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API 512c 500 Series Mic Preamp
Estimated price for orientation: 639 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: API Type: Microphone Preamp Number of Channels: 1 Model: API 512c
This API 512c 500 Series Mic Preamp has had a single owner and been used in a smoke free private studio it's entire life. It's in great shape and fully functional. Buyer pays for shipping cost. Please feel free to email me with any questions. Keep an eye out for a second one being listed soon. With the API 512c, you've got the chance to own API's legendary front-end sound — at an unbelievably incredible value. Fitting into API's 500-series modular chassis, the API 512c has nothing but legendary heritage. This microphone preamplifier evolved from the original 1967-era 512 - API's first-ever modular mic pre - and it's brimming with that classic's same sonic character. All in all, you get an API console-level microphone preamplifier in a design that's totally expandable and realistically portable. If you're looking for classic preamp character, then you've found it: the API 512c.API 512c 500 Series Microphone/Line Preamplifier Features:- Mic Preamp with 65dB of gain- Front and Back Panel Mic Input Access- Line/Instrument Preamp with 50dB of gain- Front and Back Panel Line/Instrument Input- LED VU meter for monitoring output level- 20dB pad switch, applies to mic/line/instrument- 48v Phantom switchable power- Traditional API fully discrete circuit design- Uses the famous API 2520 Op-amp
- Rear Connector:Output on edge connector, MIC Input on edge connector, can be defeated- Front Connectors:XLR MIC Input, hi-Z 1/4" Unbal Input- Gain Range:MIC, 10 dB min, 65 dB max. Unbal HI-Z Input, 14 dB min, 50 dB max- Maximum Input Levels:MIC, +8 dBu, Unbal HI-Z Input, +36 dBu- Input Impedance:MIC Input, 1500 Ohms (150 Ohm mic), HI-Z Unbal Input, 20 K Ohms- Output Impedance:Less than 75 Ohms, Transformer Balanced- Clipping Level:+30dBu- Frequency Response:+0, -.3, 30Hz to 20kHz- Equivalent Input Noise: -129, Mic In. -125, Un-Balanced In.- Actual Metered Noise: Mic, -95 dBu, Un-Bal., -90 dBu- Distortion:Less than .05% at +4 Out, Less than .1% at +28 Out- Size:1.50" X 5.25" X 6" Deep- Weight:1 lb. 7 oz.- Power Consumption: +/- 12/18 Volts/DC, at 40 ma.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | API |
| Type: | Microphone Preamp | Number of Channels: | 1 |
| Model: | API 512c |
This API 512c 500 Series Mic Preamp has had a single owner and been used in a smoke free private studio it's entire life. It's in great shape and fully functional. Buyer pays for shipping cost. Please feel free to email me with any questions. Keep an eye out for a second one being listed soon. With the API 512c, you've got the chance to own API's legendary front-end sound — at an unbelievably incredible value. Fitting into API's 500-series modular chassis, the API 512c has nothing but legendary heritage. This microphone preamplifier evolved from the original 1967-era 512 - API's first-ever modular mic pre - and it's brimming with that classic's same sonic character. All in all, you get an API console-level microphone preamplifier in a design that's totally expandable and realistically portable. If you're looking for classic preamp character, then you've found it: the API 512c.API 512c 500 Series Microphone/Line Preamplifier Features:- Mic Preamp with 65dB of gain- Front and Back Panel Mic Input Access- Line/Instrument Preamp with 50dB of gain- Front and Back Panel Line/Instrument Input- LED VU meter for monitoring output level- 20dB pad switch, applies to mic/line/instrument- 48v Phantom switchable power- Traditional API fully discrete circuit design- Uses the famous API 2520 Op-amp
- Rear Connector:Output on edge connector, MIC Input on edge connector, can be defeated- Front Connectors:XLR MIC Input, hi-Z 1/4" Unbal Input- Gain Range:MIC, 10 dB min, 65 dB max. Unbal HI-Z Input, 14 dB min, 50 dB max- Maximum Input Levels:MIC, +8 dBu, Unbal HI-Z Input, +36 dBu- Input Impedance:MIC Input, 1500 Ohms (150 Ohm mic), HI-Z Unbal Input, 20 K Ohms- Output Impedance:Less than 75 Ohms, Transformer Balanced- Clipping Level:+30dBu- Frequency Response:+0, -.3, 30Hz to 20kHz- Equivalent Input Noise: -129, Mic In. -125, Un-Balanced In.- Actual Metered Noise: Mic, -95 dBu, Un-Bal., -90 dBu- Distortion:Less than .05% at +4 Out, Less than .1% at +28 Out- Size:1.50" X 5.25" X 6" Deep- Weight:1 lb. 7 oz.
- Rear Connector:Output on edge connector, MIC Input on edge connector, can be defeated- Front Connectors:XLR MIC Input, hi-Z 1/4" Unbal Input- Gain Range:MIC, 10 dB min, 65 dB max. Unbal HI-Z Input, 14 dB min, 50 dB max- Maximum Input Levels:MIC, +8 dBu, Unbal HI-Z Input, +36 dBu- Input Impedance:MIC Input, 1500 Ohms (150 Ohm mic), HI-Z Unbal Input, 20 K Ohms- Output Impedance:Less than 75 Ohms, Transformer Balanced- Clipping Level:+30dBu- Frequency Response:+0, -.3, 30Hz to 20kHz- Equivalent Input Noise: -129, Mic In. -125, Un-Balanced In.- Actual Metered Noise: Mic, -95 dBu, Un-Bal., -90 dBu- Distortion:Less than .05% at +4 Out, Less than .1% at +28 Out- Size:1.50" X 5.25" X 6" Deep- Weight:1 lb. 7 oz.
- Power Consumption: +/- 12/18 Volts/DC, at 40 ma.