500 Series

500 Series effects, often referred to as the “lunchbox” format, are a popular and versatile set of audio processing modules used in professional audio recording and production. Originating in the USA but embraced worldwide, these pint-sized powerhouses allow sound engineers and musicians to customize their signal chain with preamps, EQs, compressors, and various other processors, all fitting neatly into a compact 500 Series rack.

Released in 2007

Grace Design M501 Preamplifier

Presenting the Grace Design M501, our 500 series module version of the venerable m101 mic preamplifier. Now the signature transparency and detail of our circuit designs is available for your 500 series collection.
Released in 2009

Chandler Limited Little Devil Pre Amp

Chandler Limited Little Devil Pre-Amp – this might be the best piece of Chandler gear yet! What makes the Little Devil Pre so special? Well, several things.
Released in 2009

Chandler Limited Little Devil EQ

The Chandler Limited Little Devil EQ is a small package with a huge sound. It is a Chandlerised British console sound in a 500 package.
Released in 2009

Chandler Limited Little Devil Compressor

The Chandler Limited Little Devil Compressor is a mixture of all that is Chandler. It combines elements of our LTD-2 and Germanium Compressor, as well as 2264 and 33609 units, into an all-new compressor for a 500 format. Discrete transformer sound and handmade quality are the make-up of the Devil Comp.
Released in 2010

Dramastic Audio Obsidian 500 Stereo Bus Compressor

The Dramastic Audio Obsidian 500 Stereo Bus Compressor was the world’s first stereo bus compressor for the 500 series rack format.
Released in 2010

Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph Stereo Compressor

The Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph continues the legacy of the acclaimed Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor, renowned for its unparalleled quality and exceptional performance.
Released in 2011

Radial Engineering X-Amp Reamper

The Radial Engineering X-Amp Reamper is a 500 series module that lets you take a pre-recorded guitar track and send it back to amplifiers and effects so that you can tailor the sound to suit.
Released in 2011

Radial Engineering Tank Driver Spring Reverb Interface

The Radial Engineering Tank Driver is a unique 500 series modules that allows you to drive balanced line level signals through guitar amp reverb tanks, optimised to work with both modern and vintage spring reverb models.
Released in 2012

Drawmer DS101 Noise Gate

The Drawmer DS101 is the first noise gate designed specifically for the 500 Series rack system and takes its place alongside the Drawmer family of industry standard Noise Gates, such as the DS201, DS501 and DS404. Anyone familiar with those units will immediately be at home with the DS101.
Released in 2013

Neve 1073LB Microphone Preamplifier

The Neve 1073LB Microphone Preamplifier is everyone’s favourite preamp, with 500 series convenience.
Released in 2013

Neve 1073LB EQ Compact 1073 Equaliser

The Neve 1073LB EQ is based on the legendary inductor-based 3-band EQ from the classic 1073®, the 1073LBEQ packs a punch recognised by so many users worldwide, now available in a compact 500 series format.
Released in 2013

Neve 2264A LB Limiter Compressor

The Neve 2264A LB Limiter/Compressor is the influential and revered classic in a compact 500 series format.
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