API500 channel strip that also includes a VU meter. The low noise mic preamp is attractive.

■Mic preamp API500 module

The dbx 580 microphone preamplifier is the perfect companion for your microphone, providing clear gain and accurate representation of microphone detail and audio sources.

■Main features

- Premium low-noise mic preamp with up to 60dB of gain

・Variable frequency low cut filter

・Low and high detail equalization

・20dB pad

・Polarity reversal

・+48V phantom power

・1/4" front panel instrument input

・VU meter

・Peak indicator

■Specifications

Input type: Balanced/Unbalanced, RF filtering

Input impedance: 1.7kΩ

Maximum input level: +15dBu balanced/unbalanced (20dB PAD disabled) +35dBu balanced/unbalanced (20dB PAD enabled)

Maximum gain: 60dB

CMRR: > 60dB; typically > 70dB from 20H~?20kHz

Instrument Input Connector: Tip - Sleeve 1/4" Jack

Instrument input type: unbalanced

Equipment input impedance: 500kΩ

Maximum equipment input level: unbalanced +21dBu

Output type: Balanced/Unbalanced, RF filtering

Output impedance: Balanced 30Ω/Unbalanced 15Ω

Maximum output level: +22dBu

EIN: Typical > -128.0 dBu, 150Ω source impedance, 22 kHz bandwidth,

Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, +0/-1dB; <10Hz-30kHz, +0/-3dB

THD + Noise: <0.006% typ, 20Hz-20kHz, 0dBu out

Power requirement: +/- 16V DC

Power current draw: 80 mA per power rail

Power draw: 2.56 watts

Rack system compatibility: 500 series compatible power frame

Rack space: 1 slot

Dimensions (H x W x D): 13.34cm x 3.81cm x 15.24cm

Weight: 0.59 kg