500 Series

The 500 Series format introduced modular studio processing within compact rack systems, allowing engineers to combine preamps, equalisers, compressors and other signal processors in interchangeable slots. Originally developed as part of console channel strip designs, the format evolved into a standalone modular ecosystem widely adopted in modern studio production. This archive includes 500 Series modules and compatible rack systems used in professional recording environments. From vintage-inspired recreations to contemporary circuit designs, the 500 Series format provides flexible hardware processing within modular studio workflows.

Made In U.K.

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.

Made In U.K.

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.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2013 /

Neve 88R LB Microphone Preamplifier

The Neve 88R LB Microphone Preamplifier is akin to having the Neve 88RS Console in the Palm of your Hand, or in this case, your 500 series rack.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2014 /

Chandler Limited Germ 500 MkII Preamplifier

The Chandler Limited Germ 500 MkII Preamplifier is an updated version of our original Germ 500. This unit has an improved faceplate layout and nicer look.

Made In Canada

Released in 2014 /

Radial Engineering Power Tube Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamp

The Radial Engineering Power Tube is a class-A vacuum tube microphone preamplifier that captures the essence of the original sound source while imparting the rich harmonics, warmth, and character of a transformer-coupled tube circuit.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2015 /

API 525 Discrete Compressor

The API 525 Discrete Compressor is an exact reissue of API’s original 525 from the early 70’s, in a compact 500 series chassis.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2015 /

API 550B Discrete 4 Band Equaliser

Based on API’s original API 550 from the late ’60s, the API 550b is a continuation of the EQ that played a major role in the history of music recording, but with an additional filter band and several new frequencies.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2015 /

API 565 Filter Bank

The API 565 Filter Bank module has circuits that are true to the musical filters of the famed 215 module found in large format API consoles.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2015 /

Chandler Limited TG2-500 Pre Amp

The Chandler Limited TG2-500 pre-amp is a recreation of the rare EMI TG12428 preamp used in EMI/Abbey Road Studios recording and mastering consoles from the late 60s and early 70s.

Made In China

Released in 2015 /

dbx 530 Parametric Equaliser

The dbx 530 Parametric EQ offers a unique degree of equalisation flexibility in the popular 500 Series format.

Made In China

Released in 2015 /

dbx 560A Compressor/Limiter

The dbx 560A Compressor/Limiter offers legendary VCA-based compression in the increasingly popular 500 Series format. dbx has a much-heralded history with modular processors dating back to our 900 Series and the 560A continues that tradition.

Made In China

Released in 2015 /

dbx 520 De-Esser

The dbx 520 will help you expertly tame the excessive sibilance often found in vocals and other high frequency dense material.