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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 opamps, 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
• Classic
1970s style analog gain reduction VU meter
• Traditional
API discrete audio path circuit design
• Equipped
with 2520 and 2510 opamps
• Proprietary
API output transformer
• Balanced
Input/Output
• Hardware
Bypass
"I
have always loved the 525 Compressor, but wished that I could have more
control over the attack and release times to make it more useful on
things like drums, etc," commented Grammy Award-Winning Engineer
and API Technician Paul Leavitt. "The new features built into the
525A really make this classic FET compressor an even more indispensable
tool in the studio."
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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