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API AUDIO 560 500-Series Graphic EQ Module (Black)

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API AUDIO 560 500-Series Graphic EQ Module (Black)
Key Features
  • Based on 1969 API 560 EQ
  • 10-Band Graphic EQ Module
  • Familiar One-Octave Centers
  • 12 dB of Boost or Cut per Band
Originally designed for API Audio consoles of the past, but now available in a convenient 500-series form factor, the 560 is a 10-band graphic EQ module sporting 12 dB of boost or cut per band and a familiar graphic design with one-octave centers. Featuring API's proprietary circuitry, including the famed 2520 op-amp, this EQ module is perfect for sweetening and fine-tuning signals.
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API AUDIO 560 Overview

Originally designed for API Audio consoles of the past, but now available in a convenient 500-series form factor, the 560 is a 10-band graphic EQ module sporting 12 dB of boost or cut per band and a familiar graphic design with one-octave centers. Featuring API's proprietary circuitry, including the famed 2520 op-amp, this EQ module is perfect for sweetening and fine-tuning signals.

The 560 features Proportional Q tech, which narrows or widens the bandwidth based on boost/cut levels. The 560 provides additional resolution within the ±4 dB region. The module is exceptionally fast and easy to use thanks to center detents, which makes resets to zero simple. You can also silently bypass your EQ module with the dedicate Bypass button.

Classic, Flexible Studio EQ
Originally conceived for use in API consoles of the ’60s and ’70s, the 560 is a unique device designed to accomplish tasks that no other EQ can. Extremely fast to set and reset using accurate zero detents, the curve shaping potential of the 560 remains unmatched.

With a wide range of 500-series mounting options, from racks to consoles, the 560 proves an invaluable asset to all critical performance applications. Based on API’s original 560 EQ, the current production 560 has improved resolution in the ±4 dB area and possesses exclusive circuitry and proprietary components, including the API 2520 op-amp.

High Headroom, Consistent Performance
The extraordinary headroom made possible with the 2520 op-amp offers consistent analog performance, even when using radical EQ curves. Of course, the 2520’s ability to drive low-impedance loads is key when it is paired with API’s custom output transformers. The results are quite audible with better low-frequency reproduction and tighter imaging, which gives you that legendary API punch in your gut sound.
10 Bands with Proportional Q
The 10 precision EQ bands make the 560 ideal for signal sweetening and room tuning. A great companion to a parametric EQ, the 560 utilizes API’s unique Proportional Q design introduced during the ’60s.

This design intuitively widens the filter bandwidth at lower boost/cut levels and narrows it at higher settings. Additionally, boost and cut characteristics are identical, allowing previous actions to be undone if desired.

API AUDIO 560 Specs

General
Input Impedance
20 Kilohms (Balanced)
Output Impedance
<85 Ohms
Frequency Response
30 Hz to 20 kHz
Noise
-95 dBu (EQ Out)
THD
0.05% (Max)
Power
Power Source
Proprietary Interface
DC Input Power
12 / 18 VDC
Operating Current
60 mA
Physical
Mounting
Front: 2x 500-Series Rack Screw
Color
Black
Material of Construction
Metal
Dimensions
6.75 x 5.25 x 1.5" / 17.14 x 13.34 x 3.8 cm
Weight
1.61 lb / 0.73 kg

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