Vision Features
A new Surround Sound mixing and recording console, featuring surround assign and panning on each fader, plus comprehensive central facilities.
The only analog console ever designed from the ground up for surround work.
Overview
Resettable Switch Automation, assignable per Channel or Globally
Resettable Bus Assign, assignable per Channel or Globally
Dedicated 5.1 Mix Bus
Moving Faders
Two 100mm Automated Faders on each Channel
Simultaneous Surround and Stereo Mixing
API's all Discrete Signal Path
Each Channel Features
Dual Input
Two 100mm Moving Faders on each Input
5 Channel Surround Panning on each Fader
Dedicated 5.1 Mix Bus
3 Stereo Buses
24 Main Buses
10 Aux sends
Optional dynamics
225L Compressor
235L Noise Gate
Sweep Filter
Choice of Equalizers (550L 4-band or 560L 10-band Graphic)
Central Facilities
Comprehensive Surround Monitoring
8 Multi-channel Playback selectors
Bass Management
Individual Solo/Mute control of surround monitors
Surround Fold Down Matrix
Central Computer/monitor for Automation and Switch Control
Machine Control
Provision for optional signal processing
215L Sweep Filter
205L Direct Input
212L Mic Pre
225L Compressor
235L Noise Gate
Monitor Calibration Controls
3 sets of speaker assigns
Also Featuring
The same exacting craftsmanship featured on all API Legacy Series Consoles
API's unique 5 year warranty
Full Patch Bay facilities
Highest Quality Leather and Wood Trim
Custom Built to Client's Specification
API's VISION responds to the major advances in Digital Audio Storage such as DSD Recording, SACD and DVD Audio. These media demand a new level of performance, reliability and flexibility from the professional tools used to create audio masters.
From the mic amps and equalizers, to the signal processing devices and right through the bus and routing structures of an audio console, we applaud the rising levels of sonic expectation today's audio performances demand.
API proudly presents the Vision Recording and Mixing Console, built to the same exacting standards of reliability, sonic performance, and investment grade audio that has made the Legacy Series the standard of modern recording consoles.