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- Page 1 5500 Anniversary Edition Dual Equalizer OPERATOR’S MANUAL Created 2024-01-18 W ri t t en f o r A ut o mat ed Pro cesses, I n co r po rat ed by Dan i el Pf ei f er...
- Page 2 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, whether mechanical or electronic, without the written permission of Automated Processes, Inc. As research and development is a continual process, API reserves the right to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation. API cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from any error or omission in this manual.
- Page 3 API takes great pride - and great care - in the hand assembly of all our professional audio products. Above all, we appreciate our loyal users, who have made the Company what it is today.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
1.3 Proportional Q Circuitry ..............6 1.4 Fully Reciprocal Operation .............. 6 1.5 Power Mute and Bypass ..............7 1.6 Unique Features of the 5500 Anniversary Edition ......7 1.7 High-Pass Filter ................7 1.8 Mid-Side Processing ............... 7 2.0 Front Panel Controls ..............8 2.1 Bypass ................... -
Page 5: About This Manual
Experienced engineers may get up and running quickly, but if you are new to API equalizers, it’s recommended that you read the entire manual at least once and keep it handy while recording, editing, and mixing. -
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. Please read these instructions 2. Keep this information in a safe place 3. Do not use this device near water 4. Clean only with a dry cloth 5. Do not block any ventilation openings 6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices that produce heat 7. -
Page 7: Overview And Features
2510 discrete operational amplifier. Besides being a key component of the API sound, the 2520 coupled with the API 2503 output transformer is capable of delivering +32dBu before clipping. With this much headroom, it is unlikely that the 5500 Anniversary Edition can be driven to distortion. -
Page 8: Power Mute And Bypass
Shortly after power is first applied, or immediately after it is lost, a special circuit forces this mode, so signal is never lost and power thumps are never heard. The BYPASS button illuminates in red when the 5500 Anniversary Edition is in bypass mode. -
Page 9: Front Panel Controls
2.3 Channel Controls The 5500 Anniversary Edition is a two-channel unit that can be used as two separate mono EQs, in stereo, or in M/S mode as described above. Each channel has an identical set of controls, all of which will be outlined in the following sections. -
Page 10: Four-Band Equalization
2.3.2 Four-Band Equalization The 5500 Anniversary Edition offers four overlapping bands of equalization, LO, LO-MID, HI- MID, and HI, and a high-pass filter that enables exceptional control over tonal shaping. 2.3.3 Frequency Selection Each band equipped with eight (8) fixed frequency selections:... -
Page 11: Boost And Cut
“tilt” to the tonal balance towards treble or bass. The API 5500 Anniversary Edition accomplishes both of these tasks without sounding resonant. -
Page 12: High-Pass Filter
2.3.5 High-Pass Filter Both channels of the 5500 Anniversary Edition feature an extended-range high-pass filter. This is the same high-quality filter circuit found in API Legacy AXS and Vision consoles. HP-FILT (High-Pass Filter): When the HP-FILT switch is engaged, the high-pass filter is inserted in the signal flow, ahead of the EQ. -
Page 13: Rear Panel Connections
3.0 Rear Panel Connections 3.1 Balanced INPUT and OUTPUT Connections Each channel is equipped with a set of balanced, line level audio input and output connectors. The audio INPUT is a female, 3-pin, XLR connector that feeds an active balanced circuit. The audio OUTPUT is a male, 3-pin, XLR connector and is driven from a transformer coupled output. -
Page 14: Appendix
Appendix A1 5500 Anniversary Edition Technical Specifications Rear Connectors: XLR Input and Output Input Impedance: 20K Ohms, Balanced Output Impedance: 75 Ohms, Transformer Coupled, Balanced Maximum Input Level: +32dBu Maximum output Level: +32dBu Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB from 20Hz to 50kHz... -
Page 15: A2 5500 Anniversary Edition Block Diagram
A2 5500 Anniversary Edition Block Diagram A3 5500 Anniversary Edition Housekeeping Here is a great place to write down the serial number of your 5500 and your purchase date, just in case you need that information someday in the future. -
Page 16: A4 5500 Anniversary Edition Recall Sheet
A4 5500 Anniversary Edition Recall Sheet 5 5 0 0 A n n i v e r s a r y E d i t i o n D u a l E q u a l i z e r... -
Page 17: A5 Api Limited Warranty And Service Information
API. Therefore, service or modification of any API unit except by an authorized API representative may VOID this warranty. c) API reserves the right to inspect any products that may be the subject of any warranty claims before repair or replacement is carried out. Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with API. - Page 18 8301 Patuxent Range Road! Jessup, MD 20794 USA 301-776-7879 http://www.apiaudio.com...
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