APIASM164 16-Channel Rackmount Analog Summing Mixer
Product overview
About this model
The API ASM164 is a 16-channel analog summing mixer that brings the company's legendary analog summing performance to your professional studio in a convenient 19" rackmount format. You'll experience the renowned API sound through its proprietary 2510 input and 2520 output op-amps that deliver a transparent signal path from inputs to outputs. With comprehensive rear panel connections offering balanced inputs/outputs and DB-25 connectors, the ASM164 seamlessly integrates into your existing studio setup. Flexible routing lets you assign each channel to the two stereo program busses (Mix-A and Mix-B) for versatile summing workflows. The API ASM164 gives you precise level control with 31-detented steps and continuously variable panning with center detent. Comprehensive metering with 4-segment LED meters on each channel and analog VU meters on the main outputs ensures precise level monitoring. Backed by API's reputation for rugged, studio-grade construction and an external power supply, the ASM164 brings the iconic analog summing sound to your professional productions in a space-efficient package.
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Full specifications
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1 detailsPickups & controls
- Channel Level Control Bypass
- Global 0dB Channel Level Control Bypass
3 detailsConnections & power
- Power Supply
- External Power Supply
- Output Stage
- Signature API 2520 OpAmps and Proprietary Output Transformers
- External Input
- Balanced Stereo External Input (Assignable to Mix-A and/or Mix-B)
6 detailsOther
- Opamps
- Proprietary API 2510 Input OpAmps
- Two Stereo Program Buses
- Mix-A and Mix-B
- Analog Summing Channels
- 16
- Rear Panel Connections
- Comprehensive Rear Panel Connections with Balanced In/Out
- Connections
- Balanced, Line-Level, DB-25 Connectors
- Insert Points
- Insert Send/Return on Each Channel
