API

Select TranZformer CMP

$395.00 CAD
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Description

The API Select TranZformer CMP provides unsurpassed sonic sculpting by incorporating key elements of a legendary API 527 VCA-type compressor circuit into a versatile and robust guitar effects pedal. Features include a buffered bypass in/out footswitch, adjustable attack and release times, wet/dry blend control, selectable "feedback" and "feedforward" compressor styles, transformer output, and of course the classic API sound.

Features

Proprietary API 2510 OpAmp

Signature API output transformer

Adjustable attack and release times

Wet/dry blend control

Selectable feedback/feedforward compressor styles

Buffered bypass

Specifications

Input connection: 1/4" Hi-Z unbalanced instrument input
Input Impedance: 1M
Bypass: Yes, buffered, 0dB
Output connections: 1/4" Hi-Z unbalanced output
Output Impedance: Hi-Z output: Less than 1k
Input Gain Control: 9dB - 30dB, Variable
Output Level Control: -inf. to 0dB, Variable
Maximum output level before clipping: +15dBu (9VDC), +22dBu (18VDC)
Frequency Response: +0dB, -1dB, 20-20kHz
Compressor:
Ratio (Sustain): Varies from 1:1 to 20:1 depending on compressor control setting. Attack (switched): FAST (1ms) or SLOW (10ms) Release (switched): FAST (300ms) or SLOW (1s)
TYPE (switched): New (Feed-forward), OLD (Feed-back)
Power Supply: 9-18VDC @ 100mA
Size: 4.6" x 3.8" x 3"
Size (Boxed for Shipping): 6" x 4.5" x 4.5"
Actual Weight: 1.5 lbs.
Shipping Weight: 2 lbs.