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Photo of Solid State Logic SiX Channel 500 Series Channel Strip

Solid State Logic SiX Channel 500 Series Channel Strip

500 Series Channel Strip with Mic/Line/Instrument Preamp, EQ, and Compressor
$399.99
Or $17.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Bundle Savings Available!
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (25)
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Empirical Labs Pump 500 Series Compressor

500 Series Compressor with Opto-style Auto Release, Attack Modification, and Saturation Mode - Vertical
$699.00
Or $30.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
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Solid State Logic G Comp 500 Series Stereo Bus Compressor

500 Series G-Series Stereo Bus Compressor with 6 Ratio Settings and 5 Release Settings
$1,299.99
Or $55.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (3)
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Photo of Rupert Neve Designs 535 500 Series Diode Bridge Compressor

Rupert Neve Designs 535 500 Series Diode Bridge Compressor

500 Series Diode-Bridge Compressor with Stepped Controls, Onboard Parallel Processing, Sidechain Highpass Filter, and Stereo Linking
$999.00
Or $42.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 4.5/5 Stars (8)
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API 529 500 Series Stereo Compressor

500 Series Stereo Compressor with Feed-forward and Feedback Compression, "Thrust" Circuit, Auto or Manual Gain Makeup, Variable Threshold, and Sidechain
$2,495.00
Or $415.83/month for
6 months with Easy Pay
Demo available for $2,245.50
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
In Stock
Photo of Rupert Neve Designs 543 500 Series Mono Compressor/Limiter

Rupert Neve Designs 543 500 Series Mono Compressor/Limiter

500 Series Mono VCA Compressor
$999.00
Or $42.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (10)
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dbx 560A 500 Series Compressor/Limiter

500 Series Compressor/Limiter with Program-dependent Attack/Release Times, Switchable Hard Knee/OverEasy Compression Modes, and Comprehensive Metering
$289.00
Or $13.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Bundle Savings Available!
Rated 4.5/5 Stars (38)
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Photo of WesAudio DIONE NG500 500 Series Analog Bus Compressor with Digital Recall

WesAudio DIONE NG500 500 Series Analog Bus Compressor with Digital Recall

500 Series Stereo VCA Compressor, with Mix Control, Side Chain Filters, and Support for NG500-compatible Chassis
$1,199.00
Or $50.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Bundle Savings Available! Demo available for $899.00
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (7)
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Black Lion Audio Bluey 500 FET Limiting Amplifier

500 Series 1-channel FET Limiting Amplifier with 20 Microsecond Minimum Attack Time
$699.00
Or $30.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 4.0/5 Stars (6)
In Stock
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Empirical Labs ELDS DerrEsser 500 Series De-esser

API 500 Series Module-format De-Esser
$475.00
Or $20.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (8)
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Photo of Shadow Hills Industries Dual Vandergraph 500 Series Stereo Compressor

Shadow Hills Industries Dual Vandergraph 500 Series Stereo Compressor

2-channel 500 Series Class-A VCA Compressor with Discrete Audio Path, Four Compression Ratios, Sidechain Filters, and Hardwire Bypass
$2,795.00
Or $465.83/month for
6 months with Easy Pay
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (6)
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API 527A 500 Series Compressor/Limiter

500 Series 1-channel Compressor/Limiter Module
$1,195.00
Or $199.16/month for
6 months with Easy Pay
Demo available for $1,075.50
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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WesAudio RHEA NG500 500 Series Stereo Vari-Mu Tube Compressor

500 Series Stereo Tube Compressor with Mix Control, Sidechain Filters, and Support for NG500-compatible Chassis
$1,399.00
Or $59.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Bundle Savings Available! Demo available for $1,259.10
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
In Stock
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Serpent Splice-500 MkII 500 Series FET Compressor

500 Series FET Compressor with Blackface and Blue Stripe Input and Output Modes
$1,349.00
Or $57.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (3)
Photo of Retro Instruments Retro Doublewide II 500 Series Tube Compressor

Retro Instruments Retro Doublewide II 500 Series Tube Compressor

500 Series 1-channel Tube Compressor with Continuously-variable Attack and Recovery Times, 2 Timing Modes, and Hardwire Bypass Switch
$1,295.00
Or $215.83/month for
6 months with Easy Pay
Demo available for $1,165.50
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (6)
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Photo of Rupert Neve Designs 545 500 Series Primary Source Enhancer

