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The best stereo compressors under $2000

01 Jul in Studio

Hardware processing on your master out can be a gamechanger when working in the box. We check out the best stereo compressors under $2000.

Why do we still use leveling amplifiers during the recording process?

12 Apr in Studio

Leveling amplifiers have been used forever in the world of recorded music. We look at the different types, formats, and applications.

When to use an SSL bus compressor and why?

02 Apr in Studio

The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We take a look at the different formats currently available.

SSL UV EQ and SiX Channel: new 500-Series analog modules

08 Apr 2021 in Studio

SSL revamps the 500 series with UV EQ and SiX CH, derived from the Fusion and SiX respectively... Oh, and the brushed steel looks pretty swish, too.

AMS Neve 8424: 80-series sound for modern hybrid studios

22 Jun 2020 in Studio

AMS Neve has introduced the new 8424 console. With in-line DAW returns and a recall system, the compact mixing desk is designed to bring the sound of the 80 series to modern hybrid studios.

TK Audio T-Komp compressor: a vari-mu inspired workhorse

17 Oct 2019 in Studio

What looks like an unassuming four-knob comp is actually a vari-mu inspired unit with level-dependent ratio that increases with the signal level. That, and lots more to tweak!

Rupert Neve Designs 545 and Elysia skulptor 500

New 500-Series rack units from Rupert Neve Designs and Elysia

08 Jun 2018 in Live, Studio

British royatly Rupert Neve Designs and German audophiles Elysia added new items to their 500-Series rack unit line-ups. These are the 545 Primary Source Enhancer feedback eliminator and skulpter preamp.

Bart MP2570: a dual 500 Series mic pre for the price of one

14 Apr 2018 in Studio

What makes this preamp truly attractive for 500 Series rack owners is its ability to power and record two microphones while fitting in a single rack slot. That, in addition to its affordable price.

Fredenstein F610: a bad-ass 500-series EQ with a big ol’ touchscreen

06 Feb 2018 in Studio

Fredenstein announced a badass-looking equalizer in 500-series rack format - the F610 Universal Entzerrer UE-1. Yeah, it's named like a piece of lab equipment and it very much looks like one!

Former Soundcraft guys create Cranborne Audio, introduce boutique-level $350 preamp

29 Jan 2018 in Studio

UK-based startup Cranborne Audio — founded by former Soundcraft personnel – debuted three pro audio products. These are the 500R8 500-series rack, the 500ADAT expansion unit, and Camden 500 mic preamp...

NAMM 2018: fill an empty spot in your 500-series rack with the API 529 Stereo Compressor

28 Jan 2018 in Studio

At NAMM 2018, pro audio authority API announced the new 529 Stereo Compressor. Available in 500-series module format, the 529 is based on API's famous 2500 stereo compressor...

Chandler revives compressor and EQ modules from rare Abbey Road mixing console

26 Oct 2017 in Studio

Chandler and EMI are bringing the TG Opto compressor and TG12345 MKIV EQ rack modules, completing an exact hardware recreation of an EMI TGI12345 console channel strip - the gear Beatles' Abbey Road was mixed ...

Rupert Neve Designs brings 535 Diode Bridge Compressor module

12 Oct 2017 in Studio

Rupert Neve designs announced the 535 Diode Bridge Compressor - a 500-series format module designed to deliver the essence of the classic Neve 2254 compressor with some modern amenities...