API Select T12 - Dual Channel Tube Microphone Preamp
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Description
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
| Input Impedance: | ¥ Microphone: 500½, 1500½, 2000½, or 2500½ (variable) ¥ HI-Z: 500k½ |
| 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 Ð 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. |
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
| Input Impedance: | ¥ Microphone: 500½, 1500½, 2000½, or 2500½ (variable) ¥ HI-Z: 500k½ |
| 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 Ð 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. |
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