Lindell Audio 7X-500
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Lindell Audio
7X-500
Product Info
Article Number:
320526
Brand:
Lindell Audio
Model:
7X-500
Category:
500 Series Components
Price:
$394.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Lindell 7X-500 is a fantastic option for anyone needing aggressive, gluey compression. Its parallel processing and straightforward controls make it incredibly useful on drums, vocals, and anything needing some serious punch – especially great for rock and electronic producers wanting a vintage vibe without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Lindell Audio 7X-500
- 500 FET Style Compressor and Limiter
- Parallel compression with crossfade control
- High pass sidechain filter
- 3 Step Switched Attack Times
- 3 Step Switched Release Times
- 3 Step Switched High Pass Sidechain Filter: Off
- 100 Hz
- 300 Hz
- 3 Step Switched Ratio 4: 1
- 12: 1
- 100: 1 (all in)
- True Hardware Bypass
- Balanced transformer output
- -LED gain reduction meter
- Construction: API Series 500 Format
PROS
- • API-style transformer output adds desirable harmonic richness
- • Flexible crossfade control for nuanced parallel compression
- • Sidechain HPF cleans low-end mud effectively
- • Simple, stepped controls make dialing in compression quick
CONS
- • Limited ratio options compared to more complex compressors
- • FET character can be aggressive for subtle dynamics
- • Build quality, while solid, isn't top-tier API or Neve
Product Video
Key Features
Module Type
FET Compressor/Limiter
Channels
Dual Mono
Controls
Attack, Release, Ratio, Crossfade, HPF, Gain Reduction
Compatible Format
API Series 500
Weight
2.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a nod to the 1176’s aggression but lacks the 1176’s nuance and transient response – more of a simplified, powerful version.
It's a true parallel blend with a continuously variable crossfade, allowing for very subtle or extremely aggressive parallel compression techniques.
While capable of gentle compression, its FET design leans towards a more colored, aggressive sound; it excels when you want to add some grit.
