RND 5088 vs. API 1608

[extrawelt]

Hi Pro's,

we now work on a really old studer and i like the functionality and the workflow as well as the sound, but it's almost dead - and I got enough of all the maintanace sh.t so we are in desperate need for a new console.
Aplication is mainly line mixing/summing multi ch. DAW + Synth + FX, about 24-32 ch. we're looking for a new, modular analog mixingdesk to get "the sound". I don't like the idea of patching a desk by using outboard and a summing device.

We're thinking of either the new API 1608 + Expander or the RND 8055 + Expander. Since we do not need more than one or two mic pre's, the RND seems perfect. but i know old API sound and just LOVE IT!
I would apreciate all your thoughts on the sound of the desks and eq's, advantages and flows.

Thanks a lot!

[rawdigits]

Hi Guys

Great to see you here on Gearslutz. I really like your records!

Can't help you guys on this thema but there is a big thread about the api console running..also another about the 8055.


Bump for you guys!



Greets from Studerland

[Meriphew]

Originally Posted by extrawelt

i know old API sound and just LOVE IT!

You could just get the API 1608/Expander without most of the mic pres.

[Tom H]

Another option I would look at is the Speck LILO, there is a 24 channel version (48 inputs) If you like the API sound just add a rack or two with API 500 series to insert

[extrawelt]

to Meriphew:

thanks, sounds perfect. allready send an email to api regarding that but no answer so far...

to tommy:

thanks aswell, I know the speck - nice piece of work too! But I still like the old fashioned eq's in the channel...

Originally Posted by rawdigits

...there is a big thread about the api console running..also another about the 8055.

surely have read them both. ah, and thanks for the flowers! btw, the extrawelt stuff is still made on the mackie 8bus in our small cosy dirty lets get wasted smokers studio.******//www.gearslutz.com/board/image...es/ylsmoke.gif

[rawdigits]

Originally Posted by extrawelt

surely have read them both. ah, and thanks for the flowers! btw, the extrawelt stuff is still made on the mackie 8bus in our small cosy dirty lets get wasted smokers studio.******//www.gearslutz.com/board/image...es/ylsmoke.gif

Do you also Mix Down tracks for other producers on the studer? I have also a Mackie 8 bus but I intend to go buy something better in a year or two..

Room acoustics and outboard first..


Greets

Christian

[kats]

Originally Posted by Meriphew

You could just get the API 1608/Expander without most of the mic pres.

Nope, the pre is built into the routing modual. It's all or nothing. The only thing you can short load is the eq section.

[JoshRND]

There is now a 5088 in Germany and another on the way shortly. PM me if you would like me to help arrange a demo.

Best,

Josh