Vintage Digital
My Effects Rack
Youtube Instagram

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 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
Released in 2022

TK Audio M/S Blender 500 Parallel Processer

The new TK Audio M/S Blender 500 Parallel Processer is a multi-functional parallel processing tool. A dual mono blender, a stereo blender and a M/S encoder/decoder in one.
TK Audio M/S Blender 500
Released in 2022

WesAudio Phoebe Microphone Preamplifier

The WesAudio Phoebe Microphone Preamplifier is a Class A microphone/line/instrument preamplifier with digital recall, in a compact 500 series chassis.
WesAudio Phoebe
Released in 2022

Weiss A1 Microphone Preamplifier

The Weiss Engineering A1 is a high-fidelity microphone and line preamplifier with Lundahl transformers, a discrete Class A design, and up to 60dB of clean gain. It features a precision digitally controlled de-esser, a -24dB pad, a selectable low-cut filter, and 48V phantom power. Designed for API 500-series racks, it delivers pristine, transparent sound for professional recording applications.
Weiss A1
Released in 2022

Solid State Logic Ultraviolet Stereo Equaliser

Solid State Logic Ultraviolet Stereo Equaliser takes the acclaimed minimum phase-shift Violet stereo EQ section from Fusion and puts it into 500-series format.
Solid State Logic Ultraviolet
Released in 2023

Black Lion Audio Bluey 500 FET Limiting Amplifier

The Black Lion Audio Bluey 500 is a 500-series compressor based on Chris Lord-Alge’s iconic modified unit. It delivers the same punchy, gritty sound with added features like wet and dry mix control and stereo link, using custom Cinemag transformers and a recreated console insert path.
Black Lion Audio Bluey 500
Released in 2023

Black Lion Audio Seventeen 500 FET Compressor

Black Lion Audio Seventeen 500 is a modern 500-series reimagining of the classic 1176 compressor, offering cleaner sound, added features like wet/dry mix and stereo link, and a wider tonal palette thanks to a redesigned IC-based front-end and custom output transformer.
Black Lion Audio Seventeen 500
Released in 2023

Cranborne Audio Carnaby 500 Harmonic EQ

Cranborne Audio Carnaby 500 Harmonic EQ is a 3-band parametric EQ for the 500 series format with a unique and revolutionary EQ concept conceived and created by Cranborne Audio.
Cranborne Audio Carnaby 500
Released in 2023

Heritage Audio Grandchild 670 Compressor

Yes, the Heritage Audio Grandchild 670 is a 500 series module based on the praised Heritage Audio Herchild 670 stereo Vari-MU compressor. Let that sink in…it is an incredible feat of engineering to say the least!
Heritage Audio Grandchild 670
Released in 2024

Harrison 32Cpre+ Microphone Preamplifier

The Harrison 32Cpre+ is a high-performance, transformer-coupled microphone preamplifier from the famous Harrison 32C console, in a 500 series format.
Harrison 32Cpre+
Released in 2024

Harrison MR3eq 3 Band Parametric Equaliser

The Harrison MR3eq is a 3-band parametric EQ with HP/LP filters originally developed for the Harrison MR3 studio console, in a 500 series format.
Harrison MR3eq
Released in 2024

Harrison Comp VCA Compressor

The Harrison Comp VCA Compressor is a classic feed-forward VCA compressor in a convenient 500 series format.
Harrison Comp
7 / 87
thomann.de

“VINTAGE DIGITAL” and the Vintage Digital logo are owned exclusively by Retail Labs
If you have any questions, please contact us

All images and text are the copyright of Vintage Digital and cannot be used without written permission
© 2014 – 2025 Retail Labs – All Rights Reserved

Website and SEO by Retail Labs