The api 512c is a fully discrete miclineinstrument preamp module bringing the larger than life api sound to the convenient and affordable 500series format. The api 512c is a module for the api lunchbox 500 format. It has both a 14 inch and xlr connection and isnt in a traditional rack mountable form. Sonically, it delivers the distinct api sound at an affordable price, and in the scalable api 500 series format.
What is the difference between a device driver and an api. The p261 series of drives and the p261x series of driveindexer systems are compact microstep systems that provide cost effective solutions for most motion control applications. What processor does your notebook have, and i will see if i can find w7 32 bit drivers from someplace. The vp26 uses an ea 26231 output transformer and is more aligned with the vintage. The api 512v is a 500 series miclineinstrument preamp that expands upon the legendary sound of the original 512c preamp. Api 512c studio economik proaudio recording equipment.
What is the difference between a driver and the api. Api 512c micline pre preamps media capital, nandhini. As an owner of a 1976 api model 3232 console, jeff steiger has years of. Classic audio vp26 custom analog services capi vp26. The industry recognized paperstream ip twain and isis drivers apply powerful and unique image. A kdj3 opamp, class ab kdj4 output opamp, driving a. The api 512c preamp is well know for its tight, powerful character. The api 3124 was tested with the original stock op amps as well as red dot op amps. The api 512c is a mic line instrument preamp designed to provide a low noise, unusually good sounding front end for all types of audio systems. Hp only supports your notebook for 64 bit operating systems. Api 512v preamplifier 500 series module the api 512v is a mic line instrument preamp, world famous for its ability to provide a low noise 129 ein and unusually good sounding front end for all types of audio applications. Identify your acer product and we will provide you with downloads, support articles and other online support resources that will help you. The api audio 512c is a solidstate, analog microphone preamplifier. Capi classic audio products of illinois vp26 wgar2520.
Customers and fans should not refer to classic audio products, inc. The vp26 is, according to its creator, jeff steiger, based on the preamp section from vintage api recording consoles of the 70s, rather than the 312512 versions currently offered by the real api for use in the 500series lunchbox format. Api 512c discrete 500 series microphone preamp sounds easy. The vp26 mic preamp is a clone of the mic preamps found in 70s api consoles.
Mic preamp the 500 series, 65 db gain, microphone input on the front and back, line instrument input jack, 20 db padswitch, 48v phantom and phase switchable, ledvu meter, lownoise preamp 129db, circuit design with the api2510 and 2520. Some are a fan of accepting api versions in the query strings, some from the request headers and etc, and based on all these conversations in the older days of asp. Sonically, it is at the top of the mic preamp list, regardless of price. Committed over night by the intel china opensource team was the hevc decode api for the central vaapi library.
It has a gain knob, a seven segment led vu meter for monitoring output levels, a 20 db pad, phase switch, 48v button and a di, mic selection. The api 512c remains faithful to the circuit designs of apis founder saul walker. Danaher american precision industries p261 in stock. An api is what the driver may partially rely on to implement the necessary logic. This is a preamp and opamp shootout between an api 3124 and capi vp28 500 series preamps. Although the original 512 preamp was soon succeeded by the 512b and, later, by the 512c, its design topology a transformerbalanced input feeding apis own.
The following is a blind shootout between these ten preamps. The api 512c is a mic line instrument preamp, world famous for its ability to provide a low noise 129 ein and unusually good sounding front end for all types of audio applications. While the interfaces are in place, the vaapi intel driver hasnt yet been updated to expose any hevc handling. Ideal for that classic punchy guitar sound from the 70s. Api 512v 500 series micinstrument preamp westlake pro.
Classic audio vp28 custom analog services capi vp28. A device driver is usually meant for a specific component inside a computer interfacing with the motherboard over a pcie slot, through usb, or many other ways. Offering low noise 129 ein and 65 db of gain, the 512. It is then up to the device manufacturers to implement a driver that actually performs those actions. Api 512c discrete micline pre is a lownoise, highoutput 500series preamp that faithfully reproduces the original circuitry designed by api founder, saul walker if youre a fan of the burgeoning 500series modules as a means of affording the best preamps pro audio has to offer, you have api to thank for getting that ball rolling. All the driver installations from the regular up board worked just fine, except the one for the wifi adapter, where the realtek drivers it installs fail to work. Api 512c 500 series discrete microphoneline preamp. Nothing has been changed, and all the flaws that make these consoles sound so great have been faithfully implememted. Api audio 512c micro preamplifier the api 512c is a mic line instrument preamp designed to provide a low noise, unusually good sounding front end for all types of audio systems. The unit also has buttons for micline selection, phantom power, a 20 db pad, and polarity. Provides a set of libraries which add service api versioning to asp. So, the vp28 is a complete vp26 preamp with the 2nd half of the vc528 following the hpf from the 553f.
