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[H1] API User Story
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[H1] The API Sound
[H2] Heard in more ways than ever before.
[H3] 500 and 200 Series
Compact and versatile with premium componentslearn more >
[H3] Rackmount
Classic preamps, compressors, and equalizerslearn more >
[H3] Recording Consoles
Classic analog consoles for the modern studiolearn more >
[H3] API Select
Designed and built by APIlearn more >
[H3] Chassis and Lunchbox
500 + 200 series systemslearn more >
[H3] Pedals
The iconic sound of API at your feetlearn more >
[H3] MC531 Monitor Controller
A new take on speaker controllearn more >
[H2] Instagram Feed

Big news out of Chicago ?
We’re proud to announce
[IMG: Big news out of Chicago ?
We’re proud to announce the commissioning of a API 1608-II console with Final Touch Automation® at Bandwidth Studios in Chicago, IL.
This powerful combination of classic analog sound and modern workflow control brings flexibility, precision, and reliability to the studio—while preserving the unmistakable character API is known for.
A big thank you to our authorized dealer, @sweetwatersound , for their partnership and support in bringing this installation to life.
Huge congratulations to the Bandwidth Studios team on this exciting upgrade. We can’t wait to hear the records that come out of this room.
#APIConsole #RecordingStudio #StudioUpgrade #AnalogSound #MusicProduction ChicagoStudios]

Congratulations to @floydaudio , @harmar , and @me
[IMG: Congratulations to @floydaudio , @harmar , and @mezzanin_studio on winning an API 565 Filter Bank Module during last month’s giveaway!
Thank you to everyone who entered.
#apiaudio #proaudio #audioproduction #recordingstudio #audiogiveaway]

We’re heading to SuperBOOTH 2026 in Berlin!

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[IMG: We’re heading to SuperBOOTH 2026 in Berlin!

Come visit API at Booth #0140 alongside our German distributor, ES Pro Audio. Get hands-on with THE BOX® console and experience the unmistakable API sound in person.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or curious to hear what sets API apart, we’d love to see you there. Don’t miss it!

#Superbooth2026 #APIaudio #TheBoxConsole #ProAudio]

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[H1] 500 + 200 Series
[H3] Invented at API. Embraced by the recording industry.
[IMG: photo of api founder saul walker in the sixties working at a desk with electronics equipment, designing some type of audio gear]
[H2] In 1969, Saul Walker made history
Saul Walker designed the 500 Series as a modular expansion system for API recording consoles, allowing engineers to easily swap out different processing modules like preamps, EQs, and compressors.
Over time, it evolved into an industry standard, with many other manufacturers creating 500 Series-compatible modules. API’s early 500 Series modules, such as the API 512c preamp and 550A EQ, are still highly regarded in the audio industry today.
[H2] Console sound. any format.
Whether in 500 Series, recording consoles, or rackmount formats, all API circuitry is identical. Contrast this to many other manufacturers, who typically resort to inconsistent voltages depending on format.
Because API’s equipment was designed from day one to require lower voltage, its compressors, microphone preamps, and equalizers don’t need to be modified or compromised.
This means whether you’re using an API recording console, rackmount unit, or a 500 Series module, you’ll hear the same clear, punchy character that’s been crowned as the quintessential American tone.
[H2] in 1969, Saul Walker made history
Saul Walker designed the 500 Series as a modular expansion system for API recording consoles, allowing engineers to easily swap out different processing modules like preamps, EQs, and compressors.
Over time, it evolved into an industry standard, with many other manufacturers creating 500 Series-compatible modules. API’s early 500 Series modules, such as the API 512c preamp and 550A EQ, are still highly regarded in the audio industry today.
[IMG: photo of api founder saul walker in the sixties working at a desk with electronics equipment, designing some type of audio gear]
[H2] console sound. compact form.
Unlike many other manufacturers, API’s discrete microphone preamp, compression, and equalization circuitry is identical in 500 Series, recording consoles, and rackmount formats.
[H5] 525A FET Compressor
[H5] 512v Discrete Mic / Line Pre
[H5] 505-DI Direct Input
[H5] 527A Compressor/Limiter
[H5] API Select SV12 Compressor
[H5] 525 Compressor
[H5] 212L Mic Pre
[H5] 205L Direct Input
[H5] 225L Compressor
[H5] 215L HP/LP Sweep Filter
[H5] 235L Noise Gate
[H5] 8 Slot lunchbox®
[H5] 6 Slot Lunchbox®
[H5] 500VPR 10 Slot Rack w/PSU
[H5] SB1-A Blank Panel
[H5] L200PS Power Supply
[H5] L200R 12 Slot Rack