Rupert Neve Designs 545 500 Series Primary Source Enhancer

1-channel 500 Series Background Noise Reduction System for Feedback Reduction and Live Sound Enhancement
$799.00
Or $34.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
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Neve 2264ALB Limiter/Compressor Module

500 Series Class A/B Diode-Bridge Limiter/Compressor with Transformer-Coupled Circuitry, Independent Limiter I/O and Compressor I/O Selection, and LED Gain Reduction Meter
$1,295.00
Or $54.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of WesAudio MIMAS NG500 500 Series Analog Compressor with Digital Recall

WesAudio MIMAS NG500 500 Series Analog Compressor with Digital Recall

500 Series FET Compressor Module, with 4 Selectable Ratios, "All Buttons In" Mode, and Support for NG500-compatible Chassis
$1,099.00
Or $46.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (3)
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Photo of Acme Audio Opticom XLA-500 500 Series Tube Optical Limiter

Acme Audio Opticom XLA-500 500 Series Tube Optical Limiter

500 Series Optical Limiter with Normal, Fast, and Slow Modes, Triple Optoelectronic Circuit, Class A Gain Stage, and CineMag Input and Output Transformers
$905.00
Or $38.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Demo available for $814.50
Rated 4.5/5 Stars (3)
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Solid State Logic 611DYN 500 Series Dynamics Module

500 Series Class A VCA Dynamics Module with Compressor, Limiter, Expander, and Gate
$699.99
Or $30.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
In Stock
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Photo of Empirical Labs Pump 500 Series Compressor

Empirical Labs Pump 500 Series Compressor

500 Series Compressor with Opto-style Auto Release, Attack Modification, and Saturation Mode - Horizontal
$699.00
Or $30.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
In Stock
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API 505-DI 500 Series Direct Input

500 Series Direct Injection Module with Thin/Fat Tone Control, Bright Switch, and 20dB Pad
$595.00
Or $99.16/month for
6 months with Easy Pay
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (6)
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Photo of elysia nvelope qube 500 Series Transient Shaper

elysia nvelope qube 500 Series Transient Shaper

Stereo/Dual Mono 500 Series EQ and Dynamics Processor with Desktop Chassis
$1,199.00
Or $50.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Demo available for $1,079.10
Photo of dbx 560A Pair Compressor/Limiter

dbx 560A Pair Compressor/Limiter

500 Series Compressor/Limiter with Program-dependent Attack/Release Times, Switchable Hard-knee/OverEasy Compression Modes, and Comprehensive Metering - Pair
$578.00
Or $25.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Serpent SB4001 500 Series Stereo Buss Compressor

Serpent SB4001 500 Series Stereo Buss Compressor

500 Series Stereo Bus Compressor with 6 Ratios, 10 Attack Times, Highpass/Boost/Slope Sidechain Filters, and Grind Mode
$1,349.00
Or $57.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
Photo of Black Lion Audio Seventeen 500 FET Compressor

Black Lion Audio Seventeen 500 FET Compressor

500 Series FET Limiting Amplifier with Custom Output Transformer, Sidechain HPF, Selectable Highpass and Lowpass Filters, and Dry/Wet Mix
$499.00
Or $21.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 4.0/5 Stars (1)
In Stock
Photo of Chandler Limited TG Opto 500 Series Compressor

Chandler Limited TG Opto 500 Series Compressor

1-channel 500 Series Optical Compressor with Selectable Sharp and Rounded Knees, Continuous Controls for Input, Attack, Release, and Output, VU Meter, and True Bypass
$1,195.00
Or $50.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 4.5/5 Stars (3)
In Stock
Photo of elysia xpressor neo 500 Series Class A Stereo Compressor

elysia xpressor neo 500 Series Class A Stereo Compressor

500 Series Analog Stereo Compressor with Class A Topology, Parallel Processing/Side Chain I/O, and Variable Release Curves
$1,198.00
Or $50.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of BAE 500C 500 Series FET Compressor

BAE 500C 500 Series FET Compressor

500 Series FET Compressor with Input, Output, Attack, and Release Controls; Six Compression Ratios, and Sidechain Highpass Filter
$1,200.00
Or $50.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (5)
Photo of TK Audio BC501-GR 500 Series Stereo Bus Compressor

