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Input Impedance: High Level In 160K ohms
Low Level In: 80K ohms
Output Impedance: High Level Out 85 ohms
Low Level Out: 50 ohms
Nominal Operating Level: -2dBu or +4dBu
Maximum Input Level: +26dBu
Maximum Output Level: +26dBu
Output Fader Control Gain: -Infinity to +10dB
Attack Times: 1 millisecond to 25 milliseconds (typical)
Release Times: 0.3 seconds to 3 seconds (typical)
Compression Ratios: 1:1 to 1:Infinity
Threshold Control Range: +10dBu to -20dBu
Metering:
10 RED LED VU scale: -20VU to +3VU (positive illumination indicator)
RED GR scale: -1.5dB to -23dB (negative illumination indicator)
RED Overload LED: +27dBu (clipping)
THRUST® Filter Action: -10dB/Decade slope, unity @ 1kHz
Frequency Response: +/- 1dB 20Hz - 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion: < .2% THD, any level below clipping, any comp. setting
Signal to Noise: Unweighted -100dB below clipping
(+26dBu@0.1% distortion, no compression)
Power Requirements: +/- 15-18VDC @130mA
Conforms to Automated Processes, Inc. VPR Alliance size and connectorization
layout specifications. This unit is made to install into the 500 Series frame VPR rack,
lunchbox®, or any API console with 500 series slots.
Size: 1.5" X 5.25" X 7.5" Deep
Size (Boxed for Shipping): 4.5" X 6.5" X 10"
Actual Weight: 1.75 lbs.
Shipping Weight: 2.15 lbs.
API 527 Compressor
SPECIFICATIONS
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