Delivering the famed LA sound to 200-series consoles and racks with its classic, discrete circuitry, the API Audio 212L is a microphone preamp module that fits the Legacy and Vision consoles and the L200 rack chassis. Providing up to 55 dB of continuously variable gain control and a 2520 op-amp with transformer-balanced I/O, the 212L offers big sound with a warm bottom end.
The 212L is designed to articulate high-frequency content with excellent detail. A -20 dB pad is provided for hot signals. You also get a button for selecting 48V phantom power. A 5-segment LED VU meter lets you keep an eye on your signal levels. Along with a low noise floor and high clipping point of +28 dBm, the 212L is an ideal starting point for many signals in professional recording applications.
The API 212L microphone preamplifier is an integral part of the famous Legacy and Visions series of consoles and is available for the L200 Rack System. The 212L Microphone Preamplifier makes use of the 2520 op-amp and therefore exhibits the reliability, long life, and uniformity, which are characteristic of API products.