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- Page 1 500ADAT - Analogue/Digital Hybrid ADAT Expander, Summing Mixer, and 500 Series Rack User Manual ©201 9 Cranborne Audio Ltd 500ADAT User Manual -Page 1- ...
- Page 2 Cranborne Audio, for us, means so much more than metal boxes with components in them. These are our labours of love that embody and demonstrate our demand for excellence. By distilling what matters and putting our soul into these tools, we hope to help other people ...
- Page 3 What we set out to achieve with 500ADAT was putting control back into the hands of musicians and engineers. In a sea of products that rely on computer integration and a “virtual ...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Aux Level 21 Aux Outputs 21 ADAT 22 Low-Jitter Internal Clock 22 Word Clock Input 22 Word Clock Output 23 Clock Settings DIP switches 23 Configuring Sample Rate 24 ©201 9 Cranborne Audio Ltd 500ADAT User Manual -Page 4- ... - Page 5 25 C.A.S.T. IN A,B,C & D (RRTT) 25 C.A.S.T. Requirements 26 Application Guides 27 Using 500ADAT without 500 series modules 27 Inserting 500 Series modules into DAW Sessions via ADAT 28 Using 500R8 and 500ADAT Together 29 C.A.S.T. LINK 30 ...
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Page 6: Getting Started
[1] Source Switch: T oggles the input source of [5] Power Switch: S afely powers on and off each 500 series slot between C.A.S.T., Analogue, 500ADAT as well as any inserted 500 series and ADAT sources. module. Tap to power on, press and hold to ... - Page 7 1/4” jacks. [10] C lock Settings: A djusts 500ADAT’s Clock Settings [15] Mix Output: C onnects line outputs of 500ADAT’s built-in Summing Mixer directly to including Clock Source and Sample Rate...
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Page 8: Package Contents
Package Contents So now your 500ADAT is out of it’s packaging, you’re probably itching to get it powered on and making music! But before you get started, please read the sections below that will help guide you through the process of getting 500ADAT setup, plugged in, and ready-to-record as quickly ... -
Page 9: Rack-Ear Orientations
500ADAT - the most common method for rack-mounting. 500ADAT can also be set backwards into its rack ears to allow the front panel controls to sit behind the front of the rack for protection during travelling and location recording. ... -
Page 10: Recessed Configuration
To position the rack ears in this configuration, remove both rack-ears and slide them forward until the holes align with a second set of thread posts on 500ADAT. Once aligned, secure the rack-ears with the 8x rack ear screws using the allen key provided. ... -
Page 11: Power Supply
Power Supply 500ADAT is powered via an external 24v 5A DC switch-mode power supply that supports any operating voltage from 100 to 240v. Switch mode power supplies can exhibit switching noise but 500ADAT features linear regulation on the DC inlet ... -
Page 12: Powering Procedures
Installing and Removing 500 Series Modules Installing Modules Ensure 500ADAT is p owered off and the power connector has been r emoved. Wait 30 seconds before continuing. 2. Firmly touch the metal chassis of 500ADAT to discharge any built-up static electricity. ... -
Page 13: Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup This hardware setup diagram will get 500ADAT connected to your audio interface and ready for recording. 1) Connect mains power into the external PSU supplied in 500ADAT’s packaging and connect the power connector into 500ADAT’s power inlet. ... -
Page 14: Feature Overview
Tip= Send, Ring= Return, Sleeve= Ground To connect external audio equipment into 500ADAT via its Insert, you will need to use a standard Y-split or insert cable that splits a TRS jack into 2 separate connections - a send and ... -
Page 15: Module Direct Outputs
Note: 500ADAT does not feature a dedicated switch to engage the insert point and so to fully bypass the insert point during recording/mixing you will need to bypass Inserted effect itself or disconnect the insert point. Module Direct Outputs ... -
Page 16: Source Switch
Source Switch Each 500 series slot on 500ADAT features a Source Select switch on the front panel that is used to determine which audio signal is sent into the input of the inserted 500 series module. These source options include: ... -
Page 17: Chain Switch
Each 500 series slot is connected to multiple sources and destinations that facilitate all of the complex internal recording and mixing aspects of 500ADAT. To better understand where each slot is positioned in the signal path in relation to its converters, the below diagram displays a ... -
Page 18: Summing Mixer
The Summing Mixer and its stereo output is sent directly to two dedicated ¼” jack outputs on the rear panel of 500ADAT labelled ‘Mix Output’. These connections can be used to send the summed stereo mix onwards to the line inputs of the connected audio interface or monitoring ... -
Page 19: Summing Mixer Expansion Via C.a.s.t. Link
Receives 5 00R8’s Stereo Aux Mix The two receive paths of the C.A.S.T. LINK connector are sent to 500ADAT’s Aux Blend controls to enable the user to blend-in 500R8’s Aux mix with 500ADAT’s summing mixer for monitoring via 500ADAT’s 2 headphones outputs. ... -
Page 20: Artist Monitoring Section
Comprises of a stereo playback source that is incoming from the DAW and sent into 500ADAT via it’s Aux Input 1/4” Jack returns. The Aux Input is typically comprised of pre recorded elements, click tracks, and VSTs from within the connected audio interface but ... -
Page 21: Aux Level
IEM systems. These outputs are also driven after the Aux Blend and Aux Level controls on the front panel. ©201 9 Cranborne Audio Ltd 500ADAT User Manual -Page 21- ... -
