New API 1608-II | 16 Channel Console (Unloaded + Automation) with Sterling Modular Desk and Patchbay & Cabling Package
API 1608-II - 16-channel Recording and Mixing Console (Unloaded) with Automation
API launched their 1608 console in 2008 and proceeded to deliver over 600 consoles and expanders to audio professionals across the planet. Now, the 1608-II ups the ante. With its updated feature set and Final Touch fader automation system, the 1608-II continues API's rich legacy of crafting the world's high-quality professional analog recording consoles. Packed with valuable features for today's engineers, producers, and musicians, the 1608-II provides the legendary reliability and incredible sound that has characterized API products for a half century.
API — The Legendary American Console Company
No American console company is more iconic than API. Launched in 1968 by Saul Walker, Automated Processes Inc. began building quality consoles for broadcast applications. Soon, the company's products found favor with recording studios, and a string of industry-leading innovations (including the 500 Series module, the first VCA, computerized console automation, and more) followed. API produced the 2520 amplifier, one of the most famous op-amps in the recording industry, and their consoles and products found homes in such iconic studio facilities as The Hit Factory, Record Plant, Ocean Way, Sunset Sound, and many others. In fact, there are over 700 vintage API consoles around the globe — many of which are still in use. And the company certainly isn't resting on its laurels; today's API products give you the same unbeatable combination of utility, innovation, and great sound.
Final Touch Automation System Features:
Sterling Modular Desk for API 1608 Console
All "Mixer Conversion" consoles are designed with the same modular components as "Plan Series" consoles. The low profile, angular shape, and open architecture insure the lowest possible acoustical impact.
The ergonomic design, equipment capacity and superior "fit and finish" make it the perfect console for your studio.
Each of the (2) outer" rack pods" feature 12 RU of space on the top opening, 6 RU on the front and 6 RU on the rear of the lower section.
API 1608-II Cabling package includes the following items:
Pro Audio LA Patchbay and Cable Labeling Service:
We offer full labeling solutions for all our packages. As part of this package, we will do a workflow and system design consultation and label the cables and patchbays to your spec.
All snakes have a standard 18 Inch Fan-back (included in 15 ft total length)
Contact us if you'd like a longer fan. Premium finish cables available by selecting the Premium option.
- Console: Includes API's state-of-the-art Final Touch fader automation system
- 16, 32, or 48 Input channel frame sizes
- Each channel equipped with Mic Pre and EQ
- Accepts API 500 Series EQs
- (8) Multitrack Buses
- (8) Aux Buses
- (1) Stereo Bus
- (4) Stereo Returns, 100mm faders (manual or automated)with Multitrack and Stereo Buss assign
- Full Center Section Control
- Surround 5.1 Center Section Monitoring
- Classic Analog Metering
- Global 0dB Fader Bypass
- Comprehensive Rear Panel IO Connectivity
- Sterling Modular Desk: Dimensions: 80.9" Width, 45" Depth, 28.6" Height
- Knee-Clearance Height: 26.6"
- Rack Spaces Front: (2) 12 RU bays
- (1) 6 RU on front of the lower section
- (1) 6 RU on rear of the lower section
- Same modular components as "Plan Series"
- Design reduces acoustical footprint
- Patchbay & Cabling: Complete system design included
- Patchbay and cable labeling included
- (2) Audio Accessories MiniShorti Patchbays
- (48) 2 Ft Mogami TT Patch Cables
- (20) DB25 Snakes with Mogami and Neutrik Components
- (6) Made from Mogami 2549 XLR to XLR cables to connect 3 sets of monitors
API 1608-II - 16-channel Recording and Mixing Console (Unloaded) with Automation
API launched their 1608 console in 2008 and proceeded to deliver over 600 consoles and expanders to audio professionals across the planet. Now, the 1608-II ups the ante. With its updated feature set and Final Touch fader automation system, the 1608-II continues API's rich legacy of crafting the world's high-quality professional analog recording consoles. Packed with valuable features for today's engineers, producers, and musicians, the 1608-II provides the legendary reliability and incredible sound that has characterized API products for a half century.