Uk ltd is an appointed representative of the guitar amp and keyboard centre limited which is authorised and. Api 512v studio economik proaudio recording equipment. The api 512c has become known as an indispensable tool in the studio and the 512v continues this legacy. Speaking of driving a preamp, one of our engineers noted that the vp26 was. Artfully combining those circuits with apis proprietary transformers and the incomparable 2520 opamp, the 512v is a highly musical and richsounding analog mic pre, equally at home in commercial recording spaces as it is in smaller home studios. The driver will vary between the three different audio cards because they are different at the hardware level, but the api is consistent so the next higher abstraction level the os doesnt need to know how to deal with the hardware. The vp25 comes with an ed anderson ea 2503 output transformer and is more in line with a 312style preamp. I have chosen to only offer the stepped gain version for the vp28. Incorporating every feature of the 512c, including. Offering low noise 129 ein and 65 db of gain, the 512c includes phantom power, switchable polarity. The p261 packaged drive section is a stateoftheart microstep drive utilizing surface mount technology with the translating.
Built upon paperstream twain and isis drivers, paperstream capture is a simple, front end scanning software. It has recently come to our attention that certain websites are using fujitsu and scansnap names without our permission, apparently stating that they are providing product information and software downloads. Add the classic api tone to your 500 series rack with the 512v discrete micline pre. The api 512v remains faithful to the circuit designs of apis founder saul walker. Finally, api delivers a version of the 512 micinstrument pre with output attenuation. Paperstream capture, included with fujitsu fi series scanners, delivers enhanced images to save time and money. As we put this issue to bed news has come in that the 10,000th 512c has been sold so it seems the ideas popularity is. Api versioning is one of those never ending debates that happens anytime you want to build an api no matter how many apis you have built before. Artfully combining those circuits with apis proprietary transformers and the incomparable 2520 opamp, the 512c is a highly musical and richsounding analog mic pre, equally at home in commercial recording spaces as it is in smaller home studios. Identify your acer product and we will provide you with downloads, support articles and other online support resources that will help you get the most out of your acer product. Api md gordon smart explains the birth, growth and the current status of the. Sonically, it delivers the distinct api sound at an affordable price, and in. The api 512c is a miclineinstrument preamp designed to provide a low noise, unusually good sounding front end for all types of audio systems.
The vp25 and vp26 are exact recreations of 70s api console preamp modules for the 500 series format. The api 512v is a mic line instrument preamp, world famous for its ability to provide a low noise 129 ein and unusually good sounding front end for all types of audio applications. Sonically, it delivers the instantly recognizable api sound at an affordable price, and in the scalable api 500 series format. Microphone instrument line preamp microphone preamp with 65 db gain, line and instrument preamplification with 45 db gain, button for 3. Api 512c 500 series miclineinstrument preamp westlake pro. The processor will determine what version of the thermal dyamics driver you need, as well as the graphics driver. The 512v is actually an api 512c with one important exception it features a variable output designed to meet the needs of audio professionals using daws or other input levelsensitive devices in their workflow. It will however fit inside an api lunchbox and i believe that is what it is designed for. The api 512c features the 2510 and 2520 opamps that have made the api sound throughout the years delivering a deep lowend and detailed topend. Categories analog hardware preamps 500 series page 1. Sonically, it offers the distinct api sound at an extremely affordable price. Preamp shootout vintech, api, capi, antelope youtube. Amf libraries are not distributed as part of the catalyst driver.
Pro audio microphone preamps strips channels 1 for sale ebay. I put my first one up against the 512cs i have in my rack and im choosing the vp26 over the api on a lot of sources snare drum and guitar amp especially. Capi vp26 vs chandler tg2 preamps kick and snare comparison duration. Api 512v preamplifier 500 series module guildwater gear.
Api 512c 500 series mic preamp module davids gear reverb. Discussion created by svilst on jun 5, 2015 latest reply on oct 1, 2015 by pinform. Difference between an api and a device driver stack overflow. The api 512c is a discrete mic line instrument preamp designed to provide a low noise, unusually good sounding front end for all types of audio systems. Capi vp26 api 512c capi vp28 aea rpq500 antelope mp32 phoenix drs1r vintech 573 neve 1073 purple biz avedis ma5 a c414 xls was used to. In addition to the standard controls of the 512c, the 512v also includes three new features designed for the modern.
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