1608-II Special Edition Console
A Classic, reborn
Since its introduction in 2008, API has delivered over 700 1608 consoles to discerning audio professionals throughout the world. To commemorate the impact of the 1608, API proudly announces the 1608-II Special Edition. Featuring the vintage style cream color worn by numerous iconic API consoles, each 1608-II Special Edition is loaded with 550A and 560 EQ modules, and is equipped with API's Final Touch Automation®.1608-II Special Edition Console features
16, 32, or 48 Input Channel Frame sizes
Each channel equipped with Mic Pre and Equalizer
Accepts API 500 Series Equalizers
Classic Analog Metering
Full Center Section Control
Surround 5.1 Center Section Monitoring
all API 1608-II Special Edition features
- 16 Input Channels
- Each channel equipped with Mic Pre and Equalizer
- Accepts API 500 Series Equalizers
- 8 Multitrack Buses
- 8 Auxiliary Buses
- 1 Stereo Bus
- 4 Stereo Returns, 100mm faders
with Multitrack and Stereo Bus assign - Full Center Section Control
- Final Touch Automation
- Surround 5.1 Center Section Monitoring
- Classic Analog Metering
- Global 0dB Fader Bypass
- Comprehensive Rear Panel IO Connectivity
Final Touch Automation®
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
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 Returns
- DAW Control with unity gain audio bypass
- Unlimited Mix Restore points
- Comprehensive Operations Manual