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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.
API Select SV12 500 Series Compressor

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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

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  • Connectors: API 500 Edge Connector VPR Alliance Compliant
  • Input impedance: >20K Ohms Balanced
  • Bandwidth: +/- 0.5dB, 20Hz - 30kHz
  • THD+N @ 1kHz, + 4 dBu: <0.03%
  • Maximum level: +24 dBu
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 112 dB
  • Meter: -20 to +22 dBu Output Level, 0 to -16 dB Gain Reduction
  • 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: +/- 16 VDC @ 100mA
  • 1U 500 Module dimensions: 1.5" x 5.25" x 7"
  • Unit weight: 1 lb.

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