The Aphex 188 houses eight high-quality mic preamps in a single 1U rackmountable chassis. Like the company’s popular high-end 1788A, all settings of the 188 may be remote controlled via Ethernet or MIDI, using Aphex’ 1788A-RC hardware remote (sold separately) or the 1788SW control software (PC and Mac), or via Pro Tools.

The 188 has one analog output as well as two ADAT Optical outputs, each carrying eight channels of audio. The two outputs may be used for redundant operation, or to combine for higher sampling rates (SMUX). Unlike the 1788A, the 188 does not have the extensive onboard metering, nor does it include Aphex’ exclusive MicLim technology which limits the signal at the mic input. However, the 188’s 1U rackmount chassis makes it ideal for mobile systems with space limitations, and it consumes less power than the 1788A.

Main Features:
• Transformer coupled inputs
• Balanced analog outputs
• 2 ADAT outputs
• Internal clock: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz
• External clock input from 44.1 to 96kHz
• Word clock output
• Automatic ADAT SMUX output for 88.2 and 96kHz
• Selectable SMUX for 44.1 and 48kHz
• 65dB total gain, 26dB fixed gain, 39dB variable gain
• 26dB Pad
• Polarity reverse
• Low cut filter @ 80Hz
• Max output level +21dBu
• EIN: -125dBu
• Front panel control: Remote control through PC or MAC software; 1788A Remote Controller MIDI, Yamaha and ProTools protocol.
• Switch mode power supply: 90 to 250VAC, 15W
• Weight: 6 lbs