API Select SV14 4-Band Parametric Equalizer – 500 Series
The API Select SV14 is a versatile and musical 4-band parametric equalizer designed for the 500 Series format. Based on the highly regarded APSI 562 EQ from the 1970s and 1980s — which was originally distributed by API — the SV14 has been faithfully re-engineered to bring vintage EQ character into the modern studio at an accessible price point.
Each of the SV14’s four bands features continuously variable control over both frequency and gain, allowing precise shaping of your signal with up to ±12 dB of boost or cut. All bands are configured in a peak/dip parametric layout, providing maximum flexibility for tone sculpting, corrective equalization, or musical enhancement across a wide range of sources.
The SV14 also includes an EQ in/out switch for quick A/B comparisons, a custom transformer-balanced output for rich analog tone, and a robust +24 dB clip level for handling high-output signals with ease. The use of dual concentric knobs gives you intuitive control over each band’s frequency and gain in a compact layout.
Built to API’s exacting standards and compatible with all 500 VPR racks and lunchbox® systems, the SV14 delivers the classic API sound with modern control and versatility — ideal for engineers and producers seeking analog EQ tone in a compact, rack-ready module.
Key Features:
- 4-band EQ based on the classic APSI 562 equalizer
- Continuously variable frequency and gain on each band
- ±12 dB of boost/cut per band
- All bands use peak/dip (parametric bell) configuration
- Dual concentric knobs for precise and space-saving control
- EQ in/out switch for A/B comparisons
- Custom transformer-balanced output
- High headroom with +24 dB clip level
- Designed for API’s 500 Series VPR rack and lunchbox®
The API Select SV14 brings classic API equalization into a modern workflow — delivering warmth, flexibility, and musicality in a compact and affordable 500 Series module.