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560L Discrete 10-Band Graphic Equalizer
The extraordinary headroom made possible with API's proprietary 2520
op-amp offers predictable and wonderful "analog" performance under duress. The 560 will be
a valuable asset to your performance critical applications.
The 560 Graphic Equalizer makes use of the 2510 and 2520 op-amps and therefore exhibits
the reliability, long life, and uniformity which are characteristic of API products.
NOTE: The 560L Equalizer is the same as the 560B except it is configured to work as a console
EQ. The information above is from the 560B Information Page.
Features
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10 bands of API proprietary equalization
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Familiar graphics operation on one octave centers
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12 dB of boost/cut per band
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"Proportional Q" narrows filter Q at extremes
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Additional resolution within the ±4 region
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Center detent for reliable reset
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Traditional API fully discrete circuit design
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Silent bypass button
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Re-issue of the 1969 API 560 EQ
Originally conceived for use in API Consoles of the 60's and 70's, the
API 560L re-issue is a unique device designed to accomplish tasks that
no other EQ can do. It delivers that "one-of-a-kind" API sound,
precision easy set filtering, and high headroom in a very small
package. Extremely fast to set and reset using accurate zero detents,
the curve shaping potential of the 560L is unmatched. At home both in
field recording and the studio environment, this "new-old" version is a
re-issue of the original 560 with improved resolution in the critical area
of ±4 dB. Incorporating API's exclusive circuitry and proprietary
components (such as the legendary 2520 op-amp), the re-issue of the
560 artfully blends the past with present—layout with function.
The API 560L was created to fit all applications for the professional
engineer. For most of the 70's and 80's, every remote recording
console that API manufactured used this versatile graphic EQ. It is also
ideal for studio and live sound applications, where a professional result
is required. This re-issue design has been taken from the original blue
prints and spec control drawings from the API archives.
The large number of available EQ bands make the 560L an ideal
companion to parametric EQ, as well as ideal for signal sweetening. Not
lacking in features, the 560L makes use of API's unique "Proportional
Q" design introduced by API in the 60's, intuitively widening the filter
bandwidth at lower boost/cut levels and narrowing it at higher settings.
In addition, boost and cut characteristics are identical, so previous
actions can be undone.
