Gearank High Notes
- 2020.12: Equal Highest Rated 500 Series Stereo Compressor
Tied With:Serpent SB4001
WesAudio _DIONE NG500
Gearank Recommendation
The API 529 appeared on our recommended list for 500 Series Compressors in December 2020 where it remained until November 2022 when it was out-ranked by the WesAudio _DIONE.
| Website | Source | *Rating Value |
| Sound On Sound | Bob Thomas | 98/100 |
| Mix | Barry Rudolph | 94/100 |
| NAMM TEC Awards | Editor | 100/100 |
*Displayed values are prior to the Gearank Algorithm’s adjustments it makes when evaluating the source.
Overview
The API 529 shares several similarities with its big sibling, the 2500.
It implements API’s Thrust technology as well as vintage and modern settings for different applications.
Specifications
- Controls: Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Make-up Gain (manual/auto)
- Input/Output Impedance: Not specified by manufacturer
- Maximum Input Levels/Output Levels: +28dBu.
- Attack: 1 to 50 ms
- Release: .05 to 4 sec
- Ratio: 1.5:1 to infinite
- Threshold: -20dB to +10dB /li>