Radial Engineering Workhorse 500 Series Rack and Mixer

The Radial Workhorse is a modular rack and mixer that combines the popular 500 series platform with an incredibly flexible patching system to let you create the ultimate studio environment.

• 500 series 8 slot rack with 8×2 summing mixer
• Bulletproof design is backwards compatible
• Plenty of current for power hungry modules
• Jensen transformer isolated main outputs
• Dual headphone buss for monitoring

Equipped to handle up to eight modules, the Workhorse lets you mix and match preamps, EQs and compressors and bring them all together in one rack. Individual modules may be accessed on the rear panel following the traditional APIâ„¢ format or be bussed to the built-in 8×2 summing mixer for left-right signal panning, level control and muting. Once mounted, a unique ‘feed’ function lets you to configure modules to feed one and other in series to create the channel strip of your dreams!

The master section features a traditional virtual ground mix buss combined with the superb sonic performance of Jensen Transformers on the main mix outs. A separate stereo monitor output provides playback, plus a super-loud dual-output headphone amp lets the engineer share the mix with the artist. Multiple Workhorses may be ganged together using the expansion buss to build 16, 24 or even 32 channel systems.

Rear panel connectivity is extensive: Each channel is equipped with traditional XLR input and output. This is augmented with ¼” TRS jacks for balanced or unbalanced connectivity. A special Omniportâ„¢ jack delivers module-specific functionality that can range from an extra output, ducking input or effects insert depending on the module design. The Workhorse comes ProToolsâ„¢-ready with 8-channel D-subs for the inputs and outputs plus third D-Sub gives you access to the built-in summing mixer for those that prefer the added warmth of analogue summing.

Powering concerns are addressed with a unique ‘pooled supply’ that shares 1200 milliamps of current between the available 8 slots. This allows high current demand modules to exceed the usual limitations of other 500 series racks without the worry of brown outs.

Plug and play easy to use, the Workhorse brings the fun, excitement and creative advantage of warm-sounding analogue to the modern digital studio.

SpecificationsAudio circuit type:Connection buss from modules to connectorsTransformer:Jensen Transformer isolation on main outputsNumber of channels:8 card slotsTotal harmonic distortion:0.007% @ 1kHz with 10dB in and 10dB out 0.05% @ 20Hz with 10dB in and 10dB outNoise:-91dB with +20dB outputVoltage Gain:Up to +23dB on the main outputCross Talk:-65dBFeaturesLevel Control, Phantom Power, Headphone, OmniPortInput Connectors:Card Slot Inputs: 8 XLR, 1/4″, D-SubOutput Connectors:Card Slot Outputs: 8 XLR, 1/4″, D-SubExtras:XLR, 1/4″ TRS Jensen Transformer isolated main outputs, 1/4″ Headphone outputsGeneralSize (L x W x D):19″ x 5.25″ x 7.44″ (482.6 x 134 x 189mm)Weight:12.4lbs / 5.6kgPower:100V – 240V AC with 48V Phantom Input (1200mA output)Conditions:For use in dry locations only between 5°C and 40°C