01 · Source
5 documented inputs
IEC C14 + XLR female
- Arrives as
- 5 documented inputs
- Connector
- IEC C14 + XLR female
- Signal
- power
API 3122V
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$2,195
Catalog estimate
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Price estimate~$2,195
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$2,195
Catalog estimate
Price history
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
- Documented outputs
- 22 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 5Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
- Power draw
- 8WDocumented typical draw
- Catalog estimate
- ~$2,195Use retailer rows for current price and stock
API 3122V Overview
The payoff
Mic Preamp decisions, organized around the whole rig.
API 3122V 2-Channel Mic PreampThe gain stage that lifts a mic’s tiny signal up to line level — the first thing a signal hits, and a big part of how a console sounds.. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
- Documented outputs
- 22 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 5Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
Signal path for API 3122V
Learn the route as a block diagram: source, product function, transport, and destination. Select any block to see what enters, what changes, and what leaves.
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Port-type signalProduct functionSystem boundary
Follow one signal from source to destination
01 · Source · selectedEach block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.
API 3122V I/O ports
Switch the product view and the documented port inventory updates with it—hardware and data stay side by side.
Every connector, grouped by job.
Switch panels to keep the hardware view and the documented port list in sync.
| Port | Panel | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC POWER INPUT · IEC · 115/230V | rear | IEC C14 | input | power | — |
| CHANNEL 2 · XLR LINE OUTPUT | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 2 · XLR MIC INPUT | rear | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 1 · XLR LINE OUTPUT | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 1 · XLR MIC INPUT | rear | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 1 · MIC XLR / Hi-Z INSTRUMENT INPUT | front | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| CHANNEL 2 · MIC XLR / Hi-Z INSTRUMENT INPUT | front | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
Showing 7 of 7 documented physical ports.
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| Fit | 📐 1U | 📐 1U | 📐 1U | 📐 2U |
| Power | ⚡ 8W | ⚡ 19.2W | ⚡ 16W | ⚡ 30W |
| Weight | ⚖️ 9.0 lb | ⚖️ 10.4 lb | ⚖️ 10.6 lb | ⚖️ 12.0 lb |
| I/O | 🔌 7 | 🔌 13 | 🔌 13 | 🔌 5 |
| Estimate | 💵 ~$2,195 | 💵 ~$3,995 | 💵 ~$3,495 | 💵 ~$1,999 |
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Before you buy an API 3122V
Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
How will the API 3122V affect rack fit and case depth?
It occupies 1U. Its documented depth is 279.4 mm.
How much power does the API 3122V draw?
Typical draw is 8W and documented maximum draw is 0W.
What connections does the API 3122V have?
7 documented physical ports, including AC POWER INPUT · IEC · 115/230V, CHANNEL 2 · XLR LINE OUTPUT, CHANNEL 2 · XLR MIC INPUT, CHANNEL 1 · XLR LINE OUTPUT, CHANNEL 1 · XLR MIC INPUT, CHANNEL 1 · MIC XLR / Hi-Z INSTRUMENT INPUT.
Complete the system
Audio Interface
Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II 16x24 SE Thunderbolt 3 / Pro Tools HD / Dante
Connect the analog signal path to a recording or playback computer.
Check: Check conversion channels, host connection, software support and line levels.
2U · 26 ports · ~$11,399Compressor
API 2500+
Control dynamics after the microphone preamp.
Check: Use compatible line-level connections and plan headroom.
1U · 7 ports · ~$3,295
Patch Bay
Behringer PX3000 Ultrapatch Pro
Bring frequently used connections to an accessible patch point.
Check: Match the signal format and connector; document normalled or pass-through routing.
1U · 2 ports · ~$49
Rack Case
Gator GR-6L 6U Rack Case
Protect and transport the rack-mounted part of the system.
Check: Allow for total rack units, installed depth, weight and rear cable clearance.
Outside rack · 0 ports · ~$169