API 1608 II Console

API 1608-II Console

The Classic

The 1608 console, between its mkI and mkII revisions, has been installed in over 600 studios around the world. It's the quintessential American recording console: clean, crisp tone; flexible routing options; and full-featured automation.

API 1608-II features

• 16, 32, or 48 Input 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

Final Touch Automation^®

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 AXS 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

All options and downloads can be found on API's 1608-II Console product page.