API Audio 2448 32 Channel Recording Console (Manual) is a large-format, uncompromising piece of studio and recording equipment featuring an in-line architecture, purpose-built for engineers who demand a purely tactile, hands-on tracking and mixing experience.
In-line Workflow and Massive Headroom
Managing complex tracking sessions with large ensembles demands pristine signal routing and zero-latency monitoring. The 32-channel in-line design addresses critical studio bottlenecks by providing two independent audio paths (Main and Small fader) per module, yielding 64 simultaneous inputs during mixdown without complex patchbay rerouting. Built around API’s proprietary 2520 discrete op-amps and custom transformers, the console delivers an immense analog headroom with a clipping point of +28 dBu. This allows engineers to aggressively drive transient-heavy elements like drums and brass, imparting dense, punchy harmonic saturation that effectively eliminates the sterility of purely digital ITB mixing.
Immediate Tactile Control and 500 Series Integration
By omitting motorized faders and automation software, this manual configuration prioritizes raw, immediate physical interaction with your audio. It frees engineers from synchronization overhead, allowing for instinct-driven balance adjustments and a completely uninterrupted analog signal path. Furthermore, integrated 500 Series slots on every one of the 32 main input channels provide instant, patch-free access to hardware EQ shaping directly from the mixing sweet spot. Paired with a highly capable 5.1 Center Section, the desk serves as an ultra-low noise hub for organic analog summing and stem routing.
KEY FEATURES
- 32 in-line channels providing dual signal paths (Main and Small Fader) for highly efficient tracking and mixing workflows.
- Fully manual 100mm faders ensuring pure analog signal integrity and immediate, instinctive tactile control.
- Built entirely on API’s renowned discrete analog circuitry utilizing custom 2520 operational amplifiers.
- Integrated 500 Series slots on every main input channel for modular, customizable hardware EQ processing without external patching.
- Advanced Center Section designed for comprehensive stem management and native 5.1 surround monitoring.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Channel Count: 32 (In-line architecture, yielding up to 64 inputs at mixdown)
- Fader System: 100mm manual faders (Non-automated configuration)
- Circuit Design: Fully discrete analog topology
- Mixing Buses: 8x Multitrack Buses, 8x Aux Sends, 4x Stereo Returns
- 500 Series Integration: 32 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
