The Trident Audio Deca-Dent is a heavy-duty, 10-slot 500-series rackmount chassis engineered to solve some of the most common workflow frustrations associated with modular setups. Combining flexible backend connectivity with clever internal routing features, it functions as a highly reliable, rock-solid housing unit for high-density 500-series tracking and mixing rigs.

Instead of forcing you to use external patch cables to chain adjacent processors, the Deca-Dent features onboard Feed and Stereo Link switching for channel pairs. This allows you to cascade the output of one slot directly into the input of the next—making it effortless to build custom channel strips (like a preamp into an EQ into a compressor) right inside the box. Supported by a robust external switch-mode power supply that delivers a full 130mA per slot across all 10 channels simultaneously, the Deca-Dent delivers clean, stable voltage to power demanding modules without thermal throttling or sagging.

The Deca-Dent is a new 10 space 500 Series rack mount chassis from Trident Audio Developments. This 500 series chassis is unique because it features the most versatile set of connections on the market, along with features not found on other 500 Series chassis.

The Deca-Dent is a new 10 space 500 Series rack mount chassis from Trident Audio Developments. This 500 series chassis is unique because it features the most versatile set of connections on the market, along with features not found on other 500 Series chassis.

Connecting to the Deca-Dent is both simple and versatile. Each channel can be connected via a combi jack which supports both XLR or 1/4” input. The output for each channel is XLR. In addition to this the first 8 channels of the 10 space rack are also accessible via a DSub (DB-25) connection for even simpler connections.

Beyond the connections of the rack, there are also very powerful linking features. Each pair of channels from left to right can be set to feed the Output of the left channel into the Input of the right channel, without the need to physically do this with cables. In addition to the Feed feature, the channels are also stereo linkable via the “Stereo Link” switch. This ties pins together on Odd/Even pairs of modules, and if the modules already support a Stereo Link function this switch will additionally activate that feature. This makes stereo linking of compressors or limiters extremely simple and there is no need to physically link the units with cables.

The Deca-Dent is powered externally by a switch mode power supply that can operate in any country without having to change any voltage settings. The power supply provides 32 Volts via a +/- 16V rails and a separate +48V rail for phantom power. Each slot get’s the full 130mA requirements when under a full 10 unit load.

Trident Deca-Dent 500 Rack Features:

• 10 Spaces of 500 Slots
• Stereo Link funtion in pairs
• Input to Output Feed Switch in pairs
• Connections via XLR, 1/4″, and D-Sub
• External Power Supply

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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