Table Of Contents - API 2500+ Operator's Manual

About This Manual ...................................................................................... 4
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................... 5
1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................... 6
1.1 Features ..................................................................................................... 6
2.0 Quick Start ............................................................................................ 7
3.0 Overview .............................................................................................. 8
4.0 Compressor Section .............................................................................. 9
4.1 Compressor Section Controls ...................................................................... 9
4.1.1 THRESHOLD ............................................................................................................ 9
4.1.2 ATTACK ................................................................................................................ 10
4.1.3 RATIO .................................................................................................................. 10
4.1.4 RELEASE ............................................................................................................... 10
5.0 Tone Section ....................................................................................... 11
5.1 Tone Section Controls ............................................................................... 11
5.1.1 KNEE .................................................................................................................... 11
THRUST
5.1.2 ® ................................................................................................................. 13
5.1.3 TYPE .................................................................................................................... 14
6.0 Link Section ........................................................................................ 16
6.1 Link Section Controls ................................................................................ 16
6.1.1 Left/Right Link ....................................................................................................... 16
6.1.2 Link Shape ............................................................................................................ 17
7.0 Output Section .................................................................................... 18
7.1 Output Section Controls ............................................................................ 18
7.1.1 Make-up Gain ........................................................................................................ 18
7.1.2 Blend and Mix ........................................................................................................ 19
8.0 Stereo VU Meters ................................................................................ 21
8.1 VU Meter Controls ..................................................................................... 21
8.1.1 Stereo VU Meters ................................................................................................... 21
8.1.2 VU Meter Source .................................................................................................... 22
9.0 Side Chain Input ................................................................................. 23
10.0 Power Switch & Rear Panel Connections........................................... 24
10.1 Power Switch .......................................................................................... 24
10.2 Rear Panel .............................................................................................. 24
10.2.1 Audio Connections ................................................................................................ 24
10.2.2 AC Power ............................................................................................................ 25
APPENDIX................................................................................................. 26
A1 Specifications and Block Diagram............................................................... 27
A2 Recall Chart ............................................................................................... 28
A3 API Limited Warranty and Service.............................................................. 29

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