API : SELECT T12 2-CHANNEL TUBE MICROPHONE PREAMP API

Tube Mic/Instrument Preamp with Custom API Input and Output Transformers, Variable Impedance, Highpass Filter, and Stepped Controls
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Tube Mic/Instrument Preamp with Custom API Input and Output Transformers, Variable Impedance, Highpass Filter, and Stepped Controls

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
 
Versatility and performance
For over half a century, professional engineers and producers have relied on API consoles and processing gear to deliver the radio-ready sound that makes their recordings stand out from the crowd. API gear boasts military-grade build quality and componentry such as the proprietary transformers found in the T12. Versatility is a hallmark of API equipment, and to that end, the T12 features a comprehensive control set that provides immense tone-shaping flexibility while retaining that inimitable API sound quality. The result is one of the best-sounding mic preamps you’re ever likely to own, one of those rare preamps that enhances every signal that you send through it. Whether it’s a microphone or a DI instrument source, the T12 imparts sheer size, sparkling dimension, and stunning liquid clarity to pianos, drums, strings, horns, bass, guitars, vocals — you name it. But mere words cannot do it justice: you simply have to hear it for yourself.
 
The absolute sound
Like all great tube preamps, the API Select T12 brings a euphonic warmth to source material; however, there’s no trace of sluggishness or the “flabby” character tube gear can exhibit, because the T12 is packing big iron: its inputs and outputs are balanced with custom-wound API transformers. The T12 is infinitely adjustable, making it easy to nail the absolute sound for any source. Its full feature set includes rear-panel mic and convenient front-panel hi-Z instrument inputs, variable microphone input impedance that lets you wring optimum performance out of all you mics, 48V phantom power, a 20dB input pad, an 11-step preamp gain control, a highpass filter with three fixed frequencies, an LED peak indicator, and an 11-step output trim with 0.5dB increments for precise control. All controls are detented for effortless recall and channel matching when using the T12 for stereo operation. And we would be remiss if we didn’t mention the T12’s totally boss visuals, complete with glowing tube vent windows and round VU output meters that highlight this advanced vintage-modern design.
 
An exciting new direction: API Select
The iconic API sound has never been associated with tubes — until now. Along with its API Select stablemates, the T12 heralds an exciting new direction for the storied pro audio firm. Company President Larry Droppa explains: “Over the years, we’ve acquired the technology and experience to engineer and produce audio products that don’t necessarily conform to API’s classic component structure or topography. . . . API Select gives us the opportunity to offer gear that’s very high quality, but that’s different from API’s legendary line of classic products.” The API Select series is certainly a momentous development in the pro audio world: a new generation of modern classics that offer enticing sound-shaping possibilities for audio professionals in music recording, broadcast, and post production.
 
API: an American pro audio legend
Launched in 1968 by Saul Walker, Automated Processes Inc. began building high-quality consoles for broadcast applications. Soon, the company’s products found favor with recording studios, and a string of industry-leading innovations (including the 500 Series module, the first VCA, computerized console automation, and more) followed. API produced the 2520 amplifier, one of the most famous op-amps in the recording industry, and their consoles and products found homes in such iconic studio facilities as the Hit Factory, Record Plant, Ocean Way, Sunset Sound, and many others. In fact, there are over 700 vintage API consoles around the globe — many of which are still in use. Clearly, the company isn’t resting on its laurels; today’s API products give you the same unbeatable combination of utility, innovation, and stellar sound. That’s why, at Sweetwater, the name API commands reverence.

Specifications
 
Input Impedance: Microphone: 500Ω, 1500Ω, 2000Ω, & 2500Ω (variable)
HI-Z: 500kΩ
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 – 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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