API Audio 512v microphone preamp

API Audio 512v microphone preamp
Product no: 9000-0029-3618 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 5-year warranty.

General

API is a renowned manufacturer of high-end preamps, EQs, compressors and related products. With the introduction of the 512v, they now offer an excellent microphone/instrument preamp in lunchbox-style. Not only does it boast a low amount of noise (-129 EIN), the amount of gain can be considered impressive. With a massive 65 dB, you have plenty of headroom for any and all dynamic recordings. The 512v modular lunchbox-style is perfect for integration in a 500V rack or an API console.

High-quality Components

High quality components and discrete signal routing guarantee legitimate audio reproduction, thanks to high-grade transformers and the well-known 2520 OP amp fitted in the 512v. The result is a melodic and rich sounding pre-amp that boasts analogue class. Completely in line with the tradition set by other API manufacturers, the 512v has been entirely built by hand and perfectly suits any home studio thanks to its compact size.

Connectors & Features

On the front of the 512v, you'll find a XLR/TRS combo input for a (line) instrument or a microphone, linked to a microphone input on the back. API has carefully considered the collaboration between the 512v and input-sensitive equipment and designed the variable output switch you can find on this preamp. Furthermore, there's a 20 dB pad switch to weaken the input signal and a digital VU meter for monitoring said signal. Lastly, the polarity switch can be used to turn the phase around and there's a 3:1 output transformer present.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Module type	preamplifier
Equipped with tube	no
Number of 500 series units	1
Mono or stereo	mono

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	200 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	27,0 x 17,0 x 13,0 cm

Product specifications

microphone preamp
variable output switch
3:1 output transformer selection
microphone inputs on the front and rear
line/instrument preamp with 45 dB gain
XLR/TRS combo line/instrument input
LED VU meter for monitoring input signal gain
20 dB pad switch
+48V phantom power
traditional API, fully discrete circuit design with 2520 OP amp
5-year warranty

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API Audio Introduces Lunchbox Mic Preamp

Wednesday 24 August 2016 By Lizanne

API Audio have introduced their new lunchbox preamp modules at the high end of the audio market. These ultra-compact units come in handy in smaller recording spaces and (home)studios in particular, where space is limited. What's more, they're easy to mount in specially-designed racks that can hold them and provide them with power as well. With the 512v, API Audio launches a high-end mic/line/instrument preamp that houses the very best components and boasts a strictly discrete analogue signal.