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API 512c 500 Series Microphone Preamp (5-pack) Bundle

500 Series Microphone Preamplifier

Get That Legendary Console Sound

With the API 512c, you've got the chance to own API's legendary front-end sound — at an unbelievably incredible value. Fitting into API's 500-series modular chassis, the API 512c has nothing but legendary heritage. This microphone preamplifier evolved from the original 1967-era 512 — API's first-ever modular mic pre — and it's brimming with that classic's same sonic character. All in all, you get an API console-level microphone preamplifier in a design that's totally expandable and realistically portable. If you're looking for classic preamp character, then you've found it: the API 512c.

API's famed 512 mic preamp

API's been creating outstanding "modular" outboard gear since the 1960s — and the numbers "512" get to the heart of that heritage. The 512c, in fact, is a directly relative of the original 1967-era 512 — API's first-ever modular microphone preamplifier. When you call the 512c into service, you'll be met by that same, now-legendary sonic character — a sound that was so much a part of the early days of recording. In all, the 512c offers up high headroom, a wide variety of inputs and input access points — all with API quality and famous tone.

500 Series module flexibility

The beauty of the entire API 500 Series is its long-term flexibility and lasting value — especially when you consider that needs change over time. With a range of mounting frame options, the API 512c will be a valuable asset to your ever-changing studio rigs. It's also ruggedly designed with sound you just won't outgrow — crafted to be your sonic partner for year after year after year.

API 512c 500 Series Microphone/Line Preamplifier Features:

Mic Preamp with 65dB of gain
Front and Back Panel Mic Input Access
Line/Instrument Preamp with 50dB of gain
Front and Back Panel Line/Instrument Input
LED VU meter for monitoring output level
20dB pad switch, applies to mic/line/instrument
48v Phantom switchable power
Traditional API fully discrete circuit design
Uses the famous API 2520 Op-amp

512c 500 Series Microphone Preamp Specifications:

Specification	Detail
Preamp Type	Solid State
Number of Channels	1
Frequency Response	30Hz-20kHz
Phantom Power	Yes
Analog Inputs	1 x 1/4"
Depth	7"
Weight	1.41 lbs.

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