API 862 50th Anniversary Edition Channel Strip (Official Japanese Product) (Limited Edition)

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862 50th Anniversary Edition Channel Strip To celebrate the 50th anniversary of American console and outboard equipment brand API, we have just received the special channel strip, the API 862 50th Anniversary Edition, produced in a limited run of 50 units worldwide. The API 862 50th Anniversary Edition is an ultra-special limited edition product equipped with API's traditional microphone preamps and a 3-band EQ (550A Saul Walker Edition). By installing it in a 1U rack, we have ensured a stable power supply and further improved the sound quality. *Only a few units have arrived in Japan, and we only have two units available at our store. *We recommend using American voltage 117V. *As this is a limited edition item, we may provide you with an opened product for display purposes. ----------------------------------- [Features] Reproduces the original 312 circuit. High gain of +34 to +69dB. Equipped with original AP2516 input transformer. Equipped with only one API 2520 op-amp, just like the original. It sends an extremely simple and pure signal via the shortest possible route to the 312 outputs. Reproduces the original early 1970s Saul Walker design. Equipped with two 2520 op-amps (currently one) *Saul Walker is a founding member of API. Other product features - Variable microphone input gain of up to 35dB・Phase inversion switch - 48V phantom power switch -20dB pad -INSERT switch to enable insert between 312 and 550A - 5-point center frequency selection for each EQ band - Each EQ band can boost/cut up to 12dB・EQ IN switch to turn on the 550A equalizer HF and LF can be switched between peak and shelving -Toggle switch for turning the bandpass filter on/off Vintage-style analog VU meter (0VU = +4 dBu) with peak LED (+18 dBu) VU PRE switch to select whether the meter displays 312 or 550A output・50th anniversary panel & serial number ----------------------------------------------- Specifications (excerpt from Japan): Gain Range: +34 dB tp +69 dB (+14 dB to +49 dB with PAD) Maximum Input Level: +4 dBu (+16 dBu with PAD) Maximum Output Level: +31 dBu Peak LED: Set to +18 dBu output level Output Impedance: Less than 75 Ohms, transformer balanced Frequency Response: +/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 40 KHZ Signal to Noise Ratio: 120 dB Power Consumption: 18.5 Watts Size: 19 x 1.75 (1U) x 11 deep Weight: 8.5 lbs Shipping Weight: 12.1 lbs 550A EQ Specifications: Three Dual Concentric Rotary Switches: LF select: 50, 100, 200, 300, 400 Hz and stepped degree of equalization -12 dB to +12 dB MF select: 400, 800, 1500, 3000, 5000 Hz and stepped degree of equalization -12 dB to +12 dB HF select: 5000, 7000, 10K, 12.5K, 15K Hz and stepped degree of equalization -12 dB to +12 dB Push Button: Equalization In or Out, LED on when In Push Button: LF range Peak or Shelf Push Button: HF range Peak or Shelf Toggle Switch: 50 Hz to 15 KHZ band-pass filter In or Out ---------------------------------------------------- Show more