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Workhorse
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SixPack
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500 Series Rack

User Guide

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Radial Engineering Ltd.
1845 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1S9, Canada
tel: 604-942-1001 • fax: 604-942-1010
email: info@radialeng.com
 IMPORTANT SAFETY & USER NOTICE
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
! !
Radial 500 series power racks are specifically designed for use by
qualified professional audio engineers. The open frame design is not
intended for use by consumers or those unfamiliar with this format.
Even though the current and voltage levels are relatively low, we
recommend that all slots be filled with a module or covers be placed
over unfilled slots. This will help protect you from electrical shock.

These power racks are designed to be used with 500 series modules
manufactured by Radial or others that follow the 500 series format.
Even though there is no formalized standard, Radial has endeavored
to take every step possible to ensure cross-brand compatibility. To this
end, Radial has produced a free PDF download called the Workhorse
Open Source Document (Whos.Doc) that outlines the mechanical
and electrical requirements for module designs. Manufacturers are
invited to consult this document in order to assist in assuring cross-
platform compatibility with both current and older 500 series formats.
Users should also consult this document and ensure the module
being used follows the prescribed pin-out configuration.

The user should ensure that the module current requirements do

not exceed the available current provided by the power rack. It is
also important that when securing the module to the frame that the
retainer screws not be over tightened or cross threaded. This will
prevent damaging the treads and ensure a longer rack life.

Finally, hot swapping or exchanging modules when power is on

can shorten the life of the card-edge connector. Although Radial
has incorporated extra safety measures, hot swapping is not
recommended. Damage caused by hot swapping is not covered
under the Radial Limited Warranty. The user is responsible for any
damage to the racks or modules arising out of hot swapping and the
user shall save Radial Engineering Ltd. harmless should any damage
occur. Please consult the Radial Limited Warranty for further details.
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Table of Contents Page

Feature set overview.....................................................................................................1

Introduction and basic functions....................................................................................3
Feed and Link Functions...............................................................................................4
D-sub and Omniport......................................................................................................5
Power supply capacity...................................................................................................6
Sliding modules in and out............................................................................................7
Signal flow and levels ...................................................................................................8
Basic XLR, TRS and D-sub connections.......................................................................9
Setting up a channel strip..............................................................................................10
Using the front inputs....................................................................................................11
D-sub channels 7 and 8................................................................................................11
Specifications................................................................................................................12
Radial Limited Warranty.................................................................................Back Cover

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Radial Workhorse SixPack, an innovative
six slot power rack designed for the 500 series modular format. This guide describes how to
install modules safely and maximize the use of the SixPack features. We recommend that
you sit back, have a coffee and take a few minutes to read it to familiarize yourself with the
many innovative features that are built in.

To make this guide as easy to understand as possible, we have divided it into several sections.
It begins with an overview, then descriptions of each function, ending with some real world
applications. Should you find yourself asking a question that is not addressed, we invite you
to view the SixPack FAQ page on our web site. This is where we post the latest hints and of
course questions from users. If you still do not find what you are looking for, feel free to send an
email to info@radialeng.com and we will do our best to answer your question in short order.
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FEATURE SET

2 3 4 5 6 7

1. REMOVABLE HANDLE: Can be

mounted on the top or side. Makes
transporting the SixPack around the
studio more convenient.
2. 6 SLOT RACK: Compatible with Radial
and all other 500 series modules.
3. SOLID STEEL: ‘Road ready’ 14-gauge
steel construction for durability and
improved shielding against stray
magnetic fields.
4. DOUBLE-SIDED PCB: Military grade
circuit board with through-hole parts
soldered on both sides for durability. Full
ground plane to reduce noise.
5. SAFETY CIRCUITS: Protects the
SixPack and adjacent slots from shorts 8 9
if a faulty module is inserted.
6. POWER LED’s: Indicators provide
8. 1600 MILLIAMP SUPPLY: Provides
visual status for +/-16 volt rail voltage
265mA of average current per slot,
and 48 volt phantom power.
plenty to be shared between modules.
7. XLR INPUTS 7 & 8: Convenient front Perfect for high current tube devices!
panel XLR inputs let you connect mics
9. GROUND LUG: Chassis grounding lug
and audio processors to modules 1 and
for studios with sophisticated grounding
4 or route to channels 7 and 8 on the
schemes.
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CARD-SLOTS INPUTS & OUTPUTS

10. XLR INPUT/OUTPUT: XLR connectors are
durable glass-filled nylon and bolted to the
14-gauge steel panel for durability. Large
channel ID numbers on each slot make
patching quick & easy. 15

11. TRS INPUT/OUTPUT: Balanced ¼" TRS 10

jacks are wired in parallel with XLRs and
used to cross-patch modules. 14
12. D-SUB INPUT/OUTPUT: Eight channel
interface connects the module inputs and
outputs to your workstation. Uses industry
standard DB-25 pin-out for balanced audio. 13

13. OMNIPORT: ¼" TRS changes function

depending on the module installed, as 11
determined by the manufacturer.
14. LINK: Combines stereo-ready modules
together by sliding the LINK switch into the
up position.
15. FEED: Sends the output from one module to
the input of the next, eliminating the need for
patch cables. 12

CHANNELS 7 & 8 FEATURE SET

16. FRONT XLR ASSIGN - 1/7 AND 4/8: Routes
the front panel XLR inputs to the D-sub
output or to card-slots 1 and 4. 16

17. MALE/FEMALE SWITCH (M/F): Routes the

front panel XLR inputs to either the male
XLR outputs or the D-sub output channels 7
and 8. 17
18. FEMALE XLR JACKS 7 & 8: Connects to
D-sub channels 7 and 8 at the DB25 output. 18
Used to send signal to a workstation via the
D-sub interface.
19. MALE XLR JACKS 7 & 8: The front panel 19
inputs for channels 7 and 8 can be routed
to these XLR outputs to conveniently patch
equipment from the rear panel. 20
20. TRS OUTPUTS 7 & 8: Balanced ¼" TRS
jacks are wired to the D-sub input channels
7 and 8. Used to receive signals originating
from your audio workstation.

