Lindell Audio 6X-500

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Lindell Audio 6X-500

Lindell Audio

6X-500

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 320525
Model: 6X-500
Price: $405.90

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The Lindell 6X-500 is a fantastic grab for anyone chasing that classic, slightly colored preamp sound. It’s a real workhorse for tracking vocals, guitars, or adding some vintage warmth to drum buses – especially if you're into a Pultec-inspired EQ vibe. It's a well-built, affordable option that fills a specific niche beautifully.

Product Description

  • Lindell Audio 6X-500
  • 500 Series Module Pre-Amp and EQ
  • Discrete design based on Lindell Hybrid amplifiers
  • Coupled transformers with balanced inputs and outputs
  • Up to 65 dB gain
  • Passive "Pultec-style" EQ
  • Coil + hybrid gain make up amplifier
  • 3-Step switchable EQ Low Freq Boost: 30 Hz
  • 60 Hz
  • 100 Hz (+/-10%)
  • 3-Step switchable EQ High Freq Boost: 6 kHz
  • 10 kHz
  • 16 kHz (+/-10%)
  • Selectable high boost bandwidth
  • Phase changeover switch
  • 48 V Phantom Power
  • 5 LED VU Meters
  • Design: API Series 500 Format
PROS
  • • Discrete transformer-coupled design delivers a warm, vintage tone.
  • • Passive Pultec-style EQ offers musical, gentle shaping.
  • • Generous 65dB gain handles weak signals with ease.
  • • VU meters provide accurate gain staging and visual feedback.
CONS
  • • EQ bandwidth options are limited compared to fully parametric EQs.
  • • Transformer saturation can become fatiguing in very clean recordings.
  • • Discrete design can be power-hungry in a dense 500 rack.

Product Video

Key Features

Module Type Preamp and EQ
Channels 6
Controls Gain, EQ Low Frequency, EQ Low Boost, EQ High Frequency, EQ High Boost, Bandwidth, Phase
Compatible Format API Series 500
Weight 2.4 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It emulates the Pultec character with a passive design, but lacks the full flexibility of a true Pultec’s multiple frequency selections and gain control.
It's definitely present, but controllable; it adds pleasing harmonic richness, though pushing it too far can introduce muddiness.
Yes, the EQ section is easily bypassed, allowing you to utilize the preamp's gain and transformer coloration without the EQ engaged.

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