
Black Lion Audio - Bluey 500 Series FET Limiting Amplifier
Black Lion Audio Bluey 500 Series 1-Channel FET Limiting Amplifier
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FET Limiting Amplifier
Black Lion - Bluey 500

1-channel FET Limiting AmplifierThe Black Lion Bluey 500 is the 500-series version of the renowned Black Lion Audio Bluey. The original “Bluey” is Chris Lord-Alge’s not-so-secret weapon; the heavily-modified 2U compressor that can be heard on countless hits. After going through years of odd fixes, modifications, and upgrades, the original Bluey was a singular and unique piece of studio unobtainium — until Black Lion Audio got their hands and voltmeters on it.
After working alongside Chris to reverse-engineer untold years’ worth of mods, component replacements, and upgrades, Black Lion Audio was able to make the legendary Bluey sound available to the world with the introduction of the original 2U Bluey compressor. They also added a few features along the way without sacrificing what makes Bluey what it is.
Black Lion firmly believe that everybody will benefit from having Bluey in their life, so they’re proud to welcome another li’l Bluey to the world — the Bluey 500 — ready to add that unmistakable blue-striped sound to your 500-series rack. You get all the squeeze, heft, and grit of the original Bluey in just two 500-series slots — smaller than the original’s footprint.
1 x XLRInput
4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1Ratio
1 x XLROutputs
at a glance
• 500-series recreation of Chris Lorde-Alge’s most prized 1176 — used on every lead vocal he mixes
• Includes recreation of the original UTC input transformer and a recreation of the original Reichenbach output transformer
• Input and Output buffering taken directly from Chris Lorde-Alge’s console inserts
• Wet/Dry mix knob allows for parallel compression not available on the original
• Hand-tested, calibrated and QC’d in the USA
New Features

New SoundsTo get the precise detail that Chris Lord-Alge has enjoyed from the original Bluey, Black Lion not only used custom Cinemag transformers, they also recreated his console’s insert path and built it right into Bluey to offer everyone the same console feel!
What's more is Black Lion also added an active wet/dry mix for easy parallel compression, a stereo link has also been included!
Bluey 500 was designed with a vintage-inspired PCB layout, 1% resistors, and polyester capacitors — this means the Bluey 500 is built to last! And like all Black Lion products, Bluey 500 is hand-tested, calibrated and QC’d in the USA.
Bluey 500 | 500-Series Modified "Blue Stripe" FET Limiter / Compressor

The Tech Spec
Features | Specification | 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 | 2U |
Power Source | Standard IEC AC cable |
Manufacturer Part Number | Bluey |