Announcing the Launch of API’s 1608-II 16 Channel Special Edition Console: A Symphony of Heritage and Modern Tech

We’re buzzing with excitement as we introduce our latest creation, the 1608-II Special Edition Console from API. Crafted to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the beloved 1608 model, this piece is an exquisite blend of our brand’s heritage and today’s innovation.

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One glance at the console and you’re transported back in time with its classic cream hue. The touch of elegant blonde maple on the side panels, bolster, and meter bridge trim just elevates its charm. But, let’s not get carried away by its beauty alone. At its heart, this masterpiece is brimming with features, including the revered API 550A and 560 EQ modules, ensuring unparalleled sound quality. And for those who seek the ultimate mixing experience, the sophisticated Final Touch Automation® is now a part of this console’s arsenal.

API President Larry Droppa is ecstatic about this launch, stating, “This limited-edition console is a fusion of honoring our past while forging ahead into the future. The influence of the 1608 model on the global audio industry is undeniable. With this Special Edition, we’re celebrating not just the model’s success but API’s 55-year-long journey of shaping audio.”

Why Should the API 1608-II Be Your Next Acquisition?

• Rich Legacy, Modern Tech: Building upon the foundational architecture of the popular 1608 console, the Mk II version showcases API’s prowess in seamlessly blending history with contemporary features. It’s all analog, all day.
• Efficient Audio Path Design: Ensuring optimized analog tracking, routing, and monitoring, each channel in the 1608-II comes equipped with the 548C Channel module.
• Unparalleled Equalizers: Dive deep into audio modulation with API’s flagship 550A Parametric and 4x 560 Graphic Equalizers.
• Crystal Clear Metering: Offering full analog VU metering, you’ll experience superior clarity and visibility.
• Mastering Mastery: The Master Section is a toolbox filled with features to shape your sound to perfection, from Stereo Returns to Summing Buses and more.
• Revolutionary Automation System: The Final Touch Motorized Automation System is the cherry on top. A self-contained system with high-resolution touch control and numerous features ensures your mixing process is smooth and advanced.

Specifications Snapshot:

• Up to 48 Channels of Input, each brimming with EQ & Mic Preamps.
• Up to 48 Faders, all automated.
• 8 Auxiliary Sends per channel.
• 8 Summing Buses.
• 4 Stereo Returns and 1 Stereo Bus.
• Spaces for 8 additional 500 Series modules.

For those looking to be at the vanguard of audio mixing and recording, the API 1608-II Special Edition Console is the perfect symphony of the past, present, and future. Join us in celebrating the legacy and embracing the future of impeccable sound. Get in touch to know more!