API 527

API527
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527 Compressor/Limiter

The API 527 takes it's place alongside the family of API VCA based compressors, the 225L and the 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor. Anyone familiar with those units will immediately be at home with the 527. Features common to the line like "feed forward" (NEW) and "feed back" (OLD) gain reduction methods selectable on the front panel, provide a choice of "that old way", or "the new way" of compression, for the highest level of flexibility in signal gain control. The "old way" or Feed-Back method is what most of the classic compressors used for the gain control circuit. The "new way" gain reduction is more typical of the newer VCA type compressors that rely on RMS detectors for the gain control voltage.

There is a "SOFT"/"HARD" switch for an "over-easy" type compression resulting in a very natural, uncompressed sound or a typical sharp knee type that lends itself to a much more severe limiting effect.

The Threshold control sets the initial operating parameter. The 527 can be operated with signal input levels from +10 dBu to -20 dBu.

The 527 features an Output fader control that ranges from minus infinity to +10dB, and output capability is +28 dBu through our 2520 discrete amplifier and a large API output transformer. The output level remains fairly constant regardless of the threshold or ratio control, much like the "more/less" Ceiling control on the API 525 compressor. This allows for live adjustments without any noticeable gain changes in the program level.

Features
  • Audio circuit uses the 2510 and 2520 Discrete Op Amps with transformer output
  • Continuously variable detented Threshold control
  • Continuously variable detented Attack and Release controls
  • Continuously variable detented Ratio control
  • Output Fader level control
  • 10 segment VU/Gain Reduction meter with selector switch
  • Overload LED
  • "Link" switch for multiple unit interdependent compression linking
  • "New"/"Old" switch for feed-forward or feed-back compression
  • "Hard"/"Soft" compression curve knee switch
  • Patented THRUST® switch for frequency dependent side chain control
  • "IN" switch with hard relay bypass when in the "Out" position


Specification
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 compression setting
Signal to Noise:
Unweighted -100dB below clipping (+26dBu@0.1% distortion,
no compression)
Power Requirements:
+/- 15-18VDC @130mA
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.
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.


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