{"product_id":"api-1608-ii-16-channel-recording-mixing-console-fully-loaded-with-automation","title":"API 1608-II 16 Channel Recording \u0026 Mixing Console Fully Loaded with Automation","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFollowing the introduction of the 1608 in 2008, API delivered over 600 consoles and expanders to discerning audio professionals throughout the world. New for 2018 and based on the incredible success of the original, API proudly announces the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1608-II. Equipped with an updated feature set and debuting API's new cross-platform\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"thrust_bold_italic\"\u003eFinal Touch Automation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"box_reg\"\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esystem, 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 characterised API products for nearly 50 years.\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e16, 32, or 48 Input Channel Frame sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach channel equipped with Mic Pre and Equaliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccepts API 500 Series Equalisers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8 Multitrack Buses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8 Auxiliary Buses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 Stereo Bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 Stereo Returns, 100mm faders (manual or automated) with Multitrack and Stereo Bus assign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull Center Section Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSurround 5.1 Center Section Monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClassic Analog Metering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlobal 0dB Fader Bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComprehensive Rear Panel IO Connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Standard Fit of a 1608-II Console Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 548B Inputs with Mic\/Line and Direct Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 550A Equalizers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 560 Equalizers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Echo Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Complete Center Facilities Section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 Manual Faders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Stereo Fader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"thrust_bold_italic\"\u003eFinal Touch Automation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMotorised Fader Automation System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerived from API's Vision Automation System used extensively in the Vision, Legacy Plus and AXS consoles, API now offers optional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"thrust_bold_italic\"\u003eFinal Touch Automation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efader automation for the 1608-II console.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"thrust_bold_italic\"\u003eFinal Touch Automation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombines 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"thrust_bold_italic\"\u003eFinal Touch Automation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprior to delivery, and existing 1608-II consoles can be retrofitted with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"thrust_bold_italic\"\u003eFinal Touch Automation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn addition to the 1608-II, API's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"thrust_bold_italic\"\u003eFinal Touch Automation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esystems are available for the flagship Vision console, the Legacy AXS, and the new 2448.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis allows for mix files to be easily transferred across any of these API console products.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"thrust_bold_italic\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"thrust_bold_italic\"\u003eFinal Touch Automation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable, self-contained system requiring no external computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual Switch Control on each fader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlobal Control Panel in the console Center Section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi Resolution 7.5\" Touch Screen Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiles are easily saved to standard memory cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomated Mute and Insert switches on each channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlimited Fader Groups with 2 dedicated Group Master Faders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorised Stereo Program Fader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Motorised Stereo Returns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAW Control with unity gain audio bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlimited Mix Restore points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive Operations Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"API Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41182752538791,"sku":"","price":135699.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0334\/9659\/6612\/files\/API_1608-II_16_Channel_Recording_Mixing_Console_Fully_Loaded_with_Automation_front.png?v=1780001392","url":"https:\/\/oceaniaaudiosales.co.nz\/products\/api-1608-ii-16-channel-recording-mixing-console-fully-loaded-with-automation","provider":"Oceania Audio Sales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}