R10
Ten-Space 500 Series Rack
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Not all racks are created equal.
With abundant power and unrivaled build quality, the R10 delivers peace of mind for engineers who demand a higher degree of confidence in their 500 series racks.
“...I haven’t given the rack a second thought because I’m focused on making music...that to me is a really good sign.”
Power You Can Trust
Power-wise, the R10 has more than 150% the required current for a 10-space chassis to prevent the power rails from failing under a higher-than-expected load. To help monitor and troubleshoot problematic modules, the R10 is equipped with LED current metering to show how much power is being used. The internal power supply itself has been carefully designed and double-shielded to avoid significant magnetic induction in any of the channel positions. With such attention to providing and monitoring power, the R10 helps your modules realize their fullest potential.
To ensure many years of use, the chassis is made of solid steel with sliding nuts to accommodate various manufacturers’ 500 Series modules. And of course, all connectors and fittings are of the very highest quality.
A New Level of Confidence in the 500 Series
Because the R10 is built to official 500 Series specifications (surprisingly, not all racks are!) it will work flawlessly with any properly-designed 500 series module you wish to include in it. To help accommodate modules that are slightly out of spec, the R10 has variable-position screw holes to help make the installation process as smooth as possible.
The 500 series VCA buss link function can also be enabled in pairs on the R10 using the link jumpers on Channels 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 or 9-10. Enabling link allows compatible compressor modules like the 535 or 543 to share VCA control when their links are enabled. Matching blank panels are also available to cover any empty slots.
If you want to get the very best performance out of your 500 series modules, the R10 is the serious rack for the serious sound you want.
TEN CARD SLOTS WITH SERIOUS POWER
Each card slot is designed to fit a standard 500 series module. Even with modules that overdraw the 500 Series specification, the R10 has more than enough reserve power to maintain proper voltage.
LINK JUMPER
There are three link jumpers, which can be individually set to allow VCA linking on Channels 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 and 9-10. The link function is typically used to link the gain reduction of two compressors (such as our 543 or 535 modules).
CURRENT METER
An LED meter monitors the R10 current usage to ensure that you never run short on power. This meter can also be useful for troubleshooting a module that is severely overdrawing its allotment.
ROBUST +48V PHANTOM SUPPLY
Provide rock-solid phantom power to your microphones with the R10’s 48V buss.
CHANNEL INPUTS
Each channel features a balanced XLR and TRS input, which are wired in parallel.
CHANNEL OUTPUTS
Each channel features a balanced XLR & TRS output.
UNIVERSAL VOLTAGE IEC INPUT
The IEC power input accepts 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz input.
ROAD READY FRAME
A solid steel enclosure with ultra-strong rack ears gives you the confidence you need to take your 500 Series gear out on the road.
REVIEWS
“I ordered one, and after using it, I realized that there were several important design features in this rack that I had previously neglected or underestimated…It's always a good feeling when your appreciation for something continues to grow after the purchase — which is so infrequently the case.”
“While calibrating the various modules in my system using a spectrum analyzer, I noticed that the modules placed inside the R10 — and especially those that were replicating vintage electronics that I have in a standard 19'' rack — had incredibly quiet noise floors. Not a trace of 60 Hz or any of its harmonics. And even fully loaded, the RND frame never gets warm to the touch. It just sits there laughing no matter what I throw at it. You can count me in as a satisfied customer of the Rupert Neve Designs R10 500-series frame.”
“Everyone including the factory cat seems to offer a range of 500-series modules these days, and these and the PSU/chassis required to host them are available at a wide range of prices and with all manner of facilities. But very few stand comparison with these Rupert Neve Designs offerings in terms of the engineering and build quality, and the sheer elegance of the finished product.”
Hugh Robjohns / Sound On Sound
“Had this rack for a few months now, has been nothing but as advertised - quiet, extremely functional and top notch build quality.”
“I haven’t given the rack a second thought because I’m focused in on making music...that to me is a really good sign.”
“This unit may cost a bit more but you get what you pay for in style, build quality and performance. I have filled the R10 with assorted mic pres and compressor units and the rack works flawlessly providing the necessary power to each of the processors. Simply put, the R10 was clearly the right choice.”
Customer Reviews via sweetwater.com
SPECIFICATIONS & DOWNLOADS
DC VOLTAGE TO UNITS
+/-16VDC and +48VDC for phantom power
MAX CURRENT
2650mA total (2400mA modules and 250mA for phantom power)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 50 Watts
WEIGHT
14lbs
DIMENSIONS
19” long x 7.5”deep x 5.25” high
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
To enable linking between two modules, remove the modules and set the corresponding jumper located by the card slots (inside the rack) to the LINK position. To do this, lift the black jumper block up and off, then slide it back down on the other pin.
The linking function is set in pairs, so you can link channels 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10. Make sure your modules are loaded into the corresponding “linked” slots, or they will not link properly.
Note: The link function is typically used to link the gain reduction circuitry of two compressors (such as our 543 or 535 modules). Most other types of units are not linkable unless specifically noted by the manufacturer.
With regard to the parallel XLR and TRS connectors, it is recommended to connect ONLY ONE input on a given channel at a time (including to a patchbay).
For the outputs, it is generally not problematic to use both outputs to send a signal to two different destinations. However: for different modules, longer cable runs and different destinations, using both outputs in parallel may cause issues, so be aware when using both outputs simultaneously.
We use standard 4-40 ¼" screws to secure our 500 series rack modules. Each of our modules and our R6 and R10 racks include these screws. Please contact our service department if you have questions or need additional screws.
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