API 1608-II 16 Channel Recording and Mixing Console Fully Loaded With Automation

Following 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 1608-II. 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.

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 , 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

The standard fit of a 1608-II Console is:

16 548B Inputs with Mic/Line and Direct Output

12 550A Equalizers

4 560 Equalizers

8 Echo

1 Complete Center Facilities Section

16 Manual Faders

1 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

New: In addition to the 1608-II, API's Final Touch Automation systems are available for the flagship Vision console, the Legacy AXS, and the new 2448. This allows for mix files to be easily transferred across any of these API console products.

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

DAW Control with unity gain audio bypass

Unlimited Mix Restore points

Comprehensive Operations Manual