Black Lion Audio Seventeen

While it captures the classic FET character, the Seventeen 500 features a redesigned IC-based front end that provides more detail and nuance than vintage circuits. It also adds modern conveniences like a wet/dry mix knob for parallel compression and a frequency-adjustable sidechain filter.

Yes, the Seventeen 500 is stereo-linkable. You will need two units and a compatible 500-series chassis that supports linking to process stereo signals.

The sidechain filter allows you to prevent low-frequency content, like a heavy kick drum, from triggering the compressor too aggressively. This keeps your compression smooth and prevents the 'pumping' effect that often occurs with standard FET compressors.

Yes, it fully supports the iconic 'all-buttons-in' mode, allowing you to achieve that signature aggressive, distorted FET compression sound.

It is highly versatile for both. The clean front end makes it excellent for tracking vocals or instruments where you want subtle control, while the parallel compression and sidechain features make it a powerful tool for shaping drum buses or complex mixes.

As a 500-series module, it draws power directly from your 500-series rack. It is designed with proprietary power decoupling to ensure a low noise floor, which helps maintain signal integrity even when the unit is pushed hard.