API 550A Special-Edition Discrete 3-Band EQ

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API 550A Special-Edition Discrete 3-Band EQ

Name: API 550A Special-Edition Discrete 3-Band EQ
Brand: API
SKU: M09311000000000
Price: 1295.00 USD
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A legend returns—discrete analog tone shaping from API.

This 550A special-edition discrete three-band EQ in a limited-edition cream color brings back the cherished sound of an analog console classic. With its fully discrete signal path and proportional

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550A Special-Edition Discrete 3-Band EQ Specifications:

Number of Channels: Single
High Pass Filter: Yes
Low Pass Filter: Yes
Q Type: Proportional Q
Freq Range High: 2.5kHz–20kHz
Freq Range Mid: 200Hz–5kHz
Freq Range Low: 30Hz–400Hz
Frequency Response: 30Hz–20kHz
Depth: 7.25"
Weight: 2 lb.

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API 550A Special-Edition Discrete 3-Band EQ

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