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HLABS PRE169 - 500 Series Components

HLABS PRE169

500 Series Components

$895
Weight 0.7 kg
1-Channel Microphone Preamplifier in 500-Series Module Format, Inspired by the legendary Studer 169...
4.8 AudioFu Score
HLABS EQ169 - 500 Series Components

HLABS EQ169

500 Series Components

$418
Weight 0.4 kg
1-Channel 3-Band EQ in 500-Series Module Format, A classic semi-parametric EQ based on the original...
4.3 AudioFu Score
thingyfab Blank Panel 500 Preamp - 500 Series Components

thingyfab Blank Panel 500 Preamp

500 Series Components

$23
*Note:* This product is simply a blank panel for 500-series module frames; it is not a functional device.
4.8 AudioFu Score
thingyfab Blank Panel 500 Reverb - 500 Series Components

thingyfab Blank Panel 500 Reverb

500 Series Components

$23
*Please note:* This product is simply a blank panel for 500-series module chassis; it is not a functional device.
4.9 AudioFu Score
thingyfab Blank Panel 500 Vintage Comp. - 500 Series Components

thingyfab Blank Panel 500 Vintage Comp.

500 Series Components

$23
*Note:* This product is simply a blank panel for 500-series module frames; it is not a functional device.
4.4 AudioFu Score
Hazelrigg Industries DLC - 500 Series Components

Hazelrigg Industries DLC

500 Series Components

$1,606
Passive equaliser in API 500-series format, Ideal for vocal editing, Input and output stages...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Hazelrigg Industries DNE - 500 Series Components

Hazelrigg Industries DNE

500 Series Components

$1,606
Compressor Module in API 500 Series Format, PWM compression with extremely fast attack and...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Hazelrigg Industries DVA - 500 Series Components

Hazelrigg Industries DVA

500 Series Components

$1,606
Hybrid microphone preamplifier in API 500 series format, Tube input stage featuring a 6072a...
4.5 AudioFu Score
IGS Audio Photon - 500 Series Components

IGS Audio Photon

500 Series Components

$872
500 Series Module, Optical compressor, Uses an optocoupler that introduces negative feedback into the...
4.5 AudioFu Score
thingyfab Blank Panel 500 Bamboo - 500 Series Components

thingyfab Blank Panel 500 Bamboo

500 Series Components

$12
Blank Panel for 500-Series Module Frames, Material: Bamboo plywood, Each panel with...
4.6 AudioFu Score
AEA Snaqbox Orange - 500 Series Components

AEA Snaqbox Orange

500 Series Components

$581
Weight 0.998 kg
2-Slot Rack for 500-series Chassis, Separate power supply per slot with external switching power...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Roadworx Blank Panel 500 - 500 Series Components

Roadworx Blank Panel 500

500 Series Components

$6
Blanking plate; for a 500 slot in a module frame; protects and closes unused slots;...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Dangerous Music BAX 500 - 500 Series Components

Dangerous Music BAX 500

500 Series Components

$1,862
Equaliser in 500-Series Module Format, Baxandall Shelving EQ with high-pass and low-pass...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Neve 88R LBEQ - 500 Series Components

Neve 88R LBEQ

500 Series Components

$1,210
Weight 0.57 kg
500 Series 4-Band Fully Parametric EQ, Based on the 88RS console circuit, ±20 dB gain per band, Low...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Black Lion Audio PBR 8-500 - 500 Series Components

Black Lion Audio PBR 8-500

500 Series Components

$1,105
Size 19" Weight 3.63 kg
8-Slot Rack for 500-Series Modules, With an integrated, balanced TT/Bantam patchbay, Space...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Drawmer DS101 Noise Gate - 500 Series Components

Drawmer DS101 Noise Gate

500 Series Components

$581
Noise Gate Module, In 500 module format, Variable high-pass and low-pass filters, Envelope...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Neve 88R LBC - 500 Series Components

Neve 88R LBC

500 Series Components

$1,221
Compressor / Limiter Module, VCA circuitry modelled on the 88RS console, LED meter for level and gain...
4.8 AudioFu Score
API Audio 525A - 500 Series Components

API Audio 525A

500 Series Components

$1,501
FET Compressor in 500 Series Module Format, Attack adjustable from 15 microseconds to 15 milliseconds,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
AEA Snaqbox - 500 Series Components

