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API Introduces 525A FET Compressor
Vintage-style compressor given expanded features over the original.
3 October 2024
Since the early 1970s and the subsequent re-issue over 20 years ago, the 525 Discrete Compressor has become one of the most trusted vintage-style compressors in the industry. Building on the powerful core circuitry of the original 525, the new 525A maintains the discrete audio path and expands the feature set for even more applications in the modern studio. It artfully combines API’s proprietary transformers, 2510 and 2520 op amps, retaining the sonic characteristics of the original while exhibiting the reliability, long life, and uniformity which is characteristic of all API products.
Features:
- NEW–Variable Attack adjustable from 15 microseconds to 15 milliseconds
- NEW–7 selectable Release Modes (.05 to 2.0 Seconds)
- Unique Ceiling Control simultaneously combines Threshold and Make-up Gain
- Classic1970s style analog gain reduction VU meter
- TraditionalAPI discrete audio path circuit design
- Equipped with 2520 and 2510 op amps
- ProprietaryAPI output transformer
- Balanced Input/Output
- Hardware Bypass
Units are now shipping, and a full list of features and specifications can be found on the 525A product page at apiaudio.com
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