HARRISON D510 Rack with Mixer and 8x Preamps

Product overview

The HARRISON D510 Rack with Mixer and 8x Preamps is the portable HARRISON tracking rig: the D510r ten-slot 500 Series rack, the D510mx analog summing mixer and eight 32Cpre+ transformer mic preamps.

This set is the eight-channel tracking system the D510 was designed for. Eight 32Cpre+ modules in slots 1-8 bring the 32Classic console preamp and its legendary filters to every channel, the D510mx in slots 9 and 10 builds a stereo mix and two headphone feeds, and every preamp keeps its own XLR output for recording, all in a rugged 3U rack.

Key features

• 8 x 32Cpre+: transformer-coupled HARRISON mic preamps, +20 to +70 dB
• 48 V, -20 dB pad, polarity and HiZ switches on every preamp
• HP and LP filters, 12 dB/octave, with a characterful 3 dB resonant peak
• Front combo XLR / 1/4" input on every preamp
• D510mx: level, pan and routing per input, main stereo output, 2 headphone outputs
• D510r: rugged 3U rack with built-in power supply, XLR I/O per slot
• Expandable with a D510dante or D510ua card for digital recording

Eight HARRISON 32Cpre+ preamps

Each of the eight 32Cpre+ modules brings the transformer-coupled mic preamp of the HARRISON 32Classic console to 500 Series format: +20 to +70 dB of smooth gain capable of driving a wide range of mic types including ribbon, 48 V, -20 dB pad, polarity and HiZ switches, a front combo XLR with 1/4" jack, and the legendary HARRISON 12 dB/octave high-pass (25 Hz - 3.1 kHz, 3 dB resonant peak) and low-pass (160 Hz - 20 kHz) filters.

D510mx analog summing mixer

The D510mx uses slots 9 and 10 and turns the D510r into a 10 x 2 analog summing mixer: the outputs of slots 1-8 and the rear XLR inputs of slots 9 and 10 each get a routing switch with LED, pan and level. The main stereo output has its own level control and L/R meters, and two headphone outputs on TRS jacks have independent levels and a blend control, while every slot keeps its own direct output.

The D510r rack

The D510r houses up to ten standard 500 Series modules in a rugged 3U, 19" steel enclosure. Its built-in power supply delivers 30 % more power per module than the standard 500 Series specification (170 mA per slot), for exceptional stability and ample headroom. Every slot has a female XLR input and a male XLR output, an XLR - DIGITAL switch that selects the rear XLR or the D/A converter of an interface card, and stereo link jumpers between odd and even slots.

Your portable HARRISON tracking rig

Connect microphones to the rear XLR inputs of slots 1-8 or to the front combo inputs, record from the slot XLR outputs, and build the monitor mix on the D510mx with level and pan per channel. Inputs 9 and 10 take two more line sources from the rear XLR inputs of slots 9 and 10.

In the box

• D510r
• IEC power cord for your country
• Safety sheet
• D510mx
• 40-pin ribbon cable
• 8 Pozidriv flathead black zinc-plated screws
• Safety sheet (D510mx)
• 8 x 32Cpre+ 500 Series module

HARRISON D510 Rack with Mixer and 8x Preamps: frequently asked questions

What is included?

The D510r rack, the D510mx mixer and eight 32Cpre+ 500 Series mic preamp modules.

Can I record an instrument directly?

Yes. Plug a guitar, bass or keyboard into the 1/4" jack of a 32Cpre+ front combo connector and press HiZ.

Can I record every channel digitally?

Record from the slot XLR outputs into your interface, or add an optional D510dante or D510ua card for converters on every slot.

How is the D510r mounted?

In a 19" rack, 3U high. Fit all rack screws, use a rack shelf where possible, and leave ventilation space above and below.

Where can I buy the HARRISON D510 Rack with Mixer and 8x Preamps in India?

The HARRISON D510 Rack with Mixer and 8x Preamps is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Eight-microphone band recording

Tracking a band with eight HARRISON preamps.

Connections

Setup

1. Set 48v only where needed.
2. Set each gain with the INPUT LED.
3. Use HP filters against rumble.
4. Record and monitor on the D510mx.

Tip: Use polarity on drum microphones to check phase.

Workflow 2: Instrument DI

Guitar, bass or keyboards into the 32Cpre+ fronts.

Connections

Setup

1. Press HiZ.
2. Set the gain.
3. Shape with HP and LP.
4. Record.

Tip: The main source can stay on the rear XLR.

Workflow 3: Two headphone mixes

Cueing performers while recording.

Connections

Setup

1. Route the sources to the mix bus.
2. Set each headphone level.
3. Set the blend between mix and interface return.
4. Record.

Tip: Each headphone output has its own level.

Workflow 4: Analog summing of stems

Mixing digital stems through HARRISON analog summing.

Connections

Setup

1. Feed the stems to the inputs.
2. Press the routing switches.
3. Balance with level and pan.
4. Set MAIN and watch the L/R meters.

Tip: Yellow is 0 dB, red is peak on the main meters.

Workflow 5: Drum tracking

Recording a kit with close and room microphones.

Connections

Setup

1. Engage -20 on loud close microphones.
2. Use HP filters on toms and overheads.
3. Check polarity between microphones.
4. Record and monitor on the D510mx.

Tip: Ribbon room microphones need no 48 V.

Workflow 6: Mobile recording

Studio-grade recording on the road.

Connections

Setup

1. Rack the D510 in a road case.
2. Connect the earthed mains cord.
3. Set gains and filters.
4. Record with headphone monitoring.

Tip: The steel enclosure is built for touring.