The Channel Strip![]()
Features: - API 512c Mic Preamplifier
- API 550A Equalizer
- API 527 Compressor
- API 325 Line Driver
- Complete patching facilities on rear panel
- Two ten segment LED VU displays
- Output clips at +30dBm
The Channel Strip is a complete input module with mic pre, dynamics processing, precision EQ and output level control. With extensive signal metering, multiple balanced insert points and an output mute switch, The Channel Strip contains the best features of a large console input channel in a single rack space. It's the perfect choice for anyone looking for that high-performance API console sound.
The result of thoughtful engineering, The Channel Strip includes everything needed to record an audio signal. It all starts with the famed 512c Mic Preamplifier, which includes the benefit of additional Mic, Line or Instrument input switching. Next is the 527 multi-mode Compressor with fully adjustable Threshold, Attack, Release, and Ratio controls on detented pots. The patented THRUST® circuit in the 527 gives your track the "in-your-face" punch that has made this circuit an award winner. Also included in The Channel Strip is probably the most recognized and revered API EQ of all time, the 550A three-band Equalizer with its switchable frequencies and 12dB of boost or cut. The 550A's High and Low frequency bands can be individually switched to be shelving EQs, and the "B.P. Filter" switch inserts a 50Hz to 15KHz bandpass filter.
At the output of the unit is the 325 Line Driver, taken directly from API console designs with an output level pot and 10 segment meter. The meter can also be switched to show the output level of the preamp. Each of The Channel Strip's processing pieces can be switched in or bypassed individually, while a flip switch internally routes the compressor after the EQ if desired. Additional features include a sidechain input and the famous API 2520/transformer combination.
See video: API's Jordan Shirks introduces the new Channel Strip.
MEC1A Technical Product Description![]()
The MEC-1A combines the all tube based designs of the MP 1A Microphone Preamplifier, EQ 1A Equalizer and CL2A Compressor in a powerful, 2U recording package.
The TUBE-TECH MEC 1A Recording Channel is a one channel recording unit, featuring a microphone preamplifier equalizer and compressor. At the heart of the shelving and bell filters you will find a tube operational amplifier.
The MEC 1A is all tube based except for the power supply. Input and Output have fully floating transformers. All DC voltages are stabilized, except the anode voltage for the output stage.
MEC1A Technical Features
Tube based "three-in-one" recording solution :
Microphone Preamplifier
- +20 dB to +70 dB Gain
- Phantom Power (+48 V)
- Phase Reverse
- -20 dB pad
- Lowcut filter
- High-impedance DI-input (>1 Mohm) for direct connection of guitar, bass or keyboard
Equalizer
- Three bands
- 6 Low shelving frequency choices
- 6 High shelving frequency choices
- Bell type Mid section with 12 switchable frequencies
- Variable Q
- Separate in/out switch
Compressor
- Optical gain reduction element
- Linkable for stereo applications
- Variable Attack and Release parameters
- Ratio 1,5:1 to 10:1
- Separate in/out switch
General
- Master Output Gain (off to +10 dB)
- Clickless swap relay (Equalizer <-> Compressor)
- VU-Meter showing output or compression
- Frequency response @ -3dB: 5 Hz to 60 kHz
- Low Noise: < - 85 dBu @ 10 dB gain
- Gold-plated switches
- Conductive plastic potentiometers
- Fully regulated power supply with toroidal transformer
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