API 3124+

API fans rejoice! Finally you can have four API mic pre's in a single rack space. (Or eight pre's in two rack spaces, or twelve in three... or, er, you get the idea.) These are the same pre's that have made API consoles so desirable over the years. And for good reason; the classic 2520 op-amp has always been a force to be reckoned with. Hot tip: these pre's are particularly sweet when paired with ribbon mics -- it's the high-but-clean gain paired with the unique API milkiness that does it. Hard to go wrong.

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The 3124+ is designed with the professional engineer in mind, giving the highest possible quality 4 channel mic preamp, while keeping the size and price at a reasonable level. Equally at home in the control room, the studio, and news or recording truck, at the house console, on the stage, direct-to-DAT, or at the artist's disposal for the source of his music.

The model 3124+ utilizes the same microphone preamp circuit that is used in all API consoles. It uses the RE-115 K mic input transformer and the same output transformer that is used in all API equalizers. All four mic inputs of the 3124+ are powered by an internal 48 volt phantom power supply, front panel switchable for each channel. Also provided is a front panel 20 dB pad switch that effects both the Mic and Line in.

The model 3124+ can provide up to 65 dB of gain to an output clip level of +30 dBm. The Hi-Z front panel input goes directly to the op-amp, allowing a low level input such as a guitar or bass to be amplified without a matching transformer or direct box. This Hi-Z input can take input levels as high as +22, making it perfect for keyboards and other high level devices. The rear output is an XLR connector.

Features:

Uses API 2520 Op-Amp
Classic Console Circuit
Four XLR Mic Inputs
Four 1/4" Un-Balanced Inputs
Front Panel Polarity Switch
Front Panel 20 dB PadSwitch
Front Panel Mic/Line Switch
Front Panel 48V Power Switch
Output Clips at +30 dBm

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