JDK Audio Adds 8MX2 Preamp/Mixer to Product Line for Studio, Live Use

JDK Audio, the boutique audio technology brand within API, has expanded its product line with the addition of the 8MX2 preamp/mixer.

The 8MX2, with its API origins, now flies the JDK flag.

The 8MX2, which formerly was available under the API brand banner, is equipped with eight microphone preamps. Each channel contains a variable threshold peak limiter, 48v Phantom power switch, phase reverse, direct output and a path to the stereo mix bus. The included eight-into-two mixer receives signal from the mic pre or eight external line level inputs.

In just 1RU, the 8MX2 has two 10-segment meters to monitor Input/Mix and Gain Reduction, headphone and speaker output monitor controls, and multi-unit cue and master capabilities.

The 8MX2 was developed from technology used in the Paragon live mixing console. Over the years, it evolved into a stand-alone preamp/mixer which proved especially popular in remote recording racks and sidecar-like applications.

Live recording racks for artists such as Jimmy Buffet, Cher, Taylor Swift, NBC’s 2012 London Olympics crew, Lilith Fair, and the Cowboy Junkies, all feature 8MX2 units.

The 8MX2 is compatible with either analog or digital projects, and designed for in-home, remote or live recording applications.

MSRP for the 8MX2 is $2,995.

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