The Audient ASP4816-SE is an analogue in-line recording and mixing console for studios that want hands-on control of tracking and mixdown. Its 16 Class-A microphone preamps and separate short- and long-fader paths let recording and monitoring share a channel strip.

Four-band splittable EQ, a stereo VCA mix-bus compressor and extensive routing support a hybrid studio built around a DAW and external equipment. The console provides 48 inputs at mix, rather than 48 microphone preamps.

Key features

• 16 Audient Class-A mic preamps
• 48 inputs available at mix and 40 faders
• Four-band splittable channel EQ
• 16 record buses and eight subgroups
• Stereo VCA mix-bus compressor