The BAE Audio 11 Space Rack is a high‑end 19″ rack chassis for up to eleven 500‑series modules, offering one of the most robust and sonically transparent solutions on the market. Instead of inexpensive PCBs, BAE uses individually shielded wiring for each slot – a hand‑wired construction that not only simplifies servicing but also ensures maximum signal integrity and minimal interference.
The chassis is built from heavy‑gauge steel rather than aluminium, making it significantly more rigid and less prone to resonance. All inputs and outputs are implemented as XLR connectors, providing reliable, low‑noise connections to mixers, interfaces and other studio gear. The included external power supply delivers ±16 V DC and 48 V phantom power while keeping the transformer physically away from the signal path – a key factor for quiet, detailed sound free from hum or mains‑borne noise.
Whether as the centerpiece of a large 500‑series system in a professional recording studio, as a modular preamp and EQ section in broadcast environments, or as an expandable platform for demanding home studios, the 11 Space Rack accommodates a full palette of BAE modules and compatible 500‑series building blocks. Together with matching modules, it becomes a fully configurable pre/EQ system at the highest sonic level, flexibly adapting to changing requirements.