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INPUT 1 or 7 INPUT 4 or 8

INTRODUCTION
The SixPack is a 6 slot power rack designed for 500 series modules. It provides power to
the modules plus 48 volt phantom for mic preamps. Up to six modules may be used at any
one time. Radial modules and those that have been designed by other manufacturers to
take advantage of the Workhorse’s extra features will enjoy the added functionality of the
Omniport™.

CARD SLOT I/O CONNECTIONS

Each of the SixPack card slots is equipped with
7 XLR,SLOT
CARD D-Sub6 and
CARD¼" TRS
SLOT 5 inputs
CARDand
SLOToutputs.
4 CARD SLOT 3 CARD SLOT 2 CARD SLOT 1

The input sensitivity

FEED is dependant
FEED on the type
FEED FEED FEED
M ON ON ON ON ON
of module being used. For instance if you are
using a microphone preamplifier, the input will
of course be suited
OFF for a low OFF
level microphone.
OFF OFF OFF

If you are using a dynamic processor like a

OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT
limiter or an EQ,
ON then the input will usually ON
be ON
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set to handle a professional +4dB balanced
line-level signal.
OFF OFF OFF

6Following 5 series
OMNIPORT 500 4 OMNIPORT
convention,
OMNIPORT 3
the XLR, OMNIPORT 2 OMNIPORT 1 OMNIPORT

TRS and D-sub outputs usually produce a

+4dB balanced line level signal that is able to
OUTPUT
UT feed INPUT
OUTPUT a professional
OUTPUT recording
INPUT system
OUTPUT INPUT or OUTPUT
line INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT

SUPPLY level mixing console. Put simply, the input level

is determined by the type of module being
used while the output level will typically be a
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level signal.
GND
PIN DIAGRAM - PANEL VIEW
16VDC BASIC SIGNAL FLOW -
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13
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-
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- G
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1+ 2
+
3
G
4
+
5
G
6
+
7
G
8
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OUTPUTS 1~8
This flow chart shows the basic signal routing for slots one throughINPUTS 1~8
six. The signal comes
G G + G + G +
INPUT
INPUT

into the SixPack via the rear panel female XLR, ¼" TRS or D-Sub inputs and is routed to the
INPUT

module via the 15-pin card-edge receptacle. Once the signal is processed by the module, the
signal is output via the male XLR, ¼" TRS or D-Sub outputs.
INPUTS 1~8
INPUTS 1~8

INPUTS 1~8
OUTPUT
OUTPUT

OUTPUT
FXLR MXLR

INPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
OUTPUT
CARD-SLOT
TRS INPUT
OUTPUT
TRS
(ONE OF SIX)

INPUTS 1~8
D-SUB INPUTS 1~8
OUTPUTS D-SUB
OUTPUTS 1~8
1~8
INPUTS
OUTPUT1~8 OUTPUTS 1~8
OUTPUT
OMNIPORT
OMNIPORT
OUTPUT
OMNIPORT

OUTPUT
OUTPUT

OUTPUT

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FEED SWITCH
With older 500 series racks, connections between modules were done using an XLR patch
cable whereby the output from one module would plug into the input of another. The SixPack
simplifies the process by introducing a FEED switch on each card-slot. This switch connects
the balanced output of one module into the adjacent module, eliminating the need for patch
cables.

CARD SLOT 3 CARD SLOT 2 CARD SLOT 1 CARD SLOT 3 CARD SLOT 2 CARD SLOT 1 CARD SLOT 3 CARD SLOT 2 CARD SLOT 1
INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT
FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED

COMPRESSOR EQUALIZER MIC PREAMP

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

INPUT-3
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT
INPUT-2
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT
INPUT-1
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT
LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK

FEED FEED
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT

3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1
CARD SLOT
OUTPUT INPUT 3 CARD SLOT
OUTPUT INPUT 2 CARD SLOT
OUTPUT INPUT 1OUTPUT
CARD SLOT
INPUT 3 CARD SLOT
OUTPUT INPUT 2 CARD SLOT
OUTPUT INPUT 1OUTPUT
CARD SLOT
INPUT 3 CARD SLOT
OUTPUT INPUT 2 CARD SLOT
OUTPUT INPUT 1
CARD-SLOT FEED
3
INPUT INPUT
FEED
INPUT
CARD-SLOT 2FEED
INPUT INPUT
FEED
INPUT
CARD-SLOT 1FEED
INPUT INPUT
FEED
INPUT

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

OUTPUT-3 OUTPUT-2 OUTPUT-1

OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT

3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT

The FEED switch lets you daisy chain a series of adjacent modules to create a customized
channel strip whereby a mic preamp feeds an EQ, which in turn could feed a compressor.
Changing the order is simply a matter of relocating the modules or patching using an XLR
or TRS cable.

STEREO LINK SWITCH

Odd numbered card-slots are equipped with a LINK switch that allows modules that are
‘stereo ready’ to be linked together. A typical example would be using two limiters on a stereo
track where you want the dynamics to be the same for both channels.

