Product Description
The Radial SixPack 6-Slot Desktop Audio Power Rack is a must - have for audio pros who need versatile and reliable performance, whether in the studio or on the go. This portable power rack lets you combine up to six 500 - series modules, creating a personalized stereo channel strip or a unique signal chain for your specific audio needs. Built from heavy 14 - gauge steel with a tough powder coat finish, it offers top - notch durability and excellent shielding from stray magnetic fields, guaranteeing great audio quality. The SixPack features an external power supply connected via a 5 - pin locking XLR to cut down on induced noise. Its module card - edge connector fits perfectly with a double - sided EDAC 15 - pin receptacle, ensuring full compatibility with the old API pin format. With built - in safety, malfunctioning modules won't affect the rack or other connected ones. It has 1600 milliamps of shared current, giving over 265 milliamps per slot on average, enough for power - hungry tube modules. This power rack is workstation - ready, with front - panel convenience XLRs, making it ideal for both professional and home studios. Whether you want to boost your stereo channels or need a reliable studio sidecar, the Radial SixPack delivers outstanding performance and flexibility. Key features include a portable 6 - slot design with a carry handle, suitability for stereo channels or as a studio sidecar, a powerful 1600 - milliamp supply that won't sag under load, front - panel XLRs for convenience, heavy 14 - gauge steel construction with a durable finish, an external power supply to reduce noise, built - in safety against malfunctioning modules, and compatibility with the old API pin format. Specifications: Audio Circuit Type is a connection buss from modules to connectors; it adheres to the Whos - Doc and VPR Alliance for data compression. Input connectors are 8 balanced XLR male, 8 ¼' TRS, and 25 - Pin D - Sub. Output connectors are 8 balanced XLR female, 8 ¼' TRS, and 25 - Pin D - Sub. Extras include 6 slots, desktop format, 1600 milliamps of available current, 266 mA per slot average current, a feed switch, stereo link, and D - sub pin wiring following the Tascam D - Sub standard. General construction is 14 - gauge steel. Size is 6' x 7.5' x 12' (152 x 191 x 305mm), weight is 11lb (4.9kg), shipping size is 9.25' x 11.5' x 15.25' (235 x 292 x 387mm). Power is an external 100V - 240V AC with 48V Phantom. It's for use in dry locations only between 5°C and 40°C. It comes with a Radial 3 - year, transferable warranty. Package contents are the Radial SixPack 6 - Slot Desktop Power Rack, an external power supply with a 5 - pin XLR connector, and a user manual.
Using the Radial SixPack 6 - Slot Desktop Power Rack is easy. First, make sure you're in a dry location between 5°C and 40°C. Connect the external power supply to the rack using the 5 - pin locking XLR. This power supply works with 100V - 240V AC and has 48V Phantom. Then, you can insert your 500 - series modules into the 6 slots. The front - panel XLRs make it convenient to connect your audio devices. When you're done using it, turn off the power supply and disconnect it. As for maintenance, keep it clean by using a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals. If a module malfunctions, don't worry, the built - in safety measures will protect the power rack and other connected modules. Just remove the faulty module and replace it with a new one. And remember, this power rack comes with a 3 - year transferable warranty, so if you have any issues, you can reach out to Radial for support.
