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API 3124V 4-Channel Microphone/Line Preamp
Discrete 4-channel mic/line preamp
MFR# 3124V
Product Description
Since the 1960s, API has provided high quality, discrete, studio grade pre-amps. Their punchy sound is highly preferred by audio professionals on drums, rock guitars, bass, vocals, or anything that needs a little attitude. There are over 700 API consoles in leading recording studios and broadcast facilities around the world, now with the API 3124V you can get that same pro sound, without buying the entire console.
The 3124V has four discrete microphone pre-amps, the same preamplifier found in all API consoles. The microphone preamp can give you up to 65 dB of gain, where the Hi-Z input patches directly to the Op-Amp, allowing line level signals such as an electric guitar, bass, or keyboards to be plugged directly in without the use of a direct box.
On the front panel, each channel is equipped with a VU meter, gain control, phase polarity button, 48 V Phantom Power button, 20 dB pad that works on the mic and line inputs, mic/line selector, and the Hi-Z 1/4" input. The rear panel has XLR inputs and outputs for each channel. The 3124V also features Variable Output Control and switchable 3:1 output transformer selection.
Features:
- Four high quality discrete microphone preamplifiers, same as in all API Consoles
- 65 dB of gain per channel
- Front Panel Hi-Z Input
- No need for an external DI, line level plugs directly to Op-Amp
- Uses the RE-115 K mic input transformer and the same output transformer that is used in all
- API equalizers
- Easy front panel access per channel
- Digital VU meter
- Phase polarity
- 48 V phantom power
- 20 dB pad that works for both Mic/Line inputs
- Mic/Line selector
- Variable Output Level Control
- Switchable 3:1 output transformer selection
Product Specifications
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Channels | 4-Channel |
| Chassis | 19-inch Rack-mount |
| Rack Spaces | 1U |
| Input Connectors | Analog XLR |
| Output Connectors | Analog XLR |
Product Reviews
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There’s a reason it’s an industry standard. It’s fast, full, and can sound great anywhere from clean to pushed. It’s that 10% extra that makes or breaks the perceived quality and it gives you that in spades.
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Kick in, kick out, snare top and snare bottom. Sounds great.
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Dealing with Vintage King was painless. Unit arrived within a few days of ordering it. (No "supply chain" issues...)
The unit itself does what it's supposed to. Using it on live drums. Kick/snare/2 overheads. Very happy with results. -
It’s legendary, loving it on drums and guitars. One of those pieces of gear that make you smile as soon as you hear it.
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Great Mic Pre! Love it!!!
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goooooooodest sound
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Loved it so much, had to buy a 2nd. Wonderful on live drums.
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Buyer's Guide: Microphone Preamps
03.15.2019Read More
A crucial link in the audio chain is the microphone preamplifier, aka the mic preamp or mic pre. The output level of a microphone is very low and requires amplification to bring it up to line level. That’s what a mic pre does. But a mic preamp can’t drive a pair of speakers; that’s the job of the main amplifier.A key part of the job for a mic pre is to keep input noise to a minimum and to amplify without distortion.
Being the first amplification stage of the microphone signal, the mic preamp is essential to getting a good sound. Choose a poor one and you’ll be working harder to overcome its limitations. Choose a good one and processing your sound will get a lot easier. But what are the differences between average preamps and better ones? Let’s look at some of them. Continue reading →
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