T12 Tube Mic Preamp (API Select)
Microphone Preamplifier
From API:
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.
Specs
- 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.
Source: API T12 Tube Mic Preamp product page