Page 22: Adat
Word Clock Input The Word Clock Input connector is used to slave 500ADAT from an external clock source via a BNC cable. In this application, word clock must be connected to the Word Clock Input port of 500ADAT and the ‘Word Clock’ DIP switch set to the ON position on 500ADAT’s Clock Settings ... -
Page 23: Word Clock Output
The Word Clock Output connector sends out 500ADAT’s current timing information in order to slave other digital units off of 500ADAT’s internal clock. If 500R8 is slaving from another source, the Word Clock Output passes through the recovery clock information to sync further ... -
Page 24: Configuring Sample Rate
Configuring Sample Rate The Clock Settings DIP switches are also used to assign 500ADAT’s operating Sample Rate. DIP switches 1-4 can be configured in up to 6 ways to achieve the major Sample Rates from 44.1kHz to 192kHz. The Sample Rate selected on the Clock Settings DIP switches needs to ... -
Page 25: C.a.s.t
C.A.S.T. IN A,B,C & D (RRTT) The C.A.S.T. IN A, B, C, & D ports are designed to relocate the rear connections of 500ADAT around the studio space and enable convenient access to 500ADAT’s I/O from remote locations. The four available paths ... -
Page 26: C.a.s.t. Requirements
500ADAT to enable monitor mixes to be distributed where they are needed around the studio space. The stereo signal transmitted from 500ADAT into the C.A.S.T. Transmit path is P ost Aux 1 Blend and P re Aux 1 Level. ... -
Page 27: Application Guides
Bypassing the slot allows you to connect line-level sources into the module inputs and send those signals onwards to your DAW via 500ADAT’s ADAT interface. For example, if you bypass slots 4-8, you can still connect line-level sources such as keyboards, the output of a mixing ... -
Page 28: Inserting 500 Series Modules Into Daw Sessions Via Adat
ADAT channel at the flick of a switch. As an example, let’s pretend we have a bus compressor in 500 series slots 7 & 8 of 500ADAT that we want to insert across a stereo mix within our DAW. ... -
Page 29: Using 500R8 And 500Adat Together
500R8 and 500ADAT have been designed with two purposes in mind. 500R8 is for those looking to build a new or portable studio setup around the 500 series format, whilst 500ADAT is for those who are looking to add 500 series connectivity onto their existing studio setup and ... -
Page 30: C.a.s.t. Link
Artist Monitoring The Aux bus on 500R8 is also sent via the C.A.S.T. LINK port and directly into 500ADAT’s Aux 1 and Aux 2 Blend controls. This enables musicians connected to 500ADAT to blend the 500R8’s Aux mix (featuring the DAW returns, Summing Mixer, and Talkback signals) ... -
Page 31: Understanding C.a.s
As C.A.S.T. is all analogue, it cannot be reconfigured depending on what task is required by the end user. As such, it is important to recognise what C.A.S.T. port does what on the 500ADAT. To Aid in this process, Cranborne Audio’s product and graphic design team has taken great care ... -
Page 32: Using N22 And N22H With 500Adat
- whether it's in the live room, vocal booth, or the bedroom next door! By connecting an N22H to the C.A.S.T. A port on the rear panel of 500ADAT, you can send a headphone mix out to the connected N22H whilst also receiving 2 inputs via N22H’s combi ... -
Page 33: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Here is the comprehensive set of 500ADAT’s technical specifications. We try to keep our specifications as real-world measurements. Each test has been carried out in a particular way to replicate how each element of 500ADAT would perform in day-to-day operation. ... -
Page 34: Analogue Performance
500mW x 2 @ 32 ohms, 1kHz Dynamic Range 114.5dB A-weighted, AES17 method, 20Hz - 20kHz, 300ohm load Noise Floor -93.5dBu A-weighted, 20Hz - 20kHz, 300ohm load ©201 9 Cranborne Audio Ltd 500ADAT User Manual -Page 34- ... -
Page 35: System Performance
Storage Conditions -20 to 50 degrees Celsius Dims/Weights Unit Width 481mm(19"), Rackmount Height 185mm(7"), 4u Depth 219m(8.6") Unit Weight 7kg Shipping Carton Width 550mm(21.7") Height 280mm(11") Depth 335m(13.2") Weight 7.5kg ©201 9 Cranborne Audio Ltd 500ADAT User Manual -Page 35- ... - Page 36 ©201 9 Cranborne Audio Ltd 500ADAT User Manual -Page 36- ...
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Page 37: Troubleshooting
● Ensure that the Sample Rate on 500ADAT and your audio interface are matching. I can hear ‘pop’s ● Ensure the Clock source hierarchy is set correctly - If 500ADAT is the and ‘clicks’ ‘master’ make sure 500ADATs clock settings DIP switch is set to through ... -
Page 38: Important Safety Instructions
Do NOT modify this unit, altercations may affect performance, safety and/or international compliance standards. Cranborne Audio does not accept liability for damage caused by maintenance, repair or modification by unauthorized personnel. Installation notes When installing the apparatus either fit it into a standard 19” rack or place it on a secure ... -
Page 39: Power Safety
CE Certification This unit is CE compliant. Note that any cables supplied with Cranborne Audio equipment may be fitted with ferrite rings at each end. This is to comply with the current regulations and these ferrites should not be removed. ... -
Page 40: Rohs Notice
RoHS Notice Cranborne Audio complies with and this product conforms to European Union’s directive 2011/165/EU on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as well as the following sections of California law which refer to RoHS, namely sections 25214.10, 25214.10.2, and 58012, Health and ...
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