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API 1608 IIA - 16-Channel Analogue Mixing Console with automation - B-Stock (Ex-Demo)

by API
£53,940.00 inc. vat
£44,950.00 ex. vat
SKU SAPI1608ABSK
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API 1608 IIA - 16-Channel Analogue Mixing Console with automation - B-Stock (Ex-Demo)

The API 1608 IIA builds on the incredible success of the original 1608. This version includes automation. Equipped with an updated feature set and debuting API's new cross-platform Final Touch Automation system, the 1608-II continues API's rich legacy of crafting the world's highest-quality analog recording consoles. Adding valuable features for today's Engineers, Producers and Musicians, the 1608-II provides the powerful reliability and the incredible API sound that has characterized API products for nearly 50 years.

*This is an ex-demo console. The console legs are not included.

API 1608-IIA Features

  • 16 Channel Frame sizes
  • Each channel equipped with Mic Pre and Equalizer
  • Accepts API 500 Series Equalizers
  • 8 Multitrack Buses
  • 8 Auxiliary Buses
  • 1 Stereo Bus
  • 4 Stereo Returns, 100mm faders (manual or automated) with Multitrack and
  • Stereo Bus assign
  • Full Center Section Control
  • Surround 5.1 Center Section Monitoring
  • Classic Analog Metering
  • Global 0dB Fader Bypass
  • Comprehensive Rear Panel IO Connectivity

This specific configurations includes:

  • 16 x 548B Inputs with Mic/Line and Direct Output
  • 12 x 550A Equalizers
  • 4 x 560 Equalizers
  • 8 x Echo Returns
  • 1 x Complete Center Facilities Section
  • 16 x Automated Faders
  • 1 x Stereo Fader

Final Touch Automation Motorized Fader Automation System

Derived from API's Vision Automation System used extensively in the Vision, Legacy Plus and AXS consoles, API now offers optional Final Touch Automation fader automation for the 1608-II console. Final Touch Automation combines system reliability, user flexibility and operational simplicity and offers a host of features found only in the most expensive and sophisticated console automation systems typically costing many times more. Consoles can be factory-fitted with Final Touch Automation prior to delivery, and existing 1608-II consoles can be retrofitted with Final Touch Automation

Final Touch Automation Features:

  • Reliable, self-contained system requiring no external computer
  • Individual Switch Control on each fader
  • Global Control Panel in the console Center Section
  • Hi Resolution 7.5" 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