Introduced in 1971, the 550A was the standard channel EQ module on API’s first consoles. Its sonic quality quickly reached legendary status, and the 550A and 560 modules soon gained new popularity in custom designed consoles and the personal “lunchbox” racks of audio pros.
The 550A gives you three overlapping bands of parametric EQ at 15 points with up to ±12 dB of gain, controlled by three dual-ganged rotary switches. The HF and LF bands feature individually selectable peaking or shelving modes, plus an independent 50 Hz to 15 kHz band-pass filter. It’s the perfect secret weapon for helping drums and guitars stand out in the mix.
