Since its debut 14 years ago, The Channel Strip from API has proven itself to be a sonically superior and“must-have” addition for recording engineers around the world.
The Original TCS was designed and built togive the user the best of API and as such featured a 512c Preamp, 527 Compressor, 550A EQ and a 325 linedriver, all packed into a single rack unit.With thousands of The Channel Strip in service, API announces the releaseofan updated version of theoriginal unit, now called the TCS-II. Carefully retaining its hallmark circuit structure and unmistakable APIsound, the new TCS-II Channel Strip offers the same outstanding performance but with a few notableupgrades:
Updateof the CompressorSection from the 527 to the newer 527A.
Update of the 512c Input Selection controls and the addition of peak LED metering.
Output level control knob now has a distinguishable pointer for reference.
“The improvements were largely made to bring the TCS-II Channel Strip into conformity with the rest of ourproduct line,”commented API’s Account Manager Mark Seman.“These updates really help round out the TCS-II and I’m convinced will only add to its continued success.”
