API Audio 3124V vs API 3124+ Shootout on Drums

Here is a deep dive comparison of the API preamp rack units, the 3124V vs. the 3124+.
We'll see what's different between the two models; listen to sound samples focusing on the drums, and review things that are not well documented on the new model.
And most importantly, we'll determine if the new model is worth the price.
Introduction: 0:00
What's Generally the Same: 0:40
The Two New Features: 1:13
Level Knob: 1:36
3 to 1 Switch: 6:22
What You'll Hear: 8:01
Recording Setup Notes: 9:21
Snare Drum Samples (Off): 9:45
Snare Drum Samples (On): 10:55
Bass Drum Samples: 12:11
High Tom Samples: 13:27
Floor Tom Samples: 14:19
Initial Thoughts: 15:33
Is It Worth the Price?: 16:27
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Other Equipment used:
Sonar X1 Producer
A Designs Pacifica
Empirical Labs Distressor
Snare Top: Shure Beta57
Bass Drum (in: batter side): AKG D 112
Top Tom: Sennheiser e604
Bottom Tom: AKG c414 XLII
Overheads: AKG C451 B/ST
MOTU 8Pre audio interface
Video:
Sony FDR-AX100 4K UHD Camcorder
Tascam DR10L Digital Audio Recorder with Lavalier Microphone
#drumdrumdrum #apipre #api3124

[@miguelluigisantoslopes1528]

My theory about the manual is, Anyone paying this much for a unit, most likely would know how it works.

[@drumdrumdrum]

What about when the V model first came out, though? No one initially would have known how the new features worked.

[@ablackshedd]

Cool beans. Love it, man.

[@drumdrumdrum]

Thanks!

[@TheSunshineGroup]

check you the radial reamp boxes to split signals real well ;) real cool, the V seems to really open up but is also a bit more aggressive on snare and hi toms...idk maybe bringing some transients forward? i found it hard to differentiate in the low end but thats just me ;) cool video

[@drumdrumdrum]

Thanks Sunshine! 🌞

[@drumdrumdrum]

Here is a deep dive comparison of the API preamp rack units, the 3124V vs. the 3124+. We'll see what's different between the two models; listen to sound samples focusing on the drums, and review things that are not well documented on the new model. And most importantly, we'll determine if the new model is worth the price.

[@ThreePointsofMadness]

Nice

[@drumdrumdrum]

😎

[@SONORSQ2guy]

3124 + is more open and brighter imo

[@drumdrumdrum]

In theory the V could be as open if not pushed as hard. That's my guess though : )