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The API 1608-II 16-Channel Console with Automation (Loaded with 12×550A & 4×560 EQs) combines classic API analog tone with recallable fader control via Final Touch Automation for modern hybrid workflows. Each of the 16 channels comes equipped with 12×550A and 4×560 EQ modules, plus slots for additional 500-Series gear, providing flexible routing and high analog headroom. The console features 8 auxiliary sends, 8 summing buses, 4 stereo returns, a stereo bus, and fully featured channel faders, while the master section offers full center-section control, analog VU metering, and versatile I/O routing.
At ProAudioLA, we elevate this console into a complete system. Our patchbay and premium cabling packages—including DB-25 snakes, Mogami TT patch cables, XLR interconnects, and neatly organized fan-back snakes—are fully labeled to your workflow. Combined with expert integration support and workflow consultation, your console installs efficiently, racks stay organized, and your studio is ready for professional operation from day one.
 
- 1608-II and 2448 Recording Console Operator’s Manual - HERE.
- Final Touch Automation Manual - HERE.
Features of this console:
- 16 Input Channels each with Mic Pre and Equalizer
- Accepts API 500 Series Equalizers
- 8 Main Buses
- 8 Auxiliary Buses
- 1 Stereo Bus
- 8 Echo Returns with main and stereo bus assign
- Full Center Section Control
- Analog Metering
- 5.1 Center Section Monitoring
- Comprehensive Rear Patch Connections
- Includes 12 x 550A EQs, 4 x 560 EQs and Fader Automation System
Building on API's rich heritage of extremely high-quality recording consoles, we created the 1608: a full-featured recording console based on the vintage API 1604, which has held its demand and value for over three decades. The 1608 adds new, modern features valuable to today's Engineers, Producers and Musicians to the reliability and sound that API has been known for since its inception; including optional P-Mix automation.
The 1608 is built to the same exacting API build standards as our Vision consoles, Legacy consoles, and modular products.
The standard fit of a 1608 Console is:
- 16 x 543B Inputs with Mic/Line and Direct Output
- 12 x 550A Equalizers
- 4 x 560 Equalizers
- 8 x Echo Returns
- 1 x Complete Center Facilities Section
- 16 x Manual Faders
- 1 x Stereo Fader
P-Mix Motorized Fader Automation System
Derived from the API Vision Automation System used extensively in the Vision and Legacy Plus consoles, API now offers an optional motorized fader automation system for the 1608 console called P-Mix. New console orders can be factory-fitted with P-Mix, and existing 1608 consoles can be 'field retrofitted' with new P-Mix automation systems.
Combining system reliability, user flexibility and operational simplicity, P-Mix offers a host of features found only in the most expensive and sophisticated console automation systems costing many times more.
For more information on this or any API Audio product, visit www.apiaudio.com
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