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API Legacy AXS User Manual

API Legacy AXS
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Discrete
Mixing and Recording Console
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
V2.0
Written for Automated Processes Incorporated
by Daniel Pfeifer 2017

Table of Contents

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API Legacy AXS Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAPI
ModelLegacy AXS
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Configuration Options

Details the various mainframe and channel slot configuration choices available for the console.

Console Configuration

Mainframe and Channel Slots

Describes the console mainframe sizes and channel bucket slot configurations.

Master Bucket

Channel Signal Path Architecture

Channel Input Selection

Explains the available input sources for channel paths: Preamp, Line In, and Alt Line In.

Channel Output Routing

Details the possible output assignments for fader paths: Direct Output, Multitrack Buses, Stereo Mix Bus.

Multitrack Buses

Small Fader to Multitrack

Large Fader to Multitrack

Channel Strip Overview

Lower 200 Slot

Lists the 215 Sweep Filter, 225 Compressor/Limiter, 235 Noise Gate options for the lower 200 slot.

968 Input Module

Covers channel controls, input selection, signal processing routing, and aux sends on the 968 module.

948 Large Fader

Describes the 100mm automated resistive fader for the Large Fader path.

Channel Input

Upper 200 Slot

Details the preamp module slot for 212 Mic Preamp and 205 Direct Input.

212 Mic Preamp

Features and operation of the 212 microphone preamplifier module.

205 Direct Input

Channel Input Patch Points

Channel Signal Processing

Lower 200 Slot

Discusses the 225 Compressor/Limiter, 235 Noise Gate, 215 Sweep Filter modules for the lower 200 slot.

225 Compressor/Limiter

Detailed features and controls of the 225 Compressor/Limiter, ideal for studio applications.

235 Noise Gate/ Expander

215 High-Pass, Low-Pass Sweep Filter

550A Discrete 3-Band Equalizer

550b Discrete 4-Band EQ

560 10-Band Graphic Equalizer

565 Filter Bank

Channel Insert Patch Points

Channel Faders and Controls

968 Input Module

Overview of controls on the 968 Input Module, serving as a quick reference guide.

Small Fader Path Controls

Large Fader Path and Channel Routing Controls

Large Fader

Describes the 100mm automated resistive fader and its automation mute function.

Auxiliary Sends

Channel Output Routing and Bus Assignment

624 Bus Assignment Module

Channel Patch Bay

Master Channel Routing Controls

Stereo Return Modules 1-6

Stereo Program Bus Masters and Master Faders

2500C Stereo Bus Compressor

Auxiliary Buses and Masters

Monitor Control

Control Room Monitor Source Selection (MONITOR SELECT)

Selecting internal and external sources for control room monitors.

Control Room Speaker Selection and Controls

Controls for selecting and adjusting monitor systems and speakers.

Studio Monitoring

Solo Modes and Controls

Solo Controls

Details specific solo controls like MIX OVER, SIP, PFL, MOM, and ADD.

Talkback

Oscillator

VU Meters and Peak Indicators

Patch Bay

System Patch Bay

Appendix

API 2500C Stereo Bus Compressor

A basic overview of the API 2500C Stereo Bus Compressor features and patented circuits.

Compressor Section

Tone Section

Link and Output Section

Meter and Trim Section

LEGACY AXS Block Diagram

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