CARD-SLOT 4 CARD-SLOT
CARD-SLOT
4 3 CARD-SLOT
CARD-SLOT
3 2 CARD-SLOT
CARD-SLOT
2 1 CARD-SLOT 1
INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT
FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

LINK LINK LINK LINK

OFF OFF OFF OFF

4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1

Link turned off Link turned on

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POWE
UNPACKING THE SIXPACK
OMNIPORT
It is recommended that you save all packaging. Inside you will find the power supply, power
cable suitable for your region and a handle. The handle may be attached to the side or the
top using two screws and two washers as shown below.

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OUTPUT INPUT

POWERING THE SIXPACK

The SixPack employs an external 100V to 240V power supply
that automatically converts the various voltages used around
the world and regulates them before sending the power to +16VDC
the SixPack. A standard male IEC/EIN power input connector
makes it easy to travel as you will only need to change the cable
to suit the local power connector type. The connection between
-16VDC
the power supply and the SixPack is a 5-pin locking XLR.
SPLIT VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY CH
There is no power switch on the SixPack. As soon as you connect the power supply to the
SixPack, a front panel LED will illuminate to let you know the power supply is active. This
indicates the +16/-16V rails are ready.

PHANTOM POWER
A second LED indicator will illuminate to tell you that 48V phantom is present. Phantom
power is only sent to the modules when the supply connection to the 15-pin card slot is
made. This will normally only be found on preamp modules that employ 48V phantom. Other
modules will not be affected and will simply ignore the phantom power as if it were not there.

POWER SHARING
The power supply produces 1600 milliamps (mA) of current that is shared between the card-
slots. So for instance, if you have power-hungry tube preamps in slots 1 thru 4 that require
250 milliamps of current each, you still have 600 milliamps of current left to power the other
card-slots. Considering most 500 series modules use between 40 and 130 milliamps of
current, it is unlikely you will ever exceed the SixPack’s available power.

Example: Slot-1 Radial PowerTube tube preamp 235mA

Slot-2 Radial PowerTube tube preamp............................ 235mA
Slot-3 Radial PowerTube tube preamp............................ 235mA
Slot-4 Radial PowerTube tube preamp............................ 235mA
Slot-5 Radial Komit compressor...................................... 130mA
Slot-6 Radial Komit compressor...................................... 130mA
Total Current Draw: 1200mA (400mA to spare!)

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INSTALLING MODULES IN THE SIXPACK

It’s always safer to make electrical connections with the power disconnected. The SixPack’s
internal power circuit is equipped with protective measures intended to provide a margin of
safety should a module exchange be performed with the power on. However, the SixPack is
not designed to allow repeated insertion and removal of modules while the power supply is
active. Always disconnect the power supply before exchanging modules.

Slide your modules into a slot until the 15-pin card-edge mates with the rear plane connector
and push firmly. Once inserted, secure the module in place using the supplied Phillips 4/40
machine screws. To prevent damage to the frame do not over tighten the screws. After the
module is inserted, it will automatically route the signal from the rear panel connectors to and
from the module.

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SIGNAL FLOW AND LEVELS

Because the SixPack is modular, it can accept a multitude of devices into its card slots. This
also means that you need to understand the signal flow so that you can be sure what you
want to do will work. In the world of audio, there are basically four ‘low level’ signal groups to
contend with before you get to high power output levels such as those produced by power
amplifiers to drive loudspeakers.

+4dB MIXER 4
0dB NOMINAL

-10dB WORKHORSE MIX BUSS 3

-20dB ACOUSTIC 2

-50dB MIC / DI 1

1. MIC LEVEL RANGE: Microphones and direct boxes produce the weakest
signals. These typically range from -60dB to -40dB. Some such as ribbon
microphones can be as low as -70dB while condenser mics will generally be
at the topMIC
end/ DI
of thisPREAMP
range. WithMIX-BUSS
a SixPack, one
MAIN
would RECORD
connect a microphone
to a preamp like the PowerPre™.
-50dB -10dB This-10dB
would elevate
+4dB the mic-level signal to
BUSS BUSS
produce a +4dB line-level +4dB signal at the XLR output.
DIRECT OUT
2. INSTRUMENT LEVEL RANGE: The +4dB output
DIRECT OUTlevels produced by instruments
can range widely. A single coil electric bass guitar can produce as little as
-40dB while an+4dB
RECORD electronic
EQ keyboard,
-10dB
ECHO sampler
-10dB
or -10dB
LIMITER digital piano is capable of
RECORD

producing -10dB or more. For BUSS low level instruments,

BUSS BUSS500 series modules like

the JDV™ amplify the+4dBsignal to produce a +4dB signal level at the XLR output
for direct recording.
3. UNBALANCED -10dB LINE LEVEL RANGE: Unbalanced outputs from CD
players, keyboards, mixers and home hi-fi components are usually specified
at -10dB and are often referred to as consumer line-level. These normally
connect to a preamp input or a line level module. If too loud, one simply
engages a pad.
4. BALANCED +4dB LINE LEVEL RANGE: This is the professional line level
that comes from a recording system and is normally the level that connects
in and out of EQs, compressors and so on. Most 500 series modules receive
and produce a +4dB signal level.

Matching the output level of one device to the input of the next will help you avoid distortion
and maximize signal-to-noise. For instance, using a +4dB output to drive a -10dB input could
overload the input and cause distortion. Conversely, a -10dB output may not have enough
gain to drive the input of a +4dB device resulting in a higher noise floor.

