The PreSonus 1-Channel Strip with Solid-State Preamplifier combines the custom-designed FET compressor and semi-parametric EQ circuits that Creel developed for PreSonus' highly lauded ADL 700 tube channel strip with his new ultra-low-distortion, high-gain, solid-state Class A preamplifier design, which delivers consistent, repeatable, transparent, detailed audio. A balanced analog insert sends the source signal out of your RC 500 before the compressor, EQ and Master Gain stages and returns the signal directly to the compressor stage, allowing you to add external processors.
Compressor: Fun with FETs
The RC 500's FET (Field-Effect Transistor) compressor includes fully variable attack, release and threshold controls, as well as bypass controls. The compression ratio is fixed at 3:1. This combination provides lots of flexibility without giving you enough rope to hang yourself!
A Smooth, Refined, Musical EQ
The RC 500's 3-band semi-parametric EQ was designed by Robert Creel to match the preamp and compressor. It combines isolated filters and optimized, per-band Q to provide subtle signal-shaping without harsh artifacts.
