Leveraging our prior experience with console automation in combination with extensive customer input, API has developed a proprietary, easy-to-use Automation Package for the 1608 console and 1608EX 16-channel expander.

The 1608 Automation Package contains features and operational control previously unheard-of in a small console of this type.

The following operational functions are included:

Automation: Moving fader, mute, and insert automation

Groups: Fader, mute, and insert groups

Snapshots: Capture, store, and load static "snapshots" of faders, mutes, and inserts

DAW Control Surface: HUI DAW control

File Management: Projects, snapshots, and mixes

Automation features include:

Full automation of all Channel faders, Program Masters, and Group Masters

Full-sized 100mm faders

Channel mute automation

Channel insert automation

Unlimited groups with two dedicated Group Masters

Unlimited mix restore points

Time saving automation sub-modes

Copy and swap mix data functions

Clear mix data functions

Off-line fader data trim

Synchronization with SMPTE Timecode

(LTC) or MIDI Timecode (MTC)

DAW Control features include:

Fader control

Mute, Solo, Select, and Record Ready control

'Channel Shifting' for flexible channel assignment

HUI control over MIDI

Unity gain audio bypass in DAW control mode

Additional features include:

Intuitive hardware and software interface ("We work the way you work!")

Self-contained system with no external computer required

Intuitive and user-friendly software and hardware interfaces

Save files to standard memory cards

Easy portability with room for hundreds of mixes

Easily retrofits to existing 1608 consoles

Expandable to 48 channels