API 550A - Discrete Classic 3 Band Equalizer

Artikelnummer 20091058

Kategorie API 500er-Serie

1.384,00 €

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Beschreibung

Discrete 3 Band EQ

Features

3 bands of classic API equalization
Each band offers 5 API selected frequency centers
Reciprocal and repeatable filtering
maximum 12 dB of boost/cut per band
EQ Band 1 and 3 offer shelf/peak switching
"Proportional Q" narrows filter Q at extremes
Traditional API fully discrete circuit design
High headroom +30 dB clip level

Few equalizers enjoy the respect and admiration of the coveted API 550A. Designed by the now legendary Saul Walker in the late 60's, the discrete 550A was first used as a modular OEM equalizer. As the industry rapidly embraced the sonic quality of the 550A, it quickly found it's way into many custom console designs by Frank DeMedio and other leading engineers. Many of these consoles are still in use today.

Forty years later, the 550A remains the standard against which other EQ's are measured, and it has played a major role in the recording industry for decades. Still copied but not duplicated, the 550A became API's standard channel module EQ when the company began manufacturing consoles in 1971. With virtually all existing units spoken for, popular demand for this EQ resulted in API finally resuming production in 2004.

The 550A provides reciprocal equalization at 15 points in 5 steps of boost to a maximum of 12dB of gain at each point. The fifteen equalization points are divided into three overlapping ranges. The high and low frequency ranges are individually selectable as either peaking or shelving, and a band-pass filter may be inserted independently of all other selected equalization settings. Frequency ranges and boost/cut are selected by three dual-concentric switches, and a pushbutton "in" switch allows the EQ to be silently introduced to the signal path. A small toggle switch is used to insert the band-pass filter into the 550A.

The combination of Walker's incomparable 2520 op amp, and his "Proportional Q" circuitry gives the 550A user an uncomplicated way to generate acoustically superior equalization.

With the long-awaited reissue of this unit, an EQ that has had such a part in the history of recording is continuing to make history in today's music.

Herstellerinformationen

API Audio

An Abbreviated History of API

In 1968, Automated Processes, Inc. (API) was formed by engineers and music professionals with a vision. Today API is well known for many contributions to the field as well as a long-standing trademark warm sound. The 2520 amplifier, a unique amp invented by co-founder Saul Walker has been and will continue to be at the heart of all API discrete products. The 2520 continues to provide reliability and sonic purity unmatched by the competition. The early API consoles met the needs of music, commercial and broadcast industries.

API became the leading audio broadcast console manufacturer for radio and television networks and high profile stations. In addition, recording studios, large and small, began using API.....and receiving rave reviews from engineers and producers. There are over 700 API consoles across the nation and around the world, including the three major networks. Over forty years later, many of these consoles are still in daily use in some of the most prestigious recording and broadcast facilities in the world.

Angaben zur Produktsicherheit

Herstellerinformationen:

Automated Processes Inc.
Jessup, Maryland 2794
Alabama
Patuxent Range, Vereinigte Staaten, 8301
https://service.apiaudio.com/contact

verantwortliche Person:

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https://shop.es-proaudio.de/pages/contact