Radial Engineering Workhorse Users Manual

RADIAL 500 SERIES

smart sheet

Order No. R700 0100

Order No. R700 0100

WORKHORSE™ EIGHT MODULE RACK AND MIXER

The Workhorse is a combination 8-channel power rack and mixer with Jensen transformer outputs.
Modules may be used independently or be summed via the 8 channel mixer. Each channel features
XLR and TRS i/o plus Omniport for added module-specifi c functionality. An innovative feed function
eliminates the need for patch cables between modules. The Easy-Glide tray simplifi es plugging
in modules and may be removed for non-standard sizes. Backwards compatible with older API
modules, the Workhorse delivers 1200 milliamps of shared current between the 8 slots. The mixer
features heavy duty 14-gauge construction with individual on-off switches, left-right pan, stereo link
and level control with high gain dual-output headphone amp.

FEATURES

• Eight slot 500 series rack with built-in 8ch mixer

• Extra current for power hungry tube modules

• Ultra low noise mixer with Jensen output transformers

• Separate main, monitor and headphone outputs

APPLICATIONS

• Perfect interface between digital and analog worlds

• Build the custom mic channel strip of your dreams

• Set up combination Reamping and effects routing

• Use the 8 channel mixer for warm analog summing

COOL STUFF

• Innovative feed function eliminates module patching

• Mixer lets you mix modules to create new sounds

• Jensen isolated outputs for warmth and character

• Ultra-loud headphone amp with 2 outputs for sharing

Shared power pool

The Workhorse employs a shared power pool whereby
each module will draw a certain amount of current from
the total. The Workhorse has 1200 milliamps available.
You simply add up the amount of draw for each module
as specifi ed by the manufacturer. This examples shows
the Workhorse loaded with eight Radial modules.

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 -

Total current draw 1154mA
Current to spare 46mA

EASY -GLIDE TRAY: Helps
align card-edge with receptacle
for easy insertion of single &
double-wide modules.

MAIN OUT: Jensen transformer
isolated to eliminate noise and
add warmth. Equipped with
TRS insert jacks for effects.

EXPANSION BUSS: Expand the
Workhorse into 16x2 or larger
by linking racks together via the
stereo expansion buss.

MIXER: Ultra quiet built-in
8-channel mixer taps a signal
from each module and routes
them to channels 1 ~ 8.

MONITOR OUT: Used to
send signal to your nearfi eld
monitors with choice of XLR
and 1/4” TRS jacks.

FEED FUNCTION: Lets
you connect modules to
set up elaborate channel
strips without patch cables.

OUTPUT: Main, monitor
and headphones controls
make it easy to adjust
levels and mute signals.

OMNIPORT™: ¼” TRS jack
adds functionality to enhance
each module’s capability as
set by the manufacturer.

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

Workstation Front-end Interface

The Workhorse is the perfect analog interface for
your workstation. Create the ideal channel strip by
selecting your favourite modules and combining
them. Then audition the mix without latency with your
nearfi eld monitors or via the dual headphone outputs.

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Live Recording

Plug in 8 Radial PowerPre™ mic preamps and
use the rear-panel D-subs to feed your recorder.
Use the XLR outs to feed the PA and the stereo
mix buss for headphones and in-ear monitors.
Gang two or more Workhorses together for live
24-track recording.

CROSS-PATCH

Parallel Processing

Use the power of the Workhorse to cross
patch modules and create innovative signal
chains. Combine a channel strip in paral­lel with effects and then send the output to
a speaker emulator. Combine the various
stems together with the built-in mixer.