Audient have announced that their ASP4816 Heritage Edition console, first previewed at this year’s NAMM show, is now ready for shipping. Featuring a brand new look and some new features inspired by the company’s flagship ASP8024-HE console, Audient say that this latest version is the perfect centrepiece for production studios.
ASP4816-HE
The Heritage Edition of the console has been upgraded to include the mix bus processing functionality found on the ASP8024-HE, which features a real transformer drive circuit alongside Low Bump and High Lift EQ controls. The mix bus also utilises John Hardy 990 Op Amps, which Audient say offer “crystal clear clarity with a little bit of zing”. A Bass Expand function has also been added to the console’s bus compressor, which places a high-pass filter in the compressor’s sidechain to allow users to leave the low end unaffected whilst processing mixes.
Further improvements include the addition of a monitoring-grade headphone amplifier, latching footswitch triggers for hands-free talkback operation, and a VU meter to display gain reduction. There have also been several cosmetic changes, with the console sporting a new obsidian colour finish and a custom aluminium knob for the main output pot.
ASP4816-SE
Along with the introduction of the Heritage Edition, some changes have been made to the ASP4816, with the updated version now known as the ASP4816-SE. This console also adopts the new colour scheme, as well as benefiting from the new white metering, easy to read labelling, and handmade wooden armrest.
“With ASP4816-SE we wanted to add value to our smallest console and provide a better user experience, without affecting its affordability.” - Andy Allen, Marketing Director at Audient
A full list of features, along with a comparison chart of the two consoles is available on the Audient website.
Pricing & Availability
Both consoles are shipping now. The ASP4816-SE is priced at $16,999 MAP£12,000 including VAT, and the ASP4816-HE at $19,999 MAP£14,999 including VAT.
