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500ADAT User Manual

Getting Started

Controls, Switches, and Connectors

Package Contents

Rack-Ear Orientations

Default Shipping Configuration

Note:

Recessed Configuration

Powering Procedures

Powering On

Powering Off

Installing and Removing 500 Series Modules

Module Direct Outputs

Slot Bypass Switch

Source Switch

Chain Switch

500 Series Signal Flow

Summing Mixer

Mix Level & Pan

Mix Output

Summing Mixer Expansion Via C.A.S.T. LINK

Artist Monitoring Section

Low-Jitter Internal Clock

Word Clock Input

Word Clock Output

Clock Settings DIP switches

Configuring Sample Rate

500ADAT User Manual

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Страница 1: ...500ADAT Analogue Digital Hybrid ADAT Expander Summing Mixer and 500 Series Rack User Manual 500ADAT User Manual Page 1 201 9 Cranborne Audio Ltd ...

Страница 2: ...g the highest quality and truly innovative new ways of working and achieving that sound that we all desire 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 make magic and express themselve...

Страница 3: ...inside 500ADAT has been carefully considered to ensure that every nuance of your 500 series module is translated into the best possible digital signal to be processed We employ converters with specifications that rival that of the best standalone units whilst being governed by our master reference grade clock featuring less than 0 5 picoseconds of jitter Cranborne Audio for us means so much more t...

Страница 4: ...Removing Modules 12 Hardware Setup 13 Feature Overview 14 500 Series Rack 14 Module Inputs 14 Inserts 14 Module Direct Outputs 15 Slot Bypass Switch 15 Source Switch 16 Chain Switch 17 500 Series Signal Flow 17 Summing Mixer 18 Mix Level Pan 18 Mix Output 18 Summing Mixer Expansion Via C A S T LINK 19 Artist Monitoring Section 20 Aux Monitor Blend 20 Aux Input Jacks 20 Aux Level 21 Aux Outputs 21 ...

Страница 5: ...22 and N22H with 500ADAT 32 Technical Specifications 33 Digital Performance 33 Analogue Performance 34 System Performance 35 Power 35 Environmental 35 Dims Weights 35 Troubleshooting 37 Important Safety Instructions 38 General Safety 38 Installation notes 38 Power Safety 39 CE Certification 39 FCC Certification 39 RoHS Notice 40 Instructions for disposal of WEEE by end users in the European Union ...

Страница 6: ...e Summing Mixer and Aux Input together into the Aux 1 and 2 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 7 8 Aux 1 2 Level Controls Adjusts the main level of Aux 1 and 2 to their discrete headphones and Aux Output 1 4 jack outputs on the rear panel 4 Slot Bypass Switch Bypasses the 500 series slot to enable r...

Страница 7: ...oring paths 4 C A S T A B C D Inputs Enables I O relocation and expansion via Cranborne Audio C A S T enabled breakout boxes 11 Power Provides 500ADAT with power via the provided external 24v 5A DC power supply No other power supply should be used 5 ADAT I O Interfaces 500ADAT s 8 in 8 out ADAT optical lightpipe channels directly into your audio interface of choice 12 C A S T Link Enables linking ...

Страница 8: ...ions below that will help guide you through the process of getting 500ADAT setup plugged in and ready to record as quickly as possible The following items can be found in the packaging alongside 500ADAT External power adapter IEC cable 16 module fixing screws crosshead 4 40 thread size Allen key 2 5mm Quickstart Guide 500ADAT User Manual Page 8 201 9 Cranborne Audio Ltd ...

Страница 9: ...d to reorientate the rack ears and position the rubber feet to best suit your application by using the supplied 2 5mm allen key Default Shipping Configuration Standard rack ear configuration used for rack mounting 500ADAT into standard 19 rack If you would like to secure 500ADAT into a 19 rack the rubber feet should be removed from the unit using the allen key provided Note Whilst 500ADAT features...

Страница 10: ...ure the rack ears with the 8x rack ear screws using the allen key provided Handle Configuration Creates a convenient carry handle for short distance transportation To position the rack ears in this configuration remove both of the rack ears and reposition them back to back onto the left side of 500ADAT Secure them into place using 4x rack ear screws and the allen key provided Store the leftover ra...

Страница 11: ...ed to provide a secure connection to the chassis with protection against accidental removal Connecting Power Align the metal pins and plastic locator of the plug with the power inlet Once located push the connector firmly into the socket whilst holding the plug s outer housing and not the cable itself Disconnecting Power Grip the body of the plug firmly and pull the body of the connector back from...

