Description

A favorite choice of audio pros worldwide, the newest version of the award-winning BOX Console provides even more options and flexibility for modern studio workflow. Offering a total of eight input channels and eight 500 Series slots, the updated BOX Console also features LED metering for each of its 24 summing channels. The new BOX Console provides the same comprehensive rear panel connections, full center section and monitoring as its predecessor, as well as the 0dB bypass switch on each summing channel – a feature so popular it was included in the design of API’s new 1608-II and 2448 consoles.
THE BOX is API’s small-format solution for any studio where space or budget is limited. Designed and optimized for the digital era, THE BOX handles all the functions needed for production not provided by most DAWs, including mic preamps, input signal processing, high-quality mix bus, cue sends with talkback, monitor control and more. Most importantly, THE BOX offers the legendary API sound in an efficient, cost-effective package.
Features
Eight (8) input channels with Mic Preamp, Line Input and Hi Pass Filter
Eight (8) 500 Series slots (1 per input channel)
Direct Out on Input Channels
On-Board Stereo Bus Compressor w/ ability to assign to program bus or input channels 1-4
Instrument Direct Inputs on channels 1-4
Sixteen (16) summing channels (24 channels during mix)
0dB bypass switch for each summing channel
4-Segment LED Metering on each summing channel
Stereo program bus with master fader, insert, and external input
One (1) stereo and (2) mono auxiliary sends/buses
Stereo cue send/bus & headphone system
PFL, AFL, and Solo-In-Place solo modes with stereo solo bus
Full-featured monitor section that supports two stereo monitor systems
Talkback system
Comprehensive rear panel connections with balanced inputs and outputs
Integrated power supply
Specifications
Inputs
Line Input Maximum Level: +28 dBu (+34 dBu w/PAD)
Microphone Input Gain Range: +30 dB to +65 dB (+10 dB to +45 dB w/PAD)
Microphone Maximum Level: 2 dBu (+18 dBu w/PAD)
Instrument Input Gain Range: +11 dB to +46 dB
Input PAD 20 dB Mic, 6 dB Line
Direct Output Maximum Level: +28 dBu
Direct Output Frequency Response: +0/0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (from max): 116 dB
Outputs
Program Output Maximum Level: +28 dBu
Program Output Frequency Response: +/ 0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (from max): 118 dB
General Specs
Dimensions: 32.5″ x 26.4″ x 13.2″
Weight: 90 lbs
Power: 120 Watts
Note: This ships in a skid-size wooden crate weighing approx 166 lbs.