Soundcraft

Soundcraft 5058483 Local Rack Base Frame with 2 x Link Card / 2 x PSU

$19,119.00

The "Soundcraft Base local Rack, 2" refers to the core processing and I/O hardware used with Vi series digital mixing consoles, particularly the Vi2, Vi4, and Vi6. It is a 19-inch rack-mountable unit that houses the DSP engine and various input/output cards. This local rack is typically positioned with the console surface and connects to a separate stagebox via MADI to handle remote I/O. This version of the local rack often comes pre-configured with two MADI cards for connecting to stageboxes and additional MADI equipment. It provides a suite of local connections, including line inputs/outputs, AES/EBU I/O, talkback mic inputs, and GPIO.

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• Integrated DSP Engine: Houses the 40-bit floating-point SpiderCore DSP for high-quality audio processing.
• Local I/O: Provides multiple balanced line inputs, outputs, and AES/EBU I/O for local patching and monitoring.
• MADI Connectivity: Includes standard MADI cards for interfacing with stageboxes and other digital equipment.
• Modular Expansion: Offers multiple slots for adding D21m format I/O cards for customized configurations.
• Local Talkback/Monitoring: Features dedicated connections for talkback and local headphone monitoring.
• Redundant Link Support: Accommodates a second MADI link for system redundancy and increased reliability.

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About the Soundcraft 5058483 Local Rack Base Frame with 2 x Link Card / 2 x PSU

The Soundcraft 5058483 Local Rack Base Frame is a critical structural and electrical component designed for building out local input/output (I/O) expansion racks for large-format Soundcraft digital mixing systems, such as the Vi Series. This heavy-duty metal frame serves as the foundational chassis that houses and interconnects the system's peripheral cards. Specifically configured to hold two Link Cards and two Power Supply Units (PSUs), this base frame creates a self-contained, remoteable I/O rack that can be placed on stage or near sound sources, connecting back to the main console via digital multicore (like optical MADI or EtherSound). This architecture allows microphone preamps and analog conversions to occur close to the stage, minimizing long analog cable runs and preserving signal quality.

The frame is engineered for robust reliability in touring and installed environments. It provides secure, slide-in mounting for the critical Link Cards, which handle the digital audio protocol communication between the stage rack and the main console, and for the redundant hot-swappable PSUs. The inclusion of two power supplies is a key feature for mission-critical applications; they can be configured in a redundant mode so that if one fails, the other immediately takes over without interrupting audio, ensuring maximum system uptime during live events or broadcasts. The frame includes all necessary internal backplane wiring to facilitate communication and power distribution between the installed cards.

For system integrators and audio technicians, the 5058483 Base Frame is the starting point for constructing a scalable and reliable stage box solution. It brings order and professional-grade construction to what would otherwise be a collection of loose cards, providing a solid, rack-mountable enclosure that protects sensitive electronics and ensures proper cooling and connectivity. This component is essential for deploying a professional, large-channel-count digital audio network with the redundancy and serviceability required for high-profile live sound and broadcast production.

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