Страница 12: ...efore continuing 2 Firmly touch the metal chassis of 500ADAT to discharge any built up static electricity 3 Carefully pick up your 500 series module and locate its conductive edge into the backplane connector of 500ADAT 4 Once located push the module into place and secure the module into the rack using the supplied 4 40 screws be careful not to over tighten and strip the screw or thread Removing M...

Страница 13: ...ADAT s rear panel Clock Settings DIP switches a Select your desired Sample Rate using DIP switches 1 4 b Configure DIP switch 5 into its UP ON position c All other DIP switches should be DOWN OFF 3 Power On 500ADAT using a brief tap of the Power button 4 Configure your audio interface to clock from via ADAT and ensure your project s Sample Rate matches the Sample Rate set on 500ADAT s Clock Settin...

Страница 14: ...input on the front panel it is advised to check with the manufacturer of the module to determine which input should be used for your desired application Inserts Each 500 series slot features a dedicated Insert connection that utilises a TRS jack socket in a similar configuration that is commonly found on mixing consoles This Insert point allows external audio equipment such as 19 rackmount compres...

Страница 15: ... connect the module inputs and outputs of 500ADAT to a patchbay to allow convenient re ordering of modules as well as advanced channel strip creation without accessing the rear panel Slot Bypass Switch The Slot Bypass switch is located on the backplane connector by each 500 series slot and can be used to bypass the slot if no 500 series modules are inserted Bypassing the slot allows you to connect...

Страница 16: ...a detailed explanation of C A S T please read the C A S T IN A B C D RRTT section of this manual ANLG This configures the 500 series slot to receive signal via the corresponding rear Module Input XLR connection ADAT This configures the 500 series module to receive signal via the corresponding ADAT channel from 500ADAT s built in ADAT Interface Note Switching between source selections whilst monito...

Страница 17: ... record the ADAT output of slot 3 to record the summed result of all 3 modules record the ADAT output of slot 2 to record just the preamp and EQ or record the ADAT output of slot 1 to print the dry effect You can also record all 3 parts of the chain simultaneously for more flexibility later on in the mix stage 500 Series Signal Flow Each 500 series slot is connected to multiple sources and destina...

Страница 18: ...osition of each 500 series slot within the Summing Mixer Mix Level Adjusts the level of the 500 series slot into the Summing Mixer Mix Level is a variable control with a range of to 10dB Pan Adjusts the pan position of the 500 series slot into the Summing Mixer Pan is a variable control with a centre detent that operates a 4 5dB pan law Mix Output The Summing Mixer and its stereo output is sent di...

Страница 19: ...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 The Receive path from the connected 500R8 also features the talkback that has been generated on 500R8 so that the engineer operating the session can communicate with musicians connected to the headphones outputs of 500ADAT Transmit 1 2 Transmits 500ADAT s...

Страница 20: ...o 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 can also feature live instruments by utilising software monitoring within the DAW The Blend controls can be set anti clockwise to listen to the Summing Mixer direct...

Страница 21: ...cated Aux Headphones outputs These headphones outputs are driven after the Aux Blend and Aux Level controls for each Aux and are primarily used by musicians who are placed in the control room when a silent monitoring environment is required Aux Outputs Each Aux Bus features dedicated stereo line outputs on the rear panel which can be used to drive monitor wedges monitor distribution systems or IEM...

Страница 22: ...hat is the governor for all of the AD DA conversion throughout the unit This clock is responsible for making sure all of the internal converters are in sync to prevent distortion artifacts grittiness and to improve stereo imaging It is not uncommon to find professional studios utilising a standalone master clock to sync all peripheral equipment The facts and figures of 500ADAT s built in clock are...

Страница 23: ...witches 5 8 The clock source can be assigned to 3 different options to allow for maximum integration into your studio space Internal Clock default recommended Configures 500ADAT to generate its own ultra low jitter clock This setting should be used when 500ADAT is set as the clock master of your system This setting guarantees the best performance from 500ADAT s converters Note When using 500ADAT a...

Страница 24: ...tings 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 match the Sample Rate selected on the connected audio interface to prevent clocking errors dropouts and audio artefacts Sample Rate DIP switch 44 1k...

Страница 25: ... solutions as well as I O relocation without sacrificing signal quality 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 are divided into two discrete mono receive paths as well as a stereo transmit path Receive Receives t...

Страница 26: ...es without any loss of audio quality As a recommendation we suggest using shielded Cat5 cables with robust connectors to ensure that the C A S T connection is secure and will remain impervious to RF and crosstalk For improved performance you can consider Cat 6 or Cat 7 cabling which features individual shields for each twisted pair resulting in even greater crosstalk performance for very little ex...

