Specifications:

Mic input: -70dBu to +18dBu (XLR3)
Line input: -10 to +27dBu (¼" jack)
2 track & line returns: +4dBu or -10dBV
Input inserts & direct out: +21dBu unbalanced
Group & mix inserts: -8dBu unbalanced
Aux outputs: +4dBu balanced ¼" jack
Mix & group outputs: +4dBu or -10dBV bal

Dimensions: 1145(w)x895(d)x285(h)
Weight: 42.5kg

External power supply unit:
DC voltage rails: +17V, -17V, +24V, +48V
Weight: 7kg, 2u rackmount

The 500 was developed in 1989 from the 200 Series, ostensibly as a recording console, but equally at home in theatre or live performance.
The classic Soundcraft EQ , meterbridge, 8 groups and 16 line inputs made this a very versatile mixing desk.

comprises 24 input modules, each featuring:

• input gain control, pad switch & 48v phantom power switch
• mic/line switch & 100Hz HPF switch
• classic Soundcraft 4 band EQ with 2 mid sweeps & bypass
• 4 aux controls routable to 6 aux busses
• insert point and direct output
• pan
• group & mix routing switches
• channel ON switch & PFL switch
• 100mm fader

Output & Master modules comprising:

• 8 subgroups with individual outs and panned routing to mix
• LED meterbridge showing 16 group outputs / tape returns
• Vu meters for L&R output levels + solo
• 16 line returns with 2 band EQ, pan, mute, PFL and level control
• 6 aux masters, each with AFL
• oscillator with level
• talkback mic with routing & level control
• headphone/monitor volume control