which would you purchase, and why? do the sonic improvements (if any) in the ssl justify the increase in price? in either scenario, the rack would most likely be filled with mic preamp x 2, eq x 2, compressor/dynamics x 2

Hi there,
I am looking for a 24 track Mixing console mainly for mixings & dubbings. The budget is aroung 3K to 4K £s. I am currently thinking at AMEK ,Soundcraft or OTARI. I am mainly interested in nice eq with total recall. Please give me your valuable suggetions. thanks

ok, i've saved up 2800 bucks to spend, and i've been wanting an api ever since i've heard about them, but now i don't know which to choose from,
-the 6 slot lunch box and get two 512c and have room for more, and or get other pres in the future like the purple preamp etc.
-get the 3124+ and have 4 sweet ass preamps to cover kick snare and ohs, and most expensive option,

I'm interested in buying some api mic preamps for recording drums, guitars, and vocals. I recently used the 3124 unit on drums and was quite happy with the results. Before I make my purchase, I'm wondering if anybody out there can educate me about the characteristics/applications/history of other api mic preamps?
Also, what are some examples of the famed "LA sound".

Hey guys I'm trying to decide between the api 3124 and the Vintech 473, any thoughts

i saw an api 312 for sale
would this be a good mic to use on vocals?
and if so do i need a rack for it?

Info about the 212 and the 512 series preamps is not hard to come by.

However, the 312 is more elusive. Were they manufactured for use in any of the 1970's consoles? If so, was there some sort of faceplate? Does anyone have pictures?

I'm looking to get one channel of good colored pre and I'm considering the following two units: the API 512c w/ API lunchbox and the Brent Averill 1272.

Any suggestions here? Is there an alternative power supply for the API pre that is less expensive than the lunchbox?

Hello,
I have an API input module that I want to recap. Any recommendations? I've heard the Black Gates are great.. What about the Nichicon Muse KZ? I dont know much about caps, so I appreciate any info or resources.

i'll be using these for drums on varying styles of music, mostly rock and trip-hop. any thoughts? thinking drums only, mind you!