AEA Snaqbox

500 Series Components

$581
Weight 0.998 kg
2-Slot Rack, For 500 series modules, Separate power supply per slot with external switching power supply,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
AEA RPQ503 - 500 Series Components

AEA RPQ503

500 Series Components

$1,082
Ribbon Microphone Amplifier, With 2-band EQ with API 500 format, AEA Gen 3 preamp circuitry, Ultra-high...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Tegeler MythVCA 500 - 500 Series Components

Tegeler MythVCA 500

500 Series Components

$814
1-Channel VCA Compressor in 500 Module Format, Low cut filter: 60 - 120 Hz, Attack: 0.1 - 30 ms,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Roger Schult V2359j amp4ribbon - 500 Series Components

Roger Schult V2359j amp4ribbon

500 Series Components

$1,023
Roger Schult W2359j amp4ribbon, 1-Channel Ribbon Microphone Preamplifier, Construction: 500 module format, requires a...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Chandler Limited GERM 500 MKII - 500 Series Components

Chandler Limited GERM 500 MKII

500 Series Components

$1,280
1-Channel Microphone Preamp in 500 Format, Max. Gain: +60 dB, +48 V Phantom power...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Roger Schult W2395c - 500 Series Components

Roger Schult W2395c

500 Series Components

$907
Vintage 3-band EQ, In the 500 series API format, Two active Baxandall tone controls for the bass...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Burl Audio B1D Mic Pre - 500 Series Components

Burl Audio B1D Mic Pre

500 Series Components

$1,163
Microphone Preamplifier, BURL custom BX3 input transformer, BURL custom BX4 iron output...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Zähl Rack 500 Dual - 500 Series Components

Zähl Rack 500 Dual

500 Series Components

$1,210
Empty Housing with 2 Slots, Compatible with API 500 standard, Connections per slot: 1x XLR In and...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Cloud Microphones True Blue CL-520 - 500 Series Components

Cloud Microphones True Blue CL-520

500 Series Components

$919
Precision Microphone Preamplifier in 500-Series Format, Developed in collaboration...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Drawmer OC1 Opto Compressor - 500 Series Components

Drawmer OC1 Opto Compressor

500 Series Components

$465
Weight 0.38 kg
Optical Compressor, Classic optical compressor in 500-series module format, Soft-knee...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Drawmer FC1 FET Compressor - 500 Series Components

Drawmer FC1 FET Compressor

500 Series Components

$465
Weight 0.38 kg
FET Compressor in 500-Series Module Format, Fully featured soft-knee FET compressor with...
4.6 AudioFu Score
WES Audio ng500 Recording & Mix Bundle - 500 Series Components

WES Audio ng500 Recording & Mix Bundle

500 Series Components

$8,848
Size 19"
WES Audio ng500 Recording & Mix Bundle, 500 Module System, Fully pre-configured, For analogue mixing with digital...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Zähl Rack 500 Dual for IM1 - 500 Series Components

Zähl Rack 500 Dual for IM1

500 Series Components

$1,210
Empty housing with 2 slots, Especially suitable for Zähl IM1 (Art.#433165# - not included...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Zähl IM1 - 500 Series Components

Zähl IM1

500 Series Components

$2,281
Insert Master Module for 500 Racks, Can be used as a stereo (L / R) or M / S insert, Additional dry / wet...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Drawmer MQ-2 - 500 Series Components

Drawmer MQ-2

500 Series Components

$581
Weight 0.54 kg
500 Series Module, 7-band vintage equaliser with proportional Q-curves and programme-dependent,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Drawmer MQ-1 - 500 Series Components

Drawmer MQ-1

500 Series Components

$406
Weight 0.38 kg
500 Series Module, 7-band vintage equaliser with proportional Q-curves, Inspired by the Motown EQ of the...
4.6 AudioFu Score
thingyfab Blank Panel 500 Rosewood - 500 Series Components

thingyfab Blank Panel 500 Rosewood

500 Series Components

$12
Blank Panel, For 500 module frames, Material: Rosewood plywood, Each panel with...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Harrison Audio D510r Mixer Module - 500 Series Components

