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API 550A Vintage Module Discrete Classic Three Band EQ Equalizer Serial # 4804
Estimated price for orientation: 999 $
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Description Brand: API Model: 550A UPC: Does not Apply
You are looking at a API 550A Vintage Module Discrete Classic Three Band Equalizer!!! Vintage Model - Not the reissue Serial #4804 The API Card is used and has some wear. The Face of the module is has some scratches but overall the unit is clean. The in button is scratchy on the module when pushed in but this is only when first pushed in and does not continue after. Few equalizers enjoy the respect and admiration of the coveted API 550A. Designed by the now legendary Saul Walker in the late 60s, the discrete 550A was first used as a modular OEM equalizer. As the industry rapidly embraced the sonic quality of the 550A, it quickly found its way into many custom console designs by Frank DeMedio and other leading engineers. Many of these consoles are still in use today. Forty years later, the 550A remains the standard against which other EQs are measured and it has played a major role in the recording industry for decades. Still copied but never duplicated, the 550A became API's standard channel module EQ when the company began manufacturing consoles in 1971. With virtually all existing units spoken for, popular demand for this EQ resulted in API finally resuming production in 2004. The 550A provides reciprocal equalization at 15 points in 5 steps of boost to a maximum of 12dB of gain at each point. The 15 equalization points are divided into three overlapping ranges. The high and low frequency ranges are individually selectable as either peaking or shelving and a band-pass filter may be inserted independently of all other selected equalization settings. Frequency ranges and boost/cut are selected by three dual-concentric switches and a push-button "in" switch allows the EQ to be silently inserted into the signal path. A small toggle switch is used to engage the band-pass filter. The combination of Walker's incomparable 2520 op-amp, and his "Proportional Q" circuitry gives the 550A user an uncomplicated way to generate acoustically superior equalization. All items will be professionally packed, shipped and insured to guarantee safe arrival The item(s) pictured is the one you will be receiving. No additional accessories included. **BUY WITH CONFIDENCE** **FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE UNITED STATES** All our Gear is tested before being shipped. Sometimes things happen beyond our control during shipping. If your product arrives not as described in our listing for any reason, please reach out to us directly so we can resolve this issue promptly. Many issues can be solved quickly and efficiently with a quick correspondence. We take our customer satisfaction very seriously! Tone House Studios has new Guitar and Recording Studio gear being added every week!! Be sure to check out our world class recording facility located in Long Island, NY. Follow us on facebook to keep up with new offerings and news from the studio. Thank you for considering Tone House for your boutique pro-audio / guitar needs!!
Description
| Brand: | API | Model: | 550A |
| UPC: | Does not Apply |
You are looking at a API 550A Vintage Module Discrete Classic Three Band Equalizer!!! Vintage Model - Not the reissue Serial #4804 The API Card is used and has some wear. The Face of the module is has some scratches but overall the unit is clean. The in button is scratchy on the module when pushed in but this is only when first pushed in and does not continue after. Few equalizers enjoy the respect and admiration of the coveted API 550A. Designed by the now legendary Saul Walker in the late 60s, the discrete 550A was first used as a modular OEM equalizer. As the industry rapidly embraced the sonic quality of the 550A, it quickly found its way into many custom console designs by Frank DeMedio and other leading engineers. Many of these consoles are still in use today. Forty years later, the 550A remains the standard against which other EQs are measured and it has played a major role in the recording industry for decades. Still copied but never duplicated, the 550A became API's standard channel module EQ when the company began manufacturing consoles in 1971. With virtually all existing units spoken for, popular demand for this EQ resulted in API finally resuming production in 2004. The 550A provides reciprocal equalization at 15 points in 5 steps of boost to a maximum of 12dB of gain at each point. The 15 equalization points are divided into three overlapping ranges. The high and low frequency ranges are individually selectable as either peaking or shelving and a band-pass filter may be inserted independently of all other selected equalization settings. Frequency ranges and boost/cut are selected by three dual-concentric switches and a push-button "in" switch allows the EQ to be silently inserted into the signal path. A small toggle switch is used to engage the band-pass filter. The combination of Walker's incomparable 2520 op-amp, and his "Proportional Q" circuitry gives the 550A user an uncomplicated way to generate acoustically superior equalization. All items will be professionally packed, shipped and insured to guarantee safe arrival The item(s) pictured is the one you will be receiving. No additional accessories included. **BUY WITH CONFIDENCE** **FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE UNITED STATES** All our Gear is tested before being shipped. Sometimes things happen beyond our control during shipping. If your product arrives not as described in our listing for any reason, please reach out to us directly so we can resolve this issue promptly. Many issues can be solved quickly and efficiently with a quick correspondence. We take our customer satisfaction very seriously! Tone House Studios has new Guitar and Recording Studio gear being added every week!! Be sure to check out our world class recording facility located in Long Island, NY. Follow us on facebook to keep up with new offerings and news from the studio. Thank you for considering Tone House for your boutique pro-audio / guitar needs!!