
API 527A Compressor Limiter (500 Series Module)
API 527A Compressor Limiter (500 Series Module) Features Feed-forward or feed-back compression Hard or soft knee compression Patented THRUST ® switch for frequency-dependent sidechain control Continuously variable, 31 position detented THRESHOLD control Continuously variable, 31 position detented RATIO control Continuously variable, 31 position detented ATTACK and RELEASE controls Continuously variable, 31 position detented OUT (output) level control 10-segment gain reduction/VU meter (GR/Output) Overload LED IN switch with soft and hard relay bypass Audio circuit uses the 2510 and 2520 discrete op-amps The API 527A Compressor/Limiter takes its place alongside the family of API VCA based compressors, including the 225L compressor and 529, 2500, and 2500+ stereo bus compressors. Anyone familiar with these units will immediately be at home with the 527A. Features common to the line include “feed forward” (NEW) and “feed-back” (OLD) gain reduction methods selectable on the front panel,