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<h2>Empirical Labs EL500 Rack</h2>
<span style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic;">The EL500 offers both XLR and phone rear panel inputs and outputs to allow it to interface perfectly with any system.  <br /></span></span><br />As far as value the Empirical Labs EL500  it’s hard to beat, and is compatible with other 500 Series modules.  Their smaller physical size let you get a lot of performance out of a smaller space, they tend to cost less than their larger counterparts, and – the best part – you can customize your own combinations of them.
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When ELI started making their own 500 series products, they looked at the power supplies on the market and couldn’t help but notice a need for a better single height dual module rack unit.  On other single height rack units, the modules protrude from the front panel, and don’t look sturdy or attractive. Power supplies were often noisy, frequently reducing the performance of any module mounted in them.  Also, only XLR ins and outs were provided to the user, limiting the device’s applications. 
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The Empirical Labs EL500 rack eliminates these obstacles.  At the heart of the unit is a super quiet power supply - over 30 dB quieter than some other supplies - that will ensure optimal performance from any compatible device.
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All 500 series modules will flush mount cleanly in the EL500, providing a much more professional look and feel. <br /><br />
In addition, a ¼” instrument preamp/direct box input is provided on the front panel, which will automatically switch the left 500 module’s input to this front phone jack once something is plugged into it – a feature we’re sure will prove to be extremely useful. In fact, it has become the first call bass DI for many engineers.  Switches to link compressors and engage a 48V phantom supply are also provided.
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Whether you’re already invested in 500 series modules or they’re something you’re thinking about adding to your arsenal, the EL500 rack will make any 500 series compatible module perform ideally and interface effortlessly into just about any audio application.
<br /><br /><span id="product_description" itemprop="description"><h3>Empirical Labs EL500 Rack unique features:</h3></span><br /><ul><li>Unique Flush Mount system for durability & looks. </li><li>Super Quiet ± 16Volt Supplies. Perhaps quietest available. </li><li>More than 280mA available on both supplies. </li><li>48 volt Phantom supply. 35 mA of current. </li><li>Link Switch to Stereo Link two Compressors. </li><li>Built in “Inst In” (Instrument In) for high impedance inputs built into front panel.  Direct box built right in! </li><li>“Inst In” THD is less than .0006%. </li><li>A
 performing musician can use the INST IN combined with his favorite 
modules, using the super quality preamp on this front panel jack. </li><li>Auto-Sense on “Inst In” jack </li><li>XLR & Phone Plug Inputs and Outputs.  A total of 9 input and output connectors. </li><li>Front panel Link Switch for Stereo linking dynamic devices such as compressors/limiters/gates. </li><li>Power Consumption – 14 Watts max.  9 Watts Typical with modules installed.</li></ul>
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		<a href="http://rsperackrevolution.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">RSPE’s Rack Revolution</a>, a virtual 500-series rack builder that lets you custom-configure the perfect 500-series lunchbox for your studio, DAW, or mobile recording rig. RSPE carries every 500-series module imaginable, including mic preamps, compressor-limiters, equalizers, and 500 power racks.<br /><br /><span id="product_description" itemprop="description"></span></p><h3>The sound and 
unique features of the Empirical Labs Distressor have made it a staple 
for audio engineers all over the world. For more information, call or 
chat with an RSPE representative today. </h3><p></p>
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