Following the release of new models at the 2012 AES Convention in San Francisco, Aphex’s 500 Series now includes six models – the J Pre 500 Mic Pre, EQF 500 Parametric EQ, Dual RPA 500 Mic Pre, A Pre 500 Mic Pre, the Comp 500 Optical Compressor and EX•BB 500 Aural Exciter/Big Bottom module.
The EX•BB 500 is a mono, 500 Series module version of the popular Aphex Aural Exciter and Optical Big Bottom processors. Each processor has a dedicated, lighted enable button.
The J Pre 500 mic pre is inspired by the flagship Aphex 1788A remote-controlled preamp. They both have a Jensen JT11K8 nickel input Transformer and Aphex Mic Limiter technology. Designed to provide no-compromise audio quality in the convenient 500 series format, the J Pre 500 also features a Jensen JT-11DL nickel output-balancing transformer.
The EQF 500 reissue is a modern take on the Aphex EQF-2 500 series three-band equaliser, introduced in the 1980s, fitted with a Jensen output balancing transformer and 25Hz to 20kHz operation.
The Dual RPA 500 mic pre is a two-channel solid-state/tube hybrid preamp. The solid-state front end provides a fast transient response while the tube back end provides warmth and punch. The Dual RPA 500 also has the Aphex Mic Limiter.
The A Pre 500 mic pre is inspired by the Aphex 188 eight-channel preamp. Both use a custom Aphex input Transformer and, like the 188, the A Pre 500 features a Jensen JT-11DL nickel output balancing transformer.
The new Comp 500 module is an optical compressor. It features an electronically balanced input and uses a Jensen JT-11DL nickel output balancing transformer. The optocoupler was specified to be as fast as possible and, is produced exclusively for Aphex. The OC-500 features stereo linking, and provides all the transparency of an optical compressor, ‘with the flexibility to get aggressive compression when needed’.
‘The expansion of our 500 Series with these five new modules further illustrates Aphex’s commitment to providing a comprehensive range of digital signal processors,’ says Aphex General Manager, Rick McClendon,. ‘The addition of three new mic pre’s, a parametric EQ and an optical compressor, which join our highly successful EX•BB 500 Aural Exciter/Big Bottom module, offers audio professionals a wider palette of processing options.’
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