API 3124MV Discrete 4-Channel Mic PreAmp with Stereo Mixer

The API 3124MV Discrete 4-Channel Mic PreAmp with Stereo Mixer is Designed with the Professional Engineer in Mind

The 3124MV gives four channels of the highest possible quality mic preamp. It also provides an additional audio mixer with a transformer balanced output, keeping the unit size and price reasonable. The 3124MV is equally at home in the control room, studio, and recording truck or on stage.

The 3124MV utilizes the same microphone preamp circuit that is used in all API consoles. It is equipped with the AP2516 input transformer and the proprietary output transformer found in all API mic pres and throughout the API product line. The unit offers Variable Output Level Control, switchable 3:1 output transformer selection, and an internal 48-volt phantom power supply, which is front panel switchable for each channel. Also provided is a front panel -20 dB pad switch that affects both the mic and line in. A 1/4" phone jack is available on the rear panel for each channel as an insert tip-send/ ring-return placed between the mic pre amp output and the mixer input.

Like the 3124V, the 3124MV provides up to 65 dB of gain. The Hi-Z front panel input goes directly to the op-amp, allowing a low level input such as a guitar or bass to be amplified without a matching transformer or direct box. This Hi-Z input can accept input levels as high as +20 dBu, making it perfect for keyboards and other high level devices. The rear output is an XLR connector. Additionally, the 3124MV adds a stereo panner with a level control, and a post "fader" aux send. The stereo panners and the aux sends are bussed to master output controls and then to the rear panel jacks. A stereo AUX return is provided to return effects or cascade additional mixers for more inputs. The unique stereo aux return control acts to balance the left/right signal, yet staying stereo. It can also be used as a mono return.

• Classic API Circuit Design
• Uses API 2520 Op Amps
• Variable Output Level Control
• 3:1 Output Transformer Tap Selection
• Four XLR Mic Inputs
• Four 1/4-inch Un-Balanced Inputs
• Front Panel Polarity Switch
• Front Panel 20 dB Pad Switch
• Front Panel Mic/Line Switch
• Front Panel 48V Power Switch

SPECIFICATIONS

• Input Impedance: 1500 Ohms Mic, 470 K Ohms Un-Balanced, HI-Z in
• Output Impedance: Less than 75 Ohms Channel Outputs
• Nominal Levels: XLR Channel Output +4 dBu
• Stereo Output Level
• Unbalanced: nominal -2
• Balanced: +4
• Frequency Response: +0, -5, 10 Hz to 20 kHz (-.5 at 10 Hz)
• Noise EIN: -129 Mic, -125 Un-Bal. Actual
• Measured Noise: Better than -91 dBm / below Nominal +4
• Distortion: All Outputs at +4 out, .03%, at +22, .09% Max
• Gain Range: 150 Ohms Input 10 dB Min., 65 dB Max (inc. PAD); Un-Bal. Input 14 dB Min., 50 dB Max
• VU Meter: Calibrated for XLR Outputs, OVU = +4 dBu, (-12, -6, -3, 0, +3, +6, +18)
• Controls: GAIN, PAD (20 dB), 48Volts, POL (polarity), MIC (mic/un-bal), VU, AC
• Power Consumption, Quiescent: 19.2 Watts
• Size: 19 x 1.75 x 10.5 inches / 483 x 44 x 267 mm
• Size (Boxed for Shipping): 23.25 x 6.5 x 16 inches / 591 x 165 x 406 mm
• Actual Weight: 11.54 lb / 5.23 kg
• Shipping Weight: 15.3 lb / 6.94 kg

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