Detail 01
DB-25 (D-Sub) connectors
Provides I/O connections described as easy I/O in the supplied data.
Product detailSKU #1500000347439
API8-Slot High-Current 500 Series Lunchbox
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 8-slot API 500 Series lunchbox with DB-25 I/O, phantom power, channel-linking switches, and an external universal power supply.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Engineers assembling portable 500 Series EQ, preamp, and compressor setups
- Recording, sound reinforcement, broadcast, audio-for-video, and custom channel-strip applications
- Users who want DB-25 I/O and optional rack mounting
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Users who require an internal power supply
- Older API 560A EQ users unwilling to make the stated direct-output modification
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Channel-linking toggle switches
Lets channels be linked using the new toggle switches.
Detail 03
Older 560A compatibility
Disable pin 15 direct output on the 560A edge connector by cutting the specified trace before use.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This unit uses an external power supply.
- 02Rack ears are optional.
- 03An older 560A EQ using pin 15 for direct output must have the stated trace cut to prevent 48 V damage.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many 500 Series modules does it hold?
It has eight slots.
02Does it provide phantom power?
Yes.
03Can it be rack mounted?
Yes, with the optional rack-ear kit.
04What should I do before using an older 560A EQ?
If it uses pin 15 for direct output, cut the stated trace on its circuit-board edge connector to disable that output and eliminate the 48 V risk.
Reference
Full specifications
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