The Aphex Channel is a fully featured, single-channel microphone preamp and channel strip that offers high-quality sound and a wide variety of signal processing. The 1U unit is a re-imagined version of the company's 230 preamp, and is designed for professional studio, stage, and broadcast applications. It sports an array of I/O including XLR mic and 1/4" instrument inputs; XLR and 1/4" outputs; AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and TOSLink digital outputs; and Wordclock in and out. Balanced 1/4" insert send-and-return jacks allow for patching in external processors.

The preamp is Aphex's patented Reflected Plate Amplifier (RPA) type, designed to provide ultra-wide bandwidth and maximum gain and headroom. It features a transformerless design, and contains a second-stage 12AT7/ECC81 Dual Triode tube.

The Channel is also equipped with six built-in processors including several patented Aphex effects. You get the Aural Exciter, for dialing in additional presence and clarity to the signal; Big Bottom, which provides deeper and more resonant bass; the EasyRider Class A compressor, featuring automatic adjustment of attack and release parameters based on the characteristics of the input signal; and the Logic Assisted Gate, which helps eliminate false triggers, clicks, and chattering. In addition, there's a fully parametric EQ band for adjusting the midrange frequencies between Big Bottom and the Aural Exciter, and a de-esser.

Designed for Studio, Stage & Broadcast    Ultra-Wide Bandwidth RPA Tube Preamp    Built-In Aural Exciter    Big Bottom Bass Enhancer    Patented Wave Dependent Compressor    Parametric EQ, De-Esser, and Gate    Reference-Quality Internal Clock    Front-Panel Instrument Input    Insert Send-and-Return Jacks    Cough Switch for Output Muting

Ultra-wide bandwidth, maximum gain and headroom.

Lower operating temperature than conventional tube designs for longer tube life.

Each unit is individually tuned at the Aphex factory for unparalleled consistency any two units are a matched pair.

Aphex's patented Wave Dependent Compressor automatically adjusts attack and release times according to program complexity.

No-Knee compression curve circuitry automatically adjusts compression ratio based on program levels.

Includes Aphex's 1001 Class A Voltage Controlled Attenuator, used in the Compellor and Dominator.

Patented gate technology designed to avoid false triggers, clicks and chattering.

Split band universal de-esser designed to maintain presence while dramatically reducing sibilance on any voice.

Patented technology for deeper and more resonant bass with little or no increase in peak output.

Gives you the ability to precisely fine tune the all-important midrange between the Big Bottom and Aural Exciter.

Patented technology for increased presence and clarity with improved detail and intelligibility.

AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and TOSLink digital outputs.

Handy for broadcast applications; mute the output on the fly using a handheld, desktop, or floor switch (switches not included).

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. how connect cable?

A: The Saramonic SR-PAX1 Two-Channel Audio Mixer, Preamp, Microphone Adapter has a 3.5mm TRS output to connect the cable which will also connect to the mic input on the camera. You can use a cable like the Kopul CMX-RC30 Right-Angle Coiled Stereo Mini Cable (B&H # KOCMXRC30B) to connect to a camera with a 3.5mm TRS mic input.

Q: 2. I'm using Cubase as DAW and Fireface UC . Can I connect Art TubeOpto 8 to Fireface and control/record all to Cubase?

A: Yes you can. I recommend attaching the Art via the ADAT out optical port to the ADAT in port on the FireFace. That will send all 8 channels digitally to the FireFace for recording into Cubase.

Q: 3. Is this adapter compatible with the Sony HXR-MC2500 camcorder?

A: Yes, the Saramonic SR-PAX1 can be used with any camera that has a 3.5mm mic input.

Q: 4. Where is the FX16ii manufactured?

A: The country of manufacture for the Soundcraft FX16ii 16-Channel Mixer with Built-In Lexicon Effects Processor is China.

Q: 5. Are the signals from the direct outputs at mic or line level?

A: The FX16ii Direct Outputs are line level signals. Normally post fader, but can be switched to pre fader via a button on each channel.

Q: 6. What is this? Not sure. It does not even have a USB interface. Why does it show up here under AUDIO INTERFACES then?

A: Hello,This is an 8 channel preamp that you can connect to an interface via ADAT (Optical)

Q: 7. Does this work with Focusrite Control software?

A: This unit will show up as digital inputs in the Focusrite Control Software, when connected to the ADAT input of an a compatible Focusrite interface.

Q: 8. Does this mixer work with IPhones?

A: To connect the Saramonic SR-PAX1 Two-Channel Audio Mixer, Preamp, Microphone Adapter, you would require a 3.5mm to Lighting adapter such as BH #APLAADAP.

Q: 9. Since this doesn’t work for IPhone, would it still work directly plugged into your PC for recording two mics? Like on Audition?

A: The Saramonic SR-PAX1 Two-Channel Audio Mixer, Preamp, Microphone Adapter's 3.5mm output could technically be plugged into a computer's microphone jack, but this is not how it is designed to be used and you would achieve much better results by using an audio interface instead.

Q: 10. I have 2 3.5mm mics will they be on separate left and right channels or be all in one?

A: The Saramonic SR-PAX1 Two-Channel Audio Mixer, Preamp, Microphone Adapter can be used to connect two microphones with 3.5mm connectors. There are separate left and right inputs on the back to connect both mics and a button on the front labeled "M/S" which is used to select between mono and stereo mode. When using the mono setting, the left and right channels will be combined as one mixed signal on both the left and right channels (same audio on both sides). When using the stereo mode, the two mics will be separated on different sides.