API Audio 527 Compressor User Manual
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Input Impedance:
High Level In 160K ohms
Low Level In:
80K ohms
Output Impedance:
High Level Out 85 ohms
Low Level Out:
50 ohms
Nominal Operating Level:
-2dBu or +4dBu
Maximum Input Level:
+26dBu
Maximum Output Level:
+26dBu
Output Fader Control Gain:
-Infinity to +10dB
Attack Times:
1 millisecond to 25 milliseconds (typical)
Release Times:
0.3 seconds to 3 seconds (typical)
Compression Ratios:
1:1 to 1:Infinity
Threshold Control Range:
+10dBu to -20dBu
Metering:
10 RED LED VU scale: -20VU to +3VU (positive illumination indicator)
RED GR scale:
-1.5dB to -23dB (negative illumination indicator)
RED Overload LED:
+27dBu (clipping)
THRUST® Filter Action:
-10dB/Decade slope, unity @ 1kHz
Frequency Response:
+/- 1dB 20Hz - 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion:
< .2% THD, any level below clipping, any comp. setting
Signal to Noise:
Unweighted -100dB below clipping
([email protected]% distortion, no compression)
Power Requirements:
+/- 15-18VDC @130mA
Conforms to Automated Processes, Inc. VPR Alliance size and connectorization
layout specifications. This unit is made to install into the 500 Series frame VPR rack,
lunchbox®, or any API console with 500 series slots.
Size:
1.5" X 5.25" X 7.5" Deep
Size (Boxed for Shipping):
4.5" X 6.5" X 10"
Actual Weight:
1.75 lbs.
Shipping Weight:
2.15 lbs.
API 527 Compressor
SPECIFICATIONS
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