Providing engineers with one of the fastest gates available today, the API Audio 235L is a noise gate and expander module for 200-series hardware such as the Vision/Legacy consoles and L200 rack. Sporting Threshold (-45 to +25 dBu), Depth (down to -80 dB), and Release controls (50 ms to 3 seconds), the 235L offers all the tools you need for quashing unwanted noise.
With onboard switches, you can select between 2:1 expander or noise gate modes and release or hold functions. The module maintains unity gain throughout the circuitry regardless of onboard settings. A 5-segment LED meter helps you keep an eye on gain-reduction levels. With API 2510 and 2520 op-amps and a custom transformer-balanced output, the 235L delivers the signature hardware sound for which API is known.
For special gating functions such as the famed gated snare reverb, the release function can be switched to hold, and the release control becomes the hold time. In both scenarios, the unselected function has a set time of 100 ms.