Because each of the SixPack slots is equipped with both XLR and ¼" TRS balanced input
and output connectors, you are pretty much free to interconnect modules or route signals to
other devices as you like. Once you start working with the SixPack, you will quickly come to
understand all of the capabilities and how easy it is to use.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS
As a precaution, turn down levels before making connections. This will avoid the loud on-
off transient that can damage equipment or blow speakers. After you have some modules
installed you can connect the 5-pin XLR power supply cable. The SixPack will instantly power
on and the front panel LED indicators will illuminate.

XLR and TRS connections

Connecting to and from modules is done using the XLR, ¼" TRS and D-sub connectors.
These jacks are wired in parallel. The 1/4" TRS connectors are particularly useful for cross-
patching between modules, like a patchbay, opening many options for creative signal
processing.

XLR I/O TRS I/O COMBINATION I/O

CARD SLOT 1 CARD SLOT 1 CARD SLOT 1
INPUT INPUT INPUT
FEED FEED FEED

OFF OFF OFF

OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

LINK LINK LINK

OFF OFF OFF

OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT

1 1 1
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT

D-sub connections for modules

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The SixPack is equipped with D-sub input and output connectors 13 wired+ to the
+ TASCAM™
+ +
- G 2 - G4 - G 6 - G 8
pin-out standard for easy patching to workstations. These carry G81 channels
- G 3 - ofG 5audio
- G 7back
-
+ + + +
and forth between your workstation and the SixPack. Once connected, D-sub channels 1
thru 6 are automatically routed to the six card-slot inputs and outputs. D-sub channels 7 and 48V

8 are routed to the ¼" TRS and female XLR convenience jacks on the front and rear panels.
16V

INPUT 1 or 7 INPUT 4 or 8

D-SUB CHANNELS D-SUB PIN-OUT PANEL VIEW

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
13

G
4 8 1 7 CARD SLOT 6 CARD SLOT 5

FEED
CARD SLOT 4

FEED FEED
CARD SLOT 3 CARD SLOT 2

FEED FEED
CARD SLOT 1
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+

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F M F M ON ON ON ON ON

G
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3
ON ON ON
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8 7 6
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5 4
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3 2 1
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OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT
4
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OUTPUT OUTPUT
FROM DB25 INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT

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+16VDC

GND
PIN DIAGRAM - PANEL VIEW
G
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SETTING UP A CHANNEL STRIP

The SixPack makes it easy to combine several modules together to create a channel strip.
For instance, when recording a vocal track, you may want to run a mic preamp into an EQ to
add some presence and then into a compressor to control it’s dynamic range.

Using the old system, you would connect the microphone to the mic preamp using a standard
XLR cable. The mic preamp output would then connect to the EQ which in turn would connect
to the limiter. The direct XLR output from the limiter would then be sent to the recording
system.
COMPRESSOR EQUALIZER MIC-PRE
CARD SLOT 1 CARD SLOT 1 CARD SLOT 1
INPUT INPUT INPUT
FEED FEED FEED

OFF OFF OFF

OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

LINK LINK LINK

OFF OFF OFF

OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT

1 1 1
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT

The SixPack simplifies the process with a FEED switch that replaces inter-module patch
cables. Instead of using an XLR cable, you simply push the FEED switch into the UP position
and it routes the signal to the adjoining module’s input working from left to right (front view).
Because the FEED function is tied to the XLR connector, it will work with both Radial modules
and older 500 series modules.

COMPRESSOR EQUALIZER MIC-PRE

CARD SLOT 1 CARD SLOT 1 CARD SLOT 1

FEED
INPUT
FEED FEED
INPUT
FEED FEED
INPUT

OFF OFF OFF

OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

LINK LINK LINK

OFF OFF OFF

OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT

1 1 1
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT

Once you get started, you will soon find all kinds of new and exciting ways to patch modules.
You could, for instance, use the FEED switch to connect one module into the next while using
a TRS cable to simultaneously patch the signal to a third module.

COMPRESSOR EQ MIC-PRE
CARD SLOT 1 CARD SLOT 1 CARD SLOT 1

FEED
INPUT
FEED
INPUT
FEED FEED
INPUT

OFF OFF OFF

OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

LINK LINK LINK

OFF OFF OFF

OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT

1 1 1
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT

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USING THE CONVENIENCE XLR INPUT JACKS

The front female XLR inputs can be used in several ways depending on how the rear panel
switches for channels 7 and 8 are set.

INPUT 4 or 8
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Workhorse
Routing the front inputs to modules 1 & 4

CARD SLOT 1

OMNIPORT
OUTPUT

INPUT
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The SixPack makes it easy to set up a stereo channel strip by

SIX-PACK INPUT 1 or 7

OUTPUT
48V

16V

4 8 1 7

FEED

LINK

INPUTS 1~8
OFF
OFF
routing the front channel 7 and 8 conveinence jack to slots 1 and

1
ON
ON
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CARD SLOT 2
4. This lets you add an EQ to slots 2 and 5 and a compressor to

OMNIPORT
OUTPUT

INPUT
F M F M
slots 3 and 6 to create a stereo ‘strip of dreams’. The outputs of
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Workhorse

OUTPUT
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SIX-PACK

FEED

OFF

2
ON
the modules can be connected to the workstation using the XLR,

PIN DIAGRAM - PANEL VIEW

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+
8 -
CARD SLOT 3

G
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OUTPUT

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+
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16V
CARD SLOT 4

OMNIPORT
OUTPUT

INPUT
INPUT 1 or 7 INPUT 4 or 8
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SLOT 4 8 1 7

