API 1608 - User Manual

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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Introduction to API 1608 Console

API 1608 Console Overview

548 B Channel Module Details

Details the single audio path, preamp, EQ, and routing capabilities of the 548B.

E1608 Echo Send;Return Module

Describes the module for echo sends, returns, and 500 Series slot integration.

168 B Summing Bus Sub-master Module

Explains control and routing for the eight Summing Buses (Active Combining Amplifiers).

268 B Program Bus & Monitor Module

Covers program bus output controls and monitor output functions for 5.1 systems.

845 B Control Room Monitor Module

Provides selection and volume control for control room monitors and source selection.

840 B Central Facilities Module

Details ancillary functions like headphone amp, talkback, mute groups, and oscillator.

Meter Bridge Functionality

Explains the illuminated VU meter display for various outputs and indicators.

Rear Panel Connections

548 B Channel Module Rear Connections

Details the rear panel connections for the 548B channel module.

E1608 Echo Send;Return Connections

Lists rear panel connections for the E1608 Echo Send/Return module.

168 B Summing Bus Sub-master Connections

Describes rear panel connections for the 168B Summing Bus Sub-master.

268 B Program Bus;Master Output Connections

Details rear panel connections for the 268B Program Bus/Master Outputs.

268 B Control Room Monitor Output Connections

Lists rear panel connections for the 268B Monitor Outputs.

845 B 6-Track Playback Input Connections

Details rear panel connections for the 845B 6-Track Playback Inputs.

840 B Ancillary Connections

Covers rear panel connections for the 840B Central Facilities module.

Expander Port Interface

Explains the 90-Pin Elco connector for console expansion.

Power Supply Unit Connection

Details the connection for the Power Supply Unit.

Application Guide and Setups

Multitrack Recording Setup

Setup guide for using the 1608 as an input path to a multitrack recorder or DAW.

Multichannel Mixing Setup

Using the 1608 as a return path and mixer for various sources.

DAW Hybrid Configuration

Using the 1608 as both input and return path for a DAW.

E1608 Echo Send Applications

Describes various uses for the E1608 Echo Send section.

E1608 Echo Return Applications

Explains different applications for the E1608 Echo Return section.

168 B Summing Bus Applications

Details how to use the 168B Summing Bus Sub-masters for various tasks.

Echo Return 500 Slot Applications

Discusses applications for API 500 Series modules in Echo Return slots.

Rear Panel DB25 Wiring Diagrams

Provides wiring diagrams for rear panel DB25 connectors.

API 1608 Limited Warranty Information

User Housekeeping Notes

Provides space to record serial numbers and purchase date for future reference.

API 1608 Specifications

General

Channels	16
Type	Analog Console
Buses	8
EQ	4-band EQ per channel
Phantom Power	Yes
High Pass Filter	Yes, on each channel
Power Supply	External
Recall	No (unless automation is added)