Radial Engineering Workhorse Cube 3-Slot 500 Chassis - Used From Radial

The versatile and portable 3-slot 500 series chassis from Radial Engineering.

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- Radial Engineering Workhorse 500 Series Rack

Manufacturer's Description from Radial

Desktop power rack houses three 500 series modules
Compatible with Radial and older API systems
Provides up to 500 milliamps of shared current
Optional angles let you recess it into the table top

The Cube™ is a three module desktop power rack designed to bring the fun and excitement of 500 series modular audio to everyone!

Unlike other 500 series enclosures that are usually rack mounted, The Cube™ is designed to sit on the desktop or be carried around the studio using the convenient top-mounted handle. This enables the engineer to position instrument and microphone preamps as close to the source as possible for improved signal to noise. The Cube can also be recessed into the work surface using the optional mounting flanges. These allow either flush mounting or 30° angle mounting to optimize viewing position.

Following the criteria established by the Radial Workhorse, the PowerStrip is 100% backwards compatible with older API modules while being optimized for Radial's expanding range of preamps, processors and routing devices. Construction begins with a 14 gauge steel frame and features dual gold contact EDAC 15-pin connectors for optimal signal transfer. To maximise headroom, the external supply delivers 500mA of current for power hungry modules plus a separate 48V phantom tap delivers a full 10mA of current for microphone preamps. Rear panel connectivity includes standard XLRs for each slot along with ¼" TRS connectors for multing modules, cross patching and parallel processing. Instead of the traditional 'hardwire patch' system employed by others, The Cube employs an innovative feed function that patches modules together in series without the need of a cable. And stereo modules no longer need to be soldered to be paired, they can now be sync'd together using a simple switch. The Cube is also equipped with Omniport on each sot. This TRS jack enables the module manufacturer to implement a unique function for a given module such as a key input on a gate.

The Cube... The World's most advanced desktop power supply for 500 series modules.

About Manufacturer

Radial Engineering is a manufacturer and distributor of professional audio equipment, building tools for the working audio and audio-video professional. Radial is located on the Fraser River, just outside Vancouver, British Columbia in the municipality of Port Coquitlam. The company began operations in the fall of 1991 as the Canadian distributor of Mogami cable and Jensen Audio Transformers. In 1992, it became a limited corporation under the JP Cabletek Electronics Ltd. banner. The Radial name was first used on house branded cables and snake systems. The Radial name and logo represents a cross section of quad cable; Radial being round. In 1996 the Radial JDI direct box was launched. This led the way to the Radial JDV and today, over 50 electronic products are now being produced under the Radial, Tonebone and Forest Audio brands. In 2001, the Primacoustic brand was launched to address the growing demand for acoustic products for the burgeoning home recording market and in 2006, the company officially changed its name to Radial Engineering Ltd.

Specifications

The Cube is a single space 19" 500 series power rack designed to house up to three modules while providing full connectivity. These can be used individually, run in series or have two of the modules set up as a stereo pair. An external power supply delivers 500 milliamps of shared current to ensure maximum performance is attained by the module. The Cube itself does not process audio in any way. Therefore audio specifications must be derived from the module in question as the Cube is essentially a straight wire i/o interface.