Black Lion Audio Seventeen
Best FET compressor for producers seeking vintage character with modern precision.
This FET limiter takes the legendary '76 sound and drags it into the modern era with added surgical precision. While it captures that iconic, aggressive vintage grit, the inclusion of a wet/dry mix and sidechain filter makes it a far more versatile studio workhorse than its ancestors.
$398.00
In stock
at
Alto Music
Who it's for
- Engineers seeking authentic vintage harmonic richness and punch
- Producers needing versatile FET compression for diverse tracking tasks
- Studio owners maximizing limited rack space for professional processing
Who should skip it
- Users without an existing powered 500-series chassis
- Engineers requiring transparent or subtle dynamic leveling
- Mixers preferring spacious layouts for rapid, tactile adjustments
Performance breakdown
Character Versatility
Transitions seamlessly from transparent modern tracking to aggressive vintage FET saturation.
Parallel Processing
Integrated wet/dry mix knob makes blending compressed signals effortless and intuitive.
Sidechain Precision
Frequency-adjustable filter provides surgical control over how the compressor reacts.
Build Integrity
High-grade Nichicon capacitors and robust circuitry ensure long-term studio reliability.
Sonic Detail
Redesigned IC front end captures nuanced transients with impressive modern clarity.
Integration Flexibility
Stereo-linkable operation allows for cohesive bus compression in 500-series racks.
Key Specs
Type
FET Limiting Amplifier
Form Factor
500-series Module
Channel Count
1
Processing Type
FET
Circuit Type
FET
Model Number
seventeen500
Parent Category
500-Series
Connectivity
Stereo linkable
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