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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 2017

LaChapell Audio Model 583S Mk2 Microphone Preamplifier

LaChapell Audio Model 583S Mk2 Microphone Preamplifier delivers is the world’s first 500 format tube mic preamplifier.
LaChapell Audio Model 583S Mk2
Released in 2017

LaChapell Audio Model 500TDI Tube Direct Box

The LaChapell Audio Model 500TDI Tube Direct Box provides LaChapell Audio warmth and clarity for bass and other instrument pickups.
LaChapell Audio Model 500TDI
Released in 2017

SPL HPm Headphone Monitoring Amplifier

The SPL HPm Headphone Monitoring Amplifier is a 500 Series double-slot module headphone monitoring amplifier with Phonitor Matrix for two headphones.
SPL HPm
Released in 2018

API 529 Stereo Compressor

The new API 529 Stereo Compressor combines the unmistakable sound of API’s compression technology with the convenience and popularity of the API 500 Series format.
API 529
Released in 2018

WesAudio Hyperion Parametric Equaliser

The WesAudio Hyperion Parametric Equaliser is a fully analogue parametric equaliser with digital recall, in a compact 500 series format.
WesAudio Hyperion
Released in 2018

Maag Audio EQ4-500 6-Band EQ

The Maag Audio EQ4-500 is a single channel 6-band equaliser module that fits into a single slot of the popular 500vVPR series racks. Like the EQ2, many features and the design philosophies of the Maag Audio EQ4M standalone equaliser are incorporated into the Maag Audio EQ4-500 series equaliser.
Maag Audio EQ4
Released in 2018

Cranborne Audio Camden 500 Microphone Preamplifier

Cranborne Audio Camden 500 is the most astoundingly clean, linear, transparent preamp you’ve ever heard. But it also has “Mojo” – 2 discrete custom analogue saturation circuits that can be applied, exaggerated, and perhaps best of all – bypassed.
Cranborne Audio Camden 500
Released in 2018

Maag Audio PreQ4-500 Microphone Preamplifier

The Maag Audio PreQ4-500 is an “all in one” channel strip that updates the PreQ3 module and fits into the standard 500VPR rack. Up to 65 dB of extremely clean gain is available to handle low output ribbon mics and/or very quiet sound recordings for foley/film applications that require high gain with a low noise floor.
Maag Audio PreQ4-500
Released in 2019

WesAudio Prometheus Passive Equaliser

The WesAudio Prometheus Passive Equaliser is a ng500 fully analogue passive equaliser with digital recall, in a compact 500 series chassis.
WesAudio Prometheus
Released in 2019

API 535-LA Line Amplifier

Modeled after API’s highly prized console-based 325 booster cards, the API 535-LA can both amplify and attenuate incoming and outgoing signals for ultimate flexibility—all while providing API’s trademark warmth and tone.
API 535-LA
Released in 2019

API 512C Discrete Mic/Line Preamplifier

The API 512c is a mic / line / instrument preamp, world famous for its ability to provide a low noise (-129 EIN) and unusually good sounding front end for all types of audio applications.
API 512C
Released in 2019

Radial Engineering EXTC Guitar Effects Interface

The Radial Engineering EXTC is a unique 500 series module that allows you to connect guitar pedals to the inputs and outputs of pro audio equipment, providing the ability to incorporate effects pedals into your mix in new and creative ways.
Radial Engineering EXTC
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