Detail 01
Range switch
Reduces amplitude-control range to 1/2 or 1/4 for finer, gentler tonal adjustments.
Product detailSKU #1313854583736
API5500 Stereo/Dual Mono 550 EQs With Range Switch
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A stereo/dual-mono API 550 EQ with balanced input, transformer-coupled output, true hard-wire bypass, and selectable gain-range reduction for finer adjustment.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studios needing stereo or dual-mono equalization
- Work on stems, submixes, and complex program material
- Mastering applications that benefit from gentler, finer range settings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Users who need an EQ with integrated circuits in its signal path
- Setups requiring an output load below 600 ohms
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
True hard-wire bypass
Directly wires the output connector to the input; bypass is enabled after power is applied or lost to prevent power thumps.
Detail 03
Balanced input
The XLR input connects to an active balanced circuit; the 1/4 in input accepts balanced or unbalanced sources.
Detail 04
Transformer-coupled output
The output can drive loads of 600 ohms or more to full output capability.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The 1/4 in input interrupts any signal present on the XLR input.
- 02The 1/4 in input does not bypass internal circuitry or change gain or operating levels.
- 03The range control reduces amplitude-control range to 1/2 or 1/4 of the stated scale.
- 04The unit is 1U high and 11.25 in deep.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the 5500 be used for mastering?
Yes. Its range control is described as especially useful for complex program material, stems, submixes, and mastering purposes.
02What happens when I plug into the 1/4 in input?
It interrupts any present XLR input signal. It accepts balanced or unbalanced sources without changing the unit's gain or operating levels.
03Does bypass require power?
The hard-wire bypass directly connects output to input, and a circuit enables bypass shortly after power is applied or immediately after power is lost.
04What is the maximum stated output capability?
The 2520 amplifiers and API 2503 output transformer are stated to deliver +30 dBm before clipping.
Reference
Full specifications
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