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Product Ref: 61724
The API 500 Series focuses on high sound quality and longevity at an affordable price range. Considering most studio rigs undergo a large amount of swapping and changing between equipment, the API 500 series is designed to last, from its high quality components down to its rugged and durable design.
Since the company started, API has been well known for making high quality outboard gear, with the 525 being one of the first of many classic releases for API. The original 512 was made in 1970s, the re-issue (the API 525) contains most of the original functions whilst updating its functionality to bring them to the modern era. This unit was based on the original blue prints and spec controls making this as close to the original as possible. The multi-function ''Ceiling'' control can increase its gain reduction whilst raising output level to match, allowing you to change the dyanmics without level alterations.
In 1968, The company "Automated Processes Inc." was formed. Best known for their now legendary "2520 amplifier", this unique amp has been and will continue to be the heart of all API discrete products. It continues to provide reliability and sonic purity unmatched by the competition. The resulting console met the needs of the music, commercial and broadcast industry.
API became the leading audio broadcast console manufacturer for radio and television networks and high profile stations. In addition, recording studios, large and small, began using API and receiving rave reviews from engineers and producers. There are over 700 API consoles across the nation and around the world, including the three major networks. Over thirty years later, many of these consoles are still in daily use in some of the most prestigious recording and broadcast facilities in the world because, to date, there are few, if any consoles of equal sound quality at a cost-effective price.