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Modeled on the late 1960’s legend, the API 550A EQ provides reciprocal equalization at 15 points in 5 steps of boost divided into three overlapping ranges. The high and low frequency ranges are individually selectable as either peaking or shelving, and a band-pass filter can be inserted independently of all other settings. The 550A is a uniquely powerful equalizer with that one-of-a-kind API sound.

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Featuring

  • 5 selected frequency centers per band
  • Reciprocal and repeatable filtering
  • Maximum 12 dB of boost/cut per band in 2-3 dB steps
  • "Proportional Q" narrows filter Q at extremes
  • High headroom +30 dB clip level
  • Up to 24bit, 192kHz resolution (TDM 24/96 only)
  • Mono and Stereo components
  • Supports TDM, RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU
  • PC and Mac compatible

API550A

API550A

API550A

Controls

HF Filter Gain -12dB to +12dB

HF Filter Frequency 5KHz, 7KHz, 10KHz, 12.5KHz and 15KHz

MF Bell Filter Gain -12dB to +12dB

MF Bell Filter Frequency 0.4KHz, 0.8KHz, 1.5KHz, 3KHz and 5KHz

LF Filter Gain -12dB to +12dB

LF Filter Frequency 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz, 300Hz and 400Hz

Filter On/Off 50Hz to 15KHz Band Pass Filter

LF Filter Type Low Shelf or Bell

HF Filter Type Hi Shelf or Bell

EQ IN On/Off

VU Meters -30dB to 0dB With Clip indicator

Output Controls

  • Analog On/Off
  • Phase Polarity Reverse On/Off
  • Output Gain -18dB to +18dB
  • Trim Output Gain Adjustment

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