API 525 Discrete Compressor Re-Issue

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 hard-wire bypass switch, a 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.

• Exact reissue of API's original 525 from the early 70's
• 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