Detail 01
Front-mounted TT/Bantam patchbay
It provides eight inputs, eight outputs, and two mults at the front panel.
Product detailSKU #1500000450375
Black Lion AudioPBR 8-500 8-Slot 500-Series Rack/Power Supply with Patchbay
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Black Lion Audio’s PBR 8-500 combines an eight-slot 500-series chassis and power supply with a front-panel TT/Bantam patchbay. Each slot has dedicated patch points, while two mults allow parallel signal splits. That layout lets an engineer redirect chains, audition alternatives, or connect audio between racks from the front panel instead of moving modules. Adjacent slots can be stereo linked by button, and per-channel power regulation is designed to limit noise and crosstalk between modules. Gold-plated XLR, DB25, and TT connections complete the I/O.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tracking or mixing sessions that need frequent 500-series signal-chain changes from the front panel.
- Parallel processing through either of the rack’s two built-in mults.
- Stereo setups using adjacent 500-series modules that can be linked by button.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Systems requiring more than eight 500-series slots in one chassis.
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
Eight stereo-linkable slots
Adjacent module slots can be linked for stereo operation with a button press.
Detail 03
400mA maximum per rail, per slot
Each slot is specified for up to 400mA on each rail.
Detail 04
1.6A per rail overall
Total continuous capacity is 1.6A per rail; non-continuous capacity is 1.8A per rail.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that eight 500-series slots meet the number of modules you need to house.
- 02The chassis operates from 100–240 VAC.
- 03Maximum phantom-power current is specified at 140mA.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many modules does the PBR 8-500 hold?
It has eight 500-series slots, each stereo-linkable with an adjacent slot.
02Can it split a signal for parallel processing?
Yes. The integrated patchbay includes two mults for parallel signal paths.
03What front-panel patch format does it use?
It uses a TT/Bantam patchbay with eight inputs and eight outputs.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- Operating Voltage
- 100–240 VAC
- Maximum Phantom Power Current
- 140 mA
2 detailsOther
- Front Mounted Patented Tt Patchbay
- 8 ins and outs; 2 mults
- 500 Series Slots
- 8 stereo-linkable
