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The API 2500+ Stereo Bus Compressor allows adjustment of sonic qualities to alter the punch and tone of the stereo mix. The 19-inch, rack-mountable unit features a dual-channel design that can be configured for stereo compression or for use as two separate units via a single compression setting.
Among the many qualities which make the 2500+'s unique is its use of API's patented THRUST circuit for a chest-hitting, punchy bottom end. Another distinctive feature of the 2500+ is its selectable "old" or "new" compression, with the old style using the "feed back" type of compression found in the API 525, and the new style using the "feed forward" type in which the compressor side chain is fed directly from the unit input. Additionally, the output stage of the 2500+ offers an auto-makeup gain button that permits the user to vary the threshold or ratio while automatically maintaining a constant output level.
Added to the 2500+ is the Mix/Blend circuit. First featured in the limited production 50th Anniversary Edition, Mix/Blend control provides either cross fader or parallel mixing of the compressed and uncompressed signal. Three different user settings are offered:
The 2500+ ensures fidelity with its fully balanced design and two front panel VU meters showing input, output and gain reduction levels. The 2500+ features API's industry exclusive five-year parts warranty and offers the user the reliability, sonic excellence and long life characteristic of all API products.
Please don’t ever try to compare this monster to the plugin This thing just opens up a mix on so many different levels you have to hear it for yourself. I own the ssl bus plus and neve 2264 and they all play a role on the right mix but on a rock or acoustic or indie style this is the BOSS. Couldn’t be happier
Great. It does exactly what it is intended to do.
Truly a special unit. Lives up to the hype.
A wonderfully versatile compressor that works on everything. It takes awhile to learn, but once you get the hang of it, it’s magic!
If you're reading this, just buy it. Yes, it's that good.
Killer
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In our latest Studio Spotlight interview, we're chatting with Gustavo Porras and getting the lowdown on all things Red Lion Audio. Read on to learn more about the studio's set-up, Gustavo's latest gear acquisitions, why he chose the API The Box II console for this space and so much more.
Describe Red Lion Audio for us. What's the layout like? Red Lion Audio is located in a quiet complex in Edgewood, Florida. The studio is over 1200 sq ft. and divided into a lounge room, control room and live room. The control room is equipped with the API The Box 2 Console, a Burl Audio B80 Mothership, Barefoot Sound MM27 monitors and loads of other outboard gear. We've got gear from Neve, Chandler Limited, SSL, Retro Instruments, Looptrotter, etc.
The Live Room is a 600 sq ft. space with a 12’ ceiling and is fully equipped with various amps and a big selection of drums. In terms of amps, we have Marshalls, Orange, Ampeg, Soladano, Divided by 13, Fender, Metropoulos, Bogner and more. For drums, we have a Yamaha Recording Custom, DW Collector, Q Drums and A&F drums.
How would you describe your studio workflow? Each piece of gear we select is handpicked to our tastes and everything is normalized in our patch bay to save time during mixing and tracking and achieve the best quality sound in our production.
What do you like most about working on that desk? The way I can mix with two hands without having to use a mouse. I can shape the sound how I want it much faster than using outboard gear and not need to worry about latency issues. I can also use my Bricasti Design M7 reverb with my aux send and return and that's all I need!
What's an essential piece of gear to your process and why? Besides the API The Box 2 console, I would say the Smart Research C1LA Compressor, API 2500, SSL Fusion and Kush Audio Clariphonic are essential pieces of gear that I always use during my mixdown.
What are your go-to microphones for tracking? For vocals, I like the Upton 251 for modern sounding vocals and Neumann U87 for classic rock vocals. On guitar, I usually use a Royer Labs R-121 and Beyerdynamic M 160. If we're talking drums, a pair of Coles 4038 for overheads and a pair of AEA R84A for room mics.
What was your most recent gear purchase? How has it changed what's going on at Red Lion Audio? I just got a Burl Audio B80 Mothership BMB4 filled with BAD4M, BDA4M, BAD8 and BDA8 cards. This gives me the best audio quality that you can ever have.
What's an album that really changed the way you look at music? What about the record stands out to you? Production-wise, the Beatles' Revolver because they were making music way ahead of their time. Sound-wise, Muse's The 2nd Law. That is the sound of a perfect mix to me.
Who are some of your favorite engineers and producers? Chris Lord-Alge, George Martin and my friend Sam Guaiana. He is killing it in the mixing game.
What's the greatest piece of advice you've received about working in the recording studio? Always record guitars using a DI and always use an analyzed spectrum on your mix buss.