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API Audio Select SV12 500 Series Compressor
API Audio Select SV12 Top Left
API Audio Select SV12 Right Rear
API Audio Select SV12 Front
API Audio Select SV12 Box
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API SV12

Regular price $565

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API Select SV12 500 Series Compressor

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The API Select SV12 features the original compressor circuit designed for the ATI Paragon live analog mixing consoles. Re-engineered for the 500 Series format, the SV12 provides comprehensive, easy-to-use compression with full LED metering of both output and gain reduction. The unit also includes API's patented THRUST circuitry which protects sensitive high frequency content of the audio signal even under the most vigorous of compression ratios. Two channels can be linked for use as a stereo compressor with true RMS power summing of the left and right signals.

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    •    Original analog compressor circuit designed for the ATI Paragon Console
    •    Variable Threshold, Ratio, and Make-up Gain controls
    •    Individual metering of output level and gain reduction
    •    Above threshold LED indication
    •    Patented THRUST® circuit
    •    Switchable Hard or Soft Knee compression
    •    Switchable In or Bypass mode
    •    Linkable for stereo operation with true RMS power summing
Connector: API 500 Edge Connector - VPR Alliance Compliant
Input Impedance: 20KOhms, Balanced
THD+N @ 1kHz, + 4dBu:    <0.03%
Maximum Level:    +24dBu
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:    112dB
Meter:    -20 to +22 dBu Output Level, 0 to -16 dB Gain Reduction
Compressor Controls:    
Threshold Range:    -40dBu to +15dBu
Ratio Range:    1:1 to 10:1
Makeup Gain Range:    0dB to +20 dB
Hard or Soft Knee switchable
Flat or Thrust side chain filter switchable
Attack Time:    Program and Control Adaptive, 10mSec to 40mSec
Release Time:    Program and Control Adaptive, 30mSec to 400mSec
Power Consumption:    +/- 16VDC @ 100mA
Unit Size:    1U 500 Module, 1.5" X 5.25" X 7.0"
Shipping Size:    4.5" X 6.5" X 10"
Unit Weight:    1.0 lbs
Shipping Weight:    1.5 lbs

API Select SV12 Manual
API Audio Select SV12 Right Rear
API Audio Select SV12 Front
API Audio Select SV12 Box