Studio Channel

API 512c mic preamp and line, 500 Series format offering the legendary sound of API, for an exceptional price / quality ratio. The 512 C is equipped with the same microphone preamps as the studio API consoles, but in an expandable and portable format. Offering a large reserve of level and a wide range of inputs, it is ideal for demanding and unusual applications. If you are looking for an essential preamp for your studio, then you have found it: the API 512c.

ARTICLE N° 57388
  • API 512c mic / line / instrument preamp, in 500 series format.
  • Microphone preamp with 65 dB gain.
  • Preamplifier line / instrument with 45 dB gain
  • Access microphone input front and back.
  • Access to microphone input on the front and back panel.
  • Front line / instrument input
  • Switchable 48V phantom power supply.
  • Preamplifier line / instrument access front and back.
  • VU-meter by diodes to control the output levels.
  • Attenuation button -20dB applicable on microphone, line or instrument.
  • Front Connectors: XLR Mic Input, Hi-Z Asymmetrical Jack Input.
  • Gain range: Micro, 10 dB minimum, 65 dB max. Asymmetrical input HI-Z, 14 dB min., 50 dB max.
  • Max input levels: Mic, +8 dBu, HI-Z unbalanced input, +36 dBu.
  • Input Impedance: Mic Input, 1500 Ohms (150 Ohms), Asymmetric Input HI-Z, 20 KOhms.
  • Output Impedance: <75 Ohms, balanced transformer.
  • Clipping level: + 30dBu.
  • Frequency response: +0, -. 3.30Hz to 20kHz.
  • Equivalent input noise: -129, Micro / -125 input, unbalanced inputs.
  • True measured noise: Micro, -95dBu, unbalanced, -90dBu
  • Distortion: Output <0.05% at +4 / Output <0.1% at +28
  • Traditional discrete API circuit design.
  • Uses the famous API 2520 op-amp.
Pre-amp
 Yes
Compressor
 No
Limiter
 No