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API AUDIO T25 2-Channel Tube Compressor/Limiter

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API AUDIO T25 2-Channel Tube Compressor/Limiter
Key Features
  • FET-Based Gain Reduction Circuit
  • Class-A Tube Output Stage
  • 12AT7WC and 12BH7 Dual-Triode Tubes
  • Custom Proprietary Output Transformer
Representing a new direction in API Audio's line of compressor/limiters, the T25 is a 2-channel feedback-style stereo dynamics processor with FET-based gain reduction circuitry and a Class-A tube output stage sporting 12AT7WC and 12BH7 tubes and a custom transformer. With a flexible feature set, the T25 delivers classic tube performance for signals or whole mixes.
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API AUDIO T25 Overview

Representing a new direction in API Audio's line of compressor/limiters, the T25 is a 2-channel feedback-style stereo dynamics processor with FET-based gain reduction circuitry and a Class-A tube output stage sporting 12AT7WC and 12BH7 tubes and a custom transformer. With a flexible feature set, the T25 delivers classic tube performance for signals or whole mixes.

The T25 sports stepped and detented controls for easy recall, with 11-step attack and release controls, 31-step input/threshold and output/makeup gain controls, and four fixed compression ratios (2:1, 4:1, 8:1, and 20:1). Other useful functions include a THRUST feature for engaging a frequency-dependent side-chain control, and the D-S feature, which provides a high-frequency-dependent side-chain for applying de-essing to vocals. By default, the T25 features a dual-mono output, while the Link switch engages stereo processing. Stereo connections are available via XLR 3-pin and 1/4" TRS I/O on the rear panel. You can keep an eye on all your signals with the classic-style analog VU meters, the 10-segment LED gain-reduction meter, and the LED peak indicator.

THRUST Feature
The patented THRUST inserts a filter in front of the RMS detector that evens out the energy by lowering the energy in the low frequencies and increasing the energy in the high frequencies, so each octave has the same energy, instead of each octave having half as much energy as the one lower. This creates a unique compression effect that still reduces the overall gain, but the sound is much more punchy and the signal actually sounds much less compressed.
Stereo Link Processing
The channels 1 and 2 of the T25 Tube Compressor function can be linked together for stereo operation. This will prevent center-image shifting caused by differing amounts of gain reduction on each channel when compressing correlated stereo signals and mixes. Examples include stereo piano or guitar, drum overheads, or any other audio recorded with a stereo array. The T25 can also be used as stereo mix bus compressor when used in linked mode.

API AUDIO T25 Specs

General
Input Impedance
20 Kilohms
Output Impedance
75 Ohms
Maximum Output Level
+24 dBu
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 40 kHz (+0 / -1 dB)
Gain
+40 dB (Maximum)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
90 dB
Inputs/Outputs
Audio I/O
2x XLR 3-Pin Line Input (1 Stereo Pair)
2x 1/4" TRS Line Input (1 Stereo Pair)
2x XLR 3-Pin Line Output (1 Stereo Pair)
2x 1/4" TRS Line Output (1 Stereo Pair)
Power
Power Source
AC Input
AC Input Power
Changing Voltage Requires Manual Switching
115 to 230 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
45 W
Physical
Mounting
Front: 4x Standard Rack Screw
Color
Blue
Material of Construction
Metal
Dimensions
21 x 15 x 9" / 53.3 x 38.1 x 22.9 cm
Weight
14 lb / 6.4 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
17.485 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
21 x 14.7 x 8.7"

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