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Building on API's rich heritage of extremely high quality recording consoles, we introduce the Model 1608, a full featured small format recording console based on the vintage API 1604 console, which has held its demand and value for over three decades. The API 1608 gives all of the advantages of the 1604 Vintage Consoles while adding new, modern features valuable to today's Engineers, Producers and Musicians. The 1608 is built to the same exacting API build standards as our Vision consoles, Legacy consoles, and modular products. Details:<ul> <li>Headroom is +28dBU </li><li>16 channels mic/line </li><li>500 series slot per channel (8 spare, can be normalled to FX return or patchable) </li><li>16x 312 vintage style mic pre’s (as in 3124+) </li><li>4x 560 graphic and 12x 550a included (can be ordered short loaded or available as frame with no eq) </li><li>24 line return at stereo mix Access to stereo line in at mix </li><li>Discrete classic 2520 opamp design </li><li>Legacy type logic throughout </li><li>8 buss </li><li>8 aux </li><li>8 FX return </li><li>5.1 monitoring </li><li>3 position speaker selector(dim, dim volume, mute, mono) </li><li>Inserts on all input channels and mix buss </li><li>Direct line inputs per channel like 512/3124+ </li><li>API Vision automation is optional and ships spring 08’ </li><li>16 channel expander (up to 32 channel total, links via Elco multipin) </li><li>Can order as empty frame or partially loaded with any combo of 500 series modules (call or email for custom quote) </li><li>Dimensions: 38” wide x 34” deep x 18” high at meters </li><li>Built like a tank </li></ul> 2 Year Warranty (labor) 5 Year Warranty (parts) 
We double the standard API one year warranty (parts and labor) on this item. Question 1: "Can you describe what’s balanced, what’s unbalanced, and what has transformers?" Answer:<ul> <li>Line in: active balanced discrete API 2520 amplifier </li><li>Pre-amp out transformer balanced </li><li>EQ in is EQ dependant (the 1608 motherboards are setup to accept a 2510 balancing amp card which is NOT stock, as you would only want them if your eq is unbalanced in): 560 is balanced, 550a is unbalanced, 550b is unbalanced. </li><li>EQ out: transformer balanced </li><li>Insert return: active balanced discrete API 2510 amplifier </li><li>Direct out: transformer balanced </li><li>Multi Bus Outs: transformer balanced </li><li>Multi Bus to PGM Bus assign: Passive resistor balanced assign </li><li>PGM summing amp outs: transformer balanced </li><li>PGM Insert returns: active balanced discrete API 2510 amplifier </li><li>PGM Outs: Transformer balanced </li><li>Echo Sends: transformer balanced </li><li>Echo Returns: active balanced discrete API 2510 amplifier </li><li>CR outs: Transformer balanced </li><li>Oscillator out: active balanced output</li></ul> Question 2: "Has the summing design changed? If so, why?" Answer: The old 1604/2488 summing buses were not balanced, and therefore much noisier than the New 1608, so it's not the same as the old consoles, it's tons better (it's certainly not cheaper, it's more expensive, but it's the right thing to do...). The 1608 uses discrete 2520's and transformers for the summing amplifiers, just like all the old API's do, but with balanced summing buses. The standard fit of a 1608 Console is:<ul> <li>(16) 548B Inputs with Mic/Line and Direct Output </li><li>(12) 550A Equalizers </li><li>(4) 560 Equalizers </li><li>(8) Echo Returns </li><li>(1) Complete Center </li><li>Facilities Section </li><li>(16) Manual Faders </li><li>(1) Stereo Fader </li></ul> Pricing and Options<ul> <li>1608 Fully Fitted - $49,900 </li><li>1608 Unloaded (no eq's) - $35,000 </li><li>1608 16 Channel Expander - $39,900 </li><li>1608 16 Channel Expander unloaded (no eq's) - $25,000 </li><li>Future Moving Fader Automation TBA </li><li>Equalizer Delete per Channel - 550A, $1,016. 560, $676 </li></ul> Call/email for custom eq configuration pricing

API 1608 16 Channel Console - Loaded Demo unit available
A Modern Twist on the venerable API 1604

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API 1608 16 Channel Moving Fader Automation
16 channels of automated moving faders for the API 1608 console

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API 1608 32 Channel Moving Fader Automation
32 channels of automated moving faders for API 1608 console