TK Audio BC501-GR 500 Series Stereo Bus Compressor

500 Series Stereo Bus Compressor with Blend Control, THD Circuit, and Highpass Filter
$1,099.00
Or $46.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
Photo of elysia nvelope 500 Series Transient Shaper

elysia nvelope 500 Series Transient Shaper

Stereo/Dual Mono EQ and Dynamics Processor
$999.00
Or $42.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
In Stock
Photo of API 525 500 Series Compressor

API 525 500 Series Compressor

Single-channel Modular Compressor, 500 Series, Classic Reissue with Variable Threshold and Output Levels, "Ceiling" Control, VU Meter, and De-ess Function
$1,295.00
Or $215.83/month for
6 months with Easy Pay
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
In Stock
Photo of Harrison Audio Comp - 500 Series Compressor

Harrison Audio Comp - 500 Series Compressor

500 Series Single-channel Compressor with Controls for Makeup Gain, Ratio, Release, and Threshold
$399.99
Or $133.33/month for
3 months with Easy Pay
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Photo of WesAudio RHEA NG500 500 Series Stereo Vari-Mu Tube Compressor and TITAN Chassis

WesAudio RHEA NG500 500 Series Stereo Vari-Mu Tube Compressor and TITAN Chassis

500 Series Stereo Tube Compressor with Mix Control, Sidechain Filters, and Support for NG500-compatible Chassis and 10-slot 500 Series Rack Chassis, with Complete Recall for NG500-compatible Modules, USB/Ethernet Connectivity, and 5A Total Power Capacity
$2,498.00
Or $105.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Fredenstein Artistic Compressor Plus 500 Series Module

Fredenstein Artistic Compressor Plus 500 Series Module

1-channel 500 Series FET Compressor with Multi-channel Link Capability
$299.00
Or $13.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Demo available for $242.19
Rated 4.5/5 Stars (10)
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Photo of Fredenstein Artistic Leveler 500 Series Optical Compressor

Fredenstein Artistic Leveler 500 Series Optical Compressor

1-channel Opto Compressor 500 Series Module with Multi-channel Link Capability
$359.00
Or $15.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
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Photo of API Select SV12 500 Series Compressor

API Select SV12 500 Series Compressor

1-channel 500 Series Compressor with Thrust Circuit, LED Output/GR Metering, and Link Function
$595.00
Or $99.16/month for
6 months with Easy Pay
Demo available for $535.50
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
In Stock
Photo of Chandler Limited Little Devil 500 Series FET Compressor

Chandler Limited Little Devil 500 Series FET Compressor

FET Compressor 500 Series Module with Sidechain Filter
$1,145.00
Or $48.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Rated 4.5/5 Stars (3)
In Stock
Only 1 Left
Photo of Heritage Audio 2264jr 500 Series Microphone Preamp & Compressor
$250.00 Off While Supplies Last!

Heritage Audio 2264jr 500 Series Microphone Preamp & Compressor

500 series Microphone Preamplifier or Compressor
$949.00
Or $40.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
Demo available for $854.10
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
In Stock
Photo of Pete's Place BAC-500 Series FET Compressor

Pete's Place BAC-500 Series FET Compressor

500 Series Vintage-style FET Compressor with 6 x Ratio Settings, 3 x Sidechain Filter Modes, and Switchable Distortion
$995.00
Or $165.83/month for
6 months with Easy Pay
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (7)
Photo of Purple Audio Action 500 Series FET Compressor

Purple Audio Action 500 Series FET Compressor

500 Series FET Compressor with Five ratios, Variable Attack and Release Time, True Relay Bypass, Stereo Linking, and Gain Reduction and Input/Output Metering
$825.00
Or $137.50/month for
6 months with Easy Pay
Rated 4.5/5 Stars (4)
In Stock
Photo of SPL TDx Transient Designer 500 Series Module

SPL TDx Transient Designer 500 Series Module

500 Series Dynamics Processor Module with Attack, Sustain, Mix, and Output Controls
$379.00
Or $16.00/month§ with
24 month financing*
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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. Solid State Logic SiX Channel 500 Series Channel Strip

    ★★★★★ 25 reviews

    $399.99

  2. Black Lion Audio Bluey 500 FET Limiting Amplifier

    ★★★★ 6 reviews

    $699.00

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