Originally conceived for use in API Consoles of
the 60's and 70's, the API 560 re-issue is a unique device designed to
accomplish tasks that no other EQ can do. It delivers that
"one-of-a-kind" API sound, precision easy set filtering, and high
headroom in a very small package. Extremely fast to set and reset using
accurate zero detents, the curve shaping potential of the 560 is unmatched. At
home both in field recording and the studio environment, this
"new-old" version is a re-issue of the original 560 with improved
resolution in the critical area of ±4 dB. Incorporating API's exclusive
circuitry and proprietary components (such as the legendary 2520 op-amp), the
re-issue of the 560 artfully blends the past with present—layout with function.
The API 560 was created to fit all
appplications for the professional engineer. For most of the 70's and 80's,
every remote recording console that API manufactured used this versitile
graphic EQ. It is also ideal for studio and live sound applications, where a
professional result is required. This re-issue design has been taken from the
original blue prints and spec control drawings from the API archives.
The large number of available EQ bands make the
560 an ideal companion to parametric EQ, as well as ideal for signal sweetening
and room tuning. Not lacking in features, the 560 makes use of API's unique
"Proportional Q" design introduced by API in the 60's, intuitively
widening the filter bandwidth at lower boost/cut levels and narrowing it at
higher settings. In addition, boost and cut characteristics are identical, so
previous actions can be undone.
The extraordinary headroom made possible with
API's proprietary 2520 op-amp offers predictable and wonderful
"analog" performance under duress. With a wider range of 500 mounting
options, the 560 will be a valuable asset to your performance critical
applications.
The 560 Graphic Equalizer makes use of the 2510
and 2520 op-amps and therefore exhibits the reliability, long life, and
uniformity which are characteristic of API products.
Features
- 10 bands of
API proprietary equalization
- Familiar
graphics operation on one octave centers
- 12 dB of
boost/cut per band
- "Proportional
Q" narrows filter Q at extremes
- Additional
resolution within the ±4 region
- Center
detent for reliable reset
- Traditional
API fully discrete circuit design
- Silent
bypass button
- Re-issue of
the 1969 API 560 EQ