Ernie and Bert API Console

Xestenz · 16th March 2004

Meriphew pointed this out on PSW:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=23785

If it is in good shape, $35K looks to be a screaming deal for the console used to record such classics as "C is for Cookie", "How To Get to Sesame Street", and who could forget "Rubber Ducky (You're the One)"?

Seriously though, 20 550A's? Man, I want this thing...

echorec · 17th March 2004

Beautiful, but that´s $35k and "reserve not met" so I guess he´d want a lot more to let it go.

De chromium cob · 17th March 2004

Even better then Sesame Street-
Click here

kevinc · 17th March 2004

That`s the coolest thing I`ve ever seen in my life!

C is for cookie. And indeed it is good enough for me.

fishtop_records · 17th March 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by Xestenz

record such classics as "C is for Cookie", "How To Get to Sesame Street", and who could forget "Rubber Ducky (You're the One)"?

Right, Spend 35 or 40 G with someone
with no track record on ebay.

I wouldn't buy a SM58 from
someone with that little
reputation.

nlc201 · 17th March 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by fishtop_records
Right, Spend 35 or 40 G with someone
with no track record on ebay.

I wouldn't buy a SM58 from
someone with that little
reputation.

Very true, but one should never purchase something of that cost from a private seller without actually personally inspecting it and doing the deal in person. Even though you are "obligated" to buy it by winning the auction, if upon inspection of the item you find it defective or not as it was listed you have the right to cancel the purchase. An ebay headcahe for sure, but we're talking about a $40k console here.......A refutable negative feedback point is a lot better than a $40k scam......

Wiggy Neve Slut · 17th March 2004

1, 2, 3, 4, 5... 6, 7, 8, 9, 10...... 11....12

Id kill for that little gem!
Wiggy

Drumsound · 17th March 2004

Today's show was brought to you by the letters A P I and the number 24.

That would be soooo cool to have!

C is for Console, It's good enough for me!

kosi · 17th March 2004

There you go !

http://www.funkyjunkfrance.com/Listi...ename=consoles

Jules · 17th March 2004

Q - To anyone that has used one of those API's

Isnt it a PITA to have your head in the nearfields while reaching up for the EQ's?

I dont think I have seen EQ's mounted so high...

The routing sould be up there, not the EQ's IMHO

Anyhow, I am curious

hollywood_steve · 17th March 2004

My experience consists of exactly one session on one of these beautiful consoles, but the quick answer to Jules' question is that you don't have to move your body to adjust this EQ. An API is not like an SSL or other over stuffed beast. You can easily reach those eqs without your back ever coming off the comfy part of your chair. THese are not the type of console that require a motorized chair and seven foot arms.

Jules · 17th March 2004

Ahhhh!

Thanks!

Jay Kahrs · 17th March 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by Drumsound
Today's show was brought to you by the letters A P I and the number 24.

That would be soooo cool to have!

C is for Console, It's good enough for me!

LMFBO!

I could just imagine the look on some metal guitar players face when I tell him that the micamp & EQ I'm using on his rig had Big Bird coming though it just a few years earlier.

Tim L · 17th March 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by Jay Kahrs
... the micamp & EQ I'm using on his rig had Big Bird coming though it just a few years earlier.

Now that's PUNK!

Berolzheimer · 18th March 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by Jules
Q - To anyone that has used one of those API's

Isnt it a PITA to have your head in the nearfields while reaching up for the EQ's?

I dont think I have seen EQ's mounted so high...

The routing sould be up there, not the EQ's IMHO

Anyhow, I am curious

I used to work on a big ol' API at PS Studios in Chicago, but it was before nearfields became popular so it wasn't really an issue at the time.

What I would give to have some of the gear from that room now....

16th March 2004	#1
Xestenz Gear maniac Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 182 Thread Starter	Ernie and Bert API Console Meriphew pointed this out on PSW: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=23785 If it is in good shape, $35K looks to be a screaming deal for the console used to record such classics as "C is for Cookie", "How To Get to Sesame Street", and who could forget "Rubber Ducky (You're the One)"? Seriously though, 20 550A's? Man, I want this thing...

17th March 2004	#4
kevinc Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Beantown Posts: 2,462	That`s the coolest thing I`ve ever seen in my life! C is for cookie. And indeed it is good enough for me. __________________ - Kev

17th March 2004	#7
Wiggy Neve Slut Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,192	1, 2, 3, 4, 5... 6, 7, 8, 9, 10...... 11....12 Id kill for that little gem! Wiggy __________________ If i see another 'Which neve clone is better thread... im seriously gona go postal!!!!!!!"

17th March 2004	#8
Drumsound Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bloomington Il Posts: 5,032	Today's show was brought to you by the letters A P I and the number 24. That would be soooo cool to have! C is for Console, It's good enough for me! __________________ Tony Oxide Lounge Recording See the Oxide Lounge! Follow me on TWITTER! WWJMD? Come see me on the Tape Op boards! It's only inches on the reel to reel

17th March 2004	#10
Jules Gearslutz.com admin Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A Yank in London, UK Posts: 17,356 1 Review written	Q - To anyone that has used one of those API's Isnt it a PITA to have your head in the nearfields while reaching up for the EQ's? I dont think I have seen EQ's mounted so high... The routing sould be up there, not the EQ's IMHO Anyhow, I am curious __________________ Jules Add your reviews to the new reviews area! Gearslutz on Facebook Follow my GS picks on Twitter

17th March 2004	#2
echorec Lives for gear Join Date: May 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 1,256	Beautiful, but that´s $35k and "reserve not met" so I guess he´d want a lot more to let it go.

17th March 2004	#3
De chromium cob Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,655	Even better then Sesame Street- Click here

17th March 2004	#9
kosi Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Berlin Posts: 935	There you go ! http://www.funkyjunkfrance.com/Listi...ename=consoles

17th March 2004	#11
hollywood_steve Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: uh..... Hollywood Posts: 1,242	My experience consists of exactly one session on one of these beautiful consoles, but the quick answer to Jules' question is that you don't have to move your body to adjust this EQ. An API is not like an SSL or other over stuffed beast. You can easily reach those eqs without your back ever coming off the comfy part of your chair. THese are not the type of console that require a motorized chair and seven foot arms. __________________ steve Lexington 125 - High Resolution Location Recording lex125@pacbell.net http://www.lexington125.com

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