API 2500 discrete compressor/limiter, excellent ex-demo, 3 month warranty

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Source Distribution Clearance StockAs part of the HHB Communications group, Source Distribution offers a wide range of ex demo, new and used items for sale. HHB is one of Europes leading distributors and resellers of pro audio equipment and MI products and has been trading for over 40 years.Offered here is an excellent condition ex-demo API 2500 discrete compressor/limiter, fully tested, boxed (though please note the box is a replacement, supplied by API), with a 3 month Warranty! The 2500 retails for 2859 or more – our price here is considerably lower!Features: API 2520 Op Amp Variable threshold between -20dBu and +10dBu Selectable ratio, attack and release times Patented THRUST selectable high-pass filter before RMS detector Variable link between left and right channels Old “feed back” or new “feed forward” compression Soft, medium or hard knee for easy to sharp compression Auto or manual gain make up 1/4″ balanced side chain inputs Output clips at +28dBuThe API2500 Stereo Bus Compressor allows adjustment of sonic qualities to alter thepunch and tone of the stereo mix. One of the 2500’s notable qualities is itsuse of API’s patented THRUST circuit for a chest-hitting, punchybottom end. The 19-inch, rack-mountable unit boasts a dual-channel design thatcan be configured for stereo compression or for use as two separate units via asingle compression setting. Anotherunique feature of the 2500 is its selectable “old” or “new”compression. The old style uses the “feed back” type of compressionfound in the API 525, while the new style uses a “feed forward” typein which the compressor side chain is fed directly from the unit input.Additionally, the output stage exhibits an auto-makeup gain button that permitsthe user to vary the threshold or ratio while automatically maintaining aconstant output level. Further, the 2500 ensures fidelity with itsall-discrete, fully balanced design with two front panel VU meters showinginput, output and gain reduction levels. StereoCompressor Specifications Power Consumption, Quiescent: 22.8 Watts Size: 19″ X 1.75″ (1U) X 10.5″ Deep Size (Boxed for Shipping): 23.25″ X 6.5″ X 16″ Actual Weight: 9.48 lbs. Shipping Weight: 13.38 lbs. Our ex-demo API products come with our standard ex-demo 3 month Warranty, so if you have any issues with this (or any other) API product just get in touch with us and we’ll get it fixed for you under Warranty. Source Distribution is the only UK Authorised Service Centre for API products.Professionally packed and shipped within the UK FREE by UPS Signed-for 24 Hour secure courier.We only ship by UPS Signed-for delivery – if you are unable to sign for deliveries please let us know before bidding.PLEASE NOTE WE CAN ONLY SHIP WITHIN THE UK, TO UK BUYERS: WE CANNOT SHIP ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE UK.We’re happy for you to collect your items in person but please bring some form of ID with you. If you want to pay by Credit Card please bring the card in with you and we will process the payment here using a PDQ machine rather than doing it online, which allows you to use the more secure chip and pin system.Please make sure to supply a phone number when you purchase from us – the UPS courier needs this in case they can’t find your address easily… If you have any further questions about this item please contact Source Distribution by messaging us through Ebay. We are open during normal business hours (Mon-Fri 9-5.30) but we also check messages out of office hours…
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