OUTPUT
FEED

OUTPUTS 1~8
OFF

4
ON

INPUT 1 or 7 INPUT 4 or 8
1-3
CARD
CARD SLOT 5

OMNIPORT
OUTPUT

INPUT
SLOT 48V
F
D-SUB M F M
4 7&8
CHANNELS 8 1 7
4-6 OUTPUT
16V
FEED

LINK
OFF

OFF

5
ON

ON

FRONT PANEL CARD

INPUT 1 or 7 INPUT 4 or 8
48V

GND
CARD SLOT 6

OMNIPORT

CARD SLOT 5 CARD SLOT 4 CARD SLOT 3 CARD SLOT 2 CARD SLOT 1
F M F M
OUTPUT

FXLR INPUTS SLOTS

INPUT

16V
FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED

CARD-SLOT
ON ON ON ON ON
INPUT 1 or 7 INPUT 4 or 8
4 8 1 7
OUTPUT

CARD SLOT 5 CARD SLOT 4 CARD SLOT 3 CARD SLOT 2 CARD SLOT 1
OUTPUTS
6

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED
M

+16VDC

ON ON ON ON ON
M
7

LINK OUTPUT OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT

OUTPUT

M
SPLIT VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY

F F M
ON ON ON
-16VDC
FROM DB25 INPUT

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

4 8 1 7
7
1

OFF OFF OFF

5
OUTPUT

4
OUTPUT

3
OUTPUT

the2 front 1inputs to rear outputs

LINK LINK OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT
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Routing
M
8

ON ON ON
OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT 8 OMNIPORT 7 OMNIPORT
4 1 CARD SLOT 6 CARD SLOT 5 CARD SLOT 4 CARD SLOT 3 CARD SLOT 2 CARD SLOT 1
OUTPUT

M
FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED

F F M
You can also2 choose1 to route the front female XLR inputs to male
F M F M ON ON ON ON ON
OFF OFF OFF
8
F
4

5 4 3
F

OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT

4 8 1 7
TM

TM

OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT 8 OMNIPORT 7 OMNIPORT

4 1 CARD SLOT 6 CARD SLOT 5 CARD SLOT 4 CARD SLOT 3 CARD SLOT 2 CARD SLOT 1
Workhorse

Workhorse
ACK

ACK

XLR outputs on the rear panel. This option lets you patch into a
SIX-PACK

SIX-PACK

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED
F M F M ON ON ON ON ON
F F OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT

preamp or processor without having to reach around to the back

ON ON ON
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT ® OUTPUT
M INPUT MOUTPUT INPUT
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TM
Workhorse

Workhorse

M
ACK

ACK

F F M
SIX-PACK

SIX-PACK

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

panel. Set the 7rear 6panel switches

4 as shown to2route the front XLR
PIN DIAGRAM - PANEL VIEW

4 8 1 7
OFF OFF OFF
13 + + + +
-F F
- - - - OUTPUT

5
OUTPUT OUTPUT

3
OUTPUT OUTPUT

1
G G
4-
G G
LINK LINK LINK OUTPUT

8
1+ -
2 3 5 6 7 -8
OUTPUTS 1~8 G G + G + G + INPUTS 1~8 ON ON ON
® M M OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT
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inputs to the rear XLR outputs.

PIN DIAGRAM - PANEL VIEW
13 + + + +
OFF OFF OFF

F M F M
- - - - GOUTPUT OUTPUT

6 5 4 3 2 1
G G G
4-

8 7
1+ -
2 3 5 -6 7 -8
OUTPUTS 1~8 G G + G + G + FROM DB25 INPUT INPUTS 1~8
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT
OMNIPORT
48V OMNIPORT OMNIPORT
48V OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT
SPLIT VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY

16V 16V
4 8 1 7
OUTPUT OUTPUT
FROM DB25 INPUT INPUT 1 or 7INPUT
OUTPUT INPUTOUTPUT
4 or 8 INPUT INPUT 1 or 7INPUT
OUTPUT INPUTOUTPUT
4 or 8 INPUT ® OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT
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SPLIT VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY+16VDC
GND

F M F M
16V 16V PIN DIAGRAM - PANEL VIEW
-16VDC 13 + + + +

STEREO
- - - -

XLR
G G G G
1+ -
2 3 4- 5 -6 7 -8
OUTPUTS 1~8 G G + G + G + INPUTS 1~8
INPUT 1 or 7 INPUT 4 or 8 INPUT 1 or 7
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MIC PREAMP CABLES

+16VDC

GND
PIN DIAGRAM - PANEL VIEW
-16VDC 13 + + + +
- G - G
4-
- G - G
1+ -
2 3 5 -6 7 -8
OUTPUTS 1~8 G G + G + G + INPUTS 1~8

FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL 4 8 1 7

4 6
OT 8CARD
1 SLOT 57 4
CARD SLOT 6 CARD SLOT
CARD SLOT 53 CARD SLOT 4
2 FXLR INPUTS CARD
CARD SLOT
SLOT 31 CARD SLOT 2 MXLR OUTPUTS CARD SLOT 1

FEED FEED FEED

FEED FEED
FEED FEED
FEED FEED FEED
F M
ON F M ON ON
ON ON
ON ON
ON ON ON

F M F M
INPUT 4 or 8

ACK
4 6
OT 8CARD
OFF
1 SLOT 57
OFF
Workhorse
4
CARD SLOT 6
OFF
OFF
CARD SLOT
CARD SLOT 53
OFF
OFF
CARD SLOT 4
2
OFF
OFF
CARD
CARD SLOT
SLOT 31 CARD SLOT 2
OFF OFF
CARD SLOT 1
CARD SLOT 1

