Black Lion Audio Bluey 500 FET Limiting Amplifier - Compact Powerhouse with Legendary Roots
The Black Lion Audio Bluey 500 brings the legendary sound of Chris Lord-Alge's iconic 2U compressor into a compact, 500-series format. This meticulously engineered FET limiting amplifier is designed to deliver the unique character and capabilities of its predecessor, now accessible in a more studio-friendly size.
Key Features:
- Iconic Sound: Recreates the distinct sound of Chris Lord-Alge’s heavily-modified original Bluey, known for its presence on countless hit records.
- Custom Transformers: Equipped with two Cinemag transformers, replicating the original UTC input and Reichenbach output transformers for authentic tonal quality.
- Parallel Compression: Features a Wet/Dry mix knob, enabling parallel compression, a functionality not found in the original unit.
- Stereo Linkable: Offers the capability to link two units for stereo processing, expanding its versatility in your mix.
- Console Feel: Includes input and output buffering taken directly from Chris Lord-Alge’s console inserts, delivering the same console feel.
- Vintage-Inspired Build: Designed with a vintage-inspired PCB layout, 1% resistors, and polyester capacitors, ensuring durability and longevity.
- Intuitive Controls: Attack and Release controls are continuously variable, with an intuitive design akin to a volume knob.
Technical 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/Outputs: 1 x XLR each
- Other I/O: 1 x RCA (stereo link)
- Rack Spaces: 2U
- Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
- Manufacturer Part Number: Bluey
Attack and Release Controls:
- Attack: Continuously variable 20µS to 800µS
- Release: Continuously variable 1200mS to 50mS
The Black Lion Audio Bluey 500 is not just a piece of equipment; it's a portal to a world of vintage sound, meticulously recreated for the modern studio. Hand-tested, calibrated, and QC’d in the USA, this unit promises to be a valuable addition to any audio engineer’s toolkit.
- Short Description:
- A modified Blue Stripe 500 compressor based off of CLA's personal unit
- Bundled:
- No
- california pro_65:
- No
- Effect/Enhancement:
- Compression/Limiting
- Form Factor:
- 500
- Model:
- BLUEY
- Number of Channels:
- 1
- Type (Signal Processors):
- Compressor
- SKU:
- BLA-BLUEY-500
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