API Audio 1608

I lai taken with
10 EQ 550a
2 EQ 550B
4 EQ 560
No recall or dautomation: it is not a substitute for dedicated SSL or Neve type inline. 1608 remains a denregistrement console.
For this reason also, the 16 (+8) slices than enough for me.
I am the User with a Protools HD allows me deffectuer the dautomation passes.
Hybrid configuration in some way.


USE

A fairly simple but formidable appearance console.
I focus on his furniture (custom made by us) have Manire of the central section ... at the center in the middle of the speakers. Everything comes to hand, it's very convenient. The "Quartet" screen / keyboard / mouse / motorized fader (configuration Protools HD) is my right.

The console is totally pro:
Robust construction, agrables buttons, fully symmetrical connectivity, book with all shmas electronic and mimics.
I think the least that is the cbler dfinitivement on Patch (for me it's Neutrik Bantam), like the rest of the studio. It remains a traditional console!
IMPORTANT: it is plugged into a UPS In-Line. It is advisable for me so! Investment in IT LINE UPS provides security in terms of electric power quality.
The components are going to thank more.
FYI, after the API, it consumes 850w, which is very little.
Moreover, it hardly heats. In t rgy is conditioned on a case o ...


SONORITS

Sonority API "modern".
This is not completely transparent if it is considered that the console provides color "API", especially in mdium.
The low end is prcis and the top is a rgal. The console rings trsare.
EQ are great.
The console does not sound like an API 1604 or 3288, it is not the same generation!
The components are all modern Manire.
Having possd a Studer 169 before, that it sounded vintage, the API is very clean.
High dynamic, and for breath, you have to go the dj!


NOTICE GLOBAL

Fabulous!

Highlights:
1) look, ergonomics and sound.
The price is completely justified for use in a pro structure. The working comfort is undeniable.

2) Two insert points for each (one just Preamp output that returns EQ in).
3) Section Central complte, VU-meters (one rgal) over all slices, buses, to

4) Possibility of sharing departures auxiliary console with departures from ddis Protools. Convenient for sending such tracks that do not return the console to a PCM70 or u H3000.

Some weaknesses:
1) The Control Room knob has no indication reprage by its symmetrical shape.
Why not opt ​​for form if particulire (asymmetric) API knobs?
I find it quite dangerous for the ears if we are distracted ...

2) The power supply cable that connects the power rack console could be longer (it is within 2-3 meters only), which would have the power supply dporter in an engine room rgy the Annex. Fortunately, it is quite silent I have hidden in the console cabinet.

3) The faders are plastic and in good order.
I find enjoyable. That said, API could have delivered the console faders with vintage API
(Same design as the knobs).

Xavier
Studio Burle and co
www.burleandco.com