Safe Sound Audio P501 User Manual - page 2
P501 Audio Processor
User Manual
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P501 Audio Processor Features
500 Series
Fully compatible with the API™ 500 Series modular format which
allows a number of audio modules to be plugged into rack frames
such as the API™ 6-slot Lunchbox and 10-slot 500VPR rack frame.
Input Stage
Wideband 60kHz high gain mic amp is partnered with a front jack
accessable balanced line input, which is also relay switchable to
become a high impedance DI input. A switchable 80Hz, 18dB/octave
hi-pass filter is included.
Compressor
Advanced audio compressor with peakride which uses multiple side-
chains in tandem allowing for very musical dynamic control of source
material. Peakride compression is very easy to dial in when tracking
and evens out levels in a very musical way without robbing the sound
of life, so bringing the performance a new energy whilst remaining
transparent and not sounding overly affected. It’s especially powerful
in providing tightly controlled vocal compression with perfect
transparency. The inclusion of auto gain make-up allows you to
increase gain reduction ‘on the fly’ without having to constantly
readjust the output level.
Variable attack limiter design
Switchable fast limiter offers ultimate protection during tracking or
push it hard as a great dynamic effect especially on bass and drums.
The limiter features dynamic adjustment of attack time, so the faster
the audio front edge, the faster the limiter reacts. Fast clipping
protection when tracking but also very useful as a creative tool in its
own right when pushed into heavy levels of limiting.
Output stage
The balanced output will drive +22dBu into 600 ohms with a useful
±15dB of output gain control available.