API / MC531

API/MC531 is a monitor controller that streamlines workflow using DAW.

■Monitor controller

API's analog console captivates musicians and engineers around the world.
The MC531 is a stand-alone product that arranges the center section as a monitor controller.

Designed with monitoring functionality in mind to streamline your DAW workflow, it can be seamlessly integrated into any audio production environment where accurate reference is required.

The MC531 has the same circuitry as the API Console, takes inspiration from previously developed API Console monitor control modules, and adds some additional features that many people will find useful.

The MC531 has a main and two alternate stereo outputs, the latter with separate trims for matching speaker levels.
You can also connect a subwoofer to either the main output or the alternate output.

The MC531 has a total of seven stereo inputs including three analog line level inputs, AES, USB, 3.5mm, and Bluetooth, allowing you to create the monitoring environment that many studios require.
It also features two separate headphone outputs and a built-in talkback mic. 41-click CR knob allows for precise volume adjustment.

Once you use it, you'll immediately appreciate the layout and functionality built into the monitor controller, as well as the sound quality based on API tradition.

■Product specifications
input
ST-1, ST-2, ST-3: 1/4” TRS balanced, 30kΩ input impedance
ST-4: Digital input, USB Type-B, XLR female AES3
ST-5: Bluetooth, 3.5? input (front & back panel)
output
Control Room Outputs: XLR electronic balance or transformer balance can be selected. 75 Ohms
Meter output: 1/4” balanced TRS
Headphone: 1/4” stereo
Maximum input level +28dBu
Maximum output level +28dBu
Frequency response +/- 0.5dB 20Hz to 50KHz
S/N ratio 115db
Power consumption 16W
Dimensions: approx. 27.94cm x approx. 32.4cm x 10.1cm
Weight approx. 3.85kg