[H1] Consoles
[H3] Classic Analog Consoles for the Modern Studio
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[H2] The American Classic
API consoles have been at the heart of countless legendary recordings, shaping the sound of modern music for over half a century. Known for their unparalleled build quality and signature punchy, warm analog tone, API consoles have become the gold standard in studios around the world. From the iconic sound of the 2520 op-amp to the groundbreaking modular design, API’s consoles have consistently provided engineers with the tools needed to craft timeless records. Their influence is undeniable, leaving an indelible mark on recording history and continuing to inspire new generations of music creators.
[H2] API Consoles Compared
[IMG: image of api the box recording console on a white background angled to the right]
[H3] THE BOX®
$16,9958 microphone preamps
8 500 Series slots
24 channels summing
stereo bus compressor
Learn more >
[IMG: api 1608 mark 2 recording console on white background facing forward]
[H3] 1608-II
Starting at $53,90016, 32, or 48 channels
optional automation
per channel preamps & EQ
8 aux sends per channel
full center section
Learn more >
[IMG: api 2448 recording console on white background facing forward]
[H3] 2448
Starting at $93,90024, 32, or 40 channels
optional automation
per channel preamps & EQ
per channel dual inputs
additional aux + returns
4 stereo returns
Optional Stereo Bus Compressor
Learn more >
[IMG: api axs legacy recording console on white background facing sideways]
[H3] AXS
Contact for Pricing32 to 80 channels
standard automation
per channel preamps, EQ, compression, gating, and filtering
per channel dual inputs
maximum aux + returns
stereo bus compressor
On Board or Remote Patchbay
Learn more >
[IMG: api axs legacy recording console on white background facing sideways]
[H3] Vision+
Contact for PricingThe Vision+ delivers cutting-edge features and greater functionality, with a proven analog in-line signal path available in 32, 48, 64, 80, or 96 channel frame sizes — continuing API’s standard for world-class analog audio production.
Learn more >
[H2] API Console Photo Gallery
[H3] AXS
[H4] MTSU
32-Channel
[H4] Webster University
[IMG: Large recording console in control room with large far-field monitors mounted in the wall]
[H4] Tall Pine Studio
[IMG: API AXS recording console with red backlighting, Barefoot speakers on meter bridge]
32-Channel
[H4] Mime Memphis
[H4] Gold Pacific Studios
64-Channel
[H4] Tokyo College of Music
32-Channel
[H4] Clive Davis Tisch School NY
32-Channel
[H4] University of Memphis
32-Channel
[H4] Anguilla Music Academy
32-Channel
[H4] John Mayer Chaplin Studios
[IMG: API 32-channel AXS console in commercial studio with patchbay on right side, cables overflowing, looking into live room with yellow lamp]
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[H3] 2448
24-Channel
[H4] Floki Studio Iceland
[IMG: Photo of API 2448 console with speakers in the background. Spotlight on console with dark background.]
32-Channel
[H4] Niagra
32-Channel
[H4] Customer June Audio
[H4] Echo Beach
[H4] Butch Walker TN
[H4] Wire & Vice
24-Channel
[H4] Customer Jeonju IT&CT Industry Promotion Agency
32-Channel
[H4] Gold Diggers LA
[H4] Cowboy Technical Brooklyn
[H4] The Studio Portland Daylight
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[H3] 1608-II
[H4] MIME Memphis
32-Channel
[H4] Calbe Cressman
[H4] Cabin Studio East Nashville
[H4] McKlusky
32-Channel
[H4] RPM Buzz Raley Console
16-Channel
[H4] Bryan Clarke
[H4] Cellar Door Fort Wayne
[H4] Millersville University PA
[H4] Tricone Studios Germany
16-Channel with Automation
[H4] Stuart Emerson
[IMG: Moody photo of API 1608 Mk2 in a recording studio surrounded by outboard equipment, purple accent lighting]
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[H3] Vintage API
[H4] Palomino Sound
[H4] Console Construction
[H4] White Stagg Street
1976 API Console
[H4] RCA Studio A
[IMG: Vintage 1976 API recording console in room with aqua-blue walls, yamaha speakers on bridge, computer monitor in corner]
[H4] Historic RCA Studio A
[IMG: Vintage 1976 API recording console in room with aqua-blue walls, yamaha speakers on bridge, computer monitor in corner]
1970's API
[H4] Shangri-La Malibu
[IMG: Vintage API recording console in Shangri-LA studios, speakers on bright, guitar amps in background]
[H4] RAK Studios London
[H4] Don Henley
[H4] Lucky Recording Co San Fran
1970-Channel
[H4] House of David
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[H1] Rackmount Gear
[H2] classic studio staples and modern innovations in standard 19" format
[H2] Studio Staples
API’s rackmount series, including iconic units like the 2500 stereo bus compressor and the 3124 preamp, have cemented themselves as indispensable recording tools for every studio.
These units deliver the legendary clarity, punch, and precision that API is known for, in a standard 19″ rackspace. Whether it’s the punchy, dynamic control of the 2500 or the robust, detailed amplification of the 3124, API’s rackmount gear has consistently made its way onto chart-topping records in all genres from its introduction in the late eighties to the present day.
[IMG: lifestyle photo of an api 2500+ stereo bus compressor and api 5500 dual equalizer rack-mounted in a recording desk with a wooden top]
[H2] Console sound. Any format.
Whether in 500 Series, recording consoles, or rackmount formats, all API circuitry is identical. Contrast this to many other manufacturers, who typically resort to inconsistent voltages depending on format. Because API’s equipment was designed from day one to require lower voltage, its compressors, microphone preamps, and equalizers don’t need to be modified or compromised. This means whether you’re using an API recording console, rackmount unit, or a 500 Series module, you’ll hear the same clear, punchy character that’s been crowned as the quintessential American tone.
[IMG: Image of the ASM164 front panel, front-facing]
[H5] ASM164 Summing Mixer
[H5] SR22 Compressor
[H5] SR24 EQ
[H5] TCS-II Channel Strip
[H5] T12 Tube Mic Preamp
[H5] 3122V 2-Channel Mic Preamp
[H5] 5500 Anniversary Edition
[H5] 862 – 50th Anniversary Edition
[H5] 2500 – 50th Anniversary Edition