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API 525 500 Series Discrete Compressor
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API 525 500 Series Discrete Compressor
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- For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks)
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Exact reissue of API's original 525 from the early 70's.
Release times vary with frequency, with high-frequency/full-bandwidth content released faster than lower frequencies for natural envelope tracking. Attack time is fixed, chosen to catch the fastest peaks, without "pumping". Equally useful as a tracking, mixdown or program compressor/limiter, the 525 utilizes "vintage" dynamics control and an easy-to-use multi-function control set. The 525 has a hardwire bypass switch, balanced input and a pinout that is the same as all the other 500 series modules. Two or more 525s can be linked for multi-channel compression.
The API 525 Compressor makes use of the 2510 and 2520 op-amps and exhibits the reliability, long life, and uniformity which are characteristic of all API products.
Features
- Exact reissue of API's original 525 from the early '70s
- Peak detecting "feedback" compressor/limiter
- Variable Threshold and Output levels
- Unique "Ceiling" control combines key functions
- Analog VU meter for monitoring gain reduction
- 4 Switchable release modes
- De-Ess function
- Traditional API fully discrete circuit design
- Active Balanced Input/Output
- Hardwire bypass
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525 500 Series Discrete Compressor Specifications:
- Connector: API 500 Edge Connector - VPR Alliance Compliant
- Input Impedance: 60K Ohms, Balanced
- Output Impedance: 75 Ohms, Transformer coupled, Balanced
- Maximum Input Level: +27 dBu
- Maximum Output Level: +28 dBu
- Attack Time: 15 micro seconds
- Release Time: 0.1, 0.5, 2.0, 2.5 seconds
- Slopes: Compression 2:1, Limit 20:1
- Maximum Gain Reduction: 25 dB
- Metering: Illuminated Analog Gain Reduction dB meter
- Frequency Response: ±0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 40 kHz
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 112 dB
- Power Consumption: 3 Watts - VPR Alliance Compliant
- Unit Size: 1.5" X 5.25" X 7"
- Shipping Size: 4.5" X 6.5" X 10"
- Unit Weight: 1.8 lbs.
- Shipping Weight: 2.2 lbs.
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Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
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