Cranborne Audio 500ADAT 8-slot 500 Series Chassis with ADAT I/O

Cranborne Audio 500ADAT 8-slot 500 Series Chassis with ADAT I/O

An 8-slot 500 Series chassis that combines ADAT expansion, analogue summing, cue mixing and premium conversion in one powerful studio hub.

The Cranborne Audio 500ADAT is far more than a 500 Series chassis. Combining eight 500 Series slots with premium ADAT conversion, analogue summing, zero-latency cue mixing and Cranborne's innovative C.A.S.T. technology, it bridges the gap between analogue hardware and modern digital workflows. Whether you're expanding an existing audio interface or building a fully modular studio, the 500ADAT provides the flexibility, connectivity and audio performance professional engineers demand.

Expand Your Interface with ADAT

Instantly increase the input and output count of any ADAT-equipped audio interface.

The 500ADAT functions as an 8-channel ADAT expander, adding:

• 8 channels of expansion up to 96kHz
• 4 channels via SMUX II/IV at 192kHz
• High-quality A/D and D/A conversion
• Word Clock I/O for precise system synchronisation

It's the ideal solution for studios that need more analogue inputs without replacing their existing interface.

Your 500 Series, Connected Directly to Your DAW

Load the 500ADAT with up to eight of your favourite microphone preamps, compressors, EQs or saturation modules and integrate them seamlessly into your recording and mixing workflow. Dedicated per-slot routing, insert points and source selection switches make it easy to build a completely customised analogue front end while maintaining a clean, efficient signal path.

Built-In Analogue Summing

Take your mixes beyond the limitations of the DAW. The integrated 8x2 discrete analogue summing mixer allows you to route stems and sub mixes through your favourite 500 Series processors before combining them into a rich, detailed stereo mix with increased depth and headroom.

Zero-Latency Artist Monitoring

Create professional headphone mixes directly from the hardware. Two auxiliary buses allow you to blend live inputs with DAW playback, delivering zero-latency cue mixes that keep performers comfortable and inspired throughout every recording session.

Reference-Grade Headphone Amplifiers

Two high-performance headphone amplifiers provide exceptional clarity, wide bandwidth and ample output power for everything from sensitive in-ear monitors to demanding studio headphones.

Whether tracking vocals, recording drums or checking critical mixes, every detail is reproduced with accuracy and authority.

World-Class Conversion & Clocking

The 500ADAT features premium A/D and D/A converters with exceptional performance, ensuring the only colour in your recordings comes from the equipment you intentionally choose. With up to 121dB dynamic range, ultra-low distortion and less than 0.5 picoseconds of clock jitter, it preserves every nuance of your analogue signal with remarkable transparency.

Built Around C.A.S.T.

Reduce cable clutter with Cranborne Audio's innovative C.A.S.T. (Cat 5 Analogue Signal Transport) system. Transmit four channels of balanced analogue audio over standard Cat 5e, Cat 6 or Cat 7 Ethernet cable, allowing you to move audio around your studio without bulky analogue multicore snakes.

Flexible Studio Integration

The 500ADAT is designed to grow with your studio. Connect external rack processors via dedicated insert points, switch signal sources for each individual slot, bypass unused modules instantly and expand your system even further by pairing multiple 500ADAT units or combining one with the Cranborne Audio 500R8.

Key Features

• 8-slot high-current 500 Series chassis
• 8-channel ADAT expansion
• SMUX II/IV support up to 192kHz
• Integrated 8x2 discrete analogue summing mixer
• Zero-latency cue mixer with two auxiliary buses
• Two reference-grade headphone amplifiers
• Premium A/D and D/A conversion
• Dynamic range up to 121dB
• Ultra-low clock jitter (<0.5ps)
• Per-slot insert points and source selection
• C.A.S.T. analogue audio distribution
• Word Clock I/O
• Rugged 4U rackmount chassis
• Designed and engineered in the UK

The Cranborne Audio 500ADAT is the perfect centrepiece for engineers who want to combine the sonic character of 500 Series hardware with the convenience and flexibility of modern digital production.

STL Pro Audio is the exclusive distributor for Cranborne Audio in New Zealand.