API Audio 2500+ Stereo Bus Compressor – dual-channel stereo compressor with 2520 op-amps for mixing/mastering. Offers "old" (feedback) and "new" (feed-forward) modes, Thrust circuit for punch, Mix/Blend for parallel, variable L/R Link for stereo control. Ideal for buses, groups, master. 1U enclosure (483 x 44 x 216 mm, 3.6 kg).
2500+ provides 10 dB gain reduction, threshold -20 to +20 dBu, ratio 1.5:1-10:1, attack 0.03-30 ms, release 50 ms-2 s, auto makeup gain. Switches: Thrust (on/off), Tone (old/new), Link (variable). Balanced XLR I/O, VU metering. Hand-soldered for quality.
As flagship compressor, adds glue/energy without compromise.
MAIN FEATURES
- 2520 op-amps for classic API sound
- Thrust circuit for low-end punch
- Mix/Blend for parallel compression
- Variable L/R Link for stereo control
- Tone: old (feedback) / new (feed-forward)
- Auto/Manual makeup gain
- Balanced XLR I/O
- Portable: 483 x 44 x 216 mm, 3.6 kg
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Channels: 2 (stereo or dual mono)
- Threshold: -20 to +20 dBu
- Ratio: 1.5:1 to 10:1
- Attack: 0.03-30 ms
- Release: 50 ms-2 s
- Gain Reduction: Up to 10 dB
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
- THD + N: < 0.05% @ 1 kHz
- Noise EIN: < -94 dBu
- Connectors: XLR input/output (balanced)
- Power Supply: 100-240 V AC
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 44 x 483 x 216 mm (1U)
- Weight: 3.6 kg
- Included: 2500+, manual
- Product Code: API-2500+
