API Audio 527A Compressor/Limiter
500 Series Component
EUR 1349.00
Incl. VAT, free shipping in Germany
Product # | 237607 |
Brand | API Audio |
Category | 500 Series Components | Brand Category | API Audio - 500 Series |
Release date | April 2022 |
Availability | Will be ordered for you as quick as possible |
Description
Features common to the line include "feed forward" (NEW) and "feed-back" (OLD) gain reduction methods selectable on the front panel, provide a choice of "that old way" or "the new way" of compression, for the highest level of flexibility in signal gain control. The "old way" or feed-back method is what most of the classic compressors used for the gain control circuit. The "new way" gain reduction is more typical of the newer VCA type compressors that rely on RMS detectors for the gain control voltage.
There is a "SOFT"/"HARD" knee switch for an "over-easy" type compression resulting in a very natural, uncompressed sound or a typical sharp knee type that lends itself to a much more severe limiting effect.
The patented THRUST® function can be switched in and out via the front panel as well, applying a filter before the RMS detector circuit that preserves that punchy bottom end.
Two or more 527A Compressor/Limiters can be linked together via a DC link allowing multiple units to be combined for stereo and multichannel applications.
The output level remains fairly constant regardless of the threshold or ratio control, much like the "more/less" Ceiling control on the API 525 Compressor. This allows for live adjustments without any noticeable gain changes in the program level.
The 527A Compressor/Limiter makes use of the 2510 and 2520 discrete op-amps and exhibits the reliability, long life, and signature sound which are characteristic of API products.
There is a "SOFT"/"HARD" knee switch for an "over-easy" type compression resulting in a very natural, uncompressed sound or a typical sharp knee type that lends itself to a much more severe limiting effect.
The patented THRUST® function can be switched in and out via the front panel as well, applying a filter before the RMS detector circuit that preserves that punchy bottom end.
Two or more 527A Compressor/Limiters can be linked together via a DC link allowing multiple units to be combined for stereo and multichannel applications.
The output level remains fairly constant regardless of the threshold or ratio control, much like the "more/less" Ceiling control on the API 525 Compressor. This allows for live adjustments without any noticeable gain changes in the program level.
The 527A Compressor/Limiter makes use of the 2510 and 2520 discrete op-amps and exhibits the reliability, long life, and signature sound which are characteristic of API products.
Attributes
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Properties
- Feed-forward or feed-back compression
- Hard or soft knee compression
- Patented THRUST® switch for frequency-dependent sidechain control
- Continuously variable, 31 position detented THRESHOLD control
- Continuously variable, 31 position detented RATIO control
- Continuously variable, 31 position detented ATTACK and RELEASE controls
- Continuously variable, 31 position detented OUT (output) level control
- 10-segment gain reduction/VU meter (GR/Output)
- Overload LED
- IN switch with soft and hard relay bypass
- Audio circuit uses the 2510 and 2520 discrete op-amps
- Hard or soft knee compression
- Patented THRUST® switch for frequency-dependent sidechain control
- Continuously variable, 31 position detented THRESHOLD control
- Continuously variable, 31 position detented RATIO control
- Continuously variable, 31 position detented ATTACK and RELEASE controls
- Continuously variable, 31 position detented OUT (output) level control
- 10-segment gain reduction/VU meter (GR/Output)
- Overload LED
- IN switch with soft and hard relay bypass
- Audio circuit uses the 2510 and 2520 discrete op-amps
Specifications
- Connector: API 500 Edge Connector - VPR Alliance Compliant
- Input Impedance: 120 K Ohms, Balanced
- Output Impedance: 75 Ohms, Transformer coupled, Balanced
- Maximum Input Level: +26 dBu
- Maximum Output Level: + 30dBu
- Output Fader Control Gain: -Infinity to +10 dB
- Attack Times: 1 millisecond to 25 milliseconds
- Release Times: 0.3 seconds to 3 seconds
- Compression Ratios: 1:1 to 1:Infinity
- Threshold Control Range: +10 dBu to -20 dBu
- Metering: 10 Segment LED Meter showing either Gain Reduction (-1 to -24 dB)
- or Output Level (14 to +14 dBu). Overload LED: +21 dBu
- Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB 20 Hz to 40 kHz
- Signal to Noise: 110 dB
- Power Requirements: 3.5 Watts - VPR Alliance Compliant
- Input Impedance: 120 K Ohms, Balanced
- Output Impedance: 75 Ohms, Transformer coupled, Balanced
- Maximum Input Level: +26 dBu
- Maximum Output Level: + 30dBu
- Output Fader Control Gain: -Infinity to +10 dB
- Attack Times: 1 millisecond to 25 milliseconds
- Release Times: 0.3 seconds to 3 seconds
- Compression Ratios: 1:1 to 1:Infinity
- Threshold Control Range: +10 dBu to -20 dBu
- Metering: 10 Segment LED Meter showing either Gain Reduction (-1 to -24 dB)
- or Output Level (14 to +14 dBu). Overload LED: +21 dBu
- Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB 20 Hz to 40 kHz
- Signal to Noise: 110 dB
- Power Requirements: 3.5 Watts - VPR Alliance Compliant
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