The Classic
The 1608 console, between its mkI and mkII revisions, has been installed in over 600 studios around the world. It's the quintessential American recording console: clean, crisp tone; flexible routing options; and full-featured automation.
 
all API 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 Returns, 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
 
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