{"product_id":"api-1608-loaded-w-unloaded-16-channel-expander","title":"API 1608 - Loaded w\/Unloaded 16-Channel Expander","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDemo console available in Los Angeles for personal demonstrations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Building on API's rich heritage of extremely high quality recording consoles, we introduce the \u003cb\u003e Model 1608\u003c\/b\u003e, a full featured small format recording console based on the vintage API 1604 console, which has held its demand and value for over three decades. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The \u003cb\u003eAPI 1608\u003c\/b\u003e gives all of the advantages of the 1604 Vintage Consoles while adding new, modern features valuable to today's Engineers, Producers and Musicians. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The 1608 is built to the same exacting API build standards as our Vision consoles, Legacy consoles, and modular products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeadroom is +28dBU \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 channels mic\/line \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 series slot per channel (8 spare, can be normalled to FX rtn or patchable) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16x 312 vintage style mic pre’s (as in 3124+) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x 560 graphic and 12x 550a included (can be ordered short loaded or available as frame with no eq) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 line rtn at stereo mix Access to stereo line in at mix \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscrete classic 2520 opamp design \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegacy type logic throughout \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 buss \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 aux \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 FX rtn \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.1 monitoring \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 position speaker selector(dim, dim volume, mute, mono) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInserts on all input channels and mix buss \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect line inputs per channel like 512\/3124+ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAPI Vision automation is optional and ships spring 08’ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 channel expander (up to 32 channel total, links via Elco multipin) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan order as empty frame or partially loaded with any combo of 500 series modules (call or email for custom quote) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 38” wide x 34” deep x 18” high at meters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt like a tank \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003capi_warranty_consoles\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eQuestion 1: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Can you describe what’s balanced, what’s unbalanced, and what has transformers?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAnswer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine in: active balanced discrete API 2520 amplifier \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-amp out transformer balanced \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEq in is EQ dependant(the 1608 motherboards are setup to accept a 2510 balancing amp card which is NOT stock, as you would only want them if your eq is unbalanced in): 560 is balanced, 550a is unbalanced, 550b is unbalanced. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEQ out: transformer balanced \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert return: active balanced discrete API 2510 amplifier \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect out: transformer balanced \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti Bus Outs: transformer balanced \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti Bus to PGM Bus assign: Passive resistor balanced assign \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePGM summing amp outs: transformer balanced \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePGM Insert returns: active balanced discrete API 2510 amplifier \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePGM Outs: Transformer balanced \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcho Sends: transformer balanced \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcho Returns: active balanced discrete API 2510 amplifier \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCR outs: Transformer balanced \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOscillator out: active balanced output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eQuestion 2: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Has the summing design changed? If so, why\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAnswer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The old 1604\/2488 summing buses were not balanced, and therefore much noisier than the New 1608, so it's not the same as the old consoles, it's tons better(it's certainly not cheaper, it's more expensive, but it's the right thing to do...). The 1608 uses discrete 2520's and transformers for the summing amplifiers, just like all the old API's do, but with balanced summing buses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe standard fit of a 1608 Console is:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e(16) 548B Inputs with Mic\/Line and Direct Output \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(12) 550A Equalizers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(4) 560 Equalizers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(8) Echo Returns \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Complete Center \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacilities Section \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(16) Manual Faders \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Stereo Fader \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003ePricing and Options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e1608 Fully Fitted - $49,900 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1608 Unloaded (no eq's) - $35,000 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1608 16 Channel Expander - $39,900 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1608 16 Channel Expander unloaded (no eq's) - $25,000 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuture Moving Fader Automation TBA \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEqualizer Delete per Channel - 550A, $1,016. 560, $676 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWe've been buying, selling and restoring the world’s best consoles since 1993\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShopping for a recording console can be an intimidating process. You can spend countless hours online searching for answers only to end up with more questions than when you started. That's why we’ve created our one-of-a-kind shopping experience to help you purchase the console that is exactly right for you and your studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding the perfect console means being connected, and for over 20 years, we’ve been one of the biggest players in the worldwide audio marketplace. We’ve helped thousands of customers complete the console buying process, while also helping to facilitate brokered sales, gear trade-ins and purchasing classic desks for refurbishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of our premium serviced consoles has passed through a rigorous multi-point inspection and meticulous testing to ensure the result is a world-class restoration. Upon completion, your console will be expertly crated and shipped to your studio, where our highly skilled technical experts can lead a worry-free integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter whether you’re interested in a vintage piece or the latest releases, our team of experts can answer even the toughest questions. From servicing and shipping consoles to creating custom furniture, patch bays and turnkey packages, we’ve been involved in every aspect of the industry. We work tirelessly to provide the best selection, service and support anywhere to help our customers find the console of their dreams. Want to see what we can do for you? 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