{"product_id":"igs-audio-panzer-500","title":"IGS Audio Panzer 500","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIGS Audio Panzer 500\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panzer 500 is a 10-slot API 500-series enclosure with an external linear power supply, designed by IGS Audio as the central point of a permanent studio rack or a mobile recording setup. The key specification that distinguishes the Panzer 500 from standard 500-series frames is the output current: 420 mA per slot, against the 130 mA defined as standard by the API 500-series specification. This three-times headroom allows powering modules that cause problems in typical frames: the Tubecore 500 (vari-mu tube compressor) and One LA 500 (opto tube compressor) draw significantly more current than solid-state modules and require exactly this kind of power supply headroom. The external PSU eliminates coupling of power supply noise into the signal path of the modules – the PSU enclosure can be placed away from the rack or on a separate shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExternal linear PSU – why it matters for signal quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost 500-series frames use an internal power supply placed directly behind the module slots. The mains transformer and rectifier generate magnetic fields and electrical interference that can couple into sensitive audio circuits in close proximity. The Panzer 500's external power supply physically separates these interference sources from the modules: the PSU can be placed at whatever distance the power cable allows. A linear power supply – as opposed to a switching supply – operates without the high-frequency switching that would inject noise onto the module power rails. Three LED voltage presence indicators on the front panel for the ±16 V and +48 V rails allow instant verification of power status without measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProtection and stereo linking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panzer 500 includes global overload and short-circuit protection as well as individual protection per slot – a damaged module does not affect the rest of the frame. Stereo linking is implemented via a PCB jumper, which is the standard approach in 500-series frames and allows any adjacent pair of slots to be linked for modules that require stereo-link operation (S-Type 500 VU, Alter 500, Bison 500, etc.). The steel rackmount enclosure houses 10 slots in a standard 3U 19\" format. Maximum power consumption under full load: 160 W. Shipping dimensions: 20×40×50 cm. Shipping weight: 8 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-slot API 500-series frame with external linear power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e420 mA per slot – three times above the API standard (130 mA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal linear PSU – power supply noise isolated from the module signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower rails: +16 V (200 mA\/slot), –16 V (200 mA\/slot), +48 V phantom (20 mA\/slot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort-circuit and overload protection: global + individual per slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo link: via PCB jumper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage presence indicators: 3× LED (±16 V, +48 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all API 500-series modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel rackmount enclosure, 3U 19\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: API 500-series frame with external linear power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of slots: 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent per slot: 420 mA total (200 mA @ +16 V \/ 200 mA @ –16 V \/ 20 mA @ +48 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: external, linear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMains voltage: 115\/230 V, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum power consumption: 160 W (full load)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo link: yes (via PCB jumper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection: short-circuit and overload, global + per slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicators: 3× LED (±16 V, +48 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 3U, 19\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping dimensions: 20×40×50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping weight: 8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IGS Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54001633165649,"sku":"47372","price":865.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/IGSAudioPanzer5001.jpg?v=1781176273","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/fr-fr\/products\/igs-audio-panzer-500","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}