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API 512B Single Channel Mic Pre / Microphone Preamp for 500 Series Format
Estimated price for orientation: 799 $
Category: Preamps and Channel Strips
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Description Brand: API Number of Channels: 1 Model: 512B Type: Thick writing MPN: Does Not Apply UPC: Does not apply
The API 512B is a mic/line/instrument preamp designed to provide a low noise, unusually good sounding front end for all types of audio systems. Sonically, it is at the top of the "Mic Preamp List", regardless of price. Offering low noise (-129 EIN) and 65 dB of gain, the 512B includes phantom power, switchable polarity, -20 dB pad and Mic/Line or Instrument selector. Front panel XLR and 1/4 inch connectors combined with rear panel mic access allows for additional flexibility when installed in an API LunchBox, Six Pack, 10 position vertical rack, a 2 position horizontal rack, or an API console.FeaturesMic Preamp with 65 dB of gain Front and Back Panel Mic Input Access Line/Instrument Preamp with 50 dB of gain Front and Back Panel Line/Instrument Input LED VU meter for monitoring output level 20 dB pad switch, applies to mic/line/instrument 48v Phantom switchable power Traditional API fully discrete circuit design Uses the famous API 2520 Op-Amp
Description
| Brand: | API | Number of Channels: | 1 |
| Model: | 512B | Type: | Thick writing |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | UPC: | Does not apply |
The API 512B is a mic/line/instrument preamp designed to provide a low noise, unusually good sounding front end for all types of audio systems. Sonically, it is at the top of the "Mic Preamp List", regardless of price. Offering low noise (-129 EIN) and 65 dB of gain, the 512B includes phantom power, switchable polarity, -20 dB pad and Mic/Line or Instrument selector. Front panel XLR and 1/4 inch connectors combined with rear panel mic access allows for additional flexibility when installed in an API LunchBox, Six Pack, 10 position vertical rack, a 2 position horizontal rack, or an API console.FeaturesMic Preamp with 65 dB of gain Front and Back Panel Mic Input Access Line/Instrument Preamp with 50 dB of gain Front and Back Panel Line/Instrument Input LED VU meter for monitoring output level 20 dB pad switch, applies to mic/line/instrument 48v Phantom switchable power Traditional API fully discrete circuit design Uses the famous API 2520 Op-Amp