API Audio introduces a new range of products, the Select Series, ready to rock your studio!
The API Select T12 is a classic 2-channel, all-tube, Class-A microphone preamplifier designed with API's proprietary AP2516 transformer in the input stage and a custom API transformer on the output stage. Built with 12AT7WC and 12BH7 dual-triode vacuum tubes, the T12 represents a new and exciting variation in API's preamplifier technology and provides the user with unique tonal options. The T12 can handle a wide range of production applications including stereo operation. Carefully engineered to deliver classic tube performance and sound, the T12 delivers API's famous warmth, punch and clarity in an all-new way and features our industry-exclusive Five Year Warranty.
Features
- All-tube, Class-A microphone preamplifier
- Proprietary AP2516 input transformer
- Audio circuit uses 12AT7WC and 12BH7, dual-triode vacuum tubes
- Custom API output transformer
- Variable microphone input impedance
- Switchable 48-volt phantom power
- High-impedance, unbalanced 1/4" instrument input
- MIC/HI-Z input switch
- -20dB input pad
- 11-step detented preamp gain control
- Low-cut filter with 3 fixed frequencies
- 11-step detented output trim with 0.5dB steps for precise control
- Detented controls for accurate recall and channel matching
- LED peak indicator
- Classic analog VU meters for output
- XLR and 1/4" TRS output connections
Specifications
- Input Impedance: Microphone: 500Ω, 1500Ω, 2000Ω, & 2500Ω (variable)
- HI-Z: 500kΩ
- Output Impedance: 75 ohms, can drive 600 ohm loads
- Maximum Input Level: +24dBu with -20dB PAD engaged and gain set to 20dB
- Gain Range: 0dB to +70dB
- Maximum Output Level: +24dBu
- SNR: 98dB
- Frequency Response: 20Hz – 30kHz (+0dB / -1dB)
- Power Consumption: 40W
- Size: 19" x 3.5" x 12" Deep
- Size (Boxed for Shipping): 21" x 9" x 15"
- Actual Weight: 14 lbs.
- Shipping Weight: 17 lbs.
