Midas Legend L10

The 500 Format: A Modern Studio Standard, from Single Module to Complete System

The API 500 format has established itself as a standard for building modular configurations: you choose each module based on its character, transparency, or color, then evolve the setup over projects. With its 10 slots, this chassis allows you to move from a simple collection of modules to a true platform capable of hosting a complete chain: for example, multiple preamps for tracking, dedicated equalizers, and then a dynamics section for mixing or mastering. It's a direct way to optimize your rack while maintaining the freedom to replace a single element without compromising the entire system.

Who Is This 500 Series 10-Slot Chassis For?

This chassis is aimed at studios and home studios that want to centralize their 500 modules in one hub, with a power supply capable of supporting dense sessions. It suits both recording engineers capturing vocals, guitars, drums via multiple preamps, and mixers who want to organize a coherent analog processing chain. The 10-slot format is also relevant if you have outgrown the "small lunchbox" logic: more slots mean fewer compromises in module selection and a more comfortable evolution of your setup.

Low-Noise Power Supply and Current Reserve: The Foundation of a Reliable 500 Rack

In a 500 system, the power supply is a critical element: it affects stability, perceived noise level, and the ability to handle power-hungry modules (high-gain preamps, discrete circuits, modules with LED meters, etc.). Here, the low-noise power supply offers a capacity of 3.2 A on the +/-16 V rails, as well as 300 mA on the 48 V rail, essential for phantom powering modules that require it.

More Headroom, Less Stress During Sessions

This current reserve aims at a simple goal: to avoid undesirable behavior when the rack is fully loaded (loss of headroom, instability, noise increase, or inconsistent performance from one module to another). In practice, you can build a more ambitious configuration with varied modules while maintaining a solid foundation for both recording and mixing.

Built-In 48 V for Compatible Modules' Needs

The 48 V rail (300 mA) is designed for modules that utilize this voltage. This is a key point if you use preamps or certain processors that rely on internal phantom power within the 500 format. The result: a chassis designed to integrate into a professional workflow without depending on external solutions.

Technical specifications

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Chassis

Chassis	rack, 10 slots	Height without feet	132.40 mm
Module format	API 500	Height with feet	139.50 mm
Power supply	low-noise	Depth	210.63 mm
Available current	3.2 A at ±16 V	Design and construction	United Kingdom
Width	448.31 mm