IGS Audio Rubber Bands 500

Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy

IGS Audio Rubber Bands 500

IGS Audio

Rubber Bands 500

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 346299
Model: Rubber Bands 500
Price: $746.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The IGS Audio Rubber Bands 500 is a seriously classy piece of gear. Its passive design and Carnhill transformers give it a unique, musical character, perfect for engineers and producers seeking to subtly shape and enhance the overall tone of a mix, especially drums and bass. It's a premium-priced tool, but delivers a refined sonic signature.

Product Description

  • IGS Audio Rubber Bands 500
  • Passive equalizer
  • Carnhill Transformer to input and output
  • Potentiometer for HC (High Cut)
  • HB (High Boost)
  • BC (Bass Cut) and BB (Bass Boost)
  • EQ In / Relay Bypass
  • Format: 500 module

*Switch for:*

  • HC: 6
  • 20 kHz
  • HB: 5
  • 16 kHz
  • BB / BC: 20
  • 240 Hz
PROS
  • • Carnhill transformers impart a pleasing warmth and subtle harmonic richness
  • • Flexible high-frequency controls allow precise tailoring of brightness
  • • Passive design ensures pristine signal path with no added noise or distortion
  • • Robust build quality with high-grade potentiometers promises long-term reliability
CONS
  • • High-end price point puts it out of reach for many home studios
  • • Passive design requires significant gain from preamp, limiting flexibility
  • • Limited frequency shaping compared to fully active equalizers

Product Video

Key Features

Module Type Passive Equalizer
Channels 2
Controls HC, HB, Q, BC, BB
Compatible Format 500 Series
Weight 2.5 lbs

Similar Products

Weight Tank WT-Comp - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Weight Tank WT-Comp

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$1,759
1-Channel Vari-Mu Compressor, Tubes: One 6BC8 and one 12AU7, Input and output level variably...
4.8 Expert Rating
Behringer 73 - 500 Series Components

Behringer 73

500 Series Components

$252
500 Series Module, Microphone / Line preamplifier, With Midas input and output transformers, Based on the...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zoom H4essential APH-4e Bundle - Portable Recorders

Zoom H4essential APH-4e Bundle

Portable Recorders

$208
4.8 Expert Rating
Drawmer MQ-1 - 500 Series Components

Drawmer MQ-1

500 Series Components

$384
500 Series Module, 7-band vintage equaliser with proportional Q-curves, Inspired by the Motown EQ of the...
4.8 Expert Rating
Ampeg RB-112 Bundle - Solid-State Bass Combos

Ampeg RB-112 Bundle

Solid-State Bass Combos

$596
4.6 Expert Rating
Dateq SPL-5 MKII - Limiters

Dateq SPL-5 MKII

Limiters

$1,814
2-Channel Limiter with Measuring Microphone, Adjustable via threshold and output, For sealing, Input...
4.9 Expert Rating
Locomotive Audio 14B - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Locomotive Audio 14B

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$3,079
1-Channel Vari-Mu Compressor, Tubes: 1x 6BC8, 1x 12AY7 and 2x 6V6s, Input and output level...
4.7 Expert Rating
Heritage Audio LANG P.LANE Type 436 - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

Heritage Audio LANG P.LANE Type 436

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$1,044
Tube Vari-Mu Compressor, One channel, Three integrated tubes: One NOS 6H5P, one JJ...
4.8 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions

Passive equalizers don't provide gain, so you’ll need a preamp with ample headroom to compensate; it’s not suitable for low-level signals.
The potentiometers are smooth and offer precise adjustments, lacking detents for a more fluid workflow.
While sharing a similar warmth due to the transformers, the Rubber Bands 500 offers a more focused and controlled EQ response than the broader, more 'vintage' Pultec sound.

We use cookies to improve your experience. Learn more