API
The Box 8 Summing Mixer and Recording Console
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THE BOX is API's small-format solution for any studio where space or budget is limited. Designed and optimized for the digital era, THE BOX handles all the functions needed for production not provided by most DAWs, including mic preamps, input signal processing, high-quality mix bus, cue sends with talkback, monitor control and more. Most importantly, THE BOX offers the legendary API sound in an efficient, cost-effective package.
Features
• Eight (8) input channels with Mic Preamp, Line Input and Hi Pass Filter
• Eight (8) 500 Series slots (1 per input channel)
• Direct Out on Input Channels
• On-Board Stereo Bus Compressor w/ ability to assign to program bus or input channels 1-4
• Instrument Direct Inputs on channels 1-4
• Sixteen (16) summing channels (24 channels during mix)
• 0dB bypass switch for each summing channel
• 4-Segment LED Metering on each summing channel
• Stereo program bus with master fader, insert, and external input
• One (1) stereo and (2) mono auxiliary sends/buses
• Stereo cue send/bus & headphone system
• PFL, AFL, and Solo-In-Place solo modes with stereo solo bus
• Full-featured monitor section that supports two stereo monitor systems
• Talkback system
• Comprehensive rear panel connections with balanced inputs and outputs
• Integrated power supply
Specifications
Inputs
Line Input Maximum Level: +28 dBu (+34 dBu w/PAD)
Microphone Input Gain Range: +30 dB to +65 dB (+10 dB to +45 dB w/PAD)
Microphone Maximum Level: ‐2 dBu (+18 dBu w/PAD)
Instrument Input Gain Range: +11 dB to +46 dB
Input PAD ‐20 dB Mic, ‐6 dB Line
Direct Output Maximum Level: +28 dBu
Direct Output Frequency Response: +0/‐0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (from max): ‐116 dB
Outputs
Program Output Maximum Level: +28 dBu
Program Output Frequency Response: +/‐ 0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 50 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (from max): ‐118 dB
General Specs
Dimensions: 32.5" x 26.4" x 13.2"
Weight: 90 lbs
Power: 120 Watts
Note: This ships in a skid-size wooden crate weighing approx 166 lbs.
Q & A
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Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| The Box 8 Summing Mixer and Recording Console | 705376 |
