From API Audio
Building on API's rich heritage of extremely high-quality recording consoles, we introduce the ASM164, a 16- channel analog mixer that provides API summing performance in a convenient 19-inch rack format. With a design based on the summing section of THE BOX® Console, the ASM164 is designed for professional project studios, home studios, and production facilities of all kinds. The ASM164 is designed to provide the legendary API sound in an efficient, cost effective package. Specifications include:
- 16 Analog Summing Channels
- Balanced, Line-Level, DB-25 Connectors
- Global 0dB Channel Level Control Bypass
- Proprietary API 2510 Input OpAmps
- Insert Send/Return On Each Channel
- 4-Segment LED Level Meters
- 2 Stereo Program Buses - Mix-A and Mix-B
- Each Channel Assignable to Mix-A and/or Mix-B
- Continuously Variable Panning With Center Detent
- 31-Step Detented Level Control
- Balanced Stereo External Input (Assignable to Mix-A and/or Mix-B)
- Signature API 2520 OpAmps and Proprietary Output Transformers
- Analog Stereo Output Level VU Meters
- Comprehensive Rear Panel Connections with Balanced In/Out
- External Power Supply
- 5-Year Parts/1-year Factory Service Warranty
"As we continue to enjoy success with THE BOX we recognize that many customers simply don’t have the space for a console," commented API President, Larry Droppa. "The new ASM164 offers the summing power you need with all the API tone you’d expect. Additionally, convenient features like the 0dB and inserts on every channel make this a great addition to your workflow."
- Input Connectors: Channels: 25-Pin D-Sub (standard pinout)
- External Input: XLR Female
- Output Connections: Mix Outputs: XLR Male, Impedance Inserts: ¼” Balanced
- Input Impedance: 30K Ohms, Balanced
- MIX Output Impedance: 75 Ohms, Transformer Coupled, Balanced
- Maximum Input Level: +28 dBu
- Maximum output Level: +28 dBu
- Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB from 20Hz to 40KHz
- THD+N: < 0.02% @+4 dBu, 1KHz
- Signal to Noise Ratio: -112 dBr
- Power Requirement: 30 Wats, External PSU, 951-0365
- Size: 19” x 3.5” (2U) x 11.25” deep
- Size (boxed for shipping) 21” x 8” x 14.5X
- Actual Weight: 12 lbs. (5.5 Kg)
- Shipping Weight: 17 lbs. (7.7 Kg)
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