Audient ASP4816 Heritage Edition 16-Channel Small Format In-Line Analog Recording Console

Find the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern functionality with the ASP4816 Heritage Edition 16-Channel Small Format In-Line Analog Recording Console. This compact yet powerful console offers the same features as the Standard Edition, but with added enhancements such as Vintage Mix Bus Processing and John Hardy Op Amps on the mix bus output.

Designed by the renowned David Dearden, the ASP4816-HE boasts his legendary analog circuitry, making it an ideal centerpiece for any production studio. The console is equipped with 16 Audient Console Mic Preamps, 48 inputs, a 4 Band Splittable EQ, and a Mix Bus Compressor, all housed in a space-efficient design.

The ASP4816-HE's 16 discrete hybrid Class-A preamps are designed to deliver ultra-low noise and low distortion, coupled with a touch of classic analog warmth. These preamps can handle any microphone, instrument, or source, offering up to 60dB of gain and an incredibly wide bandwidth. This ensures your transient detail is preserved in stunning resolution, making the Audient preamp a versatile solution for any recording session.

The console's VCA Bus Compressor is often compared to classic analog boards from the 80s. It does more than just control levels; it adds weight, depth, and warmth to your mix, helping to glue your production together for a more polished result. The Vintage Mix Bus Processor allows you to add color and shape to your mixes, with a discrete transformer drive producing a weighty, harmonically exciting, and slightly gritty sound.

The ASP4816-HE also features a 4-Band Audient EQ, offering two fully parametric bands that span from 40Hz to 20kHz. The EQ can be split across both the short and long faders, allowing you to EQ both your mic inputs and DAW returns simultaneously.

With an astounding amount of connectivity, including 48 channels, over 40 insert points, 8 sends, and 8 groups available on mixdown, the ASP4816-HE can handle comprehensive mixing and tracking tasks. Its in-line architecture allows you to start building your mix as you're tracking, making the process fast, intuitive, and fun.

The ASP4816-HE also includes a fully featured monitor control section, offering full artist communication, foot-switch enabled talkback control, solo in front, powerful source selection, and loud speaker control. The Heritage Edition also benefits from a monitoring grade headphone output solely for the engineer.

Despite its comprehensive features, the ASP4816-HE maintains a compact footprint of around 1m x 1m, making it an ideal analog console solution for even the smallest of studios. Its sleek design, complete with a UK handmade wooden armrest, makes it a visually appealing addition to any studio.

The ASP4816-HE also comes bundled with a free suite of creative software, including Cubase LE and Cubasis LE for iOS, alongside industry-leading plugins and virtual instruments. This allows you to start recording as soon as you open the box. Experience the perfect blend of vintage and modern with the ASP4816 Heritage Edition 16-Channel Small Format In-Line Analog Recording Console.