Dual EQ with classic 550B design and peak/shelf switch on Hi & Lo bands and
To commemorate API's 55th year in the audio industry, API announces the release of the 5500 Anniversary Edition. Based on the best-selling 5500 Dual Equalizer, the new 5500 Anniversary Edition retains all the sonic and functional characteristics of the standard production 5500 while adding additional design parameters and a commemorative vintage look. The 5500 Anniversary Edition is limited to just 55 production units and features the following:
Vintage Look with Classic API Sound
3U rackmount chassis featuring a vintage-style cream color worn by numerous iconic API consoles, including the highly-successful 1608-II Special Edition Consoles released last year.
Expanded Frequency Range
20Hz on the LO and 50Hz on the LO-MID, and on the high side on the two Hi bands, 15KHZ on the HI-MID and 40KHz on the HI band.
Variable High Pass Filter
Adjustable from 40 to 600 Hz on each channel - this is the same HP filter from the input module on the AXS and Vision consoles.
Mid/Side
Mid/Side decoding circuit to allow for separate EQ control of the separated Mid and Side signals, then recombined at the output.
Rear Connectors: XLR Input and Output
Input Impedance: 20K Ohms, Balanced
Output Impedance: 75 Ohms, Transformer Coupled, Balanced
Maximum Input Level: +32 dBu
Maximum Output Level: +32 dBu
Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB from 20Hz to 50KHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: -105 dB
DC Power Draw: +/-16V: 150mA, +24V: 40mA to 100mA Max
Power Requirement: 20 Watts
Size: 19" X 5.25" (3U) X 11.25" deep
Size (Boxed for Shipping): 23.25" X 6.5" X 16"
Actual Weight: 16 lbs.
Filter Frequency Centers:
LO 20, 30, 40, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400 Hz
LO-MID 50, 75, 150, 180, 240, 500, 700, 1K Hz
HI-MID 800, 1.5K, 3K, 5K, 8K, 10K, 12.5K, 15K Hz
HI 2.5K, 5K, 7K, 10K, 12.5K, 15K, 20K, 40K Hz
Filter Boost/Cut Steps: +/- 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12 dB
Hi-Pass Filter Range: 40 to 600 Hz, variable
Hi-Pass Filter Sloop: 12 dB per Octave
