Introduction; Features - API Legacy AXS Operator's Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the API Legacy AXS discrete analog recording and mixing console. The Legacy
AXS console continues API's commitment to our world-famous analog signal path. Offering an expanded
and powerful feature set, the Legacy AXS is designed to meet the needs of today's audio professionals.
Since the introduction of the first API Legacy Series console to Green Street Studios in Manhattan in
late 1989, API has delivered over 75 Legacy Series consoles around the world. The astonishing statistic
is that virtually every Legacy built is still in service.
We continue the API Legacy with the Legacy AXS Recording and Mixing Console. Featuring the traditional
API analog signal path, the AXS also offers a new and powerful feature set, all at an attractive price for
today's studios, artists, engineers and producers.
The Legacy AXS combines a traditional, easy to use in-line input/output architecture with flexible
customization options and superior sound quality.
standards of reliability, sonic performance, and investment grade audio of the API Legacy, Legacy Plus,
and Vision consoles, setting the standard for modern recording consoles.

Features

32 to 80 channels
API's discrete signal path with transformer outputs
Numerous preamp and signal processing options
VPR Alliance 500 Series compatible slot for EQ
Six assignable stereo line-level returns
Twenty-four multitrack summing buses
Three independent stereo program buses and assignable Grand Master
API 2500C stereo bus compressor
Extensive routing features for parallel compression and stem mixing
Twelve auxiliary buses
Onboard or remote full patch bay (only 32 thru 64-channel consoles can be onboard)
Highest quality finish and wood trim
Comprehensive automation system
Optional DAW/producer's desk
Configured to client specification
L e g a c y A X S
The Legacy AXS is built to the same exacting
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