Description
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The Bluey 500 is a compact, 500 series recreation of the legendary Bluey compressor, inspired by Chris Lord Alge’s extensively modified 1176 unit. Used on countless hit records, the original Bluey became an essential tool in professional studios, delivering exceptional squeeze, weight, and character. Black Lion Audio meticulously reverse engineered the modifications and enhancements made over the years, ensuring the Bluey 500 retains the sonic magic of the original.
Designed to fit into a 500 series rack, the Bluey 500 delivers the same rich compression in a fraction of the space, making it perfect for modern studios. Featuring custom Cinemag transformers, a built in console insert path recreation, and an active wet/dry mix control, it offers vintage character with modern flexibility. Additionally, a stereo link function expands its versatility. Built to last with high quality components, the Bluey 500 is hand tested and calibrated in the USA, ensuring reliability and pristine performance.
Key Features:
- Authentic 1176 Recreation:
Based on Chris Lord Alge’s famous modified 1176, delivering the same punchy, rich compression heard on countless hit records. - Modern Enhancements:
Includes a wet/dry mix control for parallel compression, a stereo link option, and a faithfully recreated console insert path for authentic sound. - Premium Build Quality:
Designed with a vintage style PCB layout, high grade components, and hand calibrated for precision, ensuring longevity and superior performance.
True Blue Compression in a Compact Format:
The Bluey 500 takes the legendary tone of the original Bluey and packs it into a 500 series module. This makes it more accessible to modern studios while maintaining the unique sonic character that made the original famous. With the same distinct squeeze, grit, and warmth, the Bluey 500 brings world class compression to your rack without compromising on quality or sound.
Vintage Sound with Modern Flexibility:
To ensure the Bluey 500 maintains the exact tonal quality of Chris Lord Alge’s original unit, Black Lion Audio incorporated custom Cinemag transformers and replicated his console’s insert path. This results in a natural, vintage response with added control. The wet/dry mix function enables parallel compression, allowing users to blend compressed and uncompressed signals with ease, offering both subtle and extreme dynamics processing.
Built for Professionals, Designed to Last:
Every Bluey 500 unit is meticulously hand tested, calibrated, and quality checked in the USA to guarantee top tier performance. Featuring a vintage inspired PCB layout, 1% tolerance resistors, and high grade polyester capacitors, this compressor is built to endure years of studio use. Whether used for vocals, drums, or mix buss processing, the Bluey 500 delivers the renowned Bluey magic in a robust, reliable package.
Specifications
- Type: FET Limiter
- Number of Channels: Single channel
- Controls: Attack, Release, Mix, Input, Output
- Ratio: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1
- Inputs: 1 x XLR
- Outputs: 1 x XLR
- Other I/O: 1 x RCA (stereo link)
- Rack Spaces: 2 slots in 500 series rack
- Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
- Manufacturer Part Number: Bluey
Note on Attack Control: The Attack knob on the Bluey 500 operates in reverse compared to standard 1176 style compressors. Turning it left (counter clockwise) results in a faster attack, while turning it right (clockwise) slows it down. This intuitive design mimics volume control, making adjustments more natural.
