Api - 512c Mic Pre
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API Audio 512c mic and line preamp, in 500 Series format, offering the legendary API sound at exceptional value for money. The 512c Mic Pre features the same mic preamps as API's studio consoles, but in an expandable and portable format. Offering high level reserve and a wide range of inputs, it's ideal for demanding and unusual applications. If you're looking for a must-have preamp for your studio, then you've found it: the API 512c.
ARTICLE N° 57388
Presentation
API has been creating exceptional 'modular' equipment since the 1960s - and the numbers '512' are at the heart of this heritage. The 512c is a direct descendant of API's first modular microphone preamplifier, the 512c, dating from 1967.
When you switch on the 512c Mic Pre, you'll be enchanted by that same now-legendary sonic characteristic, a sound that was so much a part of the early days of recording.
With low noise (-129 EIN) and 65dB of gain, the 512c Mic Pre is packed with features including phantom power, polarity reversal, -20dB attenuation and mic, line or instrument input selection. XLR and 6.35mm jack sockets on the front panel, combined with microphone access on the rear panel, provide great flexibility and versatility.
The beauty of the entire 500 API range is its long-term flexibility when changes are required over time. With a wide range of bays to accommodate it, the 512c Mic Pre will be a valuable investment at Sonovente, for all your mission-critical applications.
When you switch on the 512c Mic Pre, you'll be enchanted by that same now-legendary sonic characteristic, a sound that was so much a part of the early days of recording.
With low noise (-129 EIN) and 65dB of gain, the 512c Mic Pre is packed with features including phantom power, polarity reversal, -20dB attenuation and mic, line or instrument input selection. XLR and 6.35mm jack sockets on the front panel, combined with microphone access on the rear panel, provide great flexibility and versatility.
The beauty of the entire 500 API range is its long-term flexibility when changes are required over time. With a wide range of bays to accommodate it, the 512c Mic Pre will be a valuable investment at Sonovente, for all your mission-critical applications.
Features
Pre-amp
Yes
Compressor
No
Limiter
No
Micro input
1
Vu-meter
Yes
Instrument input
Yes
Phantom power
Yes
Packaging
Single unit
Country of production
USA
Power supply
Via Rail (+16V / -16V)
Input channels
1
Other features
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API Audio 512c Mic Pre
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Mic/line/instrument preamp in 500 Series format
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Mic preamplifier with 65 dB gain
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Line/instrument preamplifier with 45 dB gain
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Front and rear panel mic input access
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Front and rear panel mic input access
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Front panel line/instrument input
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Switchable 48V phantom power
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Front and rear panel line/instrument preamplifier access
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LED VU meter for monitoring output levels
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20dB attenuation switch for use on mic, line or instrument
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Front connectors: XLR mic input, unbalanced Hi-Z jack input
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Gain range: Mic, 10dB min., 65dB max. HI-Z unbalanced input, 14dB min, 50dB max
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Maximum input levels: Microphone, +8 dBu, HI-Z unbalanced input, +36 dBu
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Input impedance: Mic input, 1500 Ohms (150 Ohms), HI-Z unbalanced input, 20 KOhms
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Output impedance: < 75 Ohms, transformer balanced
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Clipping level: +30dBu
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Frequency response: +0, -. 3.30Hz to 20kHz
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Equivalent input noise : -129, Mic input / -125, unbalanced inputs
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Actual measured noise: Mic, -95 dBu, unbalanced, -90 dBu
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Distortion: Output < 0.05% at +4 / Output < 0.1% at +28
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Traditional discrete PLC circuit design
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Uses the famous API 2520 op-amp
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API is proud to continue to play a major role in music recording and production, after a fifth decade of manufacturing excellent, world-renowned audio equipment. API still delivers the same warm analogue 'magic' that has endured since the 1960s.