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Building on API's rich heritage of extremely high quality recording consoles, we introduce the Model 1608, a full featured small format recording console based on the vintage API 1604 console, which has held its demand and value for over three decades. The API 1608 gives all of the advantages of the 1604 Vintage Consoles while adding new, modern features valuable to today's Engineers, Producers and Musicians. The 1608 is built to the same exacting API build standards as our Vision consoles, Legacy consoles, and modular products. Details:<ul> <li>Headroom is +28dBU </li><li>16 channels mic/line </li><li>500 series slot per channel (8 spare, can be normalled to FX rtn or patchable) </li><li>16x 312 vintage style mic pre’s (as in 3124+) </li><li>4x 560 graphic and 12x 550a included (can be ordered short loaded or available as frame with no eq) </li><li>24 line rtn at stereo mix Access to stereo line in at mix </li><li>Discrete classic 2520 opamp design </li><li>Legacy type logic throughout </li><li>8 buss </li><li>8 aux </li><li>8 FX rtn </li><li>5.1 monitoring </li><li>3 position speaker selector(dim, dim volume, mute, mono) </li><li>Inserts on all input channels and mix buss </li><li>Direct line inputs per channel like 512/3124+ </li><li>API Vision automation is optional and ships spring 08’ </li><li>16 channel expander (up to 32 channel total, links via Elco multipin) </li><li>Can order as empty frame or partially loaded with any combo of 500 series modules (call or email for custom quote) </li><li>Dimensions: 38” wide x 34” deep x 18” high at meters </li><li>Built like a tank </li></ul> 2 Year Warranty (labor) 5 Year Warranty (parts) 
We double the standard API one year warranty (parts and labor) on this item. Question 1: "Can you describe what’s balanced, what’s unbalanced, and what has transformers?" Answer:<ul> <li>Line in: active balanced discrete API 2520 amplifier </li><li>Pre-amp out transformer balanced </li><li>Eq in is EQ dependant(the 1608 motherboards are setup to accept a 2510 balancing amp card which is NOT stock, as you would only want them if your eq is unbalanced in): 560 is balanced, 550a is unbalanced, 550b is unbalanced. </li><li>EQ out: transformer balanced </li><li>Insert return: active balanced discrete API 2510 amplifier </li><li>Direct out: transformer balanced </li><li>Multi Bus Outs: transformer balanced </li><li>Multi Bus to PGM Bus assign: Passive resistor balanced assign </li><li>PGM summing amp outs: transformer balanced </li><li>PGM Insert returns: active balanced discrete API 2510 amplifier </li><li>PGM Outs: Transformer balanced </li><li>Echo Sends: transformer balanced </li><li>Echo Returns: active balanced discrete API 2510 amplifier </li><li>CR outs: Transformer balanced </li><li>Oscillator out: active balanced output</li></ul> Question 2: "Has the summing design changed? If so, why" Answer: The old 1604/2488 summing buses were not balanced, and therefore much noisier than the New 1608, so it's not the same as the old consoles, it's tons better(it's certainly not cheaper, it's more expensive, but it's the right thing to do...). The 1608 uses discrete 2520's and transformers for the summing amplifiers, just like all the old API's do, but with balanced summing buses. The standard fit of a 1608 Console is:<ul> <li>(16) 548B Inputs with Mic/Line and Direct Output </li><li>(12) 550A Equalizers </li><li>(4) 560 Equalizers </li><li>(8) Echo Returns </li><li>(1) Complete Center </li><li>Facilities Section </li><li>(16) Manual Faders </li><li>(1) Stereo Fader </li></ul> Pricing and Options<ul> <li>1608 Fully Fitted - $49,900 </li><li>1608 Unloaded (no eq's) - $35,000 </li><li>1608 16 Channel Expander - $39,900 </li><li>1608 16 Channel Expander unloaded (no eq's) - $25,000 </li><li>Future Moving Fader Automation TBA </li><li>Equalizer Delete per Channel - 550A, $1,016. 560, $676 </li></ul> Call/email for custom eq configuration pricing

API 1608 32 Channels - Unloaded
Unloaded Base Unit and Unloaded 16 Channel Expander (no eq's)

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API 1608 Expander Moving Fader Automation
16 channels of automated moving faders for API 1608 expander

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API Legacy Consoles
Classic custom consoles

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Vision Features A new Surround Sound mixing and recording
console, featuring surround assign and panning on each fader, plus
comprehensive central facilities.
The only analog console ever designed from the ground up for surround work.
Overview
<ul><li>Resettable Switch Automation, assignable per Channel or Globally
</li><li>Resettable Bus Assign, assignable per Channel or Globally
</li><li>Dedicated 5.1 Mix Bus
</li><li>Moving Faders
</li><li>Two 100mm Automated Faders on each Channel
</li><li>Simultaneous Surround and Stereo Mixing
</li><li>API's all Discrete Signal Path
</li></ul>

