The ASP8024: Heritage Edition, comes with a brand new look as well as an array of added enhancements 'under the hood', giving the renowned console renewed vigour ahead of the company's 20th anniversary.
ASP8024-HE features the all new variable mix bus technology RETRO IRON, utilising an all-discrete and warm sounding output amplifier with Carnhill output transformers adding punch and 'vibe' to the consoles' mix output. We based this design on two custom consoles from David's first job in 1970 at the Advision Studios in London. The circuits used are a homage to the finest in late 60's American & British console technology, but remain unique to the ASP8024-HE."
When engaged, the RETRO IRON output card also provides subtle LOW BUMP and HIGH LIFT Mix EQ's - inspired by classic mastering equalisers of yesteryear - these can be switched individually, allowing for wider, more spacious mix bus tones. The main mix bus has also been upgraded with JOHN HARDY CO. 990C discrete amplifiers as standard for superior and even quieter, muscular performance.
The classic VCA mix bus compressor now has smoother make-up gain circuitry, includes a gain reduction meter and a high pass filter in the compressor's sidechain: BASS EXPAND. This little tool tightens up mixes and adds punch without destroying the low end, particularly useful for bass heavy productions.
Our 'Midnight Raven' colourway, vintage knobs, chunky fader caps, premium walnut armrest and British design theme have all been chosen specifically to create a visually stunning centrepiece, as well as making the console more intuitive than ever," he says.
There also smaller additions such as the addition of a monitoring grade headphone amplifier; latching footswitch triggers for remote hands-free talkback; ALPS Blue Velvet main monitor pot with custom aluminium knob for that solid "everyday" feel; an improved FaderLinkTM plug-in (now 64-bit AAX, AU & VST compatible) controlling 8 channels of patchable DAW integrated VCA automation for the Dual Layer Control (DLC) module and an improved, whisper-quiet power supply.
Of course the ASP8024-HE retains all the familiar hallmarks of its predecessor including: fully featured in-line architecture; simple, intuitive design; flexible, powerful four-band EQ; renowned Class-A mic pres (used across the entire product range); comprehensive monitor control and a range of modular options including DLC, integrated 24 / 36 / 48-ch Patchbays or Producers' Desks.
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