Cranborne Audio 500R8 USB Audio Interface
Engineered and Produced in the UK
FREE UK Delivery
Earn 1633 Loyalty Points
Want to Click and Collect or try items at our Guildford Store?
The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.
The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose click and collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team at 01483 456777 to place a 10% deposit.
If you have placed your order online, you will receive a confirmation email of your order and a separate follow-up text or email to confirm when your item is ready for collection.
Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that, unless you have paid a deposit to reserve the item, it will continue to be free, both online and in-store, for another customer to buy. Therefore we would advise you to place a 10% deposit by either using the on-line click and collect service or calling us 01483 456777.
SKU: CRA0002
You might also need
Product Description
The Cranborne Audio 500R8 is the ultimate solution for both home and professional studios, combining an advanced USB audio interface with a powerful 8-slot 500 series rack. This innovative device features a 28-in/30-out interface with top-tier A/D-D/A conversion, ensuring pristine audio quality for recording, mixing, and mastering. Perfectly suited for analogue enthusiasts, the 500R8 allows for customisation using your favourite 500 series modules, letting you craft unique front-end and preamp stages for your studio setup. In addition, it incorporates a high-headroom analogue summing mixer, zero-latency artist mixer, and comprehensive monitor controller, offering the flexibility needed for the modern studio environment. Whether you’re capturing the warmth of analogue preamps or ensuring seamless digital integration, the 500R8 delivers unparalleled performance and sound quality.
Key Features:
- 28-in/30-out USB 2.0 Audio Interface:
Seamless, low-latency USB connection compatible with both PC and macOS devices, providing stable performance for large track counts. - 500 Series Rack Integration:
Customise your sound by installing 500 series modules. Create unique analogue preamp stages or full channel strips to suit your needs. - High-Performance A/D-D/A Conversion:
121dB dynamic range and ultra-low jitter master clock ensure accurate and transparent audio conversion, preserving the nuances of your analogue signal.
The Best of Analogue & Digital:
The 500R8 seamlessly blends the warmth and character of analogue with the precision of digital. Its 8-slot 500 series rack lets you populate it with your favourite modules, allowing for a tailor-made setup suited to any recording or mixing need. With its advanced A/D-D/A conversion and ultra-low jitter clock, the device captures every detail of your analogue signals with exceptional clarity. The result is a versatile audio interface that handles both high-end digital and analogue tasks with ease.
Extensive Connectivity and Control:
The 500R8 provides outstanding connectivity, featuring a full suite of I/O options including ADAT, S/PDIF, and MIDI, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of gear. A highly flexible monitor controller offers speaker switching, mono-check, dim, and mute options for maximum control over your listening environment. This makes the 500R8 the centrepiece of your studio setup, ideal for both recording and mixing sessions. Its intuitive interface and professional-grade features provide ease of use while maintaining top-notch performance.
Reference-Quality Audio Performance:
With 121dB dynamic range and a THD+N of less than 0.00032%, the 500R8 offers reference-quality sound reproduction. Its master clock with ultra-low jitter ensures accurate digital conversion while preserving the integrity of your analogue signals. Whether you're tracking or mixing, the 500R8 guarantees crystal-clear sound with wide dynamic range and a low noise floor. Its high-powered headphone outputs and zero-latency artist mixer make it a superb choice for recording and monitoring.
Specifications:
- Dynamic Range: 121dB A-weighted, AES17 method, 20Hz - 20kHz
- Frequency Response: -1dB, 2.2Hz to >80kHz
- THD+N: <0.00032% (-110dB) @ -4dBFS, 20Hz - 40kHz, 1kHz, A-weighted
- Clock Jitter: <0.5 Picoseconds
- ADAT I/O: 16-in/16-out @ 44.1/48kHz, 8/8 channels @ 88.2/96kHz
- Max I/O Level: +24dBu
- Monitor Controller: Speaker A/B, Mono check, Dim, Mute, 28-segment peak meter
- Talkback Features: Phantom-powered, push-to-talk, automatic routing to all headphones
- Headphone Outputs: 2 high-power, with independent blend and level control
- 500 Series Rack: 8 slots, 250mA current per-slot
- Power Supply: 24V, 5A external locking power supply
- C.A.S.T. Compatibility: For relocating analogue I/O using Cat 5 cables