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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 2021

API 512v Discrete Mic / Line Pre

The API 512v 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 512v
Released in 2021

API 550-DI Direct Input

Like the console-based API 205L, the API 505-DI is specifically designed to accept a guitar, bass or keyboard direct input while minimising any loading effect on Hi-Z instrument pickups.
API 550-DI
Released in 2021

WesAudio Rhea Vari-Mu Tube Compressor

The WesAudio Rhea Vari-Mu Tube Compressor is a fully analogue, stereo vari-mu tube compressor with digital recall, in a compact 500 series format.
WesAudio Rhea
Released in 2021

API 527A Compressor Limiter

The API 527A Compressor/Limiter takes its place alongside the family of API VCA based compressors, including the 225L compressor and 529, 2500, and 2500+ stereo bus compressors.
API 527A
Released in 2021

Solid State Logic E-Dyn Dynamics Module

The Solid State Logic E-Dyn Dynamics Module is an E-Series Dynamics Module providing Classic SSL analogue processing in 500-Series format.
Solid State Logic E-Dyn
Released in 2021

H2 Audio 0011 Mic Pre and 3-Band EQ

The H2 Audio 0011 Mic Pre and 3-Band EQ is the original channel module from so many iconic studio recordings of the past.
H2 Audio 0011
Released in 2021

H2 Audio 5011 Helios 3-Band EQ

The H2 Audio 5011 Helios 3-Band EQ is the EQ section from the 0011 in a 500 Series package.
H2 Audio 5011
Released in 2021

H2 Audio 2128 Helios Mic Preamplifier

The H2 Audio 2128 Helios Mic Preamplifier is the mic preamp circuit from the 0011 in a 500 Series package.
H2 Audio 2128
Released in 2022

SPL BiG Stereo Image Shaper

The SPL BiG Stereo Image Shaper is a Stereo Image Bigger Maker for 500 Series effects racks.
SPL BiG
Released in 2022

TK Audio BC501-GR Bus Compressor

TK Audio’s best-selling 500-series module, the TK Audio BC501-GR Bus, is a stereo bus compressor that features all the power of TK’s flagship BC1-THD.
TK Audio BC501-GR
Released in 2022

TK Audio T-Komp 500 Comrpessor

The TK Audio T-Komp 500 has a unique design which offers a modern take on the old vari-mu ratio curve. The ratio is progressive and increases with the threshold level.
TK Audio T-Komp 500
Released in 2022

TK Audio TK-Lizer 500 Equaliser

The TK Audio TK-Lizer features all the power of the TK Audio’s flagship TK-Lizer, including the M/S functionality that has made it such a staple in studios all over the world.
TK Audio TK-Lizer 500
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