API — The Legendary American Console Company
No American console company is more iconic than API. Launched in 1968 by Saul Walker, Automated Processes Inc. began building quality consoles for broadcast applications. Soon, the company's products found favor with recording studios, and a string of industry-leading innovations (including the 500 Series module, the first VCA, computerized console automation, and more) followed. API produced the 2520 amplifier, one of the most famous op-amps in the recording industry, and their consoles and products found homes in such iconic studio facilities as The Hit Factory, Record Plant, Ocean Way, Sunset Sound, and many others. In fact, there are over 700 vintage API consoles around the globe — many of which are still in use. And the company certainly isn't resting on its laurels; today's API products give you the same unbeatable combination of utility, innovation, and great sound.
Final Touch Automation System Features:
- Reliable, self-contained fader automation system requiring no external computer
- Individual Switch Control on each fader
- Global Control Panel in the console Center Section
- High-resolution 7.5" Touch Screen Control
- Files are easily saved to standard SD memory cards
- Automated Mute and Solo switches on each channel
- Unlimited Fader Groups with 2 dedicated Group master Faders
- Motorized Stereo Program Fader
- 4 Motorized Stereo Returns
- DAW Control with unity gain audio bypass
- Unlimited Mix Restore points
- Comprehensive Operations Manual
Sterling Modular Desk for API 1608 Console
All "Mixer Conversion" consoles are designed with the same modular components as "Plan Series" consoles. The low profile, angular shape, and open architecture insure the lowest possible acoustical impact.
The ergonomic design, equipment capacity and superior "fit and finish" make it the perfect console for your studio.
Each of the (2) outer" rack pods" feature 12 RU of space on the top opening, 6 RU on the front and 6 RU on the rear of the lower section.
API 1608-II Cabling package includes the following items:
- (2) Audio Accessories MiniShorti 96 Point DB25 to TT Patchbays
- (48) 2 Ft Molded Mini-Quad Gold Plated TT Patch Cables
- (2) 15 Ft DB25 to XLR-Male for Mic Inputs 1-16
- (2) 15 Ft DB25 to XLR-Male for Line Inputs 1-16
- (2) 15 Ft DB25 to XLR-Female for Direct Outputs 1-16
- (2) 15 Ft DB25 to 1/4" TRS for Channel Insert Sends 1-16
- (2) 15 Ft DB25 to 1/4" TRS for Channel Insert Returns 1-16
- (1) 15 Ft DB25 to DB25 for Bus Outputs 1-8
- (1) 15 Ft DB25 to DB25 for Echo Send Outputs 1-8
- (1) 15 Ft DB25 to DB25 for Echo Return Inputs 1-8
- (1) 15 Ft DB25 to 1/4" TRS for Echo Send Ext Inputs 1-8
- (1) 15 Ft DB25 to 1/4" TRS for Echo Returns Aux In 1-8
- (2) 15 Ft DB25 to 1/4" TRS for Echo Return 500 Slots 1-8 In/Out
- (1) 15 Ft DB25 to 1/4" TRS for Pgm Bus Mix Inputs 1-8
- (1) 15 Ft DB25 to Ch 1-2 1/4" TRS, 3-8 XLR-F for: Pgm Bus Insert Sends Outs, and Osc Out
- (1) 15 Ft DB25 to Ch 1-2 1/4" TRS, 3-4 XLR-M 5-6/7-8 DB25 (Ch 1-2) for: Pgm Bus Insert Ret, and 6 Trk PB L/R
- (6) 15 Foot Made from Mogami 2549 XLR cables for 3 sets of monitors - Main, Small 1 and Small 2
Pro Audio LA Patchbay and Cable Labeling Service:
We offer full labeling solutions for all our packages. As part of this package, we will do a workflow and system design consultation and label the cables and patchbays to your spec.
All snakes have a standard 18 Inch Fan-back (included in 15 ft total length)
Contact us if you'd like a longer fan. Premium finish cables available by selecting the Premium option.
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