The Audient ASP4816-HE is not just another small format analogue recording console; it's a powerhouse designed to be the heart of your studio. With a heritage deeply rooted in large format consoles, the ASP4816-HE brings that big console sound and functionality into a compact design that fits perfectly into modern production environments.
The ASP4816-HE, or Heritage Edition, is an upgraded version of the standard ASP4816. It features Vintage Mix Bus Processing and John Hardy Op Amps on the mix bus output, adding a unique character to your mixes. This console is designed from the ground up by David Dearden, featuring his legendary analog circuitry, making it a perfect centerpiece for any production studio.
The console comes with 16 Audient Console Mic Preamps that offer ultra-low noise and low distortion. These discrete hybrid Class-A preamps are designed to handle any microphone, instrument, or source, providing up to 60dB of gain and an incredibly wide bandwidth.
The built-in VCA Bus Compressor is often likened to classic analogue boards from the 80s. It does more than just control levels; it adds weight, depth, and warmth to your mix, helping to glue your production together for a polished result.
The Vintage Mix Bus Processor adds colour and shapes your mixes. A discrete transformer drive produces a weighty, harmonically exciting, and slightly gritty sound. The mix bus summing amplifiers have been significantly upgraded to the renowned American John Hardy 990 discrete transistor amplifiers, offering increased dynamics and punch.
The console features a massively flexible 4-band EQ designed by Dearden. It offers two fully parametric bands that span from 40Hz to 20kHz, adjustable from -15dB to +15dB, and an adjustable Q control. The EQ can also be split across both the short and long faders, allowing you to EQ both your mic inputs and DAW returns simultaneously.
The ASP4816-HE offers an astounding amount of connectivity for its compact frame size. With 48 channels, over 40 insert points, 8 sends, and 8 groups available on mixdown, this console can handle the most comprehensive of mixing and tracking tasks. Its in-line architecture and flexible routing make working on the console fast, intuitive, and fun.
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