Heritage Audio OST-4 v2.0 4-Slot 500 Series Rack Enclosure User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Heritage Audio
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Heritage Audio OST-4 v2.0 4-Slot 500 Series Rack Enclosure
OST-4 v2.0
4-SLOT 500 SERIES RACK 500 Series Enclosure
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the 500 Series Rack OST-4 v2.0. Heritage Audio is
dedicated to bringing you ´the sound of yesterday for tomorrow´. We specialize
in capturing that unique, enticing sound that everybody has fallen in love
with. For years engineers, producers and musicians have been yearning for that
classic vibe. Usually the only option is to search for old, used original
equipment that is almost always in a questionable state of operation. This
brings with it a whole lot of other issues, making the experience less than
desirable. Not to mention the very high prices asked for this equipment, which
makes them virtually unobtainable for the great majority. Now it´s possible to
obtain that same sound with a brand new piece that will give you all the
problem-free, heavy-duty use you´ll need for years of music making history.
Peter Rodriguez
CEO
Heritage Audio – Madrid, Spain
© 2022 Heritage Audio S.L. is the sole owner of the copyright of all
information and drawings contained in this manual which are not to be copied
or reproduced by any means or disclosed in part or whole to any third party
without written permission.
Heritage Audio reserves the right to alter specifications without notice. The
information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be
accurate at the time of publication. However, no responsibility is taken by us
for inaccuracies, errors or omissions nor any liability assumed for any loss
or damage resulting either directly or indirectly from use of the information
contained within it.
IN THE BOX
DESCRIPTION
- The OST-4 V2.0 500 series enclosure is designed for racking any and all 500-series modules and devices, including ‘double wide’ modules and even the most demanding class-A and vacuum tube designs.
- The OST-4 V2.0 enclosure features Heritage Audio’s On Slot Technology, providing maximum protection, filtering, and isolation to each channel. While most 500-series enclosures on the market have a relatively simple power supply design essentially feeding every channel in parallel, each channel of the OST-4 V2.0 enclosure has its own power supply, individually regulated and isolated from the rest.
- This ensures that every 500-series module installed will perform at its peak potential, and that no ‘ power hungry’ or even a faulty module will compromise the performance of another. In addition to reducing interference, many 500-series devices actually exhibit lower self-noise and better performance when racked in the OST-4 V2.0 enclosure, specially mic preamps.
- A new and exciting feature in the V2.0 model is the Link feature, allowing each channel to be linked over to the next at the push of a button (on back panel), no patch cables required!
- As with all Heritage Audio products; the 500 Series OST-4 V2.0 enclosures are built utilizing the most cutting edge methods in manufacturing and design, without ever compromising audio quality or cutting corners — all at the Heritage Audio headquarters in Spain.
The 500 format is here to stay, be set up for it!
With the popularity of 500 Series modules showing no signs of waning, it makes
more sense than ever for both professional and home studios alike to have
plenty of slots available to house their growing collection of new and old 500
Series toys.
Don’t just house your 500 series modules, bring out the best in them!
While a 500 Series enclosure may not seem like the most exciting thing in the
studio, you’ve got to have them. It only makes sense to get one that is
durable, not overpriced, compatible with any 500 Series module you may have,
and most importantly, one that will bring out the cleanest and very best
performance in your gear. With the OST-4 V2.0, you have a perfect solution for
housing 500 Series modules in an enclosure which brings out the best of their
sonic potential, in a portable, rugged enclosure that won’t break the bank.
Safer, cleaner, more compatible!
Many experienced engineers are aware of certain ‘power hungry’ class A or
vacuum tube based modules which could cause banks of 500 Series modules to
‘brown out’ or not function, or that simply would not work in some standard
enclosures. The OST-4 V2.0 offers the widest range of compatibility with all
500 Series modules, ensuring both that ‘demanding’ modules receive the power
they need, and that adjacent modules remain unaffected. Your 500 Series
modules have simply never had it so good!
Each slot features test LEDs for checking correct power operation (red for +16
V, green for -16 V), located aside of the slot connector.
GETTING STARTED
FRONT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|
ON SLOT TECHNOLOGY
Individual power per slot
| SLOTS (4)
On Gold Plated Edge Connectors
| COMPRESSION LINKS
Jumpers used to determine the Compression Linking between adjacent slots
| VOLTAGE LEDs
Verify that the correct voltage is arriving at each slot (±16 V)
REAR
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|
INPUTS
On Gold Plated XLRs
| OUTPUTS
On Gold Plated XLRs
| AUDIO LINKS
Link Output With Input of Adjacent Slot
| EXTERNAL POWER INPUT
On Gold Plated XLR5
APPLICATIONS
MIC
D.I.
LINE
LINK-EQ
SPECIFICATIONS
- On Slot Technology version v2.0.
- Maximum audio rails current: 400 mA per rail per slot, for a total of 1.6 Amps, 1.8 non continuous.
- Maximum phantom power current: 140 mA.
- Operating voltage: Universal 100-240 V AC.
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 155 mm x 134 mm x 185 mm.
- Weight: 1 Kg.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
| PROBLEMS | SOLUTIONS |
|---|---|
| There doesn´t seem to be any power feeding the OST-4 v2.0. | Make sure the HA- |
PSU02 has been connected.
No audio seems to be getting to the modules.| Double check that you have
correctly connected the Inputs and Outputs for the slot.
There is no signal present at the slot´s Output.| Check to see if the LINK
button has been pushed sending the output to the adjacent slot´s Input
instead. If so, push again to return to the ´IND´, individual status for that
slot.
There is no signal present at the slot´s Input.| Check to see if the LINK
button has been pushed on the slot before, which would send that slot´s output
to this slot
´s Input instead of the desired signal. If so, push the button again to return to the ´IND´, individual status for that slot.
Trying to use several adjacent 500 series modules with just one set of Input and output cables.| Make sure you have inputted into the first slot and activated its ´LINK´ button to internally direct the signal to the next slot. Also, push ´LINK´ button for any other modules used. Take the signal from the last slot´s Output connector making sure that slot´s ´LINK´ is not pushed.
- For any further doubts or questions please get in contact with us at: support@heritageaudio.com
WARRANTY STATEMENT
LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY
- Heritage Audio OST-4 v2.0 is warranted by Heritage Audio SL to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 2 years to the original purchaser. In the event of such defects, the product will be repaired without charge or, at our option, replaced with a new one if delivered to Heritage Audio prepaid, together with a copy of the sales slip or other proof of purchase date. The warranty excludes problems due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage or failure to use the product in accordance with the specifications.
- Heritage Audio shall not be liable for damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, interrupted operation or commercial loss or any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise.
- This warranty is not transferable.
- Heritage Audio and the Heritage Audio “H” logos are registered Trademarks owned and/or licensed by Heritage Audio.
REGISTRATION
Please visit our website:https://heritageaudio.com/registration/
RECALL SHEETS
HERITAGE AUDIO. C/ Alfonso Gómez, 38, 3C. 28037 Madrid – Spain. Tel: +34 917 266 189 info@heritageaudio.com
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