The API 2500+ is a premium stereo bus compressor built to bring punch, glue and precise control to your mix bus, groups or individual tracks. Its patented THRUST side‑chain filter retains low‑end energy while feeding the detector for a confident, musical compression character. Shape response with three selectable knees and choose NEW (feed‑forward) for modern, assertive action or OLD (feedback) for classic, programme‑dependent behaviour. Flexible timing covers preset or variable release, with peak or RMS detection and continuously variable left/right linking to manage stereo image and transients. A Mix control enables effortless parallel compression, while you can select automatic or manual make‑up gain to match your workflow. Large stereo VU meters switch between input, output or gain reduction, and a hard‑wired relay bypass preserves absolute signal path integrity. Built on API’s discrete 2510/2520 op amps with transformer outputs, the 2500+ delivers unmistakable API tone, headroom and reliability. Ideal for mix bus glue, drum bus impact and mastering polish.
Includes
- API 2500+ Stereo Bus Compressor – mixbus dynamics processor
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