Console Configuration; Mainframe And Channel Slots; Channel Bucket; Upper 200 Slot - API Legacy AXS Operator's Manual

Console Configuration

Each Legacy AXS console is built to meet the specifications determined by the owner when the console
is ordered. With a flexible design, the console may be configured in many ways. Beyond frame size,
users may configure each module with their preferred pre-amp and signal processor setup to include a
variety of preamp, equalizer, filters, and dynamic processor possibilities.
While workflow, capacity, and patching may vary by configuration, the basic operational premise of all
Legacy AXS consoles is the same.

Mainframe and Channel Slots

The Legacy AXS console mainframe comes in a variety of frame sizes consisting of a master bucket and
two or more 16-channel channel buckets. The smallest frame size is 32 channels and the largest
accommodates 80. The patch bay for consoles with frames for 32 thru 64 channels can be mounted
onboard the console or externally. The patch bay for console frames over 64 channels must be externally
mounted.

Channel Bucket

There are several module slots associated with each 16-channel bucket in the Legacy AXS mainframe.
Certain module slots can be fitted with optional components.
From the meter-bridge to the armrest, the slots are in the following order (see Channel Strip Overview
below):
Upper 200 slot (preamps)
Lower 200 slot (signal processing)
624 Bus Assignment Module slot
500 Series EQ slot
968 Input Module slot
948 Large Fader bay
The Bus Assignment slot can only be fitted with the 624 Bus Assignment Module.
The Input Module slot can only be fitted with a 968 Input Module.
The 200 slots and the 500 EQ slot offer customization options for inputs and signal processing.
Configuration of the upper 200 slot, lower 200 slot, the 500 EQ slot allows the user to customize the
console for their desired workflow and use. The upper 200 slot may be configured with one of two
preamp options, while the lower 200 slot may be fitted with one of three dynamic processors or filters.
The 500 EQ slot can be fitted with one of four API EQ and filter options or any VPR Alliance approved
500 Series module (except preamps). Any or all of the slots may be left open for future expansion.
Configuration options are specified by the user in consultation with API engineering staff before the
console is built at API.

Upper 200 Slot

The upper 200 slot is designed to house the channel preamp. The upper 200 slot is typically fitted with
the API 212 Microphone Preamplifier module. Alternately the upper 200 slot can be fitted with an API
205 Direct Input. Most consoles are fitted primarily with 212 Mic Preamps, but usually include at least
two 205 Direct Inputs to increase versatility and tonal variance when recording electric instruments.
The output of the preamp installed in the upper 200 slot is internally routed to the Small Fader path
input by default. The preamp output can be routed to the Large Fader path input on individual channels
by engaging the FLIP button on the 968 Input Module or globally by engaging the FLIP button in the
Master Section. The input to the Small Fader path will switch to the channel LINE IN (multitrack return)
FLIP
when is engaged. The output of the upper 200 slot preamp cannot be directly routed to both fader
paths simultaneously.
The microphone input to the upper 200 slot preamp is available on patch as MIC PREAMP INPUT. These
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patch points are fed from the MIC TIE-LINE patch points via a full-normal connection.
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