive, spatial mixes with character. Expand to 16 channels using an additional 500ADAT unit. The latency-free analog headphone mixer provides real-time monitoring for performers, controlled via physical level and pan knobs per channel.

Extensive Connectivity With MIDI I/O, Word Clock BNC, S/PDIF, and 16-channel ADAT I/O, the 500R8 integrates seamlessly into any studio setup. C.

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T. ports transmit four analog audio channels over a single Cat 5e/6/7 cable—cutting clutter and cost.

Detailed Monitor Control The built-in monitor controller allows A/B speaker switching, mono summing, DIM (-12 dB), mute, and a talkback system with XLR input and 48V phantom power. Perfect for vocal recording and live tracking scenarios.

Technical Specifications ✅ A/D-D/A dynamic range: 121 dB (A-weighted) ✅ THD+N: 80 kHz ✅ Headphone output: 1.21 W x 2 @ 100 Ω ✅ Power: external 24V, 5A supply ✅ Enclosure: 4U 19” rackmount, 7 kg Materials and Construction The 500R8 features a rugged metal chassis, hand-assembled in the UK with strict quality controls and thorough testing for long-lasting performance in demanding studio environments.

Included in the Box ✅ Cranborne Audio 500R8 audio interface ✅ External 24V/5A power supply with lock ✅ User manual Summary The Cranborne Audio 500R8 is a complete recording and mixing system, ideal for studios seeking flexibility, pristine sound quality, and a hybrid analog/digital workflow. It’s more than an interface—it’s a professional-grade creative hub.