API 5500 - Table of Contents

5500 Dual Equalizer API
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Table of Contents
About this Manual ............................................................................. 4
Important Safety Instructions .......................................................... 5
1.0 Overview .................................................................................... 6
1.1 History of the API Equalizer ............................................................ 6
1.2 All-Discreet Design ......................................................................... 6
1.3 Proportional Q Circuitry .................................................................. 6
1.4 Fully Reciprocal Operation .............................................................. 6
1.5 Range Control ................................................................................ 7
1.6 Power Mute and Bypass .................................................................. 7
2.0 Front Panel Controls ................................................................... 8
2.1 Bypass ........................................................................................... 8
2.2 Channel Controls ............................................................................ 8
2.2.1 IN ............................................................................................ 8
2.2.2 Four-Band Equalization ................................................................ 8
2.2.3 Frequency Selection .................................................................... 8
2.2.3.1 Peaking and Shelving ...................................................................... 8
2.2.4 Boost and Cut ............................................................................ 9
2.2.4.1 Range ........................................................................................... 9
3.0 Rear Panel Connections ............................................................ 11
3.1 Balanced INPUT and OUTPUT Connections .................................... 11
3.2 AC Power, Voltage Selection, and Grounding ................................. 11
Appendix ........................................................................................ 12
A1 5500 Technical Specifications ........................................................ 12
A2 5500 Transformer Option .............................................................. 12
A3 5500 Recall Sheet ......................................................................... 13
A4 5500 Housekeeping ....................................................................... 13
A5 API Limited Warranty and Service Information .............................. 14