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.S.A.

Released in 2024 /

Acme Opticom XLA-500 Limiter

Building on the renowned design of the Acme Opticom XLA-3, Acme Audio has meticulously adapted its topology into a compact two-slot 500 series module with the Acme Opticom XLA-500 Limiter.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2025 /

Drawmer MQ-1 Motown Equaliser

The Drawmer MQ-1 is a 500-series seven-band proportional-Q equaliser inspired by the classic Motown sound of the 1960s. It offers fully variable ±10dB boost or cut with automatic bandwidth adjustment for intuitive tonal shaping. The unique ‘CRUSH’ feature adds harmonic saturation, enhancing warmth and presence. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the MQ-1 delivers low-noise performance, a hard-wired bypass, and the renowned build quality expected from Drawmer.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2025 /

Drawmer MQ-2 Motown Equaliser

The Drawmer MQ-2 is a stereo 7-band proportional-Q equaliser and compressor for the 500-series, inspired by the classic 1960s Motown EQs. It offers fully variable ±10dB boost or cut, an intuitive one-knob compressor, and a ‘CRUSH’ feature for harmonic saturation. Users can switch the processing order between EQ and compression. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the Drawmer MQ-2 delivers high-quality, low-noise performance in a two-slot 500-series module.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2025 /

Locomotive Audio 40AM-1 Microphone Preamplifier

A compact 500-series valve preamp that recreates classic 1940s American tone, offering transformer selection, five-position response shaping, pad, low-cut filter, DI, and LED metering for versatile colour and control.

Made In U.S.A.

Released in 2025 /

AEA RPQ503 Microphone Preamplifier

The AEA RPQ503 delivers 85 dB of clean gain, ultra-high 68 kΩ impedance, and CurveShaper™ EQ in a 500-series format, optimised for ribbons but ideal for all microphones.

Made In China

Released in 2025 /

Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500 Compressor

The Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500 is a 500 Series analogue PWM Compressor with six unique operating modes, Stress harmonic control, and OPTOSYNC stereo linking. It delivers unprecedented flexibility and sonic character for tracking, mixing, and mastering.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2025 /

Neve 88R LBC Compressor Limiter

The Neve 88R LBC brings the precision and power of the legendary 88RS console compressor to the 500-series format, combining adaptive VCA dynamics, auto make-up gain, sidechain filtering and bus linking for true console-grade performance in a compact module.

Made In U.K.

Released in 2026 /

Neve 88R LBEQ Equaliser

The Neve 88R LBEQ delivers authentic 88RS console equalisation in a compact 500 series format, combining wide gain range, fully parametric control, and classic Neve musicality for precise and expressive tone shaping.