API Audio 505 Di Direct Input
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API Audio
505 Di Direct Input
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The 505 DI is a fantastic, focused direct input – it’s not trying to be everything, just a really, really good DI. If you're a bassist or guitarist looking for API’s classic console sound directly into your interface or console, this module delivers a polished, professional tone and is a worthwhile upgrade over standard DI boxes.
Product Description
- API Audio 505 Di Direct Input
- Instrument Preamp for Guitar / Bass / Keyboard
- Front-side Hi-Z input 6.3 mm jack
- Thru output: 6.3 mm Jack
- Gain control with 55 dB gain
- Tone control
- "Bright" switch
- LED VU meter
- 20 dB pad
- Type: 500 Module
- • API's signature warmth and clarity elevate instrument tones significantly
- • The 'inBrightin' switch adds a useful, subtle high-frequency boost
- • Robust, all-metal construction feels incredibly solid and durable
- • Excellent gain staging allows for a wide dynamic range, from clean to driven
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for a single channel module
- • Limited tonal shaping compared to more complex channel strips
- • Thru output lacks impedance matching, potentially impacting signal integrity
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