Refurbished - RC 500 *

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Transformer-coupled, high gain microphone preamp with a Class A hybrid design
FET based compressor using hybrid detection methods with switching relay for hard bypass
3-band semi-parametric equalizer with switching relay for hard bypass
+48V phantom power, 80 Hz highpass filter, and -20 dB pad
Front-panel ¼” instrument and rear-panel XLR microphone and line inputs with Input Select switch
Analog insert with balanced send and return

The RC 500 combines the custom-designed FET compressor and semi-parametric EQ circuits found in PreSonus’ highly lauded ADL 700 tube channel strip with a new ultra-low-distortion, high-gain, solid-state Class A preamplifier design that delivers consistent, repeatable, transparent, detailed audio. A balanced analog insert allows you to add external processors. The result is a top-of-the-line — yet very affordable — channel strip for professional recording engineers and recording musicians, with a sound that is reminiscent of classic, vintage solid-state preamps.

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Input Impedance
Microphone	1500Ω
Line	1 kΩ
Instrument	1 MΩ

Maximum Input Level
Microphone (-20 dB Pad out)	0 dBu
Microphone (-20 dB Pad in)	+20 dBu
Balanced Line	+18 dBu
Instrument	0 dBu

Gain Range
Microphone (-20 dB Pad out)	+20 dB to +70 dB
Line	-20 dB to +15 dB
Instrument	+5 dB to +50 dB

Performance
Noise Floor (all inputs, minimum gain)	-102 dBu (A-weighted)
Microphone Equivalent Input Noise (EIN; 20 Hz - 20 kHz)	-125 dBu (A-weighted)
Microphone Input THD+N	< 0.025% (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Line Input THD + N	< 0.006% (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Instrument Input THD + N	< 0.02% (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Frequency Response	10 Hz to 25 kHz, ±1 dB
Maximum Output Level	+24 dBu
Output Impedance	50Ω

EQ
Type	2nd-order shelving filter
Q	0.5
Low Band (Low-pass or Bandpass)	20 Hz to 400 Hz, ±16 dB
Mid Band	400 Hz to 5 kHz, ±16 dB
High Band (High-pass or Bandpass)	2 kHz to 20 kHz, ±16 dB

Compressor
Type	FET VCA with RMS-based control
Threshold (Variable)	-25 dBu to +20 dBu
Ratio (Fixed)	3:1
Attack Time (Variable)	Fast (0.5 ms) to Slow (10 ms)
Release Time (Variable)	Fast (30 ms) to Slow (500 ms)
Curve Type	Soft knee

Power
Internal supply, standard IEC connector	100/120/230/240 VAC, 12W

Physical
Dimensions	1U rackmount
Height	1.72” (43.7 mm)
Depth	7.69" (195.3 mm)
Width	19” (482.6 mm)
Weight	7 lb. 3 oz. (3.26 kg)

As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., reserves the right to change any specification stated herein at anytime in the future without notification.