API Audio 2448 24 Channel Recording Console (Automated) is top-tier studio and recording equipment that perfectly bridges the gap between classic analog in-line topology and the workflow demands of modern motorized automation.
Streamlined Routing and Massive Headroom
Tracking and mixing simultaneously often creates routing bottlenecks in commercial facilities. The 24-channel in-line design circumvents this by offering two independent signal paths (Main and Small fader) on every module, yielding 48 simultaneous inputs during mixdown without complex patchbay rerouting. Driven by API’s proprietary 2520 discrete op-amps and custom transformers, the desk provides an immense analog headroom with an extreme clipping point of +28 dBu. This design effortlessly absorbs heavy transients from drum kits and dynamic vocal takes, injecting the iconic punch and rich harmonic saturation that purely digital summing environments struggle to replicate.
Sample-Accurate Recall via Final Touch Automation
Manual recall of massive analog sessions is inefficient and costly in today's fast-paced industry where instant revisions are the norm. The integrated Final Touch Automation system solves this modern pain point by outfitting the console with 100mm motorized faders, automated mutes, and insert controls that sync flawlessly with your preferred DAW. This allows engineers to combine the exact repeatability of digital recall with the physical depth of a large-format analog desk. Furthermore, the integrated 500 Series slots on every main input channel deliver immediate, tactile access to hardware EQ adjustments directly from the mixing sweet spot, keeping the focus entirely on the sound.
KEY FEATURES
- 24 in-line channels featuring dual signal paths (Main and Small Fader) for highly efficient multitrack workflows and monitoring.
- Final Touch Automation system equipped with 100mm motorized faders and DAW synchronization for sample-accurate mix recall.
- Fully discrete analog circuitry built entirely around the legendary API 2520 operational amplifiers and output transformers.
- Integrated 500 Series slots on each main input channel for flexible, modular hardware EQ shaping without external patching.
- Advanced Center Section engineered for comprehensive stem management and integrated 5.1 surround monitoring capabilities.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Channel Count: 24 (In-line architecture, yielding up to 48 inputs at mixdown)
- Automation System: Final Touch Automation (fader, mute, and insert control with accurate DAW sync)
- Circuit Design: Fully discrete analog topology
- Mixing Buses: 8x Multitrack Buses, 8x Aux Sends, 4x Stereo Returns
- 500 Series Integration: 24 slots (1 slot per main input channel)
- Max Output Level: +28 dBu
- Connectivity: Comprehensive rear-panel D-Sub (Tascam standard) and balanced XLR I/O connections
