API Audio 527A Compressor/Limiter – 500 Series VCA compressor/limiter with feed-forward/feedback modes for flexible gain reduction. Uses 2510/2520 discrete op-amps and transformer output for signature API punchy sound.
Soft/hard knee switch, patented Thrust circuit preserves low-end punch. Linkable for stereo/multichannel. Output level constant regardless of threshold/ratio.
Improved LED gain reduction meter, hard bypass. Single-slot module for racks.
MAIN FEATURES
- Feed-forward/feedback compression
- Soft/hard knee
- Thrust high-pass filter
- Link for stereo
- 10-segment LED meter
- Hard bypass
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Format: 500 Series single-slot
- Op-Amps: 2510/2520 discrete
- Output: +28 dBu max
- Power: 500 Series slot