Black Lion Audio 500 Series User manual
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PBR-8
PBR-8 – 500 Series 8-Slot
Rack with Built-in Patchbay
Owner’s
Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-
ters, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
9. Use only attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer
10. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid in-
jury from tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is re-
quired when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been ex-
posed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
13. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and
no object lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
14. Any changes or modications not expressly approved in this manu-
al could void your authority to operate this apparatus.
COMPLIANCE
The Black Lion Audio PBR-8 complies with all applicable
CE / RoHS / WEEE European Union directives.
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, as it will void your warran-
ty. Please check your unit carefully upon receipt and return to place
of purchase immediately if there are any problems with the product.
After that, the standard Black Lion Audio 3 YEAR warranty will apply
to defects in materials and workmanship.
U.S.A.
Should your Black Lion Audio product require service,
please contact us on our customer service site:
https://www.blacklionaudio.com/contact. You must obtain an RA #
(Return Authorization number) from us before shipping a unit back to
us. This RA # must be clearly written on the outside of the box.
Please safely pack the units…It is best to use the original packing
materials. Black Lion Audio cannot be responsible for any damag-
es incurred in shipping to us due to poor packaging. PLEASE PACK
CAREFULLY and FULLY INSURE THE SHIPMENT.
INTERNATIONAL
For service or warranty assistance, please contact the Black Lion Au-
dio distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you pur-
chased this product.
LIMITED 3 YEAR WARRANTY
Black Lion Audio’s PBR-8 is warranted by Black Lion Audio to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of THREE
(3) YEARS to the original purchaser. In the event of such defects, the
product will be repaired without charge or, at our option, replaced with
a new one if delivered to Black Lion Audio prepaid, together with a copy
of the sales slip or other proof of purchase date. The warranty excludes
problems due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage or failure to use
the product in accordance with the specications.
All parts and labor are covered under this Limited Warranty. However,
if it is determined by Black Lion Audio that the device was damaged or
made defective through abuse, we reserve the right to charge the cus-
tomer for the cost of the repair.
Black Lion Audio shall not be liable for damages based upon inconve-
nience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, interrupted operation or
commercial loss or any other damages, whether incidental, consequen-
tial or otherwise. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you
may have other rights, which will vary from state to state.
This warranty is not transferable.
Notice
This manual provides general information, preparation for use, installa-
tion and operating instructions for the Black Lion Audio PBR-8.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without
notice. Black Lion Audio makes no warranties of any kind with regard
to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and tness for a particular purpose. Black Lion Audio
shall not be liable for errors contained herein or direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this material.
©2023 Black Lion Audio. The Black Lion Audio ‘Lion Face’ logo, BLA,
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Black Lion Audio.
This manual and any associated intellectual property are subject to
copyright protection. No part of this document may be reproduced in
any form without explicit written consent from Black Lion Audio.
QUICK START GUIDE
PBR-8 SETUP
1. Mute your studio monitors.
2. Connect the PBR-8 to the appropriate inputs and outputs of your
mixer or interface using balanced XLR cables or the DB25 jacks on
the rear of the PBR-8.
3. Connect the PBR-8 to power.
INSTALLING A MODULE
Note: The PBR-8 isn’t very fun when no modules are installed.
DO NOT attempt to install or remove a module while the unit
is powered on! Many modules will not accept being hot-
swapped, and expensive damage will result!
1. Inspect PBR-8 and your 500-series module and make sure nothing
is surrounding the card edge connectors.
2. Power off the PBR-8.
3. Carefully slide your 500-seires unit into an empty slot in your PBR-8.
4. Make sure the module connector sits well into the mating EDAC
chassis connector.
5. Secure the 500-series module to the PBR-8 chassis using the in-
cluded M3 screws.
6. Power on the PBR-8.
Voltage 100–240VAC
Maximum audio rails
current:
1.8A per rail, or 400mA per rail per slot,
whatever is reached rst
Dimensions Width:76 mm (3”)
Height: 178 mm (5.25”)
Depth: 191 mm (7.5”)
Weight 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs)
CONTROLS
1. EDAC Connectors: Connect your 500-series modules here, as de-
scribed in “Installing a Module” section.
2. Patch Outputs: Access signal from any of your modules connected
to the eight EDAC Connectors .
3. Patch Inputs: Send signal to any of your modules connected to the
eight EDAC Connectors.
4. Mult 1 and Mult 2: Split one input signal into two output signals - sim-
ply connect any front-mounted output to a Mult I and tap the split
signal from either or both of the Mult’s O ports.
5. Voltage indicators: +16v, -16v, and +48v
6. Rear DB25 Outputs: Connect inputs to your mixer or interface via a
DB25 cable with TASCAM pin conguration.
7. Rear XLR Outputs: Connect inputs to your mixer or interface via
balanced XLR cables.
8. Rear XLR Inputs: Connect outputs from your mixer or interface via
balanced XLR cables.
9. Rear DB25 Inputs: Connect outputs from your mixer or interface via
a DB25 cable with TASCAM pin conguration.
10. 5-pin XLR power connection. Connect the PBR-8 to your AC mains.
Note: For proper performance, balanced XLR must be used for all in-
puts and outputs.
PATCHING
Use TT/Bantam cables with the PBR-8’s front-mounted patchbay to quickly
create new signal chains and routing among your installed modules. Split your
signal using a Mult for parallel processing, put your compressor before your
EQ... experiment!
Be careful not to route a module’s output to its own input, loud feedback loops
can occur.
ON SLOT TECHNOLOGY (OST)
This included Heritage Audio Technology provides ndividual regulation per
channel, ensuring that noise, power issues, or crosstalk from one module
does not affect other modules. The hefty power supply provides 400mA per
rail per slot maximum.
SPECIFICATIONS
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