API 2500 STEREO BUS COMPRESSOR - 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

The latest addition to API's line of limited edition 50th Anniversary products, is the API 2500 50th Anniversary Edition Stereo Bus Compressor. The 2500 is API's flagship compressor and the 50th Anniversary Edition adds a few unique features to this highly-valued unit including flexible output mix blending, LED gain reduction meters, premium VU meters, and a 2U, gold-faced chassis.
Each 2500 Anniversary Edition is individually serialized denoting its status as part of a limited run of only fifty units. Carefully designed to deliver API's signature analog sound, the 2500-AE delivers warmth, clarity and punch, whether used for subtle adjustments or heavy compression effects.
FEATURES:

Limited 50th Anniversary Edition: Only 50 units built
New Mix/Blend Circuit
"Over Threshold" LED illuminates when input audio crosses the set threshold
Patented THRUST filter with 3 settings for frequency dependent side chain control
3 selectable compressor curve KNEE settings
Selectable NEW or OLD type switch for feed-forward or feed-back operation
Preset or variable release time control
Variable Left/Right link with peak and RMS control voltage filters
Selectable automatic or manually variable make-up gain
Audio circuit uses 2510 and 2520 discrete op amps with transformer output
Premium stereo VU meters show selectable input or output
10-segment stereo gain reduction meter
Full hard-wired relay bypass
Commemorative serial number plate


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