API 1608-II 16 Channel Console with Automation - Limited Edition White

Product Description

Limited to just ten units, the API 1608-II 16 Channel Console with Automation in Limited Edition White sports an elegant, creamy white paint job that hearkens back to an elusive production run of white API consoles that have turned up in only a handful of lucky studios such as the legendary Electric Lady. This 16-channel console comes fully loaded with API 548C channel strips, 16 of API’s flagship 550A and 560 EQ modules, four stereo aux returns, eight summing busses, and 16 motorized faders powered by API’s Final Touch Automation system. Oozing rich, colorful API tone and versatile enough to adapt to any tracking or mixing workflows, this special edition console is ready to be a jaw-dropping centerpiece for any studio.

With its striking vintage color scheme, classic API modules, flexible routing options, and powerful automation system, this extremely limited console is sure to turn heads—and ears. Order your studio centerpiece today and start making music with a piece of history.

548C CHANNEL STRIP INPUTS

The 16 API 548C channel strips feature preamps derived from the classic API 212L with characteristic mid-forward flavor, along with essential utilities like a high-pass filter, phantom power, pad, and polarity switch. Each channel strip features four stereo send controls corresponding to the eight aux sends, complete with stacked Level and Pan knobs, assignable routing switches, and pre/post-fader toggle. A bank of buttons at the top of each channel routes the signal to any of the eight Summing Busses. The expansive meter bridge features 26 backlit VU meters, including oversized meters for the main left and right outputs.

ICONIC API EQ

The angled middle section hosts a row of modular 500 Series slots for EQ and other processors. The console comes pre-loaded with iconic API 550A parametric EQs on the first 12 channels for general-purpose tone shaping and filtering, plus four API 560 graphic EQs for extra-precise sculpting. The 550A modules can be swapped for 550Bs upon request. The eight remaining 500 Series slots are yours to fill with your favorite API or 3rd party EQs, compressors, and other processors. These come pre-wired as bus inserts but can be configured as individually patchable effects.

EXTENSIVE I/O

The spacious back panel provides all the I/O for the console, including discrete mic and line inputs, preamp outputs, equalizer inputs, insert send/equalizer outs, and insert returns per channel, as well as direct outputs via D-SUB. On the left side are well-organized banks of TRS I/O for all the busses, sends, returns, and inserts, plus XLR I/O for the Program Bus and Control Room Outputs (including stereo, 5.1, and two pairs of alternate monitor outs). There’s also I/O for a Talkback Remote, test oscillator, SMPTE timecode, expander automation, and more.

FINAL TOUCH AUTOMATION

To top it all off, this special-edition console comes outfitted with motorized, conductive plastic faders and API’s Final Touch Automation system. Completely self-contained, the automation system does not require a computer to use, though it is capable of integrating with DAW software or external MIDI and SMPTE signals. A large color touchscreen displays all the information you need, and the system can be expanded with an HDMI monitor output, USB keyboard connection, and SD slot for saving and loading automation.

• Reliable, self-contained system requiring no external computer
• Individual Switch Control on each fader
• Global Control Panel in the console Center Section
• Hi Resolution Touch Screen Control
• Files are easily saved to standard memory cards
• Automated Mute and Insert 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