API SV-12

API SV-12 500 Series Analog Compressor with THRUST® Circuitry.

• Based on the original circuit from the ATI Paragon console
• Variable Threshold, Ratio and Make-up Gain controls
• LED meters for output level and gain reduction
• Selectable Hard or Soft Knee compression
• Patented THRUST® circuit to preserve high frequencies
• Stereo connection capability with true RMS summing

API SV-12: analog compressor for 500 series

The API Select SV-12 is a compressor module designed from the famous analog circuit of the ATI Paragon live consoles. Optimized for the 500 Series format, it offers complete and intuitive compression control, with separate LED indicators for output level and gain reduction.

THRUST® Circuit and Sound Quality

API's patented THRUST® circuit protects the most delicate high frequencies of the audio signal, even at extreme compression ratios, ensuring rich, transparent sound.

Flexible Compression

The SV-12 allows you to select either Hard or Soft Knee compression, use the side chain filter in Flat or Thrust mode, and connect two units for precise stereo handling due to the sum of real RMS power.

Technical Specifications.

• Connectors: API 500 Edge Connector VPR Alliance Compliant
• Input impedance: >20KΩ Balanced
• Bandwidth: ±0.5dB, 20Hz - 30kHz
• THD+N @ 1kHz, +4dBu: <0.03%
• Maximum level: +24dBu
• S/N ratio: 112dB
• Meter: -20 to +22dBu (output), 0 to -16dB (gain reduction)
• Threshold: -40dBu to +15dBu
• Ratio: 1:1 to 10:1
• Makeup Gain: 0dB to +20dB
• Hard/Soft Knee selectable
• Side chain filter Flat or Thrust
• Attack: 10mSec to 40mSec (adaptive)
• Release: 30mSec - 400mSec (adaptive)
• Power supply: ±16 VDC @ 100mA
• Dimensions: 1U size 500, 1.5" x 5.25" x 7.0"
• Unit weight: 0.45kg
• Shipping weight: 0.68kg