{"product_id":"api-audio-312-500-series-microphone-preamp-module","title":"API AUDIO 312 500-Series Microphone Preamp Module","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eAPI AUDIO 312 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003eFaithfully recreating one of the most sought-after \u003cstrong\u003eAPI Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e mic preamps, the \u003cstrong\u003e312\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 500-series mic preamp module sporting 69 dB of warm, vintage-style gain. Loaded with API's proprietary 2520 op-amp, AP2516 input transformer, and discrete circuitry all around, this legendary mic pre provides massive headroom and a smooth sound for a diversity of studio applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n   \u003cp\u003eThe 312 sports a -20 dB pad switch for handling excessively loud inputs. Input monitoring is enabled via the illuminated VU meter (0 VU = +4 dBu) and a red peak LED indicator. By hitting the 3:1 output transformer tap selector button, the preamp reduces the output gain ratio from 1:3 to 1:1, which equates to approximately 10 dB. The mic pre also features selectable 48V phantom power and a polarity inversion switch. The onboard gain control provides adjustment from +34 to +69 dB (without the pad engaged).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n       Legendary Pedigree\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n       The 312 is one of API?s most sought-after and famous mic preamps. First introduced in the 1970s, it is well known and respected throughout the recording industry, and is the building block of the modern 3124 rack unit.\n       \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n       \u003cp\u003eBased on API cofounder Saul Walker?s original designs, the API 312 Mic Pre combines API's 2520 op-amps and proprietary transformers. It delivers the analog warmth, massive headroom, and unmistakable sound for which API is known, in a convenient 500-series format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003ch4\u003eItems Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n   \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPI AUDIO 312 500-Series Microphone Preamp Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch4\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      Essential\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca\u003eExpansion Chassis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch4\u003eAdditional Resources \u003c\/h4\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ca\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003e0.8 MB\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eAPI AUDIO 312 Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n       General\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ctable\u003e\n       \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003eGain Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n           \u003cspan\u003e+34 to +69 dB (+14 to +49 dB with Pad)\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Input Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n           \u003cspan\u003e-4 dBu (+16 dBu with Pad)\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Output Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n           \u003cspan\u003e+31 dBu\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n           \u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;70 Ohms (Transformer Balanced)\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n           \u003cspan\u003e20 Hz to 40 kHz (?0.5 dB)\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n           \u003cspan\u003e120 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n       Power\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ctable\u003e\n       \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003ePower Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n           \u003cspan\u003eProprietary Interface\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003eDC Input Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n         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\u003ctd\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n           \u003cspan\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003eMaterial of Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n           \u003cspan\u003eMetal\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n           \u003cspan\u003e6.75 x 5.25 x 1.5\" \/ 17.14 x 13.34 x 3.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n         \u003ctd\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n           \u003cspan\u003e1.5 lb \/ 0.7 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       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