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Radial Engineering Workhorse WR-8 500 Series Rack From Radial

Radial's 8-slot 500 Series Workhorse rack without the summing mixer.

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Radial Workhorse 5000 Rack for API 500-series - AES '09

Radial Engineering unveils their extremely demanded and versatile Workhorse 5000 rack, which has 8x API 500-series compatible rack slots with hosts of additional improvements and features to a standard rack, as well as an 8x2 summing mixer (with pan) designed by former Neve engineers. The device features virtually every feature one could ask for in a 500-series rack, and a price tag that is frighteningly good. The entire Radial Engineering product line is available for purchase through Sound Pure, who is always available to answer any questions you have about high-end recording equipment and expert recording techniques. Call Sound Pure toll free 888-528-9703, or e-mail them at sales@soundpure.com

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- Radial Engineering Workhorse 500 Series Rack

Manufacturer's Description from Radial

500 series power rack with room for 8 modules.
Upgrades to full Workhorse with optional mixer.
100% compatible with older API type racks.
Over 20% more current than the original spec.

The Workhorse WR-8 is a trimmed down version of the Tec Award winning Workhorse power rack without the 8 channel summing mixer. This enables those that may not need a mixer to join in the fun while leaving the door open to upgrade in the future.

Like the Workhorse, the WR8 features eight slots to accommodate both Radial modules and other API Lunchbox™ compatible modules. An innovative slide-in tray makes loading modules easy! Rear connections include XLR and ¼" TRS inputs and outputs plus parallel connections via D-Subs. Unlike older API type racks that need to be hard patched, the WR8 features an innovative FEED switch that lets you connect modules in series by simply setting the switch to suit. This leaves the other connectors open for mult'ing, parallel processing and cross patching.

Stereo-ready modules such as compressor-limiters no longer need to have inside traces soldered! A simple LINK switch performs the connection and lets you revert back to normal without de-soldering. Radial also upgraded the 500 series spec with Omniport, a ¼" TRS connector that enables the manufacturer to assign a special module-specific function to increase functionality. Radial modules employ the Omniport in a variety of ways. For instance, the PowerPre assigns the Omniport as an instrument input, the Komit is a key input for the side chain and the JDV-Pre uses it as a direct box output for stage use.

The WR8 provides extra power to the modules for more headroom with over 1600 milliamps of shared power for the 8 slots. This enables you to use power hungry devices like tube preamps with confidence. The external supply makes international travel easy with 100V to 240V compatibility and the use of a standard IEC connector. To keep modules safe, the WR8 is equipped with protective circuitry to prevent mishap should improper connections be made.

The WR8 power rack – All the power of a Workhorse without the mixer.

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.