Manual

API “The BOX” Operator’s Manual
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2.2.4 Output Routing and Pan-Pot
Direct Output
Each input channel has a direct output intended to feed a DAW analog input while
recording. The direct output is fed post-fader/mute by default, but can be fed by the
preamp output. The direct output is always active except when the channel MUTE is
engaged.
DIRECT OUTPUTS / PRE OUTPUTS: DB-25, balanced, low-impedance, line-level
• Outputs 1-4: Direct out (post-fader) or preamp output from input channels 1-4
o Fed post-fader/mute by default (direct output)
o Preamp output replaces post-fader output if DIR PRE is engaged
• Outputs 5 & 6: Insert send from input channels 1 & 2
• Outputs 7 & 8: Preamp outputs from input channels 3 & 4
• Standard pin-out: 1-4=direct or preamp outputs 1-4, 5-6=insert send 1-2, 7-8=preamp
outputs 3-4
Program Bus Assignment
Stereo Pan-Pot
PGM (Program): Assigns the input channel output to the program bus
when engaged
• Program bus is fed post-pan-pot
• Illuminates when engaged
PAN (pan-pot): Continuously variable left-right stereo pan-pot
• Program bus is fed post-pan-pot
• -3dB pan law (-3dB per side when panned center)
• Center detent
DIR PRE (preamp direct output): Replaces the fader output with the
preamp output at the DIRECT OUTPUTS / PRE OUTPUTS DB-25
connector on the rear panel
• Default feed is post-fader/mute if not engaged
• Illuminates when engaged
The DIRECT OUTPUTS / PRE OUTPUTS connector
carries direct or preamp outputs from input
channels 1-4, as well as the insert send from
input channels 1 & 2 and the preamp outputs
from input channels 3 & 4.