Huge, punchy drums, in your face. Beautifully open vocals, loud ’n’ proud. A mammoth wall of guitars, wide as a barn. This is the classic, bold American sound of API. Countless iconic hits were recorded through API consoles in the Golden Age of Analog; every mic signal pumped up larger than life through the legendary 312 microphone preamplifier outfitted on every channel. Today’s API 3122V 2-channel mic preamp delivers the sonic magic of API co-founder Saul Walker’s original design — with additional enhancements for the contemporary studio — in a stout 1U rackmount chassis. Serving up that coveted analog warmth and girth along with enormous headroom, the API 3122V is loaded for bear. Add one (or more) to your rack and infuse your projects with the inimitable sonic authority only API preamplification can provide.
Specifications:
- Classic API circuit design
- Proprietary AP2516 input transformer
- API 2520 op-amp and output transformer
- Maximum gain: 68dB
- Variable Output control
- Fixed-frequency highpass filter
- 3:1 output transformer tap selection
- 2 selectable front- or rear-panel female XLR mic inputs
- 2 front-panel 1/4-inch hi-Z instrument inputs
- Front-panel mic/instrument selection switch
- Front-panel polarity switch
- Front-panel 48V phantom power switch
- Front-panel -20dB pad switch
- Vintage-style analog VU meters
- Peak-level LED