API Select T12 Tube Mic Preamp

API Select T12 is a classic 2-channel tubular Class-A microphone preamp designed with API's own AP2516 transformer in the input stage and a custom-made API transformer in the output stage. With T12 you get the warm, energetic and clear sound that API is famous for.

• 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 1/4 ″ 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 1/4 ″ TRS output connections