Detail 01
500 series format
The 312 is presented in a convenient 500 series format.
Product detailSKU #1500000347443
API312 500 Series Mic Preamp
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A standard-production 500 series version of API’s classic 312 mic pre design, combining 2520 Op-Amps and proprietary transformers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording users seeking the classic API 312 mic pre design in a 500 series format.
- Buyers who value API 2520 Op-Amps, proprietary transformers, and a 5-year warranty.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers who do not want a 500 series-format mic preamp.
- Those seeking specifications or features not stated for this model.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
2520 Op-Amps and proprietary transformers
These are the circuit components explicitly identified by API.
Detail 03
5-year warranty
API states that the 312 is backed by its 5-year warranty.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is the standard-production 312, distinct from the hand-wired 312 50th Anniversary Edition.
- 02The supplied product data identifies it as a 500 series mic preamp.
- 03API states that the unit uses 2520 Op-Amps and proprietary transformers.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What type of product is the API 312?
It is a 500 series mic preamp.
02What components does the API 312 use?
API specifies 2520 Op-Amps and proprietary transformers.
03Is this the hand-wired 50th Anniversary Edition?
No. The supplied description identifies it as the standard-production version following that edition.
04What warranty is stated for the API 312?
API states a 5-year warranty.
Reference
Full specifications
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