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Product Description
API has rightfully earned its place in the music history books, not to mention the hearts of all kinds of engineers. And this stalwart sixteen-channel console, the 1608, deserves its spot in API's legendary lineage. Here, you get the premium analog circuitry and unmistakable mojo of a straight-from-the-'60s API console. But, more than that, the 1608 offers up 500 Series compatibility to seamlessly integrate into your existing setup, anchoring front end duties while remaining customizable to suit your evolving style and workflows. If you're wanting to tap into historic API sound and make a significant sonic and long-term monetary investment in your studio, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better console than the API 1608.
Discrete circuitry, smart layout, classic analog sound
When you reach for an API, there's a reason, and the 1608 delivers every bit of that sonic integrity and build quality you've come to expect. Indeed, API built the 1608 to the same exacting build standards as their iconic Vision and Legacy consoles. Decked out with API's premium discrete circuitry and a comfortable working layout, complete with 5.1 center section monitoring and analog metering, you'll feel right at home behind the API 1608.
Automation bridges the analog-to-DAW gap
Derived from the API Vision Automation System used to great acclaim on the Vision and Legacy Plus consoles, the API 1608's automation system integrates seamlessly with your favorite DAW. Arm your DAW and write right into it, watching the faders move along your set path upon playback. For those seeking tight DAW integration but don't want to sacrifice analog sonic integrity, the API 1608 truly offers a best-of-both worlds solution.
About this Console
- Sixteen-channel analog console with DAW automation
- Eight main buses, eight aux buses, eight echo returns
- One stereo bus
- Full center section control
- Analog metering and 5.1 center section monitoring
- Comprehensive rear patch connections
- Twelve 550A EQs and four 560 EQs
- P-mix automation system reads and writes into your DAW
- Comes with Sound Construction 1-1 Desk
- To be factory serviced and certified with 1-year parts and labor/3-year parts warranty from API
Specifications
| Analog or Digital | |
|---|---|
| Automation Included | Yes |
| Channels | |
| DAW Control | No |
| Direct Outputs | Yes |