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API 225L Compressor/Limiter (used)

Discrete single-channel compressor in the compact API 200 Series format
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Product Description

The API 225L Compressor/Limiter is ideal for all studio, live sound and broadcast applications.  Regardless of the threshold or ratio settings, the output level always remains at unity. This unique feature allows real-time adjustments without changing the output level.  Both "feed forward" (new) and "feed back" (old) gain reduction methods are selectable on the front panel.  There also is a soft or hard selector for either an "over easy" compression resulting in a very natural, uncompressed sound or a typical sharp knee type that has a much more severe limiting effect.  The 225L is designed for individual channel use or two units can be combined for stereo applications via a rear access pin.  The 225L also has a side chain input for the detector amplifier.

FEATURES:

  • Threshold control from -20 to +10 dBu
  • Variable compression ratio from 0 to infinity
  • Adjustable release time from 50m/sec to 3 sec
  • "Old" or "new" sound
  • Hard or soft compression knee
  • Always at unity gain, regardless of settings
  • LED gain reduction meter
  • API 2510 and API 2520 op-amps
  • Transformer output to +28 dBu

Product Specifications

Condition Used / Vintage

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Nothing quite like an API compressor for that crushed drum sound. I added this compressor to crush a mono microphone right above the kick drum while tracking drums. This little compressor adds a whole new dimension to my drum sound. The simple controls make it easy to dial in a tone or quickly change back and forth between two different settnig to A/B a couple different sounds. A secret weapon on all my drum recordings.

By Steven H on December 18, 2017

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