Each Channel Features
<ul><li>Dual Input
</li><li>Two 100mm Moving Faders on each Input
</li><li>5 Channel Surround Panning on each Fader
</li><li>Dedicated 5.1 Mix Bus
</li><li>3 Stereo Buses
</li><li>24 Main Buses
</li><li>10 Aux sends
</li><li>Optional dynamics 225L Compressor 235L Noise Gate
</li><li>Sweep Filter
</li><li>Choice of Equalizers (550L 4-band or 560L 10-band Graphic)
</li></ul>

Central Facilities
<ul><li>Comprehensive Surround Monitoring
</li><li>8 Multi-channel Playback selectors
</li><li>Bass Management
</li><li>Individual Solo/Mute control of surround monitors
</li><li>Surround Fold Down Matrix
</li><li>Central Computer/monitor for Automation and Switch Control
</li><li>Machine Control
</li><li>Provision for optional signal processing 215L Sweep Filter 205L Direct Input 212L Mic Pre 225L Compressor 235L Noise Gate
</li><li>Monitor Calibration Controls
</li><li>3 sets of speaker assigns
</li></ul>

Also Featuring
<ul><li>The same exacting craftsmanship featured on all API Legacy Series Consoles
</li><li>API's unique 5 year warranty
</li><li>Full Patch Bay facilities
</li><li>Highest Quality Leather and Wood Trim
</li><li>Custom Built to Client's Specification
</li></ul>

API's VISION responds to the major advances in Digital Audio Storage
such as DSD Recording, SACD and DVD Audio. These media demand a new
level of performance, reliability and flexibility from the professional
tools used to create audio masters.
From the mic amps and equalizers, to the signal processing devices
and right through the bus and routing structures of an audio console,
we applaud the rising levels of sonic expectation today's audio
performances demand.
API proudly presents the Vision Recording and Mixing Console, built
to the same exacting standards of reliability, sonic performance, and
investment grade audio that has made the Legacy Series the standard of
modern recording consoles.
VISION Dedicated to all those who hear, appreciate, and demand the best.

API Vision Console
All Discrete Surround Mixing and Recording Console. Call for custom configuration.

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A powerful, flexible and intuitive console, Audient ASP8024
 brings superb audio performance from one of the world's most 
experienced and successful console engineering teams. David Dearden and 
Gareth Davies, the founders of DDA, have pooled their combined 
experience of over fifty years to produce a console that provides sound 
quality and features normally associated with consoles with a higher 
price tag. 
 
Far from a retrograde step, analog mixing provides the clarity and 
quality demanded of the best ears in the business for both tracking and 
mixing stages and ASP8024's future-proof design ensures its continued 
compatibility and seamless integration with digital equipment. 
 
Moreover, thanks to innovative design and construction processes, 
ASP8024 delivers exceptional audio quality and features at an unrivaled 
price. 
 
Pete Townshend on the Audient ASP8024 
"The Audient desk is literally plug-in-and-play. It's like a pro studio 
iPod with a Bose Sound-Dock. It's simple, elegant, and British. 
Everything I've wanted to do, I've been able to do on an Audient. If you
 can afford an Audient, go for it, it is a bargain. Incredible value for
 money, and they hold their value because they are rarely changed. And 
if you are building a room from scratch, and have the space, and are 
really smart like me – you'll have a patchbay." <a href="http://www.audient.com/news/audient-makes-life-easier-pete-townshend-my-desk-literally-plug-and-play" target="blank">Read more.</a>
 
 
Features 
<ul><li>Fully featured in-line architecture</li><li>80 inputs in on 36 channel version</li><li>Full 24-track routing</li><li>Ergonomic control surface with clear status feedback</li><li>Extended range, splittable equalizers</li><li>14 auxiliary buses</li><li>Unique modular construction for easy serviceability</li><li>Integral compressors on stereo bus</li><li>Selection for Main plus 3 alternate control room speakers</li><li>Comprehensive communications</li></ul>
Optional extras: 
<ul><li>Patch Bay</li><li>Producer's Desk</li></ul>

Audient ASP8024-24
24-channel console, no patchbay

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Audient ASP8024-24PB
24-channel console, with patchbay, length 76"

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Audient ASP8024-36
36-channel console, no patchbay, length 76"

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