Harrison Audio D510r Mixer Module

500 Series Components

$872
*Note:* To be installed by the user and is only compatible with the Harrison Audio D510r chassis.
4.5 AudioFu Score
Behringer 73 - 500 Series Components

Behringer 73

500 Series Components

$240
500 Series Module, Microphone / Line preamplifier, With Midas input and output transformers, Based on the...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Rodec M 104 Dynamic Filter - Miscellaneous Studio Gear

Rodec M 104 Dynamic Filter

Miscellaneous Studio Gear

$336
*Note:* Requires an additional Rodec K7 adapter (Art.#611569#) to be installed in a 500 rack (not included in the scope...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Rodec M 101 Phono - Miscellaneous Studio Gear

Rodec M 101 Phono

Miscellaneous Studio Gear

$313
*Note:* Requires an additional Rodec K7 adapter (Art.#611569#) installed in a 500 rack (not included)
4.3 AudioFu Score
Rodec M 501 Preamp - 500 Series Components

Rodec M 501 Preamp

500 Series Components

$1,047
Weight 0.5 kg
Microphone Preamplifier and EQ in API 500 Format, Designed for use with Rodec MX Modular consoles,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Rodec K7 Adapter - 500 Series Components

Rodec K7 Adapter

500 Series Components

$208
Adapter Module, API Series 500 rack format adapter module for 2 500 slots, Suitable for Rodec MX...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Elysia xmax 500 - 500 Series Components

Elysia xmax 500

500 Series Components

$1,314
Class-A Stereo Master Bus Processor for Mixing and Mastering, Multiband compressor with low, mid and...
4.9 AudioFu Score
WES Audio Pandora - 500 Series Components

WES Audio Pandora

500 Series Components

$1,417
Multi-band compressor, With digital recall and automation, Analogue design, 24 dBU Headroom, 3 Bands...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Heritage Audio LANG 312L - 500 Series Components

Heritage Audio LANG 312L

500 Series Components

$465
System 500 Module, NY-style preamp for drums and guitars in 500 module design, Super-fast...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Rupert Neve Designs 545 - 500 Series Components

Rupert Neve Designs 545

500 Series Components

$1,023
1-Channel Feedback Controller, Reduces feedback without filtering the signal, Increases the...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Harrison Audio MR3eq - 500 Series Components

Harrison Audio MR3eq

500 Series Components

$278
1-Channel 3-Band Parametric Equaliser in 500 Module Format, +/- 10 dB boostc/ cut range, HF 800...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Harrison Audio Comp - 500 Series Components

Harrison Audio Comp

500 Series Components

$278
1-Channel compressor in 500 module format, Programme-dependent attack time, Controls for ratio,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Harrison Audio 32Cpre+ - 500 Series Components

Harrison Audio 32Cpre+

500 Series Components

$488
1-Channel Microphone Preamplifier with DI Input in 500 Module Format, Jensen JT-MB-CPCA...
4.5 AudioFu Score
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About 500 Series Components

500 Series Components are modular processing units designed for use within 500-series racks, offering a flexible and customizable signal chain. Producers, engineers, and sound designers leverage these modules to add EQ, compression, saturation, and other effects. Their modularity allows for incredibly tailored sonic workflows and experimentation.

Best For
Studio recording mixing mastering sound design electronic music production vocal processing
What to Look For
Component quality headroom noise floor feature set power consumption compatibility with your rack user interface build quality

500 Series Components — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Modular design allows for immense sonic flexibility and customization.
  • Small footprint compared to standalone processors.
  • Often feature high-quality components and unique circuit designs.
  • Can be easily rearranged and reconfigured for different tasks.

CONS

  • Requires a 500-series rack, adding to overall cost and space.
  • Power consumption can be a limiting factor in some racks.
  • Can quickly become expensive as you accumulate modules.
  • Compatibility issues can arise between different manufacturers.

Frequently Asked Questions About 500 Series Components

It indicates High-Pass and Low-Pass filters, used to shape frequency response and remove unwanted low or high frequencies.

Check the module’s power requirements (voltage and amperage) and ensure your rack can provide them. Also confirm compatibility with any control voltage standards.

It signifies that both left and right channels are processed by independent circuits, avoiding potential phase or imaging issues common in some designs.

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