FEED FEED FEED

FEED FEED
FEED FEED
FEED FEED FEED
OMNIPORT
OUTPUT

F M F M
INPUT

ON ON ON
ON ON
ON ON
ON ON ON
F OUTPUT
TM

Routing the front inputs to D-sub channels 7 & 8

PUT LINK OUTPUT
OUTPUT LINK
LINK OUTPUT
OUTPUT OUTPUT
OUTPUT LINK
LINK OUTPUT
OUTPUT OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT
ON ON
ON ON
ON ON
M M
SIX-PACK
INPUT 1 or 7

OFF OFF OFF

OFF OFF
OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF
OUTPUT
48V

16V

You can route42the front inputs to D-sub channels 7 and 8 and patch
FEED

LINK

INPUTS 1~8
OFF
OFF

1
ON
ON

OFF OFF
OFF OFF
OFF OFF
F OUTPUT
6
PUT

5M 7 4
OUTPUT
OUTPUT

53
OUTPUT
OUTPUT OUTPUT
OUTPUT

3
1
OUTPUT
OUTPUT

2
OUTPUT

1
LINK LINK
LINK LINK
LINK LINK OUTPUT

8 ON ON
ON ON
ON ON
4 8 1 7
TM

PORT OMNIPORT M OMNIPORT

OMNIPORT OMNIPORT
OMNIPORT OMNIPORT
OMNIPORT OMNIPORT
OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT

the output of a mic or preamp to your workstation. Set the rear

Workhorse ACK
SIX-PACK
CARD SLOT 2

OMNIPORT
OUTPUT

INPUT

OFF OFF
OFF OFF
OFF OFF

4panel 53switches
42 as shown 2to route
1 the front inputs to the D-sub
OUTPUT OUTPUT

8
UT FROM
5 7
DB25 INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
6
OUTPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT
3
1 OUTPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT

M
TM

F F M
PORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT
OMNIPORT OMNIPORT
OMNIPORT OMNIPORT
OMNIPORT OMNIPORT
OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT
OUTPUT
4 Workhorse ACK
SIX-PACK
FEED

PLIT VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY

OFF

2
ON

interface. This setup can be used while recording to connect two

PIN DIAGRAM - PANEL VIEW
®

OUTPUT OUTPUT
8 -
CARD SLOT 3

G
OMNIPORT

UT FROM DB25 INPUT

OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT ® OUTPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT
+

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additional microphone signals along with the modules in the six

OUTPUT

7
-
INPUT

G
+

PLIT VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY+16VDC

6 -
G

GND GND
5
-
G

PIN DIAGRAM - PANEL VIEW PIN DIAGRAM - PANEL VIEW

+
4 -

card-slots.
G

-16VDC 13 + + + + 13 + + + +
+

- - - - - - - -
OUTPUT

G G G G G G G G
-

1+ -
2 3 4- 5 -6 7 -8 1 -2 3 4- 5 -6 7 -8
G

OUTPUTS 1~8 G G + G
OUTPUTS
+ + 1~8 G
INPUTS 1~8
+ G G + G + G + INPUTS 1~8
+
FEED

LINK

1+ 2 -

® ®
OFF

48V
3

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OFF
ON

ON

4 8 1 7
-
G

+16VDC
13

16V
GND GND
PIN DIAGRAM - PANEL VIEW PIN DIAGRAM - PANEL VIEW
CARD SLOT 4

OMNIPORT

-16VDC 13 + + + + 13 + + + +
OUTPUT

- G - G - G - G - G - G - G - G
INPUT

1+ -
2 3 4- 5 -6 -8 -2 3 4- 5 -6 -8
OUTPUTS 1~8 G G + G
OUTPUTS
+ + 1~8 G
7
INPUTS 1~8
+ G
1 G + G + G
7
+ INPUTS 1~8 INPUT 1 or 7 INPUT 4 or 8
48V

F M F M
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16V
OUTPUT

STEREO
FEED

OUTPUTS 1~8
OFF
ON

INPUT 1 or 7 INPUT 4 or 8

MIC PREAMP
CARD SLOT 5

OMNIPORT
OUTPUT

INPUT
OUTPUT
FEED

LINK

4 8 1 7
OFF

OFF

5
ON

ON

FRONT PANEL D-SUB

GND

CHANNELS 7&8
CARD SLOT 6

FXLR INPUTS
OMNIPORT

4 8 1 7 CARD SLOT 6 CARD SLOT 5 CARD SLOT 4 CARD SLOT 3 CARD SLOT 2 CARD SLOT 1
OUTPUT

INPUT

FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED

F M F M ON ON ON ON ON
F M F M
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OUTPUT

4 8 1 7
6

CARD SLOT 6 CARD SLOT 5 CARD SLOT 4 CARD SLOT 3 CARD SLOT 2 CARD SLOT 1
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED
M

+16VDC

F M F M
M

ON ON ON ON ON
7

F F OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT

OUTPUT

ER SUPPLY

ON ON ON
-16VDC

M M
5 INPUT

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

7
1

F
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Workhorse ACK
SIX-PACK
®
True to the Music

WORKHORSE SIXPACK SPECIFICATIONS

Circuit type:.............................Connection bus from modules to connectors
Format:....................................Desktop 48V

Number of slots:......................6 16V

Input connectors:.....................8 balanced INPUT XLR

1 7 male,
INPUT 4 8 8 ¼" TRS, 25-Pin D-Sub or or

Output connectors:..................8 balanced XLR female, 8 ¼" TRS, 25-Pin D-Sub

