Wanted Vintage API Mic Transformers - AP2622

[pinebox]

Looking for some API transformers to restore some 536 modules for a 3288 console. They need to be the original Xformers so that they fit the footprint on the PCB, I have already looked for alternatives, but need the originals, thank you!

 

[desol]

I bought an auction from the UK about 12 years ago and got 12 original 2622's with the auction. I've since sold all of them but one...which I need to keep for my API's. I was selling them at the time for about $275US ea. They're extremely hard to find on the used market. I rarely have seen any available. You might want to consider modifying and moving to the current API input for the whole desk. The 2622 has a sound, but was never considered a remarkable transformer. The current API unit specs much better, I think.

 

[Ricardus]

This is probably a stupid question, but did you see the ones on the CAPI web site?

https://capi-gear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_37&products_id=33

 

[pinebox]

I bought an auction from the UK about 12 years ago and got 12 original 2622's with the auction. I've since sold all of them but one...which I need to keep for my API's. I was selling them at the time for about $275US ea. They're extremely hard to find on the used market. I rarely have seen any available. You might want to consider modifying and moving to the current API input for the whole desk. The 2622 has a sound, but was never considered a remarkable transformer. The current API unit specs much better, I think.

Yes I know they are a hard ask, but the console owner wants them so we will be patient. He prefers not to modify the pcbs to mount different ones.

This is probably a stupid question, but did you see the ones on the CAPI web site?

https://capi-gear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_37&products_id=33

Yes, those linked are output transformers, I am looking for the mic inputs that are PCB mount. No one seems to make them in that package, I have contacted Cinimag and spent a good deal searching about.

 

[Dylan W]

Yes I know they are a hard ask, but the console owner wants them so we will be patient. He prefers not to modify the pcbs to mount different ones.



Yes, those linked are output transformers, I am looking for the mic inputs that are PCB mount. No one seems to make them in that package, I have contacted Cinimag and spent a good deal searching about.

Have you seen these?

https://capi-gear.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_38

 

[Walrus]

Have you seen these?

https://capi-gear.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_38

Those don't have the same pin footprint as the API's.

 

[Ricardus]

Those don't have the same pin footprint as the API's.

Yeah, those were the ones I *MEANT* to link to, but I had a brain fart.

 

[Dylan W]

Those don't have the same pin footprint as the API's.

@pinebox Have you thought about making an adapter board? You could make a small pcb with millmax-style pins that would convert the old footprint to the new. Not sure how much room there is but if you do it right it will only add about 1/4” of height.

 

[Ricardus]

Also, you're probably not going to find originals, and if you DO, they're going to be really expensive. So I would think finding a way to use these is going to be your best bet.

 

[Harpo]

Got two ... pm if interested

 

[ruairioflaherty]

I sold a pair of originals to a member here at the start of Covid - Bjorn Myras. I can't find his user name but perhaps somebody knows it?

 

[pinebox]

Got two ... pm if interested

Sent you a DM

 

[guy_4]

Sent you a DM

Hello pinebox,

I have five original API AP2622 available.
You can PM me if interested.

Best,
Guy