
API 560 Graphic EQ (API500 Series)
Product Condition
Brand New | Unused, as sold. |
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Mint | Like new, no flaws. |
Excellent | Barely used, very minor wear. |
Very Good | Light wear, fully functional. |
Good | Visible wear, plays fine. |
Fair | Heavy wear, still playable. |
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Description
Description
Equipped with a 2520 op-amp, it achieves low noise and sharp filtering, allowing you to freely subtract or add tones.
This is a masterpiece graphic equalizer that has a loyal following and is suitable not only for vocals but also for a variety of recording and mixing applications.
Main features: 10-band equalizer that realizes the operability and sound quality unique to API
- Easy to use operation in octave increments
- ±12dB boost/cut for each band
- "Proportional Q" circuitry handles steep peaks
- Center click type fader controller
- API's traditional fully discrete circuit design
・Noiseless bypass switch
- Faithfully reproduces the 560 released in 1969
specification
Number of bands: 10
Filter type: Proportional Q, 1-octave division, continuously variable
Filter center frequencies: 31, 63, 125, 250, 500, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 8kHz, 16kHz
Filter slope: 12dB/oct (maximum boost/cut)
Input impedance: 20k ohms (balanced)
Output impedance: 85 ohms or less
Operating level: -15 to +15dBu
Clipping Level +28dBu
Frequency response: +0, -.25, 30Hz to 20kHz
Noise -95dBu EQ off, -90dBu EQ on, unweighted 20Hz to 20kHz
Distortion: Max 0.05% @ +20dBu output
Connector 15 Position .156sp Edge Connector
Size: W38 x H133 x D152 mm
Weight 680g
Power consumption ±12/18V/DC, @60m
Payment & Security
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Please Note
The following information applies to international orders.
■ Condition
Items with “USED” in the product name are pre-owned and will be delivered as shown in the photos. Signs of wear may be present. All items are function-tested by our staff and rechecked before dispatch.
■ Stock
Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.
■ Shipping
We ship via FedEx. Shipments are fully insured against damage or loss during transit.
- Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
- North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)
Shipping costs are calculated based on the delivery address and confirmed at the time of dispatch.
■ Taxes & Duties
Import duties, taxes, and fees are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These fees are typically collected by the carrier upon delivery or at pickup. Please check with your country’s customs office for details before purchasing.
■ Other
We cannot declare a reduced item value or mark purchases as gifts.
* Warranty
Our product warranty is valid only within Japan.
* Voltage
All electrical products are intended for the Japanese market and are designed for 100 V operation.

About us
Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.
Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.
We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.
About our stores
In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.
We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.
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