More than 5 years ago, API launched the first edition of “The BOX”, and it immediately became a success among professional producers and engineers, who appreciated the idea of having the sound quality of the full-sized consoles delivered in a much more compact and modern format. The new version of The Box now has eight input channels, eight 500 Series slots and LED meters for each of the 24 humming channels. On the back there are the same extensive connectivity options as on the predecessor and also the same center section and comprehensive monitoring functions and last – but not least – a 0db bypass switch on each humming channel, which has become such a popular and important feature that it has found its way for API’s new 1608-II and 2448 consoles.
- Eight (8) input channels with Mic Preamp, Line Input and Hi Pass Filter
- Eight (8) 500 Series slots (1 per input channel)
- Direct Out on Input Channels
- On-Board Stereo Bus Compressor w/ ability to assign to program bus or input channels 1-4
- Instrument Direct Inputs on channels 1-4
- Sixteen (16) summing channels (24 channels during mix)
- 0dB bypass switch for each summing channel
- 4-Segment LED Metering on each summing channel
- Stereo program bus with master fader, insert, and external input
- One (1) stereo and (2) mono auxiliary sends/buses
- Stereo cue send/bus & headphone system
- PFL, AFL, and Solo-In-Place solo modes with stereo solo bus
- Full-featured monitor section that supports two stereo monitor systems
- Talkback system
- Comprehensive rear panel connections with balanced inputs and outputs
- Integrated power supply