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JoRillo · 19th January 2012

Just so I understand this correctly - what classifies a "500 series?" anything that can go in a lunchbox?

RonGherkins · 19th January 2012

yup
different companies make lunchboxes and lunchbox modules.

RonGherkins · 19th January 2012

312A

You can also get those in lunchbox module format I'm pretty sure.

JoRillo · 19th January 2012

What are the downsides to the 500 series versions of these units? Some people think they sound different - or it is a known fact that they really sound different? I mean I guess with the different size comes different pieces that go inside of it - so it would sound different - but I mean noticeably so.

TYPHY · 19th January 2012

I was also looking at the API lunch boxes. They seem well respected and loved. I was wondering tho, if I had a lunchbox with the 512c and the 550a, would I only be able to use the 550a going in while tracking? I feel stupid for asking this but I've never worked with outboard EQs, but I'm pretty sure you can use the EQ to treat your vocals during mixing stage right?

The 550a costs $1000. I have the Waves version. Is it THAAAAT much better?

**TonyBelmont** · 19th January 2012

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Originally Posted by JoRillo

What are the downsides to the 500 series versions of these units? Some people think they sound different - or it is a known fact that they really sound different?

It depends on the specific module.

Quote:

I mean I guess with the different size comes different pieces that go inside of it - so it would sound different - but I mean noticeably so.

Define noticeably... But, in some cases, YES!

Plus, not every 500 series piece of gear is great. In fact, some of them SUCK (just like everything else in life).

You want something fantastic in the 500 series... go with the MA5.

KT1 · 19th January 2012

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Originally Posted by TonyBelmont

I know some people that have $30k invested in 500 series gear and their studio racks are pretty unimpressive looking to the non engineer crowd.

I like the 500 series... But, it's like the Pokemon of the audio world... Cute little things that had a HUGE following for a while and then kind of faded away once people collected all the cards (or in this case modules)..

MA5 will always be top notch regardless of the format, though. There's not another pre under $2k I would rather have.

I get your point, some potent cards in that collection. But i like the convenience!

JoRillo · 19th January 2012

I like the size.

They look perfect for a good diversity in your vocal chain that you can bring with you.

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RonGherkins Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 952 3 Reviews written	yup different companies make lunchboxes and lunchbox modules.

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TYPHY ... Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 472	I was also looking at the API lunch boxes. They seem well respected and loved. I was wondering tho, if I had a lunchbox with the 512c and the 550a, would I only be able to use the 550a going in while tracking? I feel stupid for asking this but I've never worked with outboard EQs, but I'm pretty sure you can use the EQ to treat your vocals during mixing stage right? The 550a costs $1000. I have the Waves version. Is it THAAAAT much better?

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JoRillo The Official Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Studio Posts: 2,858 Thread Starter 3 Reviews written	I like the size. They look perfect for a good diversity in your vocal chain that you can bring with you.