API 505-DI Direct Input

The API 505-DI is specially designed to receive a direct signal from a guitar, bass or keyboard. With the Gain control, the instrument’s input level is normalized up to +4 dBu output level. The unique TONE control reduces potential “mud” in the signal, while the BRIGHT switch adds extra clarity to the top. The TONE and BRIGHT controls, in combination, can eliminate the use of EQ during recording and thus ensure a short and clean signal path.

• Wide Range Gain Control with 55dB of gain
• Front Panel Hi-Z Input
• Front Panel Thru routing
• TONE Control helps customize your sound
• BRIGHT Switch boosts clarity and presence
• 10 segment LED VU meter for monitoring output level
• Peak Output LED Indicator
• 20 dB pad switch
• 100K / 400K Switchable Load
• Traditional API fully discrete circuit design
• Uses the famous API 2520 and 2510 Op-Amps