What is legendary about API consoles?
To this day, API is a legendary company with beautiful mixing consoles in studios around the world. This manufacturer has been consistent in creating professional audio equipment of the greatest possible quality, pushing the boundaries of audio technology whilst doing so.
Where are API consoles made?
New York City
We recently celebrated the fifth decade of manufacturing the best audio gear we can as API delivers that same warm analog “magic” that we have been known for since the 1960s….
| 1967 | First API console sold to Apostolic Studios in New York City |
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| 1971 | The 550A is added to the 500 Series |
What is an API recording console?
(or API) is a manufacturer of high-end recording studio equipment, including stand-alone preamplifier designs, equalization units and mixing consoles. Their modular “lunchbox” design allows preamplifier, compressor and equalizer modules to be added to a recording studio design as budget allows.
Who invented the audio console?
In the late 19th century, Thomas Edison and Emile Berliner developed the first recording machines.
When did Rupert Neve died?
February 12, 2021
Rupert Neve/Date of death
When was the mixing console invented?
1958
A key milestone was reached in 1958 when EMI’s Record Engineering Development Department installed the first dedicated stereo mixing system at Abbey Road Studios in London, the REDD 17.
What is an API desk?
API 1608 Studio Desks are hand-constructed recording studio furniture made with strong cabinet grade hardwoods to create an elegant centerpiece for production workstations. Choose from two (2) desktop rack configurations. Dual desktop rack configurations have optional continuous desktops or tiered desktop designs.
What was the first mixing console?
A key milestone was reached in 1958 when EMI’s Record Engineering Development Department installed the first dedicated stereo mixing system at Abbey Road Studios in London, the REDD 17.
Who bought the Neve console?
Sound City Studios (operating one 28-channel 8028 and one 40-channel 8078) in Van Nuys (which closed in May 2011 and reopened in early 2017). The board was purchased by Dave Grohl for his personal studio, Studio 606.
When did the first API console come out?
By 1974, API consoles and modules had achieved considerable popularity in professional recording studios. In 1978, Datatronix licensed the rights to API from the owners.
What is apiapi?
API produces the first computer-programmable console with automation of EQ, sends, pans and faders. Far ahead of its time, the system was eventually called Total Recall
What is API’s history?
The now-legendary recordings that were made during the ’60s and ’70s live on today as historic landmarks for the music industry. I am proud to say that API was an integral part of that past and is proud to carry on that tradition.
What’s new with API’s 2448?
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. For a full list of 2448 demo locations, please visit our dealer page.