API The Box II Analog Console

Analog console / summing console

• Legendary API sound with op-amp 2520 and discrete transformers
• Compact analog console with summing up to 24 channels
• 8 built-in high-quality microphone preamplifiers
• 8 Series 500 slots for modular expansion
• 2 built-in API 527 VCA compressors
• Advanced routing with full stereo, aux and cue buses
• Professional monitoring with dual speaker system
• Seamless integration with modern DAW workflows

API The Box II compact analog console for professional studios

API The Box II is a compact analog console designed to deliver the classic API sound in a format optimized for modern studios. Ideal for professional recording and mixing, it combines high-level sound quality, analog summing, and operational flexibility in a single solution.

Analog summing and advanced routing for professional mixing

With its flexible architecture, The Box II offers 16 summing channels expandable up to 24 during mixing. The system includes stereo program bus with master fader, insert and external input, as well as stereo and mono aux sends for complete signal management.

Total signal control and operational flexibility

SOLO PFL, AFL and Solo-In-Place modes, along with stereo CUE system and headphone outputs, allow precise control during all phases of production. Intelligent routing makes the console perfect for both tracking and mixing.

API preamplifiers and analog sound quality

The console integrates 8 high-quality API microphone preamplifiers designed with discrete circuitry, API 2520 op-amps, and input and output transformers. This guarantees the classic API sound: punch, presence and depth.

500 Series Integration and Customization

The 8 Series 500 slots allow the console to be expanded with additional analog modules, offering maximum flexibility and adaptability to any professional audio production workflow.

API 527 compressors and integrated processing

The two built-in API 527 VCA compressors can be used on the mix bus or assigned to input channels, providing precise and musical dynamic control, ideal for sound shaping and glue on the final mix.

Professional monitoring and DAW integration

The monitoring section supports two stereo listening systems, with full source control. The built-in talkback system facilitates communication during sessions, making The Box II perfect for modern DAW-based production environments.

Hybrid analog-digital workflow

Designed for the digital age, this console seamlessly integrates preamplifiers, analog summing, and monitor control into one system, offering what DAWs cannot replicate: sonic depth, headroom, and analog character.

Technical Specifications

• 8 input channels with mic preamps
• Line input, high-pass filter and direct out on each channel
• Direct input instruments on channels 1-4
• 8 Series 500 slots
• 16 sum channels (24 in mix)
• Switch Bypass 0dB per channel
• Stereo program bus with master fader, insert and external input
• 1 stereo aux and 2 mono aux
• Stereo CUE bus and headphone system
• SOLO PFL, AFL and SIP modes
• 2 built-in API 527 VCA compressors
• Monitoring for 2 stereo systems
• Built-in talkback system
• Balanced I/O connections
• Integrated power supply