Manual

API “The BOX” Operator’s Manual
9
2.0 Input Channels 1-4
“The BOX” provides four (4) input channels that are
designed primarily for recording, but can be used as
additional channels while mixing.
All four channels are identical except for equalization.
Channels 1 & 2 have a built-in 550A equalizer.
Channels 3 & 4 have a 500 series slot, instead of the
built-in EQ. The slot can accept any 500 series
module that conforms to the VPR 500 Alliance
standards. http://apiaudio.com/vpr_alliance.html
Together with the channel fader, each input channel
provides a single, comprehensive audio path for
recording and mixing applications. Features on all
four input channels include:
• Microphone/instrument/line preamplifier
• Assignable compressor*
• Integral 550A EQ or 500 slot
• High-pass filter
• Balanced insert send/return
• Two (2) mono auxiliary sends
• One (1) stereo aux/cue send
• Fader and mute
• Pan-pot
• Solo and solo safe
• Direct or preamp output routing
• Program bus assignment
*The onboard compressors can be assigned to only
two (2) input channels at a time
All aux/cue sends have ON/OFF switches and can be
routed either pre* or post-fader.
*An internal jumper determines the source of the
aux/cue feed when the PRE switch is engaged. Refer
to section 2.5.4 Aux Pre Jumper for detailed
information.
The channel output can be routed as follows:
• Direct output (post-fader)
• Preamp output (pre-processing)
• Program bus (post-pan-pot)
The direct or preamp outputs as well as other outputs
appear at the DIRECT OUTPUTS/PRE OUTPUTS DB-25
connector on the rear panel for interfacing with a
DAW or other recorder.