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Your Guide to 500 Series Compressors & Limiters


Loading up on mix enhancers for your home or mobile recording outfit? 500 Series dynamics processors are high-value options for controlling transients and adding color to any mix — live or in the studio.


Whether you're chasing the pro polish of an opto-style vocal compressor, the crunchy punch of an "all-buttons" FET, or the big-iron smack of a tube mastering limiter, Sweetwater's 500 Series collection has you covered for any mixing or performance setting.


Searching for the outboard gear that can take your audio to the next level? See the tips below for choosing your next 500 Series compressor or limiter.


Is a 500 Series Compressor Right for Your Studio?


When you're looking for 500 Series dynamics processors, there are some key features to keep in mind. Most of the compressors we carry are based on classic models that have been carefully redesigned to fit into a 500 Series module. Many have been outfitted with improved features like stereo linking and sidechain capability. They may be small, but many of our 500 Series compression modules offer detailed VU metering and dedicated controls to help you get hands-on with your audio processing.


Subtle Smoothing to Brickwall Limiting: A Module for Every Mix Task


Our 500 Series dynamics modules are great for mixing, live sound, and tracking. We carry compressors that can handle everything from subtle signal smoothing to extreme brickwall limiting. Whether you're recording guitars, drums, strings, or piano, you'll appreciate our models featuring multiple compression modes. With a 500 Series dynamics module, you can inject naturalness and transparency into dynamic sources like vocals and woodwinds, or tame transient sources like drums and acoustic guitar.


Outboard Compression 101: Choosing the Right Compressor for the Job


There's a compressor for every situation. If you're looking for transparent compression, we carry models with program-dependent release and attack times. Do you want to be protected against extreme peaks? Check out our 500 Series compressors with high compression ratios. These can save the show when you're dealing with unstable signal levels. For an extended degree of control over your compression, we carry items with adjustable attack, threshold, and decay settings. To easily recall your favorite settings, our compressors with detented attack and decay knobs are a popular option.


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Have questions? Give us a call! Our friendly, knowledgeable Sales Engineers will be happy to help you find the best 500 Series gear for your needs. Call today!

What are the most popular brands for 500 Series Dynamics on Sweetwater.com?


What are the most popular 500 Series Dynamics on Sweetwater.com?


  1. Empirical Labs Pump 500 Series Compressor

    4 reviews

    $699.00

  2. Solid State Logic G Comp 500 Series Stereo Bus Compressor

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    $1,599.99

  3. Black Lion Audio Bluey 500 FET Limiting Amplifier

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    $699.00

Why shop 500 Series Dynamics at Sweetwater.com?


With a massive selection of 500 Series Dynamics, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about 500 Series Dynamics, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.