Compatibility:...........................Adheres to the Whos-Doc and VPR Alliance
Omniport:.................................Yes
Feed switch:............................Yes
Stereo link:..............................Yes
48V phantom power:...............Yes on all card-slots
CARD SLOT 6 CARDAvailable
SLOT 5 current:.
CARD SLOT 4 ....................1600
CARD SLOT 3 milliamps
CARD SLOT 2 CARD SLOT 1

FEED
ON Average current:......................266 mA per slot
FEED
ON
FEED
ON
FEED
ON
FEED
ON

Card slot impedance:..............Module dependent

TM
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

Ground connections:...............Chassis

Workhorse ACK
SIX-PACK
OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT
ON
XLR pin wiring:........................AES standard: pin-1 ground, pin-2 (+), pin-3 (-)
ON ON

OFF
D-sub pin-out:..........................Follows Tascam D-sub standard OFF OFF

6 OMNIPORT 5 Power supply:..........................External

4
OMNIPORT 3 2 OMNIPORT 100V
1 - 240V AC with 48V Phantom OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT

PSU Connection:.....................Locking 5 pin XLR female on cable

OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT

48V

WORKHORSE SIXPACK BLOCK DIAGRAM 16V

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CARD
SLOT
SLOT
3 1 CARD SLOT 2 CARD SLOT 1
INPUT
FEED
INPUT
INPUT 1 or 7
FEED
INPUTFEED
INPUT
INPUT 4 or 8 INPUT
FEED
INPUT

GND
PIN DIAGRAM - PANEL VIEW
13 + + + + OFF OFF OFF OFF
- G - G
4-
- G - G
1+ -
2 3 5 -6 7 -8
OUTPUTS 1~8 G G + G + G + INPUTS 1~8 OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT
LINK LINK LINK LINK

OFF OFF OFF OFF

OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT

OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT

3 2 31 2 1
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT
TRS OUTPUT-7 TRS OUTPUT-8

FRONT FRONT
INPUT-1
CARD SLOT 3
INPUT INPUT
INPUT-2
CARD SLOT 2CARD SLOT
CARD
3 SLOT 1CARD SLOT 2CARD SLOT
INPUT INPUT
CARD
INPUT
INPUT-3
3 SLOT 1CARD SLOT 2
CARD SLOT
INPUT
CARD
3 SLOT CARD
INPUT
1 SLOT 2CARD SLOT
CARD
3 SLOT 1CARD SLOT 2CARD SLOT
CARD
INPUT
INPUT-4
3 SLOT 1CARD SLOT 2
INPUT INPUT INPUT
INPUT-5
INPUT INPUT INPUT
INPUT-6
INPUT INPUT INPUT
INPUT-1/7
CARD
CARD
SLOT SLOT
3
INPUTINPUT
1 CARD SLOT 2
INPUT
INPUT-4/8
CARD
CARD
SLOT
SLOT
INPUT
3 1
INPUT
CARD SLOT 2
INPUT
CARD SLOT 1
INPUT
FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED FEED
FRONT
PANEL
4 OFF 8 1 OFF 7
OFF CARDOFF
SLOT 6
OFF CARD
OFFSLOTOFF
5 CARD
OFF SLOT
OFF 4 CARD
OFF SLOT
OFF 3 CARD
OFF SLOTOFF2 JACKSCARD
OFF SLOT 1 OFF OFF

OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
LINK FEED
OUTPUT OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
LINK FEED
OUTPUT OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
FEED OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
FEEDLINK OUTPUT
OUTPUT
LINK FEED
OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT

F M F M ON ON ON ON ON
1/7 SWITCH
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT
OMNIPORT
4/8 SWITCH
CARD SLOT 3 OMNIPORTCARD SLOT OMNIPORT
2CARD SLOT
CARD
OMNIPORT
3 SLOT OMNIPORT
1CARD SLOT 2 CARD SLOT
OMNIPORT
INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPU
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
3 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 31 2 31 2 1
FEED FEED FEED FEED

M/F SWITCH
OUTPUT
F
INPUT OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT
F INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT
LINK
INPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT
LINK
INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUTINPUTINPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OFF OUTPUT
OUTPUT
LINK
INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
OFF OUTPUT OFF INPUT OUTPUT OFF INPUT

ON ON ON
CARD SLOT 3
M
CARD SLOT 2CARD SLOT
CARD
M
3 SLOT 1CARD SLOT 2CARD SLOT
CARD
3 SLOT 1CARD SLOT 2CARD SLOT
CARD
3 SLOT 1CARD SLOT 2CARD SLOT
CARD
3 SLOT 1CARD SLOT 2CARD SLOT
CARD
3 SLOT 1CARD SLOT 2 CARD SLOT 1
OUTPUT MXLR OUTPUT OUTPUT MXLR
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPU
LINK LINK LINK LINK
CARD-SLOT
INPUT 1
FEED
INPUTCARD-SLOT
INPUT
FEED
2
INPUT
FEED
INPUT CARD-SLOT
INPUT
FEED
3
INPUT
FEED
CARD-SLOT
INPUT INPUT
FEED
4
INPUT
FEED
CARD-SLOT
INPUT INPUT
FEED
5
INPUT
FEED
INPUTCARD-SLOT
INPUT
FEED
6
INPUT
FEED
INPUT
CARD
FEED SLOT 3
INPUT
CARD SLOT 2CARD SLOT
CARD
3 SLOT 1
CARD SLOT 2 CARD SLOT 1
INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT
FEED FEED FEED FEED
OFF OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

