API 3122V 2-Channel Mic/Line Pre With Variable Output and High-Pass Filter

Description

The 3122V provides two channels of API´s signature analog sound and features the same legendary circuit design found in the 3124V and 3124MV, as well as the 312, 512V and 512c mic preamps. In addition to the familiar combination of 2520 Op-Amps and proprietary output transformers that give all-API mic preamps that punch and massive headroom, the 3122V also includes front and rear panel XLR and 1/4" inputs (conveniently selectable on the faceplate), a fixed-frequency HP filter, GAIN and the popular Variable Output Level control, as well as 48V, POL and PAD. Rounding out the expansive feature set are the 3:1 Output Transformer Tap and two stunning analog VU meters with a separate peak LED.

Features

• Two channels of Classic API Circuit Design
• API 2520 and Output Transformer
• Proprietary AP2516 Input Transformer
• Variable Output Control
• Fixed Frequency High Pass filter
• Vintage Style Analog VU Meters
• 3:1 Output Transformer Tap Selection
• Two Switchable front or rear XLR Input
• Front panel 1/4" Hi-Z Instrument Input
• Front panel mic/instrument selection switch
• Front panel polarity switch
• Front panel 48V power switch
• Front panel -20dB pad switch
• Peak LED
• Maximum 68dB of gain

Specs

• Input impedance: Mic: 1,500 ohms
• Hi-Z: 470 kohms unbalanced
• Output impedance: Less than 75 ohms, transformer balanced
• Nominal Levels: XLR channel output: +4 dBu
• Frequency response: +/- 0.5dB, 20Hz to 40kHz
• SNR: Mic: -128dB
• Hi-Z actual: -106dB
• Gain Range: Mic input: 14dB min., 68dB max (inc. pad)
• Hi-Z: -6dB min., 48dB max (inc. pad)
• Metering: VU calibrated for XLR output, 0VU = +4dBu
• PEAK LED calibrated to +18dBu at 312 amp output
• Front connections: 2 female mic input XLRs, two Hi-Z instrument inputs
• Rear connections: 2 female mic input XLRs, 2 male line output XLRs
• Power consumption, quiescent: 8 Watts
• Dimensions: 19" x 1.75" (1U) x 11"
• Weight: 9 lb.