Controls and Connectors
[1] Source Switch: Toggles the input source of
each 500 series slot between C.A.S.T., Analogue,
and USB sources.
[9] Talk Key: Engages the Talkback facility.
Operates in a momentary, push-to-talk behaviour.
[2] Mix Level & Pan Controls: Adjusts the level
and pan position of each 500 series slot into the
built-in Summing Mixer.
[10] Aux & Monitor Blend Controls: Blends the
Summing Mixer and DAW playback together into
the Aux and Monitor Busses independently.
[3] Chain Switch: Sends the output of the
preceding module into the input of the next. (1
into 2, 2 into 3, 3 into 4 etc).
[11] Aux Level Control: Adjusts the main level of
the Aux bus to the Aux Headphones and Aux
Output 1/4” jack outputs on the rear panel.
[4] Slot Bypass Switch: Bypasses the 500 series
slot to enable recording without a module
installed. All other features function normally
when slot bypass is engaged.
[12] DAW Select Switches: Assigns an alternate
pair of DAW playback returns into the Blend
controls for Aux and Monitor busses. DAW 2 is
accessed using USB outputs 29/30 or DAW 2 ¼”
Jack inputs on the rear panel.
[5] Power Switch: Safely powers on and off
500R8 as well as any inserted 500 series module.
Tap to power on, press and hold to power off.
[13] Monitor Level Control: Adjusts the main level
of the Monitor Bus to both Monitor Headphones
and Speaker Outputs.
[6] Level Meter: Displays the signal level of the
Monitor Bus. Meter is positioned pre Monitor
Level control in the signal path. The meter scale is
in dBFS where 0dBFS = +24dBu.
[14] Aux & Monitor Headphones Outputs: Used
for connecting Independent headphones to the
Aux and Monitor busses.
[7] Monitor Controller Keys: Controls various
options for the connected studio monitors
including Speaker A/B, Mono, Mute, and Dim
functions.
[15] Stereo Link Jumper: Connects Pin 6 between
two adjacent 500 series slots to enable the Stereo
Link feature of supporting modules. Stereo
Linking only available between modules 1-2, 3-4,
5-6, and 7-8.
[8] Talkback Level Control: Adjusts the global
level of the Talkback Bus into all destinations.
500R8
Quick Start Guide
Rev02
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