6 5 4 3 2FXLR 1
OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPO

8 7
OFF OFF OFF OFF
OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
OMNIPORT
OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
OMNIPORT
OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT OUTPUT
LINK OMNIPORT
OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT OUTPUT
LINK OMNIPORT
OUTPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
LINK 3
OMNIPORT
OUTPUT

OUTPUT
2 OUTPUT3
FXLR
OUTPUT
OMNIPORT
OUTPUT
1 OUTPUT
2 OUTPUT
1
LINK LINK LINK LINK
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

D-SUBOMNIPORT
CH 7OFF D-SUB
OFF
CH 8OFF OFF

OUTPUT-1 OUTPUT-2 OUTPUT-3 OUTPUT-4 OUTPUT-5 OUTPUT-6

OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT
OUTPUT OUTPUT
3 2FROM DB25
3 INPUT
1 2 OUTPUT 3 1INPUT 2 3
OUTPUT 1 INPUT 2 3
OUTPUT 1 INPUT 2 3
OUTPUT 1 INPUT 2 1
OUTPUTOMNIPORT
INPUT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT
OUTPUT INPUT OMNIPORT OMNIPORT

SPLIT VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY 3 2 3 1 2 1

OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT

OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT

OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT

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+16VDC

GND
PIN DIAGRAM - PANEL VIEW
-16VDC 13 + + + +
- G - G
4-
- G - G
1+ -
2 3 5 -6 7 -8
OUTPUTS 1~8 G G + G + G + INPUTS 1~8

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OUTPUT

OMNIPORT
Omniport™ is a special ¼" TRS jack located on the rear panel that has been left ‘open’
to allow the module to perform a unique task. In other words, depending on the type of
OUTPUT

module, the manufacturer can assign the Omniport to perform a function that may be most
appropriate. This could be a key input on a gate, a TRS effects loop or maybe an output. INPUT

As the Omniport function is determined by the module, you will need to consult the module
INPUT

INPUT

manufacturer’s specification for details on OUTPUTS

how it1~8was designed to be used.

OMNIPORT

INPUTS
INPUTS 1~8
TRS 1~8
INPUTS 1~8
OUTPUT
OUTPUT

OUTPUT
FXLR MXLR

INPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
OUTPUT

TRS INPUT CARD-SLOT OUTPUT

TRS
(ONE OF SIX)

INPUTS 1~8
D-SUB INPUTS 1~8
OUTPUTS 1~8
1~8 D-SUB
OUTPUTS
INPUTS
OUTPUT1~8 OUTPUTS 1~8
OUTPUT
OMNIPORT
OMNIPORT
OUTPUT
OMNIPORT

Radial Modules Omniport Assignment:

OUTPUT
OUTPUT

Module OUTPUT Omniport function Module Omniport function

PowerPre: Instrument input EXTC: Send & receive insert
JDV-Pre: Line level output Komit: Compressor side chain
PowerTube:
OUTPUTS 1~8
Instrument input Shuttle: Extra insert loop
OUTPUTS 1~8
PreComp: Send & receive insert Q3: Send & receive insert
PreMax:OUTPUTS 1~8
OMNIPORT
OMNIPORT
Instrument input Q4: Unbalanced I/O
X-Amp: Instrument input TankDriver: Alternate reverb out
OMNIPORT
PhazeQ: Balanced dry signal out TossOver: Alternate 2-way output
JDX: Direct box output SubMix: Mixer expansion bus
ChainDrive: Unbalanced input

D-SUB INTERFACE AND THE FRONT PANEL CONVENIENCE XLRS

The SixPack is equipped with two 8-channel D-sub connectors that let you route signals
between your workstation and the SixPack. D-sub channels 1 thru 6 are routed to the card-
slots inputs and outputs while D-sub channels 7
and 8 are routed to convience jacks on the front
and rear panels. These allow you to patch external
processors into your workstation via the SixPack.
Switches on the rear panel let you to choose how
the connectors are routed. The routing options are:

Front XLR To Card-slots 1 & 4

Front XLR To D-Sub ch. 7 & 8
Front XLR To Rear Male XLR

Radial Engineering Ltd. 5 SixPack™ Power Rack

 THREE YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY

RADIAL ENGINEERING LTD. (“Radial”) warrants this product to be free

from defects in material and workmanship and will remedy any such de-
fects free of charge according to the terms of this warranty. Radial will
repair or replace (at its option) any defective component(s) of this product
(excluding finish and wear and tear on components under normal use) for
a period of three (3) years from the original date of purchase. In the event
that a particular product is no longer available, Radial reserves the right
to replace the product with a similar product of equal or greater value. In
the unlikely event that a defect is uncovered, please call 604-942-1001
or email service@radialeng.com to obtain an RA number (Return Autho-
rization number) before the 3 year warranty period expires. The product
must be returned prepaid in the original shipping container (or equivalent)
to Radial or to an authorized Radial repair center and you must assume
the risk of loss or damage. A copy of the original invoice showing date of
purchase and the dealer name must accompany any request for work to
be performed under this limited and transferable warranty. This warranty
shall not apply if the product has been damaged due to abuse, misuse,
misapplication, accident or as a result of service or modification by any
other than an authorized Radial repair center.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESSED WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE

ON THE FACE HEREOF AND DESCRIBED ABOVE. NO WARRANTIES
WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMIT-
ED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL EXTEND BEYOND THE
RESPECTIVE WARRANTY PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE OF THREE
YEARS. RADIAL SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS
ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU
LIVE AND WHERE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED.

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