API Audio 565 Filter Bank

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API Audio 565 Filter Bank

API Audio

565 Filter Bank

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 338694
Model: 565 Filter Bank
Price: $878.90

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The 565 delivers that instantly recognizable API sound—smooth, musical, and undeniably characterful. It’s a fantastic tool for adding warmth and subtle shaping to vocals, drums, or entire mixes. If you're a mixer or engineer seeking a vintage-inspired filtering solution without the fuss of a full console, this is a solid choice.

Product Description

  • API Audio 565 Filter Bank
  • Filter Bank
  • Low-pass filter: 500 to 20
  • 000 Hz (-6 or -12 dB slope)
  • High-pass filter: 20 to 400 Hz (-12 or -18 dB slope)
  • Variable notch filter: 20 to 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Type: 500 Module
PROS
  • • API's signature sonic warmth and clarity shine through
  • • Robust metal chassis and high-quality components ensure longevity
  • • Flexible notch filter offers precise surgical EQ capabilities
  • • Classic API filter response is musical and pleasing to the ear
CONS
  • • Can be somewhat power-hungry, impacting PSU headroom
  • • Limited routing options compared to more complex processors
  • • The filter slopes, while characteristic, aren't the steepest available

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Key Features

Module Type Filter Bank
Channels 4
Controls High-Pass, Low-Pass, Notch Frequency & Resonance, Gain
Compatible Format 500 Series
Weight 2.3 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The API 565’s response is known for its gentle, gradual slopes, providing a more musical and less harsh filtering compared to steeper, more aggressive designs.
Absolutely; the resonance control makes it great for creating interesting tonal effects or sculpting specific frequencies, beyond just noise reduction.
Yes, it’s important to ensure your 500 series power supply can handle the 565’s power draw to avoid noise or instability.

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