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Published on 12/16/13 at 00:22Channel strip 1U high ...
This slice understand the following: 512 preamp, compressor 527, 550A EQ, output stage API 325 (from an API console, it seems) ...
Connectors: XLR input to the preamp, XLR output for the slice, everything else is jack (line input, input and output of each slice module).
Note the instrument input (DI front) at the Jack formats ...
Two bar graphs: a dedicated totally to the compressor, the other at the input or output (a small button to switch from one view to another).
Many small buttons in this range, and for some of them several functions. There is the input selection button that lets you toggle between the mic input, DI input or line input, 3 features the same button, which "reverse lights with different colors according to the selected input ...).
So be careful to read the manual !!!
Of course, conventional found for each of these four modules (Power 48V, phase inversion to the preamp, for example).
USE
You have to read the manual !!
Elements can indeed pass before / after the other (équalo and comp for example).
There is an "off" button to cut the chain the comp, and another for équalo ...
There are "ins" buttons to use other elements outside this range instead of those proposed in the slice.
From what I understand, there is a sidechain input for the compressor and an entry "link" for linking the compressors of two tranches.
Knowing that it is the compressor 527, considered a "half API 2500" (with the "old / new" functions and "Thrust" -a sidechain internment), it starts to be really interesting ...
The 2 possible inserts at 2 different locations in the chain are useful if you do not like the compressor or EQ (but hey, I doubt it though).
VERY easily obtained a good sound !!!
SOUND QUALITY
The preamp is not what can be called "transparent", it is an API 512 ... So great for percussive elements, some guitars too, some voices.
For comparison, I have a Aurora Audio GTQ2 and I still prefer a little this preamp, we can do more things with it and "sublime" anything goes.
The 512 gives more punch to everything that passes through it, but does not that sound "bigger than life" as they say in the States
Compression part is really good too, very interesting, it spends time searching for the right setting, and when it is found, it is a treat ... I admit not mix my bass without the compressor (and équalo).
The EQ section: a treat, even with additions / hollow "extreme", it sounds
The bottom is very beautiful ... firm, not as silky as those of Neve, but just different ...
The nice thing with this slice compared to modules lunchbox, the output module can be the driver input stage (preamp too) and lower the output level not to saturate convertos behind. ..dropoff window
In short, a very colorful slice
NOTICE GLOBAL
For a few months I use ...
I will take out a second, but not necessarily more: it is quite "colorful" anyway
I use it to add something, a color, not really to isolate a frequency or other action "corrective" ...
I had and used other slice mixing (Joemeek, Isa 220, SSL, Amek, Millenia, ...) in tables or rack, this API is really colorful, it's really good on some items! !!dropoff window
I would like to take a second to the buss guitars for example (I have a lot of hardware Hardware other "items" like drum buss, bass, vocals, etc ...).
Compression parts / EQ really made beaver me (special mention to the equalizer !!!!).
Used around € 2,000, the value for money is really good.
I repeat that choice one day !!dropoff Window
This slice understand the following: 512 preamp, compressor 527, 550A EQ, output stage API 325 (from an API console, it seems) ...
Connectors: XLR input to the preamp, XLR output for the slice, everything else is jack (line input, input and output of each slice module).
Note the instrument input (DI front) at the Jack formats ...
Two bar graphs: a dedicated totally to the compressor, the other at the input or output (a small button to switch from one view to another).
Many small buttons in this range, and for some of them several functions. There is the input selection button that lets you toggle between the mic input, DI input or line input, 3 features the same button, which "reverse lights with different colors according to the selected input ...).
So be careful to read the manual !!!
Of course, conventional found for each of these four modules (Power 48V, phase inversion to the preamp, for example).
USE
You have to read the manual !!
Elements can indeed pass before / after the other (équalo and comp for example).
There is an "off" button to cut the chain the comp, and another for équalo ...
There are "ins" buttons to use other elements outside this range instead of those proposed in the slice.
From what I understand, there is a sidechain input for the compressor and an entry "link" for linking the compressors of two tranches.
Knowing that it is the compressor 527, considered a "half API 2500" (with the "old / new" functions and "Thrust" -a sidechain internment), it starts to be really interesting ...
The 2 possible inserts at 2 different locations in the chain are useful if you do not like the compressor or EQ (but hey, I doubt it though).
VERY easily obtained a good sound !!!
SOUND QUALITY
The preamp is not what can be called "transparent", it is an API 512 ... So great for percussive elements, some guitars too, some voices.
For comparison, I have a Aurora Audio GTQ2 and I still prefer a little this preamp, we can do more things with it and "sublime" anything goes.
The 512 gives more punch to everything that passes through it, but does not that sound "bigger than life" as they say in the States
Compression part is really good too, very interesting, it spends time searching for the right setting, and when it is found, it is a treat ... I admit not mix my bass without the compressor (and équalo).
The EQ section: a treat, even with additions / hollow "extreme", it sounds
The bottom is very beautiful ... firm, not as silky as those of Neve, but just different ...
The nice thing with this slice compared to modules lunchbox, the output module can be the driver input stage (preamp too) and lower the output level not to saturate convertos behind. ..dropoff window
In short, a very colorful slice
NOTICE GLOBAL
For a few months I use ...
I will take out a second, but not necessarily more: it is quite "colorful" anyway
I use it to add something, a color, not really to isolate a frequency or other action "corrective" ...
I had and used other slice mixing (Joemeek, Isa 220, SSL, Amek, Millenia, ...) in tables or rack, this API is really colorful, it's really good on some items! !!dropoff window
I would like to take a second to the buss guitars for example (I have a lot of hardware Hardware other "items" like drum buss, bass, vocals, etc ...).
Compression parts / EQ really made beaver me (special mention to the equalizer !!!!).
Used around € 2,000, the value for money is really good.
I repeat that choice one day !!
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