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Two-channel tube mic preamp with an all-tube, Class A design including API’s proprietary AP2516 input stage transformer and Custom API transformer on the output.
At a glance
- 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 ¼” 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 ¼” TRS output connections
The API Select T12 is a two-channel tube mic preamp with an all-tube, Class A design including API’s proprietary AP2516 input stage transformer and Custom API transformer on the output.
The API Select T12 includes 12AT7WX and 12BH7 dual-triode vacuum tubes to provide the classic tube sound and new tonal colours to API’s sought-after clarity, warmth and punch. Thanks to dedicated input and output controls, the T12 offers a wide range of colour options. An impedance switcher lets you find the optimum impedance for your microphone for optimum performance or simply for additional tonal options. It also includes a high-pass filter with selectable frequencies to counterbalance proximity effect or simply remove unwanted low frequencies.
