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Originally designed in the 70s, this “regeneration loop” (feedback) type compressor, like the 1176, 660, etc. It offers input (threshold) and output (catch-up gain) control. An additional fine “ceiling” control modifies the threshold and catch-up gain for subtle alterations in compression without changing the output. A compression-limiting knob sets the rate to 2:1 or 20:1. The attack time is extremely fast: 15µs. Four release time modes are accessible by two buttons: 0.1s, 0.5s, 1.5s and 2.0s. A sibilant elimination feature inserts a reverse speech energy curve filter into the detector for effective reduction of sibilants and pops. Exact re-release of one of the most popular API products of all time.
Features:
- API 500 format compressor
- 70s sound
- Feedback detector
- Compressor / limiter
- Adjustable threshold and output level
- “Ceiling control”
- Analogue meter
- 4x release modes
- De-esser function
- Design of classic API circuits
- Actively balanced input and output
- Bypass
- Requires 500VPR 10Slot Vertical Rack
