Radial Engineering SixPack Users Manual

RADIAL 500 SERIES

smart sheet

Order No. R700 0108

SIXPACK™ SIX MODULE POWER RACK

The SixPack is a 6-slot power rack designed to accommodate all 500 series modules including older ones
made by API. It features a hefty 1600 milliamps of current for more that 265 milliamps average power
per slot. This lets you mix and match solid state and tube modules without concern about powering.
Modules may be patched in series using the FEED switch and stereo mated using the LINK function.
Extra connectivity includes ¼” TRS connectors wired in parallel with the XLRs for cross-patching and
parallel processing. Two front panel convenience jacks let you access channels 7 & 8 on the D-Sub or
may be assigned to channels 1 & 4 to create a stereo channel strip. Optional mounting hardware lets
you recess the SixPack into the workstation or mount it into a standard 19” rack. Protective circuitry in
each slot safeguards against malfunction or short circuits.

FEATURES

• Six slots in compact table top format

• 265 milliamps per slot for extra power

• Extra patch points for more fl exibility

• Feed reduces patch cable spaghetti mess!

APPLICATIONS

• Assemble the ultimate stereo channel strip

• Create innovative new signal paths

• Lets you take your modules with you

• Can be used in the studio or on the road

COOL FACTORS

• Omniport for extra module functionality

• Optional hardware to recess or rack-mount

• Eliminates soldering to set up stereo link

• Front panel XLRs for quick patching

Shared power pool

The Powerhouse employs a shared power pool whereby
each module will draw a certain amount of current from
the total 1600 milliamps available. You simply add up
the specifi ed amount of current draw for each module.

Slot 1 PowerTube 235mA
Slot 2 Q3 35mA
Slot 3 Komit 72mA
Slot 4 PowerTube 235 mA
Slot 5 Q3 35mA
Slot 6 Komit 72mA
Slot 7 PhazeQ 70mA
Slot 8 Empty ­Slot 9 Empty ­Slot 10 Empty -

Total current draw 1154mA
Current to spare 446mA

6 SPACE RACK – Six fully
compatible card-slots in a
portable table-top rack with
removable carry handle.

CHANNELS 7 & 8: Rear panel
jacks let you patch channels
7 & 8 from the D-Sub I/O
connectors for convenience.

FRONT PANEL XLR
ASSIGN - Switches on
channels 7 and 8 let you
assign the front panel
XLRs to either feed
channels 7 & 8 via the
D-Sub or route the XLRs
to channels 1 and 4 to
create channel strips.

EXTERNAL AC SUPPLY :
1600mA of shared
current for power-hungry
tube modules.

ALIGNMENT TRA Y: Makes
it easier to insert modules by
vertically aligning the card­edge with the receptacle.

STEREO LINK: Linking
modules in stereo operation
is done by simply fl ipping
the LINK switch.

BALANCED I/O: XLR
and ¼” TRS connectors
allows series and parallel
signal processing.

POWER LEDs – Indicators
provide visual status for
+/-16 volt rail voltage and
48 volt phantom power.

FEED FUNCTION: Sends the
output from one module to the
input of the next eliminating
inter-module patch cables.

BALANCED D-SUBS:
Eight channel, 25-pin
D-Sub I/O for easy
connectivity to DAWs

INPUTS 7 & 8: Convenient
front panel access jacks
let you connect a source
to your workstation using
channels 7 & 8 on the
D-Sub connector. These
may also be routed to
card-slots 1 and 4 for
added convenience.

OMNIPORT: ¼” TRS
jack, the function
depends on module
installed.

Six pack stereo channel strip

Use the SixPack’s six slots in a 3 + 3 format
to create the ultimate stereo channel strip.
Combine a PowerTube preamp with a Q4
class-A EQ and a Komit compressor and you
have everything you need to get the job done.

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Using the SixPack on the road

Fill the SixPack for your next session by
recording direct using a JDV instrument preamp
Q3 coil EQ and Komit compressor. Combine
this with a microphone using a PowerPre mic
preamp, Q4 parametric EQ and a PhazeQ to
phase-align both channels.

Using the SixPack as a side car

Build the ultimate analog side car to warm up
those digital tracks. Start with two Q4 class-A semi
parametric EQs and then phase align the two
channels with the PhazeQ. Add an EXTC to bring
in a guitar pedal, Reamp out using the EXTC,
frequency divide a track using the Tossover.