The 529 Stereo Compressor combines the unmistakable sound of API’s compressor technology with the practical and popular 500 Series format. The unit has been carefully designed to deliver a wide range of compressor options with warmth, clarity and punch, whether small, fine adjustments or hefty comp effects are needed.
- Continuously variable detented Gain, Threshold, Attack, Ratio and Release controls
- 10 segment LED meters show Gain Reduction and selectable Input or Output Level
- Above Threshold LED
- Patented THRUST ® Switch for frequency dependent side chain control
- 3 selectable compressor curve Knee settings
- Selectable New or Old switch for feed-forward or feed-back operation
- Selectable variable or auto compressor make-up gain
- Three way In/Out including full hard relay bypass
- Audio circuit uses 2520 and 2510 Discrete Op Amps with transformer output