API 2448 24-Channel Recording and Mixing Console with Automation

24-Channel Analog console with Final Touch Automation, festuring dual-signal path, 24 Mic Pre and EQs, 8 summing Busses, 8 Aux Busses, and of course–legendary API sound.

The API 2448 analog recording and mixing console is a dual-signal path, inline recording console based on the vintage 1604 and classic 1608 consoles, but provides 24 channels of multitrack recording and 56 channels for mixing. The 2448 offers a powerful and impressive feature set including Dual Inputs on each channel, Stereo Returns and optionally, API's new cross-platform Final Touch fader automation system. The 2448 expands API's powerful line of world-class analog recording consoles and continues API's nearly 50 year legacy of combining functionality and reliability with the unmistakable warmth of the API sound.

API 2448 key features:

• Available in 24, 32, and 40 channel frame sizes
• Dual audio path architecture: Two complete audio paths in each channel
• 24 Input Channels each with Mic Pre and Equalizer
• 56 Channels available to the Mix Bus - in a 24 Channel Frame
• Final Touch Automation System, with 2 Automatable Control Group Masters
• Accepts up to eight VPR Alliance 500 Series signal processing modules
• 8 Summing Buses
• 8 Auxiliary Buses
• 1 Stereo Bus
• 529C Stereo Bus Compressor (optional)
• 4 Stereo Returns
• Full Master Section
• Switchable Metering
• 3 Peak Indicators Per Channel
• 5.1 External Input Monitoring
• Comprehensive Rear Patch Connections

Dual-Signal Path Design

The 2448 is a “dual-channel” or “in-line” console. Each channel strip provides two independent, discrete audio paths for multitrack recording and mixing. The Large Fader path (input and tracking) and the Small Fader path (playback & monitoring). Using the Program Bus to combine these 2 paths with the 4 Stereo Returns provides 56 channels of audio for mixdown. Contained within the 648C channel module, either path can be used for tracking or mixing, depending on your needs.

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 2448 consoles can be retrofitted with Final Touch automation.

New: In addition to the 2448, API's Final Touch automation systems are available for the flagship Vision console, the Legacy AXS, and the 1608-II. This allows for mix files to be easily transferred across any of these API console products.

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

The API 2448 console carries on the tradition of legendary API analog sound and Final Touch Automation makes it the heart of any modern studio! For more information, call or chat with an RSPE representative today.