Страница 27: ... if a slot is bypassed the Input XLR Insert Module Direct Output and Mix Level Pan controls are still active and can be used as normal The Slot Bypass switch is positioned after the Source switches on the front panel If you switch the Source switch to ADAT you are then able to send audio out from your DAW and into the 500 series slot apply outboard processing using the module insert points and the...

Страница 28: ...waveforms begin to form on the return track this new audio track will feature your bus compressor settings applied Hardware Inserts Some DAW s such as Logic Pro Tools and Cubase have their own plug ins facilities that allow for inserting hardware directly into a channel strip within your DAW If your DAW supports this then you can simply Insert the hardware plug in on your desired track and set the...

Страница 29: ...s can be linked their Aux Mixes can be merged Talkback is cleverly managed between the two units and there are some advanced routing capabilities that allow more monitoring facilities Each unit features 2 ADAT IN and 2 ADAT OUT ports that can be used to achieve 8 channels of expansion from 44 1kHz to 96kHz When the two units are connected you are able to patch to and from 500ADAT by using the ADAT...

Страница 30: ...mmed and sent out of USB output 9 10 as well as the physical Mix Output of 500R8 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 with 500ADAT s own summing mixer directly into t...

Страница 31: ...ties for you musicians N22 N22 is our simplest C A S T device and provides connectivity to C A S T A B C or D ports onboard the 500ADAT N22 features 2 combi jack inputs that feed directly into modules x and x 1 on 500ADAT as well as XLR outputs to receive the Aux bus generated from 500ADAT N22 can also be used as a standalone device by connecting 2 together using both C A S T In and Out ports This...

Страница 32: ...y by switching the Input source switch to C A S T A R1 R2 on slots 1 and 2 This is the perfect setup when a vocal booth or isolation booth is required as you can send the monitor mix to the vocalist whilst also receiving 2 analogue inputs by using just a single Cat 5 cable Talkback is also managed by C A S T as 500R8 sends the talkback signal down C A S T to enable you to speak to the musician at ...

Страница 33: ...e 1dB 2 2Hz to 80kHz 0 05dB 20Hz to 20kHz THD N 0 00032 110dB 4dBFS 20Hz 40kHz 1kHz A weighted 0 00065 104dB 1dBFS 20Hz 40kHz 1kHz A weighted THD 0 00014 117 5dB 8dBFS 20Hz 40kHz 1kHz A weighted 0 00023 113dB 4dBFS 20Hz 40kHz 1kHz A weighted 0 0006 105dB 1dBFS 20Hz 40kHz 1kHz A weighted Dynamic Range 121dB A weighted AES17 method 20Hz 20kHz Max Input Level 24dBu D A Conversion Test Signal Path 500...

Страница 34: ...u 1kHz 0 00055 23dBu 1kHz Dynamic Range 108dB A weighted AES17 method 20Hz 20kHz Max Contribution Level 28dBu Pan Law 4dB Noise Floor 90dBu A weighted No channels routed 89 5dBu A weighted 1 channel routed Unity 84dBu A weighted 8 channels routed Unity Headphone Amp Test Signal Path Aux Input Headphone Output APx555 Line In Frequency Response 1dB 1Hz to 70kHz THD 0 0006 104 4dB 20dBu 1kHz A weight...

Страница 35: ...A D Converter APx555 ASIO Dynamic Range 118dB A weighted AES17 method 20Hz 20kHz THD N 0 0004 108dB 4dBFS 20Hz 40kHz 1kHz A weighted Power AC Requirements 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Total Power Consumption 24v 5A DC 120w 500 Series Slot Current 250mA per rail Total Available 500 Series Slot Current 2A Environmental Operating Temperature 1 to 30 degrees Celsius Storage Conditions 20 to 50 degrees Celsiu...

Страница 36: ...500ADAT User Manual Page 36 201 9 Cranborne Audio Ltd ...

Страница 37: ... your audio interface will depend on your CPU performance In general practise the higher the buffer size the better low NBuffer sizes are only required when software monitoring is required Finally restart your system by booting the clock master first followed by your clock slave It s not uncommon for audio interfaces to have difficulty syncing to external clocks The correct boot order should help ...

Страница 38: ...used for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Do NOT modify this unit altercations may a...

Страница 39: ...sonnel When servicing disconnect all power sources before removing any panels 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 FCC Certification Do not modify this unit This product when installed as indicated in...

Страница 40: ...There may be some potential safety hazard if the apparatus is operated at altitude exceeding 2000m Evaluation of apparatus based on the temperate climate conditions only There may be some potential safety hazard if the apparatus is operated in tropical climate conditions Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 55032 2015 Class B EN 55016 2 1 2009 A1 2011 EN 55016 2 3 2010 A1 2010 EN 55035 2017 EN 61000 4...

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