Chris Lord-Alge’s famous ‘Bluey’ compressor sound – in two 500-series slots. The Black Lion Audio Bluey 500 is a single-channel FET limiting amplifier that recreates CLA’s heavily modified 1176 Blue Stripe, known as ‘Bluey’. You get the squeeze, heft and grit of Black Lion’s 2U Bluey at a fraction of the size.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Mixing engineers and producers who want aggressive, characterful FET compression on drums, bass, vocals and guitars, and 500-series owners who want the Bluey sound without a 2U unit.
Specifications
| Type | FET limiter |
|---|---|
| Channels | 1 |
| Controls | Attack, Release, Mix, Input, Output |
| Ratio | 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1 |
| Attack | Continuously variable, 20 µs to 800 µs |
| Release | Continuously variable, 50 ms to 1200 ms |
| Other I/O | 1 x RCA (stereo link) |
| Transformers | Custom Cinemag |
| Rack compatibility | Standard 500-series, 2 slots |
| Mounting | Two #4-40 3/8-inch screws |
| Format | 500-series module (2 slots) |
| Stereo Link | Yes (RCA) |
Good to know
- Takes two slots in a standard 500-series rack.
- The Attack knob works like a volume knob: left is faster, right is slower – the opposite of many ’76-style units.
- For stereo, link two Bluey 500s with the RCA stereo link.
FAQ
Who is Bluey named after?
‘Bluey’ is the name Chris Lord-Alge gave his favourite 1176 Blue Stripe. Black Lion worked with him to recreate it.
How is it different from the 2U Bluey?
It brings the same Bluey sound to the 500-series format, using two slots instead of a 2U rack unit.
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