Roland System-500 531 Channel Mixer

With the Roland System-500 531 Channel Mixer you get a classic system, in a brand new format. As a new addition to the SYSTEM-500 family, the System 500-531 not only expands on the 100m-based modules, but manages to explore all-new territory entirely.

Classic System, New Format

This latest addition to the System-500 family has been designed in the Eurorack format to deliver the classic character and functionality of those classic Roland modular synths.

Roland System-500 531 Channel Mixer Highlights

• Compact, powerful system, with convenient and modern features
• Six-high quality inputs
• Completely analogue
• Slider, Pan, and Performance-Friendly Mute button on each channel
• Boutique-quality stereo preamp, for Mic and Line level signals
• LED level indicator for visual feedback
• Headphone section, with dedicated volume knob
• High-fidelity sound with low noise
• Designed in collaboration between Malekko (Portland, USA) and Roland (Hamamatsu, Japan)

Your New Central Mixing Hub

Taking inspiration from the popular SYSTEM-100m’s 131 output module, the SYS-531 brings together that classic design with a host of convenient and modern features.

Amongst these features you get six high-quality inputs, each of which comes equipped with a level slider, pan knob, and mute button. This mixer is constructed to produce high-fidelity sound, with low noise levels, making sure your rig sounds at its best.

Superb Sound Shaping

Thanks to the boutique-quality stereo preamp, you can also include mic or line level signals. You can even make use of the Gain knob to add a little bit of pleasing overdrive to your sound.

In addition to these, the headphone section has an easy-to-reach, dedicated volume control, as does the multi-format output section with connections for both 1/4″ and 1/8″ cables.

Roland System-500 531 Channel Mixer Specs

Controllers

• MUTE switch (1–6)
• SIGNAL IN slider (1–6)
• PAN knob (1–6)
• VOLUME knob
• MIC LINE switch
• GAIN knob
• PHONES knob

Indicator

• OVERLOAD L indicator
• OVERLOAD R indicator

Connectors

• Signal In jack (1–6): Miniature phone type
• CV IN jack (1–6): Miniature phone type
• OUT 1 jack (L,R): Miniature phone type
• OUT 2 jack (L,R): 1/4-inch phone type
• Pre In jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
• Phones jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
• Power Supply: Eurorack power

Current Draw

• 195 mA (+12 V)
• 165 mA (-12 V)

Accessories

• Owner’s Manual
• Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
• Eurorack installation screws (4 pcs)
• Eurorack power cable

Size And Weight

• Width: 101.3 mm
• Depth: 128.5 mm
• Height: 57.2 mm
• Weight: 274 g