Black Lion Audio PBR 8-500 8-Slot 500 Series Rack/PSU with Built-in Patchbay

Black Lion Audio PBR 8-500 8-Slot 500 Series Rack Overview
The Black Lion Audio PBR 8-500 8-slot rack and power supply with built-in patchbay offers a versatile, streamlined solution for modern audio studios. Designed for use with 500 Series modules, this rack provides an innovative approach to signal routing with its fully balanced TT (Bantam) patchbay. The ability to easily route and audition signal chains without the need for any specific mounting order transforms your workflow, making it easier to experiment with various configurations. Whether you're running complex signal chains or engaging in parallel processing, the PBR 8-500 ensures flexibility and reliability for every session.

Efficient Routing and Flexibility
One of the standout features of the PBR 8-500 is its front-panel patchbay with custom-tensioned gold-plated TT jacks, offering eight input/output connections and two mults. This allows for seamless routing and re-routing of signals, letting you split your signal, send it to different modules, and return it back to the rack without missing a beat. This flexibility is crucial in modern studios, where complex signal processing and reconfiguring setups on the fly are common. With this patchbay, you gain total control over how your 500 Series modules interact, ensuring optimal sound quality at all times.

Audiophile-Grade Connectors for Clean Signal Path
Gold-plated XLR, DB25, and TT connectors are incorporated throughout the PBR 8-500 to maintain a pristine signal path. The gold plating provides superior conductivity, ensuring that your signal remains clear and uncolored. The choice of these high-quality connectors means that you can trust the PBR 8-500 to deliver excellent audio fidelity, whether in the studio or during live sessions. By maintaining an uncompromising connection standard, the PBR 8-500 helps you preserve the quality of your audio signal without introducing unnecessary noise or distortion.

Powerful, Clean Power Supply
Black Lion Audio is well-known for its attention to power management, and the PBR 8-500 is no exception. Equipped with On Slot technology, the unit ensures clean, isolated power for each of the eight slots, preventing crosstalk or interference between modules. The PBR 8-500’s powerful power supply delivers a maximum of 400 milliamps per rail per slot and 1.6A overall, ensuring that your 500 Series modules receive the current they need to perform at their best. With this level of power stability, you can be confident that your modules will operate without unwanted noise or performance issues, even during demanding sessions.

Built for Durability and Performance
The PBR 8-500 is built to endure the rigors of both the studio and the stage. With its black-anodized aluminum faceplate and reinforced-steel chassis, this rack can withstand heavy use while maintaining its sleek, professional appearance. The chassis is designed for optimal heat dispersion, helping to prevent overheating and ensuring consistent, reliable performance over time. Whether you’re working in a controlled studio environment or on a live stage, the PBR 8-500 offers a rugged, high-performance solution to house your 500 Series modules.

Why Choose the Black Lion Audio PBR 8-500?
The PBR 8-500 is the ultimate choice for any professional looking to maximize the potential of their 500 Series gear. Its combination of versatility, high-quality connectors, clean power, and rugged build make it an invaluable tool for both studio and live environments. If you need reliable performance, easy signal routing, and audiophile-grade connectors all in one unit, the PBR 8-500 will streamline your workflow and elevate the quality of your audio production. Once you experience the seamless functionality and flexibility it offers, you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it.