API 512c 500 Series Microphone Preamp + Fredenstein Bento 2 2-slot 500 Series

Description

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.
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API 512c 500 Series Microphone Preamp + Fredenstein Bento 2 Value Bundle
500 Series Microphone Preamplifier
2-slot 500 Series Chassis with Onboard Audio Routing, Compressor Bus Linking, and Universal Power Supply
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 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. 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
API 512C 500 Series Microphone/Line Preamplifier Specifications
Rear Connector:Output on edge connector, MIC Input on edge connector, can be defeated
Front Connectors:XLR MIC Input, hi-Z 1/4" Unbal Input
Gain Range:MIC, 10 dB min, 65 dB max. Unbal HI-Z Input, 14 dB min, 50 dB max
Maximum Input Levels:MIC, +8 dBu, Unbal HI-Z Input, +36 dBu
Input Impedance:MIC Input, 1500 Ohms (150 Ohm mic), HI-Z Unbal Input, 20 K Ohms
Output Impedance:Less than 75 Ohms, Transformer Balanced
Clipping Level:+30dBu
Frequency Response:+0, -.3, 30Hz to 20kHz
Equivalent Input Noise: -129, Mic In. -125, Un-Balanced In.
Actual Metered Noise: Mic, -95 dBu, Un-Bal., -90 dBu
Distortion:Less than .05% at +4 Out, Less than .1% at +28 Out
Size:1.50" X 5.25" X 6" Deep
Weight:1 lb. 7 oz.
Power Consumption: +/- 12/18 Volts/DC, at 40 ma.
The API 512c preamplifier puts you in touch with that legendary console sound!
High-performance 2-slot 500 Series Rack
The Fredenstein Bento 2 "module carrier" is a high-performance 500 Series chassis that accommodates two modules in a 1-RU 19" rackmount form factor. Fredenstein designed the Bento 2 with several features that set it apart from many other 500 Series racks we've encountered here at Sweetwater. Its hefty output current capability handles virtually any combination of modules. Onboard audio routing lets you daisy-chain slot 1 to slot 2 with a simple flip of a switch on the back panel. Compressor bus linking lets you link compressor modules by engaging another rear-panel switch. A universal power supply and secondary front-panel power switch complete the feature set.
Fredenstein Bento 2 500 Series Chassis Features:
2-slot 500 Series rack
Onboard audio routing
Compressor bus linking
Module Power: ±16V DC 0.9A, +48V DC 33mA
Universal power supply accepts voltages from 90V to 240V AC, 50 to 60Hz
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"
Height
5.25"
Depth
7"
Width
1.5"
Weight
1.41 lbs.
Bento 2 2-slot 500 Series Chassis Specifications:
Specification
Detail
Number of Slots
2
Inputs
2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4"
Outputs
2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4"
Module Power
±16V DC 0.9A, +48V DC 33mA
Power Supply
Universal power supply standard IEC AC cable
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