Typically configured with 40x RL1 mono channel strips and 8x RL2 group/matrix strips.
The EQ section on the 501 is highly regarded for being musical rather than surgical. Amek 501 Langley Manual
Amek 501 by Langley is a rare and revered analogue console from the British audio engineering era. Designed by Graham Langley Typically configured with 40x RL1 mono channel strips
: Typically found in 40-channel or 56-channel configurations. Designed by Graham Langley : Typically found in
Offers a wide gain range for Mic (+10dB to +60dB) and Line (-15dB to +35dB) inputs without requiring a pad for high signal levels. Equalization (EQ):
The Amek 501 Langley offers a tonal coloration that no plugin perfectly replicates. When you drive the Langley transformers, you get a natural compression and saturation that makes digital recordings sound "finished" before they even hit the A/D converter. For those who subscribe to the hybrid mixing philosophy (mixing analog throughput with digital recall), a restored 501 Langley is a secret weapon.