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The API 2500 is a versatile dynamics processor that lets you shape the punch and tone of mixes with absolute accuracy. Its dual channel design lets the 2500 also function as two separate mono channels via a single compression setting. Using auto-makeup gain, you can adjust Threshold or Ratio while automatically maintaining a constant output level. With both "feed back" and "feed forward" compression types, the API 2500 boasts a wide range of incredibly musical parameters which have made it a favorite of engineers the world over.

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Featuring

  • Switchable 3-position Thrust high-pass filter
  • Variable Link left and right channels
  • 3 Variable Link filter types
  • 3 Compression modes: Soft, Medium and Hard Knee
  • 6 Release settings: 5 fixed, 1 continuous
  • Up to 24bit, 192kHz resolution (TDM 24/96 only)
  • Mono and Stereo components
  • Supports TDM, RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU
  • PC and Mac compatible

API2500

API2500

API2500

Controls

Compressor Controls

  • Threshold -20dBu to +10dBu
  • Attack 0.03ms, 0.10ms, 0.30ms, 1 ms, 3 ms, 10 ms and 30 ms
  • Ratio 5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1, 10:1 and Infinity:1
  • Release 0.05s, 0.1s, 0.2s, 0.5s, 1.0s, 2.0s and Variable Release mode
  • Variable Release 50ms to 3s

Tone Controls

  • Threshold Knee Hard, Medium and Soft
  • Detector Thrust Loud, Medium and Normal
  • Tone Type New (Feed-Forward) or Old (Feed-Backward)

Link Controls

  • Filter Type HP, LP and BP
  • L/R Link Independent, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% and 100%

VU Meters

  • Input/Output -30dB to 0dB With Clip indicator
  • Gain Reduction 0dB to 30dB
  • Meter Source GR, IN or OUT

Output Controls

  • Analog On/Off
  • Compressor In On/Off
  • Bypass On/Off
  • Make-Up Gain Auto/Manual
  • Make-Up Gain -24dB to +24dB

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