API / 312

API microphone preamps deliver the analog warmth, vast headroom, and unmistakable sound that API is known for, with vintage-style analog VU meters.

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Designed in the 1970s, the 312 is one of API's most popular microphone preamps. It is widely known in the recording industry.

Based on Saul Walker's original design, the API 312 microphone preamp combines the 2520 op amp with a proprietary transformer. It delivers API's unique analog warmth, vast headroom, and unmistakable sound in a 500 series format.

■Features
・Vintage-style analog VU meter (0VU=+4dBu)
・Gain range: +34dB to +69dB
・2520 op amp and AP2516 input transformer
・20 dB PAD switch
・Phase inversion switch
・3:1 output transformer tap: When ON, the output gain ratio is 1:3 to 1:1, resulting in an output level of approximately -10dB.

・48V phantom power
・Peak LED (+18dBu)

■Differences from the 512 series
・Gain range: 512 is +34dB~65dB
・The board design of the 312 Mic Pre is based on the 312 Anniversary model
・312 Mic Pre: The input transformer uses the original AP2516
・512: Equipped with an instrument input