Audient ASP4816-HE 48-Input Analog Recording Console (Heritage Edition)

The Audient ASP4816-HE Heritage Edition is a 48-input in-line analog recording and mixing console designed by David Dearden. It provides 16 Class-A Audient mic preamps, 40 faders, 16 record buses, 6 aux sends, 2 cue sends, and 8 subgroups in a compact 1m x 1m footprint. The Heritage Edition adds vintage mix bus processing, John Hardy 990C op amps on the mix bus output, and an enhanced stereo bus compressor with additional ratio and attack options.

Recording and Mixing

• Inputs at mix: 48 (twin inputs on each of 16 channels plus returns)
• Mic preamps: 16 Class-A Audient console preamps with +48V phantom power
• EQ: 4-band on 16 channels (2 swept mids, fixed HF and LF with switchable shelf/bell)
• Faders: 40 (16 long-throw channel + 16 short-throw monitor + 8 group/aux)
• Buses: 16 record, 8 subgroups, 6 aux sends, 2 cue sends
• Inserts: Over 40 insert points across channels, groups, and mix bus

Heritage Edition Features

• Vintage mix bus processing with transformer-saturated tone shaping
• John Hardy 990C discrete op amps on the stereo mix bus output
• Enhanced bus compressor with additional ratio settings (1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 10:1) and attack times
• Dedicated mix bus insert for outboard mastering processors

Monitoring

• Comprehensive monitor section with multiple speaker selection
• Talkback with built-in mic
• Stereo cue system for artist headphone mixes
• Mono, dim, and mute switching

Specifications

• Mic preamp gain: 0 to 70 dB
• Frequency response: 10 Hz to 100 kHz
• Power: Integrated linear PSU, IEC mains inlet
• Dimensions: 1090 x 995 x 335 mm (42.9 x 39.2 x 13.2")
• Weight: 60 kg (132 lb)

In the Box

• Audient ASP4816-HE analog console
• IEC mains power cable