Being the fortunate owner of a 1976 API model 3232 recording console, I have been down many roads to get her restored perfectly and functioning just like I want. This is actually still a work in progress! I have come to enjoy restoring, repairing and modifying my desk almost as much as recording and mixing on it.

     During this never-ending task, I have created, duplicated and sourced many unique printed circuit boards and other components that make these desks special. The modular and discrete component building blocks are spectacular to work with and of course the “sound” of a vintage, discrete analog recording console is hard to beat. The old API’s are modular in build and are quite friendly for DIY modifying. Much different that the way production circuits are designed and built these days. Nothing surface mount here! Well, unless you drop in a few of Scott’s SL-2520 red dots!

      I hope that you will find something of interest here, even if it's just to poke around on the Reference Documents page. Or maybe even a part or component that will make your console, summing mixer or other DIY project….vintage sounding and one of a kind.

      If you have any component requests or ideas, please feel free to drop an email here: sales@classicapi.com

Jeff Steiger, President
Classic Audio Products of IL, Inc.