The library calls the cudasetdevice function upon library init. The api 512v is a 500 series miclineinstrument preamp that expands upon the legendary sound of the original 512c preamp. Smalls recording and mastering offers an enormous live room with up to three additional isolation rooms. Artfully combining those circuits with api s 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.
The api 512c is arguably the most popular 500 series module available, offering every bit of the classic api console sound in a singlechannel 500 series format. For changes resource details, see the resource representation page. Those are the two units im looking at the most but ive got to tell ya im still sceptical about the seb stuff. Great attention and care has been taken to assure the original api 312 mic pre circuit was preserved for its purity and sonic quality. It uses the re115 k mic input transformer along with the same output transformer that is used in api equalizers. Sql conformance refers to the sql grammar that the driver supports. The function cudadeviceenablepeeraccess and the rest of the peer access api may not be called when a nonprimary cucontext is current. 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 312 microphone preamp card with its proprietary. I am most concerned with the differences between the 512s and the 3124 312 pres, as this is the purchasing dilema i am in at the moment. Mic preampsdiff between api, neve, etc the gear page. Spi and i2c driver api national instruments national. The api 325 cards have been modified with classic audio products of illinois ea 2622 mic input transformers and handwired to fit into the api 500 series rackslunchbox. Api the channel strip sweetwater namm 2011 youtube.
Home to some amazing high end recording equipment and vintage instruments, york recording is the first choice of many artists and freelance producers and engineers alike. This lowlevel programming is somewhat complicated, so we create a higherlevel application programming interface api on top of it that is more natural for the users programming environment. 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. Each driver represents an api into a particular rendering surface. Api valve standards defined and explained valve news. All of our rooms are acoustically designed and treated to ensure the best possible sound. Were they manufactured for use in any of the 1970s consoles. The low end in the averill 312 was way more present and overall the pre was much warmer and filled more space. 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.
Jan 17, 2011 api the channel strip sweetwater namm 2011. Dx12 is an api and is the same regardless of the hardware. These are the only pres i have to work with, though i know some people frown on the mix and match approach for recording drums i just dont have the funds for more 512c s or a 3124. The classic api units deliver a sound like no other. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Top quality, military grade build and a distinct, aggressive sound that, when the situation calls for it, is nothing short of amazing. Warm audio 412 test comparativo con api 512c youtube. Jan 27, 2020 this api reference is organized by resource type. It is equipped with the re115 k mic input transformer and the proprietary api output transformer found in the 512c single mic pre and throughout the api product line. This international standard specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the design, manufacturing, testing and documentation of ball, check, gate and plu.
Financially, theyre roughly within 100 dollars of each other, so price wont really be a factor here. For files resource details, see the resource representation page. The api 512c remains faithful to the circuit designs of api s founder saul walker. Api s 512 preamp design is a classic and now there are even more reasons to love it. Although the original 512 preamp was soon succeeded by the 512b and, later, by the 512c, its design topology a transformerbalanced input feeding api s own 312 microphone preamp card with its proprietary 2520 discrete opamp and 2503 balancing output transformer has been carried forward pretty. I try to understand how they both relate to each other. Each resource type has one or more data representations and one or more methods. Designs 5024 at gmp recording studios in toronto, canada on. It all starts with the famed 512c mic preamplifier, which includes the benefit of additional mic, line or instrument input switching. Thus it implicitly creates a cuda context when first calling a cuda function.
Api 3124v discrete 4channel microphoneline preamp vintage. Additionally, the 3124v offers variable output level control and switchable 3. The graphics api and driver model provides the ability to manage one or more drivers. The result of thoughtful engineering, the channel strip includes everything needed to record an audio signal.
The api audio 512c is a solidstate, analog microphone preamplifier. While its entirely accurate to call the api 512c an excellent allaround microphone preamp, that doesnt do it justice. Odbc defines two types of conformance standards for drivers. The driver represents the entire screen of the display device. The 3124 is a lot thinner sounding in a way that better compliments a complicated mix.
Api conformance refers to the functions that a driver supports. Difference between an api and a device driver stack overflow. Tracker software products pdfxchange drivers api embed. Find out how warm audios apiinspired preamp compares with the real thing. Ams neve 1073, bae 1073, api 512, chandler limited germanium.
Im really close to getting either 2 of brents 312as, or 2 api 512c s in a lunchbox. The best gear advice always comes from those who use it the most. The national instruments spi and i2c driver api includes ni labview host code and labview fpga code for the serial peripheral interface spi and interintegrated circuit i2c protocol communication engine. Driverlinx driver apis program interfaces all models. Nov 27, 2009 the api audio 512c is a solidstate, analog microphone preamplifier. Api 3124mv discrete 4channel micline preamp with stereo mixer. The company pioneered desks with modular functionality allowing user configuration of their vaunted 512c preamp, 550a eq, 560 graphic eq and 527. Front panel xlr and 14 inch connectors combined with rear panel mic access allows for additional flexibility when installed into an api lunchbox, api s 10 position 500v vertical rack, or an api console. The meter can also be switched to show the output level of the preamp. An api is a template for programmers to use in software in order to get access to a desired feature or outcome.
A library that i link to uses the cuda runtime api. Sound test 2 of vintage neve 1073, api 512c, bae 312a. Now, how can i get both runtime and driver api to work at the same time. 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. Api sc19 equipment specifications for hpht downhole completion equipment api per 15k technical report protocol for verification and validation of hpht equipment api 14a sssvs twelfth edition rewritten and adds hpht annex published jan 2015, effective jan 2016 api 11d1 packers third edition adds hpht annex. In case of a communication between an application and a graphics card can an api get the. For programs licensed under the gnu general public license gpl or lesser gnu general public license lgpl the complete corresponding sources are available. It has both a 14 inch and xlr connection and isnt in a traditional rack mountable form. It is equipped with the ap2516 input transformer and the proprietary output transformer found in all api mic pres and throughout the api product line. Jan 29, 2010 by downloading, you agree to the terms and conditions of the software download agreement this software may contain one or more programs licensed under the gpl or lgpl. The api provides application the interface to access timers, gpio, uart and adc. Since i got the api s i have offloaded a bunch of other presthey just dont hold up.
The api 200 rack seems like a great idea so you can use the 252l. The brand new 512v changes things up by featuring a. The api 3124 was tested with the original stock op amps as well as red dot op amps. Legends in the recording world, api short for automated processes, inc. My code that uses the library should use the driver api. Mic preamps diff between api, neve, etc discussion in recordinglive sound started by tfunster, jan 27, 2010. Four modeled plugins based on renowned api modules. Printer driver overview windows drivers microsoft docs.
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 capi vp28 was tested with gar2520 op amps as well as red dot op amps. Api 512c discrete microphone line preamplifier 5 out of 5 stars. Nidaqmx also includes a labview api for labview users, a c api for cvi users, etc. Api the channel strip contains 512, 550a, 527 with 325 line driver.
Info about the 212 and the 512 series preamps is not hard to come by. Api rp 2alrfd recommended practice for planning, designing and constructing fixed offshore platformsaiload and resistance factor design. To use the pointer query and peer access apis with a context created using the cuda driver api, it is necessary that the cuda driver api be used to access these features. The 512c, in fact, is a directly relative of the original 1967era 512 api s firstever modular microphone preamplifier. What is the difference between a device driver and an api. The standard api products like the 512c mic preamp, 525 compressor, the 550a and 550b eqs continue to win listening tests, technology awards, and new fans, while the newer products such as the 2500 bus compressor, the a 2 d mic pre, the 527 and 529 compressors and the phenomenally successful 1608 and axs consoles demonstrate just why api. Testing of mic preamps vintage neve 1073, api 512c, bae 312a microphone. Sonically, it delivers the instantly recognizable api sound at an affordable price, and in the scalable api 500 series format. Preamp test ams neve 1073, bae 1073, api 512, chandler. Again they are apples and mangos but id like to ab them. Our more than 600 corporate members, from the largest major oil company to the smallest of independents, come from all segments of the industry.
Mark from api audio tells us about the api 3124v from the namm 2017 floor. Its the perfect choice for anyone looking for that highperformance api console sound. Xps printer driver xpsdrv microsoft universal printer driver. Each of the channel strips processing pieces can be switched in or bypassed individually. So, for example, nidaqmx has a driver that controls nis daq hardware. Its the peice of gear i never have to give a second thought about, or have any second thoughts about purchaseing.
Miami recording studio the bull productions recording studio. Apis 512 preamp design is a classic and now there are even more reasons to love it. The unit has an internal 48volt phantom power supply, which is front panel switchable for each channel. I noticed a pretty significant difference between the brent averills with the original api 2520 opamp and my api 3124. The api 512c has become known as an indispensable tool in the studio and the 512v continues this legacy. This section summarizes the different printer driver design options for microsoft windows printer drivers. Ive just purchased one of the vintage 312 cards and im looking for another in order to put together a 2 channel unit so id like to get as much background as. The api 512v remains faithful to the circuit designs of api s founder saul walker. Artfully combining those circuits with api s 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. What is the difference between a driver and the api. The channel strip is a complete input module with mic pre, dynamics processing, precision eq and output level control. It will however fit inside an api lunchbox and i believe that is what it is designed for.
The unit has an internal 48volt phantom power supply, which is switchable for each channel, as well as 20db pad. 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. Categories analog hardware preamps page 1 zenpro audio. For about resource details, see the resource representation page. 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. Api sc19 equipment specifications for hpht downhole. All plugins also included in studio classics collection. Anyone else have opinions on the api 512c vs to 212l mic pres. The api 512c remains faithful to the circuit designs of api s founder, saul walker.
The driver interprets the api used by the software to give them the desired feature or outcome from the hardware. With the api collection, waves has captured every nuance of their unique color and sonic signature. When you call the 512c into service, youll be met by that same, nowlegendary sonic character a sound that was so much a part of the early days of recording. Odbc driver for oracle conformance levels sql server. I have used the 312s here before, and absolutely loved them. In addition to the standard controls of the 512c, the 512v also includes three new features designed for the modern engineer.
Discussion as i understand, there are many drivers for gpus from both manufacturers, which allow the os. As far as i know, they both can be a part of the hal. At the output of the unit is the 325 line driver, taken directly from api. Jun 25, 20 api spec 6dspecification for pipeline valves. An api is what the driver may partially rely on to implement the necessary logic. A graphics driver, when created, operates in one of the following modes.
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