API Audio 560

API Audio 560 – 500 Series 10-band graphic equalizer reissue from 1960s/1970s API consoles.

Discrete design with API 2520 op-amps and custom output transformers for punchy sound, proportional Q (widens bandwidth at low boost/cut, narrows at high), and 12dB boost/cut per band. Ideal for signal sweetening, room tuning, paired with parametric EQ. Single-slot module for 500 racks.

MAIN FEATURES

• 10 bands: 32Hz to 16kHz (octave centers)
• Proportional Q for smooth curves
• Improved ±4dB resolution
• Silent bypass
• High headroom

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Bands: 10 graphic (32Hz, 64Hz, 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 8kHz, 16kHz)
• Boost/Cut: ±12dB per band
• Format: 500 Series single-slot
• Power: 500 Series slot