API Select TranZformer CMP

The API Select TranZformer CMP provides unsurpassed sonic sculpting by incorporating key elements of a legendary API 527 VCA-type compressor circuit into a versatile and robust guitar effects pedal. Features include a buffered bypass in/out footswitch, adjustable attack and release times, wet/dry blend control, selectable "feedback" and "feedforward" compressor styles, transformer output, and of course the classic API sound.

• Proprietary API 2510 OpAmp

• Signature API output transformer

• Adjustable attack and release times

• Wet/dry blend control

• Selectable feedback/feedforward compressor styles

• Buffered bypass

Input connection: 1/4" Hi-Z unbalanced instrument input

Input Impedance: 1M

Bypass: Yes, buffered, 0dB

Output connections: 1/4" Hi-Z unbalanced output

Output Impedance: Hi-Z output: Less than 1k

Input Gain Control: 9dB - 30dB, Variable

Output Level Control: -inf. to 0dB, Variable

Maximum output level before clipping: +15dBu (9VDC), +22dBu (18VDC)

Frequency Response: +0dB, -1dB, 20-20kHz

Compressor:

Ratio (Sustain): Varies from 1:1 to 20:1 depending on compressor control setting. Attack (switched): FAST (1ms) or SLOW (10ms) Release (switched): FAST (300ms) or SLOW (1s)

TYPE (switched): New (Feed-forward), OLD (Feed-back)

Power Supply: 9-18VDC @ 100mA

Size: 4.6" x 3.8" x 3"

Size (Boxed for Shipping): 6" x 4.5" x 4.5"

Actual Weight: 1.5 lbs.

